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FOR VIRTUAL HOMEBODIES

The bustling Columbus Circle and Union Square markets are famed for their homespun offerings — from artisanal sausages and French Merchants soaps to handmade wooden puzzles.

And both markets have upped their tech appeal this year: Each can be experienced through a free iPhone app called Here. It features a vendor directory for each location and a list of daily deals and special events, like caroling on Wednesdays. Hungry? Those who live and work around Union Square can enjoy the market’s food without having to brave the cold, thanks to a “Best of the Union Square Holiday Market” page on seamless.com. Union Square, Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Columbus Circle, Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; urbanspacenyc.com. Both close at 4 p.m. Dec. 24.

WHERE TO GET A JOLT

Artists and Fleas Brooklyn Holiday Bazaar

Co-founders Amy Abrams and Ronen Glimer put a holiday spin on their market, housed in a warehouse and chockablock with gift-worthy goods. The roughly 200 vendors hail from Brooklyn, setting up shop to sell vintage clothes, housewares, handmade jewelry and more. “This weekend is historically when we really see a frenzy,” says Glimer, who helps revamp the year-round market with DJs playing holiday music and seasonal decorations. Have a caffeine fiend on your gift list? Brew cart Cloud Coffee is selling buzz-worthy limited-edition gift packs this season ($60), complete with a bag of coffee, cold-brew concentrate, a coffee tasting journal and other treats.

Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; 70 N. Seventh St., Brooklyn; artistsandfleas.com; through Dec. 23

WHERE TO TASTE THE SWEET LIFE

Astoria Market

If you’re still scrambling for gifts at the eleventh hour, there are plenty of options to choose from at Astoria Market’s annual holiday affair, composed mostly of works by Queens-based artisans. Inside the Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden, Bazillion Bags’ laundry backpacks ($40-$65) are sold alongside hats, scarves and cowls ($20-$35) by Hopeful Treasures. Sweet-tooth types can choose from baked goods, like New Yawk Baking Co. cookies ($12 a box).

Dec. 22 and 23, noon to 6 p.m.; 29-19 24th Ave., Astoria; astoriamarket.com

WHERE TO DRINK

Brooklyn Craft Central Holiday Market

Holiday cheer comes in the form of themed cocktails at this market, which plants itself at the Littlefield performance and art space. Specialty sips ($5) include the Woolly Knit (hot cider spiked with bourbon), and a coffee and Kahlúa drink called Hot Glue. “My mission is always focused on offering the best shopping experience,” says market organizer Deb Klein, adding that New York’s zealous drink culture inspired the holiday cocktail idea. “It’s a fun draw to know that there’s drinks and good shopping.” Tipples aren’t the only attraction, though: Vendors include first-time merchant Roald, serving seaweed-wrapped hand rolls ($4), and about 65 others selling handmade jewelry, soaps and crafts.

Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m; 622 Degraw St., Brooklyn; bkcraftcentral.com; through Dec. 23

WHERE TO PARTY

Brooklyn Night Bazaar

You have three more chances to experience this fleeting night of fun, which features a little something for everyone — live music, indoor soccer, pingpong and 120 vendors’ booths to browse. Inspired by Asian night markets, the Bazaar is housed in a 40,000-square-foot warehouse where you can spice up your night with Oaxaca tacos ($3.25), sip a Sixpoint Ale ($8) and buy local goods like housewares from Evolving Habitat. Early arrival is recommended because lines can be long.

Tonight, bands Bleeding Rainbow and Eternal Summers will take the stage, entertaining a crowd expected to top 6,000. Then on Dec. 21, Bust magazine curates a night of music headlined by Brooklyn electropop group MEN.

Fridays and Saturdays, 6 p.m. to midnight; 45 N. Fifth St., Williamsburg; bkbazaar.com; through Dec. 22

WHERE TO GET PHYSICAL

Holiday Shops At Bryant Park

New Yorkers try to avoid tourist-clogged Midtown during the holidays, but this market warrants an exception. More than 125 retailers man shops around Bryant Park, where merchandise includes “virgin” chocolate gift boxes from Brooklyn confectioner Raaka ($28) and Wrecords by Monkey accessories made from salvaged vinyl, including $25 cuffs. The shops flank the Citi Pond ice skating rink, where admission is free and skate rentals are $14. A bowl of lentil ginger soup ($5.50-$7.50) from Two Tablespoons is a warming post-skate treat.

Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; 40 W. 42nd St.; theholidayshopsatbryantpark.com; through Jan. 6

WHERE TO D-I-Y

The Hester Street Holiday Market

More than 50 vendors have set up shop here this season, including newcomers like scarf label Ichcha and soy candle company Millie + Wong. During Santa’s D-I-Y Workshops — which Hester started this year — you can learn everything from terrarium building (tomorrow; noon to 1 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m.; $35, materials fee) to pasta making (Dec. 22; noon to 1 p.m.; $20, materials fee). This evening at 5 p.m., designer Astrid Brucker will lead a session in making flower pins from salvaged fabrics. “My whole objective is to show how you can make something very pretty and put it on a scarf, on a ring or on a hairpin — and end up with a great present,” she says. Afterward, feel free to steal a smooch with your sweetie in the free mistletoe photo booth, or take in a free light show after sundown.

Daily, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; 233 Mott St.; hesterstreetfair.com; through Dec. 23

WHERE TO EAT

Brooklyn Flea Gifted Holiday Market

Whether you’re craving a Red Hook Lobster Pound roll ($14), pupusas from Solber ($3) or a kimchi-topped Asia Dog ($4), head to Brooklyn Flea to get your food fix. And there’s plenty of grub to take home, too: La Superior chef Nacxi Gaxiola is debuting Xilli salsas, and Brooklyn Grange will be selling the last of its honey ($6-$20 a jar) made on its rooftop apiary destroyed by Sandy. Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m; 1 Hanson Place, Brooklyn; brooklynflea.com; through Dec. 23