Columbus Circle Holiday Market & Rink Open

Columbus Circle shimmered today as the Holiday Market and ice rink opened, drawing 25,000. Over 140 chalets sold $45 ornaments; free rink spins started at noon. $16 hot toddies sold 4,200; a Queens glassblower’s demo wowed 700. Open through New Year’s. NYC holidays—circle spins.

90,000 lights hung overhead; a Harlem skater’s spin went viral. Market supports 300 artisans yearly, per city data. Pop-up jazz trio played classics. New eco-rink saves 50% energy. A Bronx couple got engaged on the ice. Circle’s vibe—NYC’s holiday heart.

It’s not perfect—rink lines hit 55 minutes. Still, 25K smiling faces and glowing stalls made pure magic, with 98% calling it “perfect date spot.” Post-opening, 59th Street buzzed with skate bags. Season spins—NYC glows.

Glassblower’s 42—fire star? Skater’s 28—spin queen. Circle sparkled; NYC smiled. Holiday Market—spin on.