Market on the Street on Small Business Saturday
Saturday, Nov. 30
Celebrate Small Business Saturday with Takoma Park’s abundance of mom-and-pop shops. The event runs along Laurel Avenue.
10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Laurel Avenue, mainstreettakoma.org
Holiday Maker’s Market at Babycat Brewery
Saturday, Nov. 30 through Sunday, Dec. 1
Join BabyCat Brewery and Olive & Loom for a weekend of food, festivities and fun. Shop locally at the variety of food and good vendors, listed at the link below.
11 a.m. – 5 p.m., 10241 Kensington Parkway, Kensington, babycatbrewery.com
Silver Spring Christmas Market and Holiday Craft Fair
Sunday, Dec. 1
Head to Silver Spring for an afternoon of holiday festivities, including food and dessert vendors, Christmas music and artisan handcrafts. Admission is free. The event will be held rain or shine.
Noon – 4 p.m., 1 Veterans Place, Silver Spring, silverspringdowntown.com
Holiday Craft Show at Bauer
Saturday, Dec. 7
The 45th holiday craft show will feature artists’ photography jewelry, candles, woodwork and more. Food vendors also will be available. This event is for those 18 and older.
10 a.m. – 4 p.m., 14625 Bauer Drive, Rockville, montgomerycountymd.gov
11th Annual Empowered Women International Holiday Market
Saturday, Dec. 7
This holiday market features more than 50 local, women-owned businesses, most of which are also Black, Latina and immigrant-owned. Empowered Women International is a program of the Latino Economic Development Center, which has an office in Silver Spring.
11 a.m. – 4 p.m., 1 Veterans Place, Silver Spring, eventbrite.com
Winter Wonderland Holiday Market with URBN Market
Saturday, Dec. 7
Spend an afternoon in a winter wonderland with Bethesda Urban Partnership. From a live ice sculpting demo to a student concert to a visit with Santa, this holiday market has much to offer.
Noon – 4 p.m., Norfolk & Cordell avenues, Bethesda, bethesda.org
Alternative Gift Fair
Saturday, Dec. 7
Buy gifts to benefit those in need at the Alternative Gift Fair in Takoma Park. Participating nonprofits will offer gift donation options such as a week’s worth of fresh vegetables that are priced from $10 to $100. In addition to the nonprofits, there will be live music, a bake sale and a raffle.
Noon-4 p.m., 310 Tulip Ave., Takoma Park, mainstreettakoma.org
Pajamarama Holiday Market
Sunday, Dec. 8
Ever been rewarded for wearing pajamas? Takoma Park’s Pajamarama provides pj-wearing shoppers with discounts at the stores listed at the link below between 8 and 11 a.m. A holiday market will be available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. next to Lost Sock Roasters.
8 a.m. – 3 p.m., 6833 4th St., Takoma Park, mainstreettakoma.org
Holiday Craft Show at Clara Barton
Sunday, Dec. 8
This free craft show at the Clara Barton Neighborhood Recreation Center is open to all ages and will showcase more than 30 local artists.
1 – 5 p.m., 7425 MacArthur Blvd., Cabin John, montgomerycountymd.gov
Takoma Park Gift Market
Friday, Dec. 13
Enjoy a meal, a tarot card reading and a haircut without leaving the street. The Takoma Park Gift Market offers handmade gifts, food and experiences. The free event is open to all.
5 – 9 p.m., 201 Ethan Allen Ave., Takoma Park, mainstreettakoma.org
BlackRock Center for the Arts Holiday Market
Saturday, Dec. 14
Blackrock provides an afternoon of fun with its outdoor holiday market, arts and crafts, refreshments and choirs. Drink cocoa and listen to caroling at the outdoor stage.
2 – 6:30 p.m., 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown, blackrockcenter.org
