Friday, December 2, 2011

Holiday Markets in DC



  • The seventh annual Downtown Holiday Marketreturns to the area around 8th and F streets NW, featuring the work of a rotating group of 175+ regional artists, crafters and small businesses each day (about 60 per day). You'll also find seasonal performances and treats. Dec. 2-23; noon-8 p.m. daily.
Need gifts and want to shop locally? Look no further than Nana's Handmade Holly Mart in Mount Pleasant. Independently owned shop Nana's (3068 Mount Pleasant St. N.W.) will showcase local craftspeople who have something for everyone on your list. Saturday, Dec. 3, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

  • Merriment in Georgetown features shopping discounts, dining specials and seasonal movie screenings -- plus a fruitcake-eating contest (finally your hidden talent of speed fruitcake eating will get you glory). Guests are also encouraged to wear their most barf-worthy holiday sweaters for chances to win prizes from local stores. See complete schedule of events here. Market open Friday, Dec. 9 through Tuesday, Dec. 20. Kickoff party Saturday, Dec. 10, 1-4 p.m. in PNC Bank lot at Wisconsin and M streets MW; free pedicab rides from the Foggy Bottom and Dupont Metro stops between noon and 4 p.m. that day.

  • The National Archives Shop (Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th streets NW) holds a holiday trunk show inspired by New Deal-era arts projects. Shop affordable original jewelry, clothing and household items, with the American artists on-hand to discuss their methods. Dec. 2-6, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

  • Find Swedish gifts, textiles, traditional foods and more at the Swedish Christmas Bazaar at House of Sweden (2900 K St. NW). A Swedish café dishes up open-faced sandwiches, baked goodies and glogg. There is also a raffle with great prizes. Catch Swedish Christmas carols at 1 p.m. or the Santa Lucia procession at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

  • Present Day: A Locally Sourced Holiday Gift Shop features eclectic handmade pieces by local artists at Pleasant Plains Workshop (2608 Georgia Avenue N.W.). Quirk abounds. Now through Dec. 21; Thurs.-Fri. 2-7 p.m.; Sat. 1-6 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m.


  • Washington Project for the Arts (2023 Massachusetts Ave. NW) hosts IceBox 2011, its third annual holiday gift shop. Shop crafts, jewelry, housewares and art, made by WPA member artists.Opening reception Friday, Dec. 2, 6-8 p.m. Market open weekdays through Dec. 23, Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., plus Sunday, Dec. 18 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, the market stays open through 8 p.m.
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