Bed Stuy Gateway BID’s Winter Wonderland is back and better than ever! Join us for a month long family friendly holiday tradition that includes live entertainment, fashion showcases and live music from local DJs.
Opening
Nov 25
Small Business
Saturday 12PM – 6PM
Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun
Nov 25 – Dec 23
Thu/Fri/ Sat/Sun
12PM – 6PM
Marcy Plaza,
Bed-Stuy
Marcy Ave
Bet: Fulton St & Macdonough St
Brooklyn
Event Map
Come by to say hello, and pick up our custom ornaments, holiday cards, T-shirts and more.
➊ BID Welcome Kiosk
➋ Holiday Shops & Local Eats
Lillie Mae Aroma Therapy
MazzyMuriel
Mind2Body Jewelry & Candles
Mother Earth Juice Bar Café
Mujah Hendricks
Noir Brooklyn Studios
Osun Designs
Quilts by Veronica/Vee Tees
Robins Elegant Jewels
Runners in the 90's
SemirahJBK
Soup Man
The Wolves Collection
Unwind with Sass
Velvet's Boutique on Wheels
Virginia's Clay & Cloth
Whisper Organic Body Care
Applebee’s Grill+Bar
Bed-Stuy Gateway BID Welcome Booth
Afrikan In Harlem
Alodie Cloud
Beverly Beauty Blessings
BIMA
Black By Design 113
Bond Vet
Bubbly Moon Naturals
Buttered By Kenya
Cle' Botanicals
Cocoa Puzzles
Desiree's Beautique
Ebaata's Skincare
Edna Tribe Jewels
Fashions By TJ
Faye Wright-Upshaw
Glitter & Glam
Gordon Oscar
JD Art and Design
K Naturals NYC
➌ Christmas Tree
Kick off the holiday countdown with a festive Tree & Plaza Lighting ceremony.
Celebrate the holiday season with a souvenir picture with Santa and Ms. Claus.
➍ Santa’s Hollow
➎ Open Streets Activities
The streets of Marcy Ave are open for seating, dining, and live entertainment.
Plan Your Visit
3 mins from the Nostrand Station
Fulton St / New York Ave Station
Free Trolley shuttles will be available along the shopping corridor Thurs thru Sat 2pm - 6pm
Fulton St
Troy Ave to Classon Ave
Nostrand Ave
Halsey St to Atlantic Ave
Vendor Feature
Lookman Afolayan
Buka New York
Event
Schedule
Nov 25–Dec 23
All events are free & open to the public
November
In celebration of Small Business Saturday, join Bed-Stuy Gateway BID for the launch of Winter Wonderland. To kick-off Small Business Saturday and to encourage shop small & shop local, the outdoor affair will host a special ribbon cutting ceremony that will feature live music, a festive popup holiday marketplace, crafts, delightful food, entertainment, and much more.
Saturday
11/25
DJ Nite
12–6PM
Sunday
11/26
DJ Nite
12–6PM
Tune in for an afternoon of music with our local DJs and trolley excursion throughout the shopping corridor.
Thursday
11/30
Community Nite
12–4:30PM
Bed-Stuy Gateway BID invites you to enjoy a spectacular display of holiday lights in the Marcy Plaza area and to participate in our weekly Community Night. This festive holiday celebration will bring together local community stakeholders for family-friendly activities, live entertainment, food, drinks and much more. You can also hop on a trolley and explore the shopping corridor. Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate with us!
Shooting Star Lite
4:30 - 6PM
Join us for a dazzling Shooting Star Celebration & Plaza lighting ceremony to kick off the holiday countdown.
December
Carolling in the Plaza
12–6PM
Friday
12/01
Join us as we team up with local houses of worship to make a joyful noise in celebration of the holiday season.
DJ Nite
12–6PM
Saturday
12/02
Moshood Fashion Show
2–4PM
Patrons will be treated to a live fashion show featuring the latest creations from Brooklyn’s own Moshood, along with a DJ and trolley excursion throughout the shopping corridor.
This holiday season, bring your family to our Santa's Hollow space and enjoy a memorable experience. You can take a picture with Santa and Ms. Claus, who will be waiting for you with a smile and a warm welcome. You can also receive a gift for the kids. Kids must be with parent.
