This is the rare New York market where the money goes somewhere: profits fund enrichment programs and classroom supplies at four neighborhood public schools serving over two thousand children, and the vendor mix has been curated long enough that the antiques dealers are the real thing. October gives each Sunday its own character, ending with a Halloween edition on the 25th. If you like hunting objects with a history, take the 4th or the 18th.
What to expect
Vendors set up across an indoor hall and the outdoor schoolyard, so it runs rain or shine. Expect one-off antiques, vintage clothing, handmade jewelry and ceramics, plus artisanal food stalls to graze between browsing. The themed billing changes the emphasis each week rather than replacing the core vendor roster.
Good to know
- Take the B or C to 81st Street-Museum of Natural History, or the 1 to 79th Street
- It runs indoors and outdoors, so bad weather does not cancel it
- Bring a bag you can carry home; there is no delivery for most vendors
- Haggling is normal with the antiques and vintage dealers
- Pair it with the Museum of Natural History a block away for a full Sunday
- The Halloween-themed Sunday is the busiest of the four October dates
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Common questions
Is there an entry charge?
The market does not publish an admission price on its site, listing only the location and the Sunday 10am to 5pm hours. Check with the organizer before you go if it matters to your plans.
Is each Sunday different?
The core vendor roster stays, but the organizers give every Sunday a theme. October runs Decor and Design, Cozy and Crafted, Art and Fashion, and a Spooky Spectacular in Halloween week.
Where does the money go?
The market states that its profits benefit four local public schools serving more than two thousand children, funding enrichment programs and classroom essentials.
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