Bethesda Christmas Markets 2026

Celebrate the holiday season in downtown Bethesda with live ice sculpting demonstrations, visits with Santa Claus, and choral performances by local student groups. Browse handcrafted gifts, holiday ornaments, and vintage finds from dozens of artisan vendors at the URBNmarket. Families...

Visitors can browse a seasonal market hosted in partnership with URBNmarket to shop for holiday gifts. The gathering features live music entertainment alongside various holiday activities.

Celebrate the holiday season by shopping from local vendors and supporting small businesses. The community gathering also includes a special visit from Elsa.

Visitors stroll through an open-air village filled with twinkling lights and market stalls showcasing more than 115 local makers. Shoppers can browse artisan goods such as handmade jewelry, art, candles, books, and crafts alongside seasonal bites and warm drinks like...

Visitors browse a curated open-air marketplace featuring more than 35 small businesses and artists along a spacious pedestrian aisle. Stalls showcase handmade jewelry, pottery, textiles, clothing, fine art prints, candles, and holiday decor. Specialty food vendors offer festive treats such...

Visitors can browse handcrafted items from 80 regional artisans, including pottery, glass, jewelry, holiday décor, woodwork, fine art, and soaps. Festive music plays throughout the indoor market to set the holiday mood. Shoppers can also take a break and enjoy...

Held outdoors in the Castle Garden of the Heurich House Museum, this curated holiday market showcases goods from all local craftspeople and artisans. Visitors can shop directly from emerging, juried maker businesses specializing in handmade creations.

Held in partnership with URBN Market, the event fills the streets with community cheer and seasonal shopping. Visitors can stroll, sip, and browse handcrafted goods and holiday finds from more than 65 local artisans.

Visitors can browse an outdoor holiday market featuring local artisans, gifts, and seasonal treats along decorated streets. Village restaurants provide special food offerings, including winter drinks, festive desserts, and limited-time dishes. The gathering also features live holiday music and photos...

Visitors can browse a rotating selection of talented artisans and crafters offering one-of-a-kind holiday gifts. The market also features an assortment of holiday sweets, seasonal treats, and desserts to enjoy in a festive atmosphere.

Visitors can browse a curated selection of gifts, art, and wares from area museum shops and independent artists. Purchases directly support participating nonprofit museums and community creators. Seasonal snacks and drinks are also available on site during the event.

Visitors can explore an outdoor gathering of vendors offering handmade arts and crafts, including jewelry, art, bath and body items, and handcrafted clothing and accessories. The market also hosts a variety of food and dessert vendors serving treats, spices, and...

Held mostly outdoors, this festive parish event features over 50 local Catholic artists and makers selling handcrafted creations for the Christmas season. Visitors can enjoy live musical performances throughout the day alongside festive food and drink, including traditional Glühwein. Guests...

Visitors can explore booths selling Danish pastries, deli specialties, handmade counted cross stitch embroideries, amber and silver jewelry, and Royal Copenhagen porcelain. Cafe Danmark serves authentic Danish open-faced sandwiches and desserts for dine-in or carry out. Guests can also watch...

Visitors can browse an outdoor plaza market filled with local handmade goods and unique gift finds. A Grinch DJ spins classic holiday songs to set the mood while a magical visitor stops by to spread cheer. Nearby retailers offer options...

Visitors can browse indoor and outdoor craft vendors for holiday gifts, bid on items in a silent auction, and purchase homemade treats at the bake sale and coffee corner. Entertainment includes performances by local student music groups, a magic show,...

This community fundraising holiday market takes place in Glover Park. Visitors can browse a variety of vendor booths offering goods such as food, jewelry, clothing, and Christmas decorations.

Visitors can shop for unique gifts and handcrafted goods from over a dozen local artisans. The market also offers live music entertainment and seasonal beverage favorites from Maryland Meadworks.

Discover a festive holiday wonderland at the Old Town Alexandria Christmas Market and Holiday Craft Show. This event brings together a curated selection of artisan vendors offering unique handmade crafts, perfect for finding one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts. Indulge in seasonal treats...

Immerse yourself in the festive spirit at the Swedish Holiday Market. Discover a delightful array of handcrafted gifts, traditional Swedish delicacies, and unique artisanal products. It's the perfect destination to find special holiday treasures and experience a touch of Swedish...

Discover fresh, local treasures at the Greenbelt Farmers Market, culminating in a special Holiday Market in early December. They offer a delightful array of produce, baked goods, and artisanal products. Take advantage of their Local Match program for enhanced shopping...

Experience the festive spirit at the Cheverly Community Market's Holiday Markets. Discover a curated selection of local produce, artisanal foods, and unique handmade gifts perfect for the season. They also offer pre-order Christmas trees for convenient local delivery, making holiday...

Discover unique and thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list at the Alternative Christmas Market. This event features a variety of local and international fair trade and nonprofit vendors, offering a chance to support meaningful causes while getting a jump...