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Christmas Markets

Made in RVA Holiday Shop

Browse a seasonal marketplace featuring handcrafted items created by local artisans. Offerings include candles, soaps, Richmond prints, jewelry, pottery, totes, stickers, cards, ornaments, and knitted hats and scarves. Children can enjoy crafts while visitors shop on opening day.

Nov 27 – Dec 30, 2026 All ages

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Opens at 11 a.m. on November 27, 2026.

Neighborhood

Manchester

Parking

Convenient and free parking is available.

Pets

Art Works is pet friendly.

Location

Art Works · 320 Hull St, Richmond, VA 23224 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Holiday shoppers seeking locally made gifts

Vibe

Creative and festive

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Bring the kids on opening day, November 27, when there are crafts for children while you browse the holiday shop.
  • Stay into the evening on November 27 for the free 4th Friday reception, with live music, refreshments and the new exhibits.
  • Plan your visit for Tuesday through Sunday, the days Art Works is open to the public with free admission.
  • Walk the studio floors after the shop, since many of the 82 resident artists sell their work straight from their studios.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Opening day, Friday, November 27: crafts for children while you shop.
  • 4th Friday opening reception on the evening of November 27, with live music, refreshments, artists to meet and new exhibits; free and open to the public.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can I buy at the shop?

Handmade goods from local artisans: candles, soaps, Richmond prints, jewelry, pottery, totes, stickers, knitted hats and scarves, cards, ornaments and more.

Is there anything for kids?

On opening day, Friday, November 27, there are crafts for children while you shop.

Can I bring my dog?

Yes, Art Works is pet friendly.

Where do I park?

Park on the street or in the public garage on East 5th Street, one block from Art Works. Free parking is set up for the opening night reception on November 27.

What else is there to see at Art Works?

The building has 82 artist studios and 6 galleries, and the artists sell work straight from their studios. On November 27 the new exhibits open, including a collaborative show by Paul DiPasquale, Wolfgang Jasper and Darryl Starr, MRAA's Here and Everywhere, and Dylan DeLuca's Disrupted Energies.

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