Your Holiday Market Guide for the Northern Virginia
The holidays are here, and Northern Virginia is brimming with festive markets! Discover charming small-town gatherings and bustling city events overflowing with unique gifts, delicious treats, and holiday cheer. Find the perfect present for everyone on your list (and maybe a treat for yourself!)
Old Town Alexandria Christmas Market and Holiday Craft Show
- Location: John Carlyle Square, 300 John Carlyle Street, Alexandria.
- Dates: December 14, 2024.
- Hours: 11 AM - 4 PM.
- Highlights: Celebrate the holiday season with festive artisans, delicious treats, and heartwarming activities. This market offers a magical day filled with shopping, crafting, and family-friendly fun.
Old Town North Holiday Market & Farmers Market
- Location: Montgomery Park, 901 North Royal St., Alexandria.
- Dates: December 15, 2024.
- Hours: 9 AM - 3:30 PM.
- Highlights: This free event combines a farmers’ market with an European-style holiday market.
The Crossing Clarendon Holiday Market
- Location: 2800 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201
- Dates: December 7 & 8, 2024
- Hours: 11 AM - 4 PM
- Highlights: Curated gifts, live music, and festive vibes.
Arlington Artists Alliance Winter Artful Weekend
- Location: Hendry House at Fort C.F. Smith Park, 2411 N. 24th St., Arlington, VA 22207
- Dates: December 13-15, 2024
- Hours: December 13: 4 PM - 8 PM, December 14: 10 AM - 6 PM, December 15: 10 AM - 4 PM
- Highlights: Unique artworks and gifts including paintings, jewelry, ceramics, woodwork, sculpture, and glassworks.
Made in Arlington Winter Market
- Location: Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington, 3550 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201
- Date: December 15, 2024
- Hours: 12 PM - 3 PM
- Highlights: Outdoor market with special gifts, food trucks, face painting, and tote bag painting. Museum exhibits will be open for viewing.
Falls Church Holiday Gift and Craft Show
- Location: City of Falls Church Community Center, 223 Little Falls St., Falls Church, VA 22046
- Dates: December 7 & 8, 2024
- Hours: December 7: 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM, December 8: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
- Highlights: Nearly 50 crafters and merchants selling unique handmade items and baked goods. Live music and a children’s Holiday Shoppe.
Botanologica Holiday Makers Market
- Location: Botanologica, 817 W. Broad St., Falls Church, VA 22046
- Date: December 8, 2024
- Hours: 11 AM - 4 PM
- Highlights: Seasonal drinks and treats, locally-made soaps, skincare, jewelry, and handcrafted blooms. Featuring vendors like Frontyard Farm, Little City Soapery, and Amanda Wren Jewelry Design.
McLean High School Holiday Bazaar
- Location: 1633 Davidson Rd., McLean.
- Dates: December 14, 2024.
- Hours: 10 AM - 3 PM.
- Highlights: Features a variety of vendors selling scented soap, jewelry, candles, bespoke gifts, scarves, and home decor. Enjoy food and drinks from the cafe and live entertainment from the MHS Orchestra group.
McLean Community Center
- Location: 1633 Davidson Rd., McLean.
- Dates: December 6-8th, 2024.
- Hours: Open 10 AM, end times vary
- Highlights: This one-of-a-kind show has offered gifts for every budget. From pottery, glass, jewelry, to fashion accessories, wood, fine art, artisanal foods and more.
Rosslyn Cheer 2024: Holiday Market
- Location: Rosslyn, VA.
- Dates: December 7-8, 2024.
- Hours: Saturday and Sunday from various times.
- Highlights: Shop local and find unique gifts at this holiday market. The event features local vendors, festive activities, and a cozy atmosphere perfect for the holiday season.