With Christmas right around the corner, the festive spirit is most certainly in the air. Have a look at these Christmas markets in DC and around along with some online markets this year that you can visit to soak in the holiday spirit in 2020.
1. Downtown Holiday Market
The Downtown Holiday Market is back for its 16th year and is one of the most popular Christmas markets in DC. With 70 exhibitors, this market has a wide range of family-friendly offerings, including goods from emerging artisans to goods sold by your favorite vendors.
You can find Downtown Holiday Market at F St NW from 7th to 9th street, Washington, DC. Click here for directions.
Timings: The village opens ahead of the Thanksgiving week on November 20th, will be open daily from 12 PM to 8 PM. It will run until December 23rd. But the Downtown Holiday Market will be closed on Thanksgiving day and on November 30th, December 7th, and December 14th.
2. Maryland Christmas Show
Maryland Christmas Show is back for its 35th season to give the shoppers an incredible shopping experience. You can enjoy and shop the works of top artists and artisans offering goods ranging from fine arts to Christmas ornaments.
You can find the Maryland Christmas Show at 797 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD. Click here for directions.
Timings: November 20, 21, and 22; then November 27, 28, and 29, 2020; from 10 AM to 6 PM.
3. Alexandrias Holiday Market
Alexandrias Holiday Market is back this year with the option of shopping both online and in-person, featuring socially distant vendors selling various Christmas goodies liked by both adults and kids alike.
You can find Alexandrias Holiday Market at John Carlyle Square, 300 John Carlyle St, Alexandria, VA. Click here for directions.
Timings: Virtual – from November 27th to December 4th, 2020
In-person – December 5th to 6th, 2020, from 10 AM to 7 PM.
4. Norwegian Holiday Festival And Bazaar
Norwegian Holiday Festival And Bazaar feature live music, imported food, and jewelry. If you are looking to possess that Nordic sweater, this is the place to be.
You can find Norwegian Holiday Festival And Bazaar at Christ Lutheran Church, 3810 Meredith Dr, Fairfax, VA. Click here for directions.
Timings: December 4th and 5th, 2020. Friday – 10 AM to 6 PM, Saturday – 9 AM to 4 PM.
5. First Sunday Arts Festival Holiday Edition
Featuring more than 50 artisans selling their creations, the First Sunday Arts Festival – Holiday edition is a one of a kind DC Christmas market. People who are not ready to go out and buy in person are featuring more than 200 vendors on their website, from whom you can directly buy goods of your choice online.
You can find the First Sunday Arts Festival – Holiday Edition at Calvert and West Streets, Annapolis, MD. Click here for directions.
Timings: November 1st, 2020, and December 6th, 2020, from 11 AM to 4 PM.
6. Northern Virginia Christmas Market
Northern Virginia Christmas Market features 150 fine artisans from more than 20 states. From fine arts to vintage recreations, youll find almost everything in these Christmas markets in DC.
You can find Northern Virginia Christmas Market at Dulles Expo Center – South Hall, 4368 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly, VA. Click here for directions.
Timings: November 13th of November 15th, 2020, Friday & Saturday – 10 AM to 6 PM, Sunday – 10 AM to 5 PM
7. Del Ray Artisans
Holiday Market at Del Ray Artisans is back for its 25th season. If you are looking for unique handmade fine arts and fine crafts from local artists, you must look no further. From jewelry to wall calendars, they got everything artistic in this DC Christmas market.
You can find Del Artisans Holiday Market at Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA. Click here for directions.
Timings: December 4th, 2020 to December 6th, 2020, Fridays – 6 PM to 9 PM, Saturdays & Sundays – 11 AM to 6 PM
8. Christkindlmarkt
The pandemic has affected us in unprecedented ways. One of the most famous Christmas markets in DC, Christkindlmarkt, is going online this year. You can browse through their products ranging from jewelry to clothing, and buy online.
9. Swedish Holiday Market
The Swedish Holiday Market is one more Christmas market thats going online this year. It’s time to go online and purchase your favorite Swedish goods right from the comfort of your home.
10. Van Ness Holiday Pop Up Shop
Van Ness Holiday Pop Up Shop is one of the Christmas markets in DC that has been affected by the pandemic and is going online. On its website, itll feature its vendors through whom you can directly make a purchase.
