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Holiday Markets in Alexandria

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This holiday season in Alexandria, stroll through open-air winter markets complete with live music, Santa sightings, shopping and more throughout Alexandria’s neighborhoods.

Continue your shopping at more than 100 independent Alexandria boutiques that provide personalized service and curated selections from chic fashions and home décor to classic toys and gifts for pets. Named the “Perfect Town for a Hallmark Christmas Movie” by Southern Living and one of the top “Cities That Go All Out for Christmas” by Condé Nast Traveler, Alexandria will bring your Hallmark Christmas movie dreams to life.  

A poster for the Holiday Maker's Market held by Made in ALX at Port City Brewing Company.
November 29, 2025
Port City Brewing Company
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December 5 - December 21, 2025
Del Ray Artisans
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December 6, 2025
Hotel AKA Alexandria
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December 6, 2025
Sportrock Alexandria
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December 7, 2025
Four Mile Run Farmers and Artisans Market
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December 12 - December 14, 2025
Gustave Boulangerie & Brasserie
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Plaid holiday flyer for Alexandria Christmas Market & Holiday Craft Show on December 13, 2025, 11 AM–4 PM at John Carlyle Square; features festive photos and event highlights in gold and red text.
December 13, 2025
John Carlyle Square
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December 13, 2025
Mount Vernon Avenue
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Holidays in Alexandria, VA

A festive street scene shows O’Connell’s Restaurant decorated with garlands, wreaths, bows, and lights. Outdoor tables with red umbrellas line the sidewalk, and holiday decorations adorn the neighboring buildings.

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A man dressed as Santa Claus, with a white beard and red hat, plays the bagpipes outdoors. Another person blurred in the background stands near a window.

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Two women with shopping bags walk past a storefront decorated with festive holiday wreaths, red bows, and greenery on a brick sidewalk in a charming downtown area.

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