# DC Holiday Market at Dupont Circle > Event for families in the Washington–Arlington–Alexandria area (DC / VA / MD / WV). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Nov 12 – Dec 23 · 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM - Where: 1500 Block of New Hampshire Ave NW, 1500 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036 - Ages: All ages (free street market; flat, pedestrian-only closed roadway ideal for strollers) - Price: Free admission (no tickets required; open pedestrian market). - Organizer: Diverse Markets Management & Dupont Circle BID - Official page: https://dcholidaymarket.net/ - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/activities/dc-holiday-market-at-dupont-circle--listing-efab9be681a735bfd9284493 ## About Located on a closed block of historic New Hampshire Avenue NW just off Dupont Circle, the DC Holiday Market brings neighborhood festive charm and boutique artisan shopping to one of the capital's most vibrant historic districts. Over 30 regional crafters and small business merchants present handmade ceramics, organic baby clothing, artisanal chocolates, holiday candles, and handmade jewelry under sparkling canopy lights. The market features daily live buskers, folk musicians, and carolers creating a merry neighborhood ambiance. Children can enjoy freshly baked seasonal gingerbread treats and gourmet hot chocolate while parents browse curated handmade gifts. Set on a completely level, vehicle-free street, it is exceptionally stroller-friendly with effortless access via the Dupont Circle Metro station (Red Line) just steps away. Afterwards, families can take a holiday stroll around the historic Dupont Circle fountain. ## Similar picks in Washington, DC - [DowntownDC Holiday Market](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/activities/downtowndc-holiday-market--listing-d8a38a258fe6d47b690375d4) — Nov 13 – Dec 23 · 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM · F Street NW (in front of Smithsonian American Art Museum & National Portrait Gallery) · All ages · Free · checked Nov 7. 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