There isn’t a better time to shop for unique, local wares than during the holidays. It is a great way to find personalized gifts and support local artisans. Here’s a roundup of some local holiday markets happening around Northern Virginia.
By Lynn Norusis
November 2024
DC Holiday Market
Nov. 22 – Dec. 24
Dupont Circle, 19th St., NW, Washington, D.C .
Open daily, but closed on Thanksgiving, featuring 30+ small businesses.
Mosaic Holiday Village Weekends by URBNMarket
Nov. 23 – 24 & Dec. 14 -15, 11 am – 4 pm
Mosaic District, District Ave., Merrifield
65+ vendors with everything from crafts and jewelry to food.
Old Town Manassas Christmas Market and Holiday Craft Show
Nov. 30, 10 am – 3 pm
Manassas Museum Lawn, 9101 Prince William St., Manassas
Over 60 artisans, crafters, and local small businesses showcasing crafts and baked goods.
McLean Holiday Art & Crafts Festival
Dec. 6 – 8
1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean
$5 admission good for all three days, Happy Hour Dec. 6, 4-7 pm ($15), 80+ regional artists.
Fairfax City Holiday Market
Weekends Dec. 6 – 15
Old Town Square, 10415 North St., Fairfax
Vendors vary each weekend. Live music, dance and more.
Del Ray Artisans’ 29th Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market
Weekends Dec. 6 – 22
Nicholas A. Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria
Artists vary each weekend. The gallery is free, open to the public.
Leesburg Holiday Fine Arts and Crafts Show
Dec. 7 – 8
Ida Lee Park, 60 Ida Lee Drive NW, Leesburg
Local vendors open the show on Dec. 7 with the town tree lighting happening that evening at 6 pm.
Herndon Holiday Arts and Crafts Show
Dec. 8
Herndon Community Center, 814 Ferndale Ave., Herndon
70+ vendors and homemade treats, soups and mixes.
Capital Art and Craft Festivals
Dec. 13 – 15
Dulles Expo Center, 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly
300+ artists and vendors over a three-day event (kids 12 and under free with adult admission).
Herndon WinterMarkt
Dec. 14, 12 – 7 pm
Corner of Lynn & Station Streets, Historic Herndon
European-style holiday market with holiday food, drinks, gifts, and decorations, plus hand-crafted Christmas decorations, wood-working, artwork, and textiles.
Old Town Alexandria Christmas Market and Holiday Craft Show
Dec. 14, 11 am – 4 pm
John Carlyle Square, 300 John Carlyle St., Alexandria
Artisans, treats and festive events with a Santa’s Corner and Kid’s Corner for crafts.
