More than 200 local vendors to showcase handmade gifts, clothing, food, home décor, and more at Brooklyn Navy Yard’s holiday market on Dec. 7-8
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (November 13, 2024) – The Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation’s seventh annual holiday pop-up market, Wallabout Wonderland, will return as one of the borough’s largest holiday markets in 2024. Held at the Yard’s on-site event venue, Brooklyn Storehouse (Building 293), the market will feature over 200 local vendors offering a mix of clothing and accessories, home décor, health and beauty products, food and beverages, and more.
The holiday market will occur on December 7 and 8 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Brooklyn Storehouse (Building 293), at the intersection of Assembly Road and Gee Avenue. Visitors can enter through the Clymer Street gate or through Building 77 at 141 Flushing Avenue. Parking is available for $15, and the Yard is offering free shuttle bus service to and from the market from the intersection of Fulton Street and Lafayette Avenue beginning at 11:45 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Buses will run every 15 minutes until the end of the event.
Images and b-roll from the 2023 holiday market are available for download here and can be credited to BNYDC.
The Yard is partnering once again with The Lay Out, a Brooklyn-based community organization that promotes minority- and women-owned businesses. New partners in 2024 include Brooklyn Bridge Parents, Brooklyn Storehouse and AYO Labs, a MWBE beauty and wellness incubator and incoming Yard tenant.
“The Wallabout Wonderland Market has become a beloved tradition that we’ve proudly hosted for the past six years,” says Lindsay Greene, President and CEO of the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation. “It has grown into a cornerstone of our community, highlighting the creativity and spirit of local artisans and entrepreneurs, especially MWBE start-ups. As we continue to foster innovation and collaboration at the Yard, it’s a privilege to celebrate the season with our neighbors and welcome returning and new visitors to the market.”
“The Lay Out’s BuyBLK. ByBLK. small-business initiative is so excited to partner with Brooklyn Navy Yard’s Wallabout Wonderland again as they continuously provide opportunities for small businesses and entrepreneurs in Brooklyn,” said Emily Anadu, founder and CEO, The Lay Out. “Our partnership began in 2022 with 30 of our Black-owned businesses being included in the market, and this year, we are proud to provide 100 of these businesses the opportunity to get in front of holiday shoppers, making it NYC’s largest selection of Black-owned businesses at one holiday market.”
“As one of Brooklyn’s newest event venues, we’re excited to partner with community organizations and leverage our space and network to provide a platform for culture in all its forms to grow and evolve. It’s at the core of who we are and what we do,” said the team at Brooklyn Storehouse.
“As AYO Labs continues to scale, it is our absolute pleasure to partner with the Brooklyn Navy Yard in supporting its 7th annual holiday market,” said Francilia Wilkins Rahim, President and CEO, R.F. Wilkins Consultants and AYO Labs. “It’s through community-oriented events like this that we are able to reach diverse health and beauty brands while providing access to our state-of-the-art manufacturing capacities and giving consumers a sneak peek into leading industry trends.”
The Wallabout Wonderland holiday market will feature an array of family-friendly activities and unique experiences for visitors of all ages. Guests can explore the Next Generation youth vendor section, showcasing young entrepreneurs on their small business journeys. The Family Corner, presented by Brooklyn Bridge Parents, will offer complimentary cookie decorating, holiday card making, LEGO adventures, and book giveaways, while supplies last.
Professional family portraits will be available starting at $25 for those looking to create personalized holiday cards. Culinary options in the Chill Zone & Food Court will include Caribbean, soul food, seafood, and more, paired with festive music. In Maker’s Row, attendees can participate in hands-on gift crafting, signature scent creation, and cocktail-making sessions.
Additionally, the Sports & Wellness Center will host inclusive yoga sessions with healthy refreshments, while the Hair and Beauty Lounge—featuring Brooklyn Natural Hair Fest—will offer products to enhance beauty routines for the holiday season.
The event is open to the public free of charge. Visitors are encouraged to RSVP here.
This year’s holiday market will include the following businesses:
Art & Design
Aduh! Ceramics
AleNca Studio
Birch and Bird
Cait.y.lin Ceramics
Cocoa Puzzles
Finn Phillips Art
Hennadready LLC
Kinstler Puzzles
Lucicreatives
Resin Works
Nick Golebiewski Studio
Paul’s Pottery
Pempamsie Gift Shop
Pookiki Studio
RASHIDA T JOSEPH
super professional press
Winston & Friends Co.
