If you’re looking to step outside the storefront when it comes to city shopping, take your fam to one of NYC’s many markets. From local eats to arts and crafts to vintage treasures, it’s no risk, but high reward, when it comes to playing the (retail) markets!
Artists & Fleas: Every other week this marketplace, located in Chelsea Market, features new sellers to facilitate a constantly changing, diversified shopping experience. At any given time, the space hosts more than 30 vendors who participate in what’s called a “show-and-sell.” The location also offers access to Chelsea Market’s other attractions, including additional shopping and plenty of gourmet eats. artistsandfleas.com
The Brooklyn Flea: The Brooklyn Flea holds flea markets every weekend (in Fort Greene on Saturdays and in Williamsburg on Sundays). The curated collection of vendors offers a variety of vintage and locally made items including décor, gifts, clothes, and more, as well as larger items like furniture and antiques. There’s also plenty of local food choices on-hand for the whole family to try. brooklynflea.com
Brooklyn Kid’s Flea Market: Not only can you sell your child’s unused, outgrown, and forgotten items at this family-geared market, but you can buy new items at low prices as well. What’s great is that the goal of the Brooklyn Kid’s Flea Market is affordability for families. bkkidsflea.com
Fulton Stall Market: Following in the Seaport’s public market traditions, Fulton Stall Market (outdoors on the weekend, indoors during the week) gives local farmers and foodies a chance to share and see the best products that can be found in the New York area. The stalls of cheeses, cider, produce, and more are also spiced up with live music, local chef demonstrations, and cooking classes for the whole family. fultonstallmarket.com
GreenFlea Market: Ever felt like you were shopping a lot, without giving anything back? On Sundays stop by GreenFlea Market on West 77th Street, whose proceeds benefit public schools. The 30-year-old market, made possible by the NYC Department of Education, offers everything from handmade items to collectibles to artisan food stands. If you do make a purchase, it’ll benefit P.S. 87, P.S. 334, the Computer School, and P.S. 452. greenfleamarkets.com
To read our 2015 Shopping Guide, click here.
