Downtown DC Holiday Market

10/13/2026

📣 One month to go! The DowntownDC Holiday Market opens in just 30 days. 🎄

Get ready to find unique gifts from local makers, sip something warm, and enjoy live music under the lights in the heart of Downtown DC. Every purchase supports local small businesses, so your holiday shopping does a little extra good this year. ❤️

Plan your visit and get all the details 👉 https://www.downtowndc.org/holiday-market/

Who’s coming with you? Tag them below! 👇

10/08/2026

🎁 The 2026 DowntownDC Holiday Market Gift Guide is here! Flip through with us to meet the makers behind the market and discover gift ideas along the way, from jewelry and handmade art to gourmet treats and gifts for your pets.

With 121 vendors this year, there's something for every name on your list. Mark your calendar for November 13 through December 23.

Who are you shopping for first this year? Tell us in the comments. 👇

📖 Flip through the guide: https://www.downtowndc.org/holiday-market/vendors/

10/02/2026

10/01/2026

Here’s what we revealed at our 2026 Holiday Market Press Preview 👀🎄

🎁 The Market is extended to 40 days and 6 weekends, Nov 13 - Dec 23!
🎄 CityCenterDC CityCenterDC’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting returns Nov 14
🍗 Nando’s PERi PERi and Lucky Danger join the food lineup for the first time
📻 WPGC 95.5 FM goes live at Frosted @ Franklin Park on Dec 5, 10am to 7pm, with a Community Coat Drive 🧥

We want to extend a massive thank you to Carmine's for hosting us in their lovely space. Be sure to check out their booth at the market this year. Booth #41.

Which reveal are you most excited for? 👇

📍 F Street NW between 7th and 9th Streets

Nando's PERi-PERi Lucky Danger

09/24/2026

50 days until the lights go up on F Street! ✨🎄

The DowntownDC Holiday Market is back for year 22, and it's always free to visit. Expect:
🎁 Handmade gifts from local makers
🍪 Seasonal bites and warm drinks
🎶 Live performances and festive fun

Heres are the details:
📅 November 13 to December 23
📍 F Street NW between 7th and 9th, right by the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro
🔗 Plan your visit and check back often for vendor and performance updates as we get closer to opening day: https://www.downtowndc.org/holiday-market/

Who's on your holiday market list this year? Share this with your shopping crew and tell us your first stop below. 👇

07/30/2026

🎄 It's Christmas in July....The first ribbon of the season is ready to be untied on September 30.

Be among the first to unwrap the holidays and get a sneak peek of what's waiting inside this year's DowntownDC Holiday Market. From festive experiences and seasonal sips to one-of-a-kind gifts and holiday cheer, it all starts here.🌟

Save the Date:
🎁 DowntownDC Holiday Market Press Preview
📆 September 30, 2026
📍 Carmine's

07/06/2026

Big announcements deserve a big moment. Ours just happens to be 1,000 feet closer to the ground.

❄️ The DowntownDC Holiday Market returns November 13 – December 23. ❄️

Only 130 days until the market opens... but who’s counting?

03/17/2026

🎄 Vendor Applications Are Now Open — 2026 DowntownDC Holiday Market!

The DowntownDC Holiday Market is back and better than ever — and we want YOU to be part of it!

This year, the market runs November 13 – December 23, 2026 (closed Thanksgiving Day), giving shoppers six full weekends to discover amazing local and independent brands in the heart of Washington, DC.

We're accepting applications from vendors across all categories: clothing, jewelry, art & crafts, books, candles, gourmet foods, home décor, and more. If you or someone you know has a brand that deserves a spot, now is the time!

📅 Application Deadline: Friday, May 15, 2026

More days. More weekends. More reasons for Downtown DC to shine as the premier holiday destination in the DMV. Apply today and be part of the magic! ✨

Stay connected with The Makers Show!

👉 https://www.themakersshow.com/apply-downtowndc

12/23/2025

Or is the last day of the DowntownDC Holiday Market! 🎄✨

This your last chance to shop so, stop by for last-minute gifts, warm drinks, and one final stroll through the stalls before we wrap up the season.

A huge thank you to for their support all season long, and to every vendor, performer, and visitor who made this market what it was. 💛

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12/22/2025

The final days are here. 🥲🎄

The DowntownDC Holiday Market is almost over — but you still have time to stop by, shop local, and soak in the magic before we say goodbye.

Mark your calendar, grab a warm drink, and make one last visit before the lights come down. ✨

We’re going to miss this.

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