Shop Local at These Five Outdoor Markets in Williamsburg and Greenpoint
With summer’s end just around the corner, the need to accomplish your summer outdoor to-do list has never been more dire. Offering open-air atmospheres and one-of-a-kind treasures for the tourist and New Yorker alike, shopping at one of Brooklyn’s outdoor summer markets is an experience you don’t want to miss.
Here are five must-visit outdoor summer markets in Williamsburg and Greenpoint.
Brooklyn Flea, 51 N. 6th Street, Brooklyn (Saturday) and 80 Pearl Street, Brooklyn (Sunday), Williamsburg and DUMBO
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Finding its beginnings thirteen years ago in 2008, Brooklyn Flea is a tradition that Brooklynites hold near and dear to their hearts. This outdoor market understands consistency as it operates every weekend of the year. Brooklyn Flea holds space for hundreds of top vendors specializing in antique and modern collectibles, including furniture, vintage clothing, jewelry, arts and crafts. You are guaranteed to find just what you are looking for.
The New York Times has dubbed the Brooklyn Flea as “one of the great urban experiences in New York” and has been ranked as one of the best markets in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure, Country Living, Budget Travel, and Foder’s magazines.
Brooklyn Flea is open all year round on Saturday in Williamsburg and Sunday in DUMBO from 10 AM to 5 PM.
Smorgasburg, 90 Kent Ave., Brooklyn, Williamsburg
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In May of 2011, Smorgasburg was born. Following in the steps of its older brother, Brooklyn Flea, this massive open-air, all-food market was everything Brooklyn has been waiting for. With Brooklyn being home to the New York City artisanal food scene, Smorgasburg offers the proverbial one-stop dining table big enough to try what you are craving. With dozens upon dozens of local and regional vendors, Smorgasburg has even helped launch small businesses and attract millions of visitors from the tri-state area and beyond.
The New York Times perfectly calls Smorgasburg “the Woodstock of eating,” and once you experience it, no other name will do.
Smorgasburg is open every Saturday in Williamsburg from 11 AM to 6 PM.
Greenpoint Terminal Market, 2 Noble Street, Brooklyn, Greenpoint
Greenpoint Terminal Market is a one-of-a-kind outdoor shopping experience. With stunning views of the midtown Manhattan skyline just on the other side of the East River, this open-air market offers spacious shopping without the bumping of elbows on busy city streets. This marketplace features food vendors, creatives, and local shops for those looking for unique finds. Because the vendors featured here are local, chances are you may find a favorite business or two close to home!
If shopping isn’t high on your list, make sure to check out the events offered on the weekends, such as Cars & Coffee or Glass House Yoga. And the free outdoor dance party at Hot Honey Sundays featuring in-house DJs will be sure to put a beat in your step.
Greenpoint Terminal Market is open all year round on Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM.
Brooklyn Vintiques, 146 S. 2nd Street, Brooklyn, Williamsburg
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Brooklyn Vintiques is a hidden Williamsburg jewel. With its hybrid shopping experience both within their boutique shop and outdoor along the sidewalk, shopping for antiques is sure to bring back childhood memories. This would be a great place to start for those looking for rare antique heirlooms at a reasonable cost. And for those Brooklyn transplants missing their grandparents, the mom-and-pop feel from the owners will take you back to summer days of sitting on a porch swing while sipping lemonade with your grandma.
Brooklyn Vintiques is open Monday to Saturday from 11 AM to 7 PM and on Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM.
Artists & Fleas, 70 N. 7th Street, Brooklyn, Williamsburg
Artists and Fleas was birthed in 2003, with creatives, makers, and shoppers in mind. Offering a place to showcase the masterpieces of artistic entrepreneurs, this marketplace of makers, tasters, and collectors is a dream for those looking for the next course in trend, vintage masterpieces, and more. With over forty-five local vendors, you will be inspired and may even be encouraged to create something of your own!
Artists and Fleas is open every Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 6 PM.
You don’t have to be a shopper at heart to appreciate the finds featured at these outdoor markets. All you need is a free weekend, a vision for what you may be looking for, and an appreciation for the things lost and found. And for those with no expectations or shopping list, discovering antiques and art may just be the buried treasure you never knew you were looking for!
