Nov7to Dec 19
National Harbor Christmas Market
National Harbor · Oxon Hill, MD · about 10 miles away
- Hours
- Saturdays, noon–7 p.m.
- Price
- Not listed
Christmas markets 2026Washington, DC · The District
Christmas markets and winter wonderlands in Washington, DC, 2026.
We found four Christmas markets and winter events in and around Washington, DC with 2026 dates posted: one German-style Christmas market and three holiday markets. One is free to get in. They’re spread over four areas, from Oxon Hill to Potomac.
By date
Every market, by opening date
Tap one for hours, prices, stroller notes and what’s there for little kids.
7NovSatNational Harbor Christmas Market
Holiday market · to Dec 19 · National Harbor13NovFriDowntownDC Holiday MarketHoliday market · to Dec 23 · F St. NW between 7th and 9th4DecFriAnnapolis Holiday MarketHoliday market · to Dec 13 · Outside Annapolis Mall5DecSatGerman Christmas MarketGerman-style market · 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. · German International School Washington
Holiday market · to Dec 19 · National Harbor13NovFriDowntownDC Holiday MarketHoliday market · to Dec 23 · F St. NW between 7th and 9th4DecFriAnnapolis Holiday MarketHoliday market · to Dec 13 · Outside Annapolis Mall5DecSatGerman Christmas MarketGerman-style market · 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. · German International School WashingtonNothing matches that filter yet.
Markets
Christmas markets and winter events near DC
Dates, hours and prices come from each organizer’s, venue’s or city’s own page.
Nov13to Dec 23
DowntownDC Holiday Market
F St. NW between 7th and 9th · Washington, DC · about 1 mile away
- Hours
- Mon–Thu noon–8 p.m., Fri–Sat 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving
- Price
- Free to browse
Dec4to 13
Annapolis Holiday Market
Outside Annapolis Mall · Annapolis, MD · about 30 miles away
- Hours
- Dec 4–6 and 11–13; Fri–Sat 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
- Price
- Not listed
Dec5Sat
German Christmas Market
German International School Washington · Potomac, MD · about 15 miles away
- Hours
- 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Price
- Not listed
Before you go
Market day with little ones
TimingGo when it opensWeekday afternoons and opening hour are the least crowded, which makes a stroller much easier.
DressLayer upOutdoor markets get cold after dark. Mittens and a blanket for the stroller help.
StrollerCheck the stroller noteSome markets get packed on weekend evenings. A carrier can be easier there.Keep planning
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Christmas markets in Washington, DC: the FAQ
National Harbor Christmas Market at National Harbor: Nov 7 – Dec 19. DowntownDC Holiday Market at F St. NW between 7th and 9th: Nov 13 – Dec 23. Free to browse. Annapolis Holiday Market at Outside Annapolis Mall: Dec 4 – Dec 13. German Christmas Market at German International School Washington: Sat, Dec 5, 2026.
German Christmas Market (Potomac, MD · about 15 miles away): Sat, Dec 5, 2026.
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every week through December. How we choose and check.
Holiday plans every Thursday.
One short email every Thursday evening with the best things to do with little ones in DC that weekend, holiday markets included.
