Holidays in Dumbo
Dumbo is Brooklyn’s must-visit holiday destination!
The magic and romance of the season in its full Brooklyn glory is here in Dumbo.
Massive Holiday Projections
Walk around Dumbo and look for holiday-themed projections, nightly on the BQE, Manhattan Bridge, building facades and more! As is our tradition, we’ve partnered with Augenblick Studios, an award-winning, independent animation studio here in Dumbo, to create delightful, whimsical and surprising animations for the holiday season.
Ice Skate under the Brooklyn Bridge
Ice skate underneath the historic Brooklyn Bridge while taking in the iconic views of the Manhattan skyline at the Roebling Rink.
Located at Emily Warren Roebling Plaza, Roebling Rink is open daily beginning November 14.
Holiday Markets
The Brooklyn Flea: 40+ vendors pop up our our curated Holiday Market, with gifts, vintage, jewelry and more. Plus mulled wine, performances and twinkly decor.
Dumbo Archway + Plaza. Saturdays & Sundays from November 14 through December 20 from 10am-5pm.
FAD Market: Unique presents and one-of-a-kind stocking stuffers from small, NYC-based makers.
Empire Stores Lobby. Daily from Nov 30-Dec 20, 11am-6pm
Twinkle Lights, Galore!
Delight in Dumbo’s sidewalk trees, wrapped in holiday lights!
Dumbo’s Direct Line to the North Pole
Drop off your letter to Santa at our mailbox, and we’ll make sure the Clauses get it in time for the holidays. And if Santa notices that your wish list can be sourced right here in Dumbo, he may just give you $100 Dumbo Dollars to spend in the neighborhood as an early holiday gift!*
Find the the mailbox by the Holiday Tree in the Dumbo Archway Plaza from Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve.
Decked out with love by Creatively Wild Art Studio.
*Please include your email to help the elves with this work
The Dumbo Holiday Tree
New for 2026!!! This year’s Dumbo Holiday Tree is decked out in magical Dumbo icons, dressed up the the holidays, designed by Katie Wendt of Augenblick Studios.
Celebrate, Dumbo Style!
Office parties, reservations and more here.
Neighborhood Traditions:
Dumbo Shop the Studios
Brooklyn-based art of the holidays? Yes please!
It’s a Team Dumbo x Art in Dumbo tradition! For a sixth year, 80+ Dumbo artists open up their studios with gift-ready art.
Join us on December 5, 2026 from 1-6pm.
Pick up a map of participating artists @ the Brooklyn Flea in the Dumbo Archway.
The Dumbo Tree Lighting
Join us to ignite some holiday cheer! Team Dumbo is thrilled to sponsor our Annual Holiday Tree Lighting.
Holiday covers, performances by Dumbo’s middle and elementary school students, sweet treats from neighborhood restaurants, and of course, Santa in a photobooth!
Join us on Thursday December 3, 2026 from 4-7pm in the Dumbo Archway and Pearl Plaza. Tree will be lit at 5:30pm sharp.
Holiday Bar Crawl!
Break out those ugly sweaters and bar hop around the neighborhood! Enjoy $12 Specialty Cocktails, $9 Wine / Mocktails + $6 Beers (and a few other treats!) at 14 spots around Dumbo.
Wednesday December 2, 2026 from 5pm ’til late
The Dumbo Gift Guide
Holiday Trees for Sale
Find Cole, and his beautiful, organic, Vermont-grown trees (plus wreaths and maple syrup!) in the courtyard of Westville (81 Washington St) all December.
Give back this holiday season.
Toy Drive:
We’re collecting unwrapped toys for children ages 0 to 14, for the 84th Precinct’s Operation Sleigh Ride.
Find the donation box at the Tree Lighting on December 3, 2026 as well as in the lobby of Empire Stores from Nov 25-Dec 20.
Food Drive:
We’re collecting packaged, non-perishables for the Vinegar Hill Pantry Food Drive. Here is their wishlist, if you need ideas!
Find the donation box at the Tree Lighting on December 3, 2026, as well as in the lobby of Empire Stores from Nov 25-Dec 20.
Cozy Treats: Cocoa, cookies, cocktails, oh my!
Dawn’s til Dusk
This woman-owned all day cafe on Main St may be famous for its whoopie pies, but don’t sleep on the savory menu + cocktails.
33 Main Street
Burrow
Hidden in an indistinct lobby, Ayako runs a magical bakery that has become revered by professional chefs and Instagrammers around the globe.
68 Jay Street
Almondine
Almondine has been baking croissants and baguettes since before Dumbo was Dumbo, and folks still flock to this charming bakery on Water St.
85 Water Street
Red Coffee Stand
Coffee, soup & Argentine treats.
Oddfellows
Creativity in a cone! Beloved for its ever-rotating slate of unusual flavors, and for its boozy ice cream cocktails.
44 Water Street
Kith Kids/Kith Treats
Inventive, toppings-forward soft serve + kids line from this lifestyle & streetware brand.
Empire Stores
Usagi
Japanese design shop x matcha bar x bookstore x art gallery makes Usagi one of Dumbo’s most unique finds.
163 Plymouth Street
Tous Les Jours
Everyone’s favorite French-Asian inspired bakery has arrived! Treat yourself to their freshly made and exquisite baked goods.
107 York Street
Zaruma Gold Coffee
Single-origin Ecuadorian coffee + treats and Ecuadorian weekend brunch.
66 Front Street
Jacques Torres
Jacques Torres opened his first-ever chocolate shop here in Dumbo in 2000! His famous chocolate chip cookie is one of the best ways to spend $3 in Dumbo.
66 Water Street
Beepublic
Plant-based, zero-waste café serving coffee & food. #beesaredope
181 Front Street
Fontainhas
A chic and cozy spot serving Indian bites and drinks.
28 Jay Street
Joe Coffee
A perfect spot for delicious specialty coffees and pastries.
45 Washington Street
Butler Bakeshop
Nothing beats brunch with a view of the Brooklyn Bridge. Plus a take-out window + treats for your pup!
40 Water Street
Lazy Sundaes
Bingsoo Sundaes & Bubble Tea dreams await – with house made boba & mix ins.
170 Front Street
Cha Cha Matcha
All things Matcha – including specials, smoothies, and nitro cold brew, too.
55 Water Street
Devocion
This plant-filled, Farm-to-Cup roaster brings Colombia’s best beans direct to Dumbo.
105 York Street
Fuel Fever
Make-your-own Smoothie bar is the main event.
52 Jay Street
Bluestone Lane
Gluten free treats, grain bowls and coffee await at this Aussie-inspired café in Dumbo Heights
55 Prospect Street