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Festival Events Around Alexandria

39th Annual Holiday Craft Show

Enjoy over 200+ artisans and find the perfect holiday gifts for you and your loved ones.

Saturday, Nov 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET

Fairfax High School, Fairfax, VA
39th Annual Holiday Craft Show

Enjoy over 200+ artisans and find the perfect holiday gifts for you and your loved ones.

Sunday, Nov 16, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET

Fairfax High School, Fairfax, VA
National Harbor Christmas Market and Holiday Craft Show

Experience the magic of the holiday season at the National Harbor Christmas Market and Holiday Craft Show series!

Saturday, Nov 29, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. ET

Oxon Hill, MD
Holiday Tree Lighting and Fireworks

Join us for our special weekly Saturday holiday tree light show & festive fireworks!

Saturday, Nov 29, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. ET

Oxon Hill, MD
National Harbor Christmas Market and Holiday Craft Show

Experience the magic of the holiday season at the National Harbor Christmas Market and Holiday Craft Show series!

Sunday, Nov 30, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. ET

Oxon Hill, MD
9th Annual Holiday Market

Discover unique, handcrafted gifts and support local artisans during the first two weekends of December in Downtown Fairfax!

Friday, Dec 5, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. ET

Old Town Square, Fairfax, VA
Del Ray Artisans Holiday Market

Del Ray Artisans’ 30th Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market Join us for the 30th Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market!

Friday, Dec 5, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. ET

Del Ray Artisans Gallery, Alexandria, VA
Del Ray Artisans Holiday Market

Del Ray Artisans’ 30th Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market Join us for the 30th Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market!

Saturday, Dec 6, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET

Del Ray Artisans Gallery, Alexandria, VA
National Harbor Christmas Market And Holiday Craft Show

Unlike other long-term Christmas markets, we offer something unique every day with a rotating selection of talented artisans and crafters, along with an array of delectable holiday sweets and desserts.

Saturday, Dec 6, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. ET

Oxon Hill, MD
9th Annual Holiday Market

Discover unique, handcrafted gifts and support local artisans during the first two weekends of December in Downtown Fairfax!

Saturday, Dec 6, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. ET

Old Town Square, Fairfax, VA
Del Ray Artisans Holiday Market

Del Ray Artisans’ 30th Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market Join us for the 30th Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market!

Sunday, Dec 7, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. ET

Del Ray Artisans Gallery, Alexandria, VA
National Harbor Christmas Market And Holiday Craft Show

Unlike other long-term Christmas markets, we offer something unique every day with a rotating selection of talented artisans and crafters, along with an array of delectable holiday sweets and desserts.

Sunday, Dec 7, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. ET

Oxon Hill, MD
9th Annual Holiday Market

Discover unique, handcrafted gifts and support local artisans during the first two weekends of December in Downtown Fairfax!

Sunday, Dec 7, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. ET

Old Town Square, Fairfax, VA
Del Ray Artisans Holiday Market

Del Ray Artisans’ 30th Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market Join us for the 30th Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market!

Friday, Dec 12, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. ET

Del Ray Artisans Gallery, Alexandria, VA
Del Ray Artisans Holiday Market

Del Ray Artisans’ 30th Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market Join us for the 30th Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market!

Saturday, Dec 13, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET

Del Ray Artisans Gallery, Alexandria, VA

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