# Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park & Holiday Rink > Place to go for families in the New York–Newark–Jersey City area (NY / NJ). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open daily Thanksgiving Day and holiday weekend: Ice Rink 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Holiday… - Dates: Thu, Nov 26 – Sun, Nov 29 - Where: Bryant Park, 41 W 40th St, New York, NY 10018 - Ages: All ages; free admission rink with skate aids for toddlers and stroller-accessible pathways - Price: Free admission to rink and shops; skate rentals $18–$55; skate aids $22 - Schedule: Open daily Thanksgiving Day and holiday weekend: Ice Rink 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Holiday Shops 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM - Organizer: Bryant Park Corporation - Official page: https://wintervillage.org - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/bank-of-america-winter-village-at-bryant-park-and-holiday-rink--listing-c6431afa9f4376a5a621935d ## About 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. ## Similar picks in New York - [The Rink at Bryant Park Winter Village: Free Admission Ice Skating](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/the-rink-at-bryant-park-winter-village-free-admission-ice-skating--listing-c9c3b0d5fafd6c06a0fa2816) — Oct 28 – Feb 28 · 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM · The Rink at Bryant Park · All ages · Free · checked Nov 4. 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