Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park & Holiday Rink

About this adventure

Manhattan's premier European-style winter playground opens its gates daily through Thanksgiving Day and the long holiday weekend! Situated just behind the New York Public Library in Midtown Manhattan, the Bank of America Winter Village turns Bryant Park into a glowing wonderland centered around New York's only free-admission 17,000-square-foot ice skating rink. More than 170 custom-designed glass-enclosed holiday market kiosks fill the park's tree-lined allees, showcasing one-of-a-kind handmade gifts, artisanal toys, crafts, jewelry, and global gourmet treats. Families can book heated rinkside cozy igloos, warm up inside The Lodge food hall with hot apple cider and giant Belgian waffles, or rent festive bumper cars on ice during special holiday slots. Family Tips: Free ice skating admission is available if you bring your own skates, though timed-entry reservation slots must be booked online in advance. Skates and helmet rentals are readily available on-site, alongside complimentary skate aids ('penguins') for toddlers learning to glide. The park features smooth, ramp-accessible granite pathways ideal for strollers, clean family restrooms with baby changing stations, and warm seating areas.