By Sam Cronin, news correspondent

From Nov. 24 until Dec. 31, Boston’s City Hall Plaza is transformed for Boston Winter as part of Berkshire Bank’s Boston Seasons series of events. With an expanded shopping market and outdoor skating path, City Hall is full of holiday cheer. As part of a campaign to partner with small businesses, the plaza is filled with vendors selling everything from mittens and knit hats to local artwork and holiday decorations.

“It was a very quaint and cozy event,” said first-year political science major Matt Boutros. “All the vendors are personable and very nice.”

The sponsors of the event, Berkshire Bank and Xfinity, see it as a way to support corporate citizenship and local businesses.

“We’re thrilled to work with Mayor Walsh and the City of Boston to activate this space in the heart of Boston, create a setting that will bring business and community together and provide exciting memories at City Hall Plaza for all,” said Heidi Higgins, a Berkshire Bank representative.

The holiday market itself is produced by Millennial Entertainment Group, a leading global producer of seasonal experiences. There are over 85 vendors represented including LovePop Cards — pop-up greeting cards seen on the television show, “Shark Tank” — and Yo-Sox, a wacky start-up sock business.

“[Boston Winter] is an absolutely amazing opportunity,” said Yo-Sox vendor Mak London.  “Hopefully we can attract more real fans who love fun socks.”

The Boston Seasons events are part of a three-year initiative by Boston Garden Development Corp and the City of Boston Property Management Department to revitalize the City Hall Plaza and create a welcoming space for all to enjoy.

Other events will take place at the festival, such as ice-skating lessons by Rink Management Services, and Vinopolis, an interactive wine and beer experience. Santa Claus himself will also grace the marketplace if he can fit a stop to Boston into his busy holiday schedule.