GrowNYC has run this market at the north and west edges of Union Square year round since 1976, with more than 140 growers and producers rotating through. It runs four days a week in all weather. Buy something you can eat standing up and take it into the park.

2:00 PM · The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

After

Pete's Tavern

0.2 mi · 4 min walk - Union Square - Gramercy

On the corner of Irving Place and East 18th since 1864, which makes it the longest continuously operating bar and restaurant in New York. The front bar is the original and the booths are worn, and O. Henry is supposed to have written The Gift of the Magi in one of them. It is open until 2am seven days a week.