Events

Feb 21

Feel the Heritage Festival

Mark your calendar for the 2026 Feel the Heritage Festival — a joyful gathering for all ages to celebrate culture, history and community together! Happening on February 21, 2026 from 12noon - 5:00 PM at Charles Drew Community Center, this festival will bring music, dance, food, family-friendly activities and plenty of opportunities to connect and reflect on the stories that unite us

12:00pm - 5:00pm EST

The Charles Drew Community Center is located at 3500 23rd St S, Arlington, VA 22206

https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Departments/Parks-Recreation/Feel-the-Heritage-Festival

Past events

Feb 7

Valentine Maker's Market-POSTONED until 3/14

The Valentine Maker’s Market offers a curated selection of handmade and locally produced goods, making it a destination for thoughtful Valentine’s gifts. Shoppers can browse a wide range of products, including small-batch chocolates, jewelry, leather goods, pottery, clothing, and more, from both indoor and outdoor vendors, all featuring homemade, handmade, or homegrown items crafted with care. Food trucks will be on site.

9:00am - 2:00pm EST

Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, 13470 Dowell Rd, Solomons,MD 20688

https://www.annmariegarden.org/annmarie2/content/valentine-market-2

Dec 6

Holiday Bazaar

Local Artisans selling quality handcrafted items

10:00am - 4:00pm EST

Washington Liberty High School, 1301 N Stafford St, Arlington, VA 22201

https://www.facebook.com/washingtonlibertyholidaybazaar/

Dec 4

Greenspring Holiday Pop-Up Shop

Holiday Shopping Event at Greenspring

11:00am - 3:00pm EST

Greenspring Hunters Crossing Conference Center, 7430 Spring Village Dr, Springfield, VA 22150

Nov 29

Annual Craft Bazaar

Handcrafted Items for Sale, Raffles, Refreshments, Bake Sale

10:00am - 2:00pm EST

6900 Greenbelt Rd, Greenbelt, MD 20770

Nov 15 - Jan 4

Glen Echo Art Show & Sale

Unique Gifts from several Artisans Thursdays & Fridays 12 - 4 Saturdays & Sundays 12-6 Opening Reception Sat Nov 23, 6 - 8 pm

12:00pm EST

Popcorn Gallery, Glen Echo Park, 7300 Macarthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812

https://glenechopark.org/holidayartshow

Nov 14

Holiday Pop-Up Shop

Shop with local Artists to find the perfect holiday gifts

11:00am - 2:00pm EST

Severna Park Community Center, 623 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Severna Park, MD 21146

https://www.spcommunitycenter.org/event/holiday-pop-up-shop/

Nov 1

Friends of Patuxent Wildlife Holiday Bazaar

Friends of Patuxent Wildlife Holiday Bazaar Saturday, November 1, 2025 9AM to 3PM National Wildlife Visitor Center 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop Patuxent Research Refuge, Laurel, MD Shop over 30 local vendors offering distinctive gifts Local honey Bake sale Pick-a-new-plant with any donation Free demos and crafts Lunch at the Crane Café Meet live animals Door prizes every hour

9:00am - 3:00pm EDT

National Wildlife Visitor Center, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, MD 20708

Oct 4

Old Bowie Celebrates Festival

Community Festival in Old Bowie featuring the Original Work of several Arists and Crafters

Chestnut Ave & 9th St, Bowie, MD 20715

Sep 20

Washington Grove Fall Festival

Enjoy the best little one day festival in the county! More than 25 fine artisans show and sell their beautiful handmade work. Food trucks, ice cream, and lots of free parking all set under the canopy of a century old oak trees in historic Washington Grove.

10:00am - 4:00pm EDT

303 Chestnut Rd, Washington Grove, MD 20880 (near Gaithersburg)

Sep 13

VanNess Main St Pop Up Market

VNMS Artisan Pop-Up Market and Carpe Librum Sale From 10am - 3pm, we have another amazing selection of local makers and artisans sharing their work in our Artisan Pop-Up Market. There will be more than 20 vendors there, inside at out, plus a huge Carpe Librum sale, featuring used books, vinyl, CD's and DVD's. Just head towards 4340 Connecticut Ave. NW!

10:00am - 3:00pm EDT

4340 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington DC 20008

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Greenbelt Labor Day Festival Craft Fair

Craft Fair during the Greenbelt Labor Day Festival in Old Greenbelt. Food, Entertainment Parade on Monday

Roosevelt Center, 129 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD 20770

https://greenbeltlaborday.com/

Aug 30 - Sep 1

54th Annual Labor Day Art Show

Art Show held in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park Opening Reception Fri Aug 29 7:30 pm - 9 pm I have Wearable Art on Exhibit and for sale

12:00pm - 6:00pm EDT

Spanish Ballroom Glen echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812

https://glenechopark.org/LDAS

Jul 12

SUMMER ART MARKET

Shopping for beautiful Handcrafted Work from a variety of Artisans

10:00am - 4:00pm EDT

DelRay Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301

Jul 11

SUMMERFEST

Shopping with Artisans and Small Business Owners, Food, Vintage Car Show

10:00am - 2:00pm EDT

Greenspring Retirement Community, Hunters Crossing, 7430 Spring Village Dr, Springfield, VA 22150

Jun 28

College Park Farmers and Artisans Market

Shop with Artisans and a variety of prepared food, along with produce from the Farmers

8:00am - 1:00pm EDT

5211 Campus Dr, College Park, MD 20740

Jun 21

Juneteenth Celebration

Local Artists and Small Business Owners at the Harriet Tubman Cultural Center in Columbia, Maryland

11:00am - 3:00pm EDT

Harriet Tubman Cultural Center, Columbia, MD 21044

Jun 13 - Nov 14

LCPA Art Exhibit at the Library of Congress

Art Exhibit at the Library of Congress Madison Bldg 6th Floor near Credit Union Mon - Sat I have 2 pieces on Exhibit

Library of Congress Madison Bldg, 101 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20540

https://www.loc.gov/visit/maps-and-floor-plans/james-madison-memorial-building/

Apr 26

College Park Farmers Market

Shopping with Artisans and Produce from local farms