DJ Nite
12–6PM
Sunday
12/03
Community Nite
12–6PM
Thursday
12/07
An evening featuring local community stakeholders coming together for a festive holiday celebration. The event will include family-friendly activities, live entertainment, festive food and much more.
Friday
12/08
Birthday Party on the Plaza
12–6PM
You are cordially invited to join us in celebrating Dale Charles' 60th birthday. It will be a festive occasion with food, music, fun and the company of colleagues, friends and family. As part of the celebration, we will also be giving away toys to children from 12:30pm to 4pm. Don't miss this opportunity to show your appreciation for Dale and share some joy with the community.
DJ Nite
12–6PM
Saturday
12/09
Tune in for an afternoon of music with our local DJs and trolley excursion throughout the shopping corridor.
DJ Nite
12–6PM
Sunday
12/10
Join us for a musical afternoon with Barry Blends, our local DJ. Browse our vendors' stalls for holiday gifts. Bring the kids for our Toy giveaway and a pic with Santa. Enjoy a free trolley ride along the shopping corridor.
Community Nite/Toy giveaway/Pic with Santa 12–6PM
Join us for a musical afternoon with Barry Blends, our local DJ. Browse our vendors' stalls for holiday gifts. Bring the kids for our Toy giveaway and a pic with Santa. Enjoy a free trolley ride along the shopping corridor.
Thursday
12/14
DJ Nite/Toy Giveaway/ Pic with Santa/Free Trolley Ride 12–6PM
Friday
12/15
Join us for a musical afternoon with Barry Blends, our local DJ. Browse our vendors' stalls for holiday gifts. Bring the kids for our Toy giveaway and a pic with Santa. Enjoy a free trolley ride along the shopping corridor.
DJ Nite/Toy Giveaway/ Pic with Santa
12–6PM
Saturday
12/16
Join us for a musical afternoon with Barry Blends, our local DJ. Browse our vendors' stalls for holiday gifts. Bring the kids for our Toy giveaway and a pic with Santa. Enjoy a free trolley ride along the shopping corridor.
Toy Giveaway/Pic with Santa/Free Trolley ride 12–6PM
Sunday
12/17
Tune in for an afternoon of music with our local DJs and trolley excursion throughout the shopping corridor.
Bloco from Da Block/Art of Fashion by Musicci/Toy & Book giveaway
12–6PM
Thursday
12/21
We have prepared two amazing shows for you: Bloco From Da Block, a lively musical performance that will make you dance, and the Art of Fashion by Musicci Fashion Show, a stunning display of creativity and style. Plus, we have a toy giveaway and book giveaway from Brooklyn Book Bodega for the kids, so bring them along and share the joy. The event starts at 3:30pm and ends at 6pm. Come and join us! We are still giving away toys for kids!!!
DJ Nite/Toy & Book Giveaway/ Pic with Santa/Free Trolley ride
12–6PM
Friday
12/22
Don't miss the musical afternoon with Barry Blends, our local DJ, who will play festive tunes for your enjoyment. You can also shop for holiday gifts from our vendors' stalls, featuring a variety of products and crafts. For the kids, we have a Toy giveaway, a book giveaway from Brooklyn Book Bodega and a chance to take a photo with Mrs. Claus. And if you want to explore the shopping corridor, hop on our free trolley ride that will take you around the area.
DJ Nite/Toy & Book Giveaway/ Pic with Santa/Free Trolley Ride 12–6PM
Saturday
12/23
Don't miss the final day of our festive musical event featuring Barry Blends, our talented local DJ. You can also shop for unique holiday gifts from our vendors, who offer a variety of products and services. For the kids, we have a Toy giveaway and book giveaway sponsored by Brooklyn Book Bodega, as well as a chance to take a photo with Mrs Claus. And to top it all off, you can enjoy a free trolley ride along the shopping corridor and admire the decorations.
About Bed-Stuy
Gateway BID
Bed-Stuy Gateway BID has proudly stood as one of the borough’s most prominent commercial and cultural focal points. Since 2009, the agency has partnered with local neighbors and stakeholders to enrich its community through economic development while promoting its rich history of cultural diversity. Through a wide array of programs and services, the BID is committed to seeing the community thrive and blossom into a popular destination for all things Brooklyn.
