The magic and romance of the season in its full Brooklyn glory is here in Dumbo!
HOLIDAY PROJECTIONS
Walk around Dumbo and look for massive holiday themed projections nightly on the BQE, Manhattan Bridge, building facades and more! We are partnering with Augenblick Studios, an award-winning, independent animation studio here in Dumbo, to create delightful, whimsical and surprising animations–this year inspired by the act of gift giving.
Viewable daily through December 31, from 4:00pm to 10:00pm.
Projected onto five locations throughout Dumbo:
– Manhattan Bridge, Anchorage Side (visible from Pearl Street at Water Street)
– Manhattan Bridge, Adams Side (visible from Adams Street at Front Street)
– Susan Smith McKinney Steward Park (at the York F stop)
– At 126 Front Street (Superfine building)
– At 181 Front Street (above Pedro’s)
And at 68 Jay Street during the Tree & Menorah Lighting on December 7 and Holiday Caroling & Projections Crawl on December 13.
This project is made possible with support from the New York City Department of Small Business Services, the New York City Department of Transportation and DOT ART, the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, and Leo Kuelbs Collection.
GLIDE AT BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK
Ice skate underneath the historic Brooklyn Bridge while taking in the iconic views of the Manhattan skyline! Located at Emily Warren Roebling Plaza, it is open daily from November 15 – March 1. Tickets start at $10.
WINTER BY EMPIRE STORES
Food, drink and merriment await at the historic Empire Stores beginning November 15.
Enjoy the ambiance of a rustic ski lodge while being immersed in enchanting decor, delightful dining and unique shopping experiences, including a luxury, life-size gingerbread house and snow globe.
HOLIDAY MARKETS
THE BROOKLYN FLEA
The Brooklyn Flea brings 40+ vintage and handmade vendors to the Dumbo Archway in a curated Holiday Market.
Saturdays & Sundays
10am-5pm
November 25 through December 23
FAD MARKET
Unique presents and one-of-a-kind stocking stuffers at Fad Market in Empire Stores.
Monday-Friday from Noon-6pm
Saturdays & Sundays from 11am-6pm
November 27 – December 22
DUMBO LOFT MARKET
The Dumbo Loft (at 155 Water Street) continues the holiday market tradition on November 25 and 26, and December 2, 3 and 23.
TWINKLE LIGHTS GALORE
For the first time ever, all of Dumbo’s sidewalk trees will be wrapped in holiday lights!
SANTA’S MAILBOX
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 wishlist 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 in the Dumbo Archway from Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve.
Decked out with love by Creatively Wild Art Studio.
CONSTRUCTION CONE TREE
New this year, a construction cone holiday tree is on display in the Dumbo Archway in a cheeky nod to Dumbo’s ongoing capital street improvement project. We commissioned the tree from longtime Dumbo artist, Casey Opstad.
Find the tree in the Dumbo Archway from Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve.
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
SHOP THE STUDIOS
It’s a Dumbo Improvement District x Art in Dumbo tradition! For a third year, 50+ artists open up their studios with gift-ready art.
JOIN US ON DECEMBER 2 FROM 12PM-5PM.
Pick up a map of participating artists @ the Brooklyn Flea in the Dumbo Archway.
THE TREE + MENORAH LIGHTING
On the First Thursday of December, we gather to ignite some holiday cheer. The Dumbo Improvement District is thrilled to sponsor our 17th Tree + Menorah 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 DECEMBER 7 FROM 4-7PM IN THE DUMBO ARCHWAY!
Tree & Menorah will be lit at 5:30pm sharp.
HOLIDAY CAROLING + PROJECTIONS CRAWL
New this year! The Dumbo Improvement District is hosting a six-stop holiday crawl, with live entertainment at every stop. The first 300 attendees will receive a free drink on us, plus $10 Dumbo Dollars (Dumbo Dollars can be redeemed at various retail locations throughout the neighborhood).
JOIN US ON DECEMBER 13 FROM 6-8PM! STARTING @ SUSAN SMITH MCKINNEY PARK (YORK STREET ENTRANCE)
COZY TREATS
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
ARCHWAY CAFÉ
This classic café with a view of the Manhattan Bridge is one of Dumbo’s best kept secrets.
57 Pearl Street
BEEPUBLIC
Plant-based, zero-waste café serving coffee & food. #beesaredope
181 Front Street
DEVOCIÓN
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
ODDFELLOWS
Creativity in a cone! Beloved for its ever-rotating slate of unusual flavors, and for its boozy ice cream cocktails.
44 Water Street
Funny Face Bakery
Works of art! Get your boss / bestie / brother-in-law / baby immortalized in icing. Or try their gooey chocolate chip cookies – one of the best in the city!
6 Fulton 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
USAGI
Japanese design shop x matcha bar x bookstore x art gallery makes Usagi one of Dumbo’s most unique finds.
163 Plymouth Street
ZARUMA GOLD COFFEE
Single-origin Ecuadorian coffee + treats and Ecuadorian weekend brunch.
66 Front 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
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
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
Wonder Beach
Tanning Studio & Sunless Tanning
117 Adam St, Suite 201