Columbus Circle Holiday Market & Rink Open

Columbus Circle shimmered today as the Holiday Market and ice rink opened, drawing 22,000. Over 130 chalets sold $40 ornaments; free rink spins started at noon. $15 hot toddies sold 3,800; a Queens glassblower’s demo wowed 600. Open through New Year’s. NYC holidays—circle spins.

80,000 lights hung overhead; a Harlem skater’s spin went viral. Market supports 280 artisans yearly, per city data. Pop-up jazz trio played classics. New eco-rink saves 45% energy. A Bronx couple got engaged on the ice. Circle’s vibe—NYC’s holiday heart.

It’s not perfect—rink lines hit 50 minutes. Still, 22K smiling faces and glowing stalls made pure magic, with 97% calling it “perfect date spot.” Post-opening, 59th Street buzzed with skate bags. Season spins—NYC glows.

Glassblower’s 41—fire star? Skater’s 27—spin queen. Circle sparkled; NYC smiled. Holiday Market—spin on.