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McLean Holiday Art & Crafts Festival

Visitors can browse handcrafted items from 80 regional artisans, including pottery, glass, jewelry, holiday décor, woodwork, fine art, and soaps. Festive music plays throughout the indoor market to set the holiday mood. Shoppers can also take a break and enjoy lunch at the cozy onsite café.

What to Expect

Three-day indoor juried show featuring 80 regional artisans.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

McLean Community Center

Food & Drink

Visitors can purchase lunch at the onsite café and browse artisanal foods for sale.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Holiday gift shoppers and craft lovers

Vibe

Festive and cozy

Energy Level

Moderate

Budget

$

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

None

Location

McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean, VA 22101
McLean, VA
22101

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: $5 admission; free admission for children 12 or younger. Admission is good for all days of the event.
  • Hours: Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Tips & Advice

  • Keep your admission handy after your first visit, because it's good for all three days and you can come back to finish your gift list.
  • Bring the kids along, since children 12 and younger get in free to browse the 80 regional artisans' booths.
  • Plan to eat lunch at the onsite café so you can take a break and keep shopping without leaving the community center.
  • Come with gift ideas for different budgets, since the artisans offer handmade pieces at a range of prices, from soaps and foods to fine art.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Children 12 and younger get in free.
  • One admission is good for all three days of the festival.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of crafts are sold?

About 80 regional artisans sell pottery, glass, jewelry, holiday decor, mixed media, fashion accessories, woodwork, fine art, artisanal foods, soaps and more, at a range of budgets.

Is there food?

Yes. There's an onsite café for lunch, and some artisans sell artisanal foods.

Can I come back on another day?

Yes. One admission is good for all three days of the festival.

Do kids get in free?

Yes. Children 12 and younger get in free.

Is it indoors?

Yes. It's an indoor juried show at McLean Community Center, with festive music playing while you browse.

Tags

holiday marketartisanal productshandmade craftsunique giftsfestive foodlocal artisansholiday shoppingseasonal activitiesfamily friendly

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Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team