Worthy Brand Curated Arts by Worthy Williams
Beauty & Personal Care
a Life Balanced
Aset Intention Crystalz
Bizzeebody
BklynBarSoap
Brooklyn Natural Hair Fest
Brooklyn Gold
ButterSoft Essentials
CURL DADDY
Creative Aura
DEUCE
DeAndra Craigman Studios
Essence Of ASE Wellness
Fountain Pimento Oil
Galenas Vanity
HelloCues
HUETAPE
INKED DOLL COSMETICS
K’Essential Blends
Koku Butter
Luar Glow
ME byREIGN
Nsuoskin
Pretty Monet Creations
Rich Coast
semilotto
Sisters 3 Tea
Slam Duncan Wellness
Soap Studio on Fifth
Social Lights Inc
TERRA-TORY SKINCARE
The Jill Collection
The Pink Effect LLC
The Sensual Society
Vocal Cosmetics
Women Who Want More LLC
WURUS
Yoto and Claire
Fashion & Accessories
18 August Ave
Adriana
Always In Pursuit
ATSUYO ET AKIKO
BKP The Broken Kids Project
Boobie and Cutie Goodie Shop
Caisy’s Closet
Chacana
COURTNEY WASHINGTON FASHION
crescent bleu™
Darelle Designs LLC
DIANNE V Bags
DRY MARTINI clothing
EENY EYEWEAR
Eyeland Vibes
From The Arxhive
Fydelity
Fruit Cups
Harlem Hoopz
Hip Hop Closet INC
KIC NYC
Kulture Boutik by Okoba Tribe
Lafayette 148
Lavvish fit
MARCO BAGA
Mayaro
NeliseNasheida Textiles
Nubian NYC
Pop Pins NYC
Rebel Designs
Royal Priesthood
RTR Apparel
T Threads by VAW
The Printing Block
Tracey Tanner
TREASURE by Credence
Unisa Eurani
Vesta Klozet
Ware of the Dog
Zoe’s Accessories
Food & Beverage
Annie Mae’s Bakery
Annie’s Ginger Elixir
Baked N’ Full
Blondery
Bizzy Bakery
Brittle & Beyond
Brooklyn Chckn Lbstr
Brownstone Cheesecakes
Chictreatz
Dash & Co.
DE L’OR CAKERY
Everyday Group LLC
Flatbush Granola Company
GG’S FISH AND CHIPS
Greenport Fire
Jalapa Jar
Licious Island Vibes
Patsy’s Rum Cake
Pressed-coffee LLC
Pudding Pan Desserts
Republic Latin Fusion
Rooftop Reds
Sassy’s Fishcakes
SIMBA
Sofia and Grace Cookie Company
SweetSoph Treat
Teazert Tea
Tipsy Tops Cupcakes
Transmitter Brewing
Yasmely’s Delights
Yummy Tummy4Life
Home Goods & Décor
Ally J Essentials Candles
Antiques by Dani
Bayaal
Breuchkelen Eclectic
DEGA CO.
Elaina’s Pure Bliss
Fussbudget Vintage
GLDNHAUS Candles
Journee Home Scents
Lit With Love Co.
Osprey Studio
Reconnect and Bloom
Retro NY Metro Inc.
Scented By Shayian
Signs Candles
Skilset
Socorra Rose
The Estate Bklyn
Jewelry
Adorn New York Inc.
Brooklyn STEAM Center Jewelry Program
Brown Sage Designs
Carrie Bilbo Jewelry
Charmed by a Cause
Designsbyshakeya
Gems & Bones
JakadeDesigns
Kreyol Soul Pieces
Linn.
Redsmkt
The Sable Collective
Unique & Innovative Gifts
bellwell
Brooklyn Book Bodega
Brooklyn Made
Cadash & Co.
CLIP
Corage Dolls
Ella Murray Design Art
Equality Education
Ms. Delah Bees Herbal Remedies
PCDESIGNS
Rolled & Iced
Stapledon Arts
Stories of a Colorful World
Tahlia’s Creations
The Christmus Corner
Zuri Rose®
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About the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation
The Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation (BNYDC) is a not-for-profit corporation that serves as the real estate developer and property manager of the Yard on behalf of its owner, the City of New York. BNYDC’s mission is to fuel New York City’s economic vitality by creating and preserving quality jobs, growing the City’s modern industrial sector and its businesses, and connecting the local community with the economic opportunity and resources of the Yard. BNYDC’s vision is a vibrant and dense, modern manufacturing community where businesses are provided the stability needed to invest, grow, and thrive and where diverse candidates can attain quality jobs. brooklynnavyyard.org/
About The Lay Out
One of the community actions to come out of the global pandemic and the movement for Black lives and liberation, The Lay Out is a social demonstration that sits at the intersection of impact, creative expression and cooperative economics. With a mission focused on radical joy and celebration, The Lay Out centers Black expression, Black presence, and Black visibility through immersive communal gatherings and diverse programming that kicked off in Fort Greene, Brooklyn in 2020. | https://www.the-lay-out.com/