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Christmas markets in Virginia, 2026
3 Virginia Christmas markets have official 2026 dates. The first opens Nov 27 (Williamsburg Christmas Market, Williamsburg).
Every listing here was checked against its source on October 22, 2026. Dates come from each organizer's own page, or from an official tourism listing where the listing says so.
Dates, hours and prices come from each organizer's own website or the official listing named with it and can change, and some sites still show last season's details. Check with the organizer before you go. How we check
When are Virginia's Christmas markets open in 2026?
| Market | City | 2026 dates | Hours | Entry | Indoor or outdoor | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg Christmas Market | Williamsburg | Nov 27 to Dec 20, 2026 | Varies by day (see listing) | Free and paid | Outdoors | Not stated |
| Herndon WinterMarkt | Herndon | Dec 12, 2026 | 12pm-7pm | Free | Outdoors | Free, street, shuttle |
| Old Town Alexandria Christmas Market & Holiday Craft Show | Alexandria | Dec 12, 2026 | 11am-5pm | Not stated | Outdoors | Garage, street |
Which Virginia markets are free or indoors?
- Free to enter: Herndon WinterMarkt.
Which markets have confirmed 2026 dates?
- 2026Nov 27 to Dec 20, 2026
Williamsburg Christmas Market
Source: culture-fix.org, checked 2026-10-22
- 2026Dec 12, 2026
Herndon WinterMarkt
Source: herndonwintermarkt.com, checked 2026-10-22
- 2026Dec 12, 2026
Old Town Alexandria Christmas Market & Holiday Craft Show
Source: visitalexandria.com, checked 2026-10-22
What else is on in Virginia this season?
See all 4 light displays in Virginia and 10 tree farms in Virginia, each with its source named.
| Name | Type | City | 2026 opening | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy Garden of Lights | Light display | Norfolk | Nov 6 | Walk-through; timed tickets |
| Winter Walk of Lights | Light display | Vienna | Nov 11 | Walk-through; paid entry |
| Bull Run Festival of Lights | Light display | Centreville | Nov 14 | Drive-through; paid entry |
| Moose Apple Christmas Tree Farm | Tree farm | Berryville | Nov 21 | Choose and cut, plus pre-cut |
| Spruce Ridge Tree Farm | Tree farm | Newport | Nov 21 | Choose and cut |
| Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights | Light display | Richmond | Nov 23 | Walk-through; timed tickets |
| Milltown Creek Tree Farms | Tree farm | Lovettsville | Nov 27 | Choose and cut, plus pre-cut |
| Snickers Gap Tree Farm | Tree farm | Round Hill | Nov 27 | Choose and cut |
| Cater Coffman Tree Farm | Tree farm | Fort Defiance | Not announced | Choose and cut, plus pre-cut |
| Claybrooke Farm | Tree farm | Mineral | Not announced | Choose and cut |
| Clouse's Pine Hill Farm | Tree farm | Winchester | Not announced | Choose and cut, plus pre-cut |
| Greene Meadows Farm | Tree farm | Stanardsville | Not announced | Choose and cut, plus pre-cut |
| Hanover Pines | Tree farm | Beaverdam | Not announced | Choose and cut |
| Joe's Trees | Tree farm | Newport | Not announced | Choose and cut |
Christmas markets in neighboring states: Tennessee.
Know a Virginia market we are missing, or see a date that changed? Tell us. We confirm it on the organizer's site before we add or change anything. A market gets a page of its own once it has posted 2026 dates, and a market still waiting on dates gets one only in a state with at least 3 dated markets; until then its full details sit on this page.
