# Grand Central Holiday Fair > Place to go for families in the New York–Newark–Jersey City area (NY / NJ). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Nov 9 – Dec 24, 2026 (closed Thanksgiving). Mon–Sat 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Sun 11:00 AM… - Dates: Mon, Nov 9 – Thu, Dec 24 - Where: Vanderbilt Hall, Grand Central Terminal, 89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017 - Ages: All ages (fully indoor, climate-controlled, stroller and wheelchair accessible) - Price: Free admission - Schedule: Nov 9 – Dec 24, 2026 (closed Thanksgiving). Mon–Sat 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Sun 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Extended hours Dec 17–23: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Christmas Eve: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM. - Organizer: Grand Central Terminal / MTA - Official page: https://www.grandcentralterminal.com/event/grand-central-holiday-fair/ - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 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/grand-central-holiday-fair--listing-1d2db1b6b06a449cb91adcdb ## About New York City's longest-running indoor holiday market occupies the majestic 12,000-square-foot historic Vanderbilt Hall inside Grand Central Terminal. Featuring 36 carefully curated American artisans and small businesses, the fair highlights museum-quality handcrafted goods, fine crafts, handmade knitwear, heirloom jewelry, and unique children's gifts. 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