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19 Best Night Markets In NYC

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NYC night market serves as culinary and cultural hubs, showcasing the city's diverse ethnic entrepreneurial spirit. These open-air gatherings typically 

Live music performances fill the air, ranging from traditional folk melodies to contemporary beats, creating an electrifying ambiance. Therefore, here are the top night bazaars for the upcoming season.

1. Uptown Night Market

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Uptown Night Market is a culinary adventurer's paradise, a veritable smorgasbord of global flavors and culinary artistry in Harlem's heart. 

Their monthly extravaganza NY night market takes on the second Thursday of each month, transferring the neighborhood's landscape into a symphony of tantalizing aromas, electrifying music, and a dazzling array of artisanal treasures. 

Where: 12th Avenue and 133rd Street, Harlem Arches

2. Queens Night Market

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People analyzing the New York City dining scenario as an expensive experience, might not have been to the Queens Night Market.

It is a large, family-friendly open-air night market featuring up to 100 independent vendors selling merchandise, art, and food and featuring small-scale businesses. It is totally worth the trip for delicious authentic food and supporting talented local artists.

Where: 4701 111th Street, Corona

3. Canal Street Market

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Canal Street Market is a carefully curated retail market, food hall, and community space open year-round supporting small businesses. 

Merging retail, food, art, and culture, Canal Street Market highlights top retail and design concepts, restaurants, and up-and-coming players in the downtown NYC community. It is also among the best places in Manhattan to find well-known clothing brands and good products.

Where: 265 Canal Street, SoHo

4. Brooklyn Night Market

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Brooklyn Night Market features an open-air food and drink festival with more than rotating 60 vendors.

Against the backdrop of a breathtaking sunset and between two iconic city blocks, this place is more than a food festival drawing over 6000 guests per event for a celebration of flavors, cultures, and community spirit.

Where: 220 36th Street, Sunset Park Neighborhood

5.Chinatown Night Market

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Chinatown Night Market is open once a month every Friday during the summertime. The event takes place at Forsyth Plaza from 8 to 11 p.m.

Keeping all those night markets in NYC, Chinatown market is a celebration of the community with local arts, programs, and food vendors. If you love dining at Chinese restaurants in New York City, you are sure to enjoy strolling around the market.

Where: Forsyth & Canal Street, Manhattan

6. Bronx Night Market

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Get ready to embrace the exciting diverse culture at Bronx Night Market on November 24. This night will be the final event for the year 2023.

Marco Shalma began the event in 2017, and it continues to operate every last Saturday from April to November. Now, you won't have to travel to foreign countries to try their authentic local foods. You get to try over 40 countries' cuisine and they have live music too!

Where: 1 Fordham Plaza, Bronx

7. Smorgasburg Prospect Park

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Smorgasburg is the largest weekly open-air food market in America, attracting tens of thousands of people across Brooklyn, Manhattan, LA, and Miami each weekend to eat from numerous local vendors.

These local vendors represents diverse food and beverage options from across the globe for the guests to enjoy.

Where: Prospect Park NY 11215, Breeze Hill

8. Grand Bazaar

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Grand Bazaar is the largest weekly flea market in New York City. It is open year-round from 10 am but the evening atmosphere of the market is worth visiting.

Over 150 sellers welcome thousands of shoppers every week. As the sun goes down, live music and food vendors are active. Those food vendors include traditional NYC street food as well as international cuisine. 

Where: 100 West 77th Street, Upper West Side

9. Bushwick Market

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Bushwick Market is different from any other night bazaars you find in the Big Apple. It won't be wrong to call it a flea market or a thrift store.

More than that, the whole market is owned and operated by only one seller. However, that doesn't mean there's a single type of thing. Bushwick Market has everything from flowers to clothes and foods to artisanal products. 

Where: 54 Wyckoff Avenue, Brooklyn

10. Artists and Fleas

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You never know what you discover at the Artists and Fleas. Just come and see yourself as they regularly introduce you to new artists and their crafts.

This weekend-only makers market in Brooklyn serves buyers till 7 pm. More than just a marketplace, Artist and Fleas is a community where curators and creators along with shoppers come together to discover and get discovered.

Where: 70 North 7th Street, Williamsburg

11. Chelsea Market

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The fall festive season for 2023 has already begun at the Chelsea Market. The whole market is beautifully decorated with sparkling lights and multicolored mylar fringes. 

Shop until you drop! Over 300 local vendors and small business treasures come together with their top-notch products, including home decor and baked items. Besides shopping, this place is picture-perfect to relish the Christmas lights in NYC. 

Where: 75 9th Avenue, Chelsea

12. Vegan Night Market

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Vegan Night Market is a staple for plant-based enthusiasts and curious herbivores. The market strives to create a welcoming and supporting space for curious to long-time vegans and those sustainably minded.

The market opens every Tuesday from June 6 to October 10 during night time. Come on down and enjoy!

Where: Near 59th Street, Wollman Rink

13. Hester Street Fair

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At Hester Street Fair, they believe in fostering entrepreneurship, collaboration, discovery, and connection with over 500 businesses launched and have been a catalyst for many to open up their brick-and-mortar.

You can find jewelry, art, baked goods and local vintage, home goods, and live DJs along the market, tightly curated and wildly creative.

Where: 89 South Street, Seaport District

14. Union Market

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Union Market is open seven days a week with six locations in the city. The market opens early at 8 in the morning till 8 at night. 

It is a neighborhood grocery store carrying a wide array of quality products, from everyday staples to outstanding new finds, specially sourced by the buyers. They strive to keep the business green and source their products in a responsible and sustainable manner.

Where: 240 East Houston Street, Downtown Manhattan

15. Greenpoint Terminal Market

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It is a one-of-a-kind marketplace featuring creatives, food vendors, and local shops. It is open every Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm and also during night time. 

This market is an outdoor flea located on the waterfront with gorgeous views of the Manhattan skyline and supporting over 100 local vendors.

Where: 72 Noble Street, Greenpoint

16. Latin Night Market

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Latin Night Market, the first-ever Latin night bazaar in the city, concluded on September 24 for the year. The second season is scheduled for May 2024.

MHG Events organized the first season celebrating the entire Hispanic diaspora, while the local small businesses used the platform to advertise their products. Besides, there were live performances like rumba, salsa Latin pop, and hip hop.

Where: Dyckman Street, Uptown Manhattan

17. Harlem Night Market

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Harlem Night Market is a seasonal bazaar that takes place in the historic La Marqueta public marketplace. More than 500 vendors pack the stalls with everything from vegetables to traditional medicines, music to fresh fish.

This market celebrates the city's diverse culinary and cultural offerings and features dozens of food vendors serving delicious and unique dishes from all around the world. There is something to satisfy every plate.

 

Where: 1590 Park Avenue, La Marqueta (East Harlem)

18. Brooklyn Flea

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Brooklyn Flea is a weekend market from April to October and it offers free admission. This market is mostly popular among vintage shoppers.

The market features hundreds of top vendors of furniture, vintage clothing, collectives, and antiques. You can also find curated selection of jewelry, art, and crafts by local artisans and designers.

Where: 80 Pearl Street, Dumbo

19. JC Night Market

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The JC Night Market is a family-friendly, open-air event celebrating Jersey City culture and commerce. If you ever travel outside NYC during October, don't miss the event at Montgomery Street.

The market allows free entry and to come with your furry friends. You can find numerous food retailers, artists, artisans, and live music and entertainment. 

Where: 179 Montgomery Street, Jersey City