2025 DowntownDC Holiday Market Grand Opening Kick-Off

November 21, 2025
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10:00 am
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11:00 am
F Street NW between 7th and 9th Streets NW

About The Event

Celebrate the start of the holiday season at the 2025 DowntownDC Holiday Market Grand Opening Kick-Off on Friday, November 21 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Join us as we cut the ribbon on our 21st year with opening remarks, live entertainment by Nova Payton and the Washington Performing Arts Gospel Choir, and a delicious paella tasting activation (while supplies last).

The event will be co-hosted by DC area’s own Joe Clair, comedian, radio personality, and host of The Joe Clair Morning Show, and Charis Gomez, executive producer and host of Living Local DMV. Don’t forget to snap a photo with cheerful holiday characters as we officially welcome the most festive time of the year right in the heart of Downtown DC. REGISTER TODAY!

The DowntownDC Holiday Market will officially open at 11:00 a.m. inviting everyone to shop, stroll, and celebrate the holiday season.

 

Details

  • Cost: FREE.
  • Location: F Street NW between 7th and 9th Streets NW
  • Metro: Gallery Place-Chinatown Station (Red/Green/Yellow lines) via the F and 7th Street exit.

Register to attend via Eventbrite.

 

2025 DowntownDC Holiday Market Hours

  • Monday – Thursday | 112:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  • Friday – Saturday | 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
  • Sunday | 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  • Closed on Thanksgiving Day.
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