Dominion Guild Merry Market: Nov. 17 and 18 in Arlington

When is the 2026 Merry Market in Arlington?

The Dominion Guild's Merry Market is Tuesday, November 17, from 5 to 9 p.m., and Wednesday, November 18, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is at the Knights of Columbus, 5115 Little Falls Rd, Arlington, VA 22207.

The Mike Webb Team (Mike and Claudia Webb, RE/MAX Allegiance) helps homeowners in Arlington, Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC get their homes ready to sell and sold.

The Dominion Guild is a women's organization that invests in charitable groups working in Northern Virginia. Its website says it has raised more than $1.5 million for local nonprofits since it began in 1986, and that the Merry Market is its primary fundraiser. Details: The Dominion Guild.

Tuesday is called Bubbly & Bites, an evening of shopping and fun with friends and neighbors from 5 to 9 p.m. There are two ticket packages. The Premium package is $75 and includes admission to both days, two raffle tickets and a signature champagne cocktail. The Standard ticket is $55 and includes admission to both days. Details: Merry Market page.

Wednesday is the Merry Market Holiday Tea, held with The Party Bee's Traveling Tea Room, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. All-day shopping is $15, with 25 vendors, and tea is offered in the morning. The vendor list on the organizer's page includes embroidery, knits, chocolates, cakes, jewelry, hand-painted hats and bags, paper goods and a garden shop. The organizer says more vendors may be added closer to the date.

The Guild lists its 2026 grant recipients on the same page. They include Arlington Bridge Builders, a network of churches that runs a food pantry for more than 1,000 people each week and wants to hire a care coordinator; L'Arche Greater Washington, D.C., which provides homes for adults with intellectual disabilities, three of its five homes being in Arlington; Northern Virginia Family Services, for programs that support children and people; BU-GATA's Buckingham Youth Brigade, an after-school program for teenagers ages 14 to 18; and Women Giving Back, which provides clothing at no cost to women and children in crisis and is expanding its site in Sterling.

The raffle prizes listed include Capitals tickets, a cashmere wrap, three $100 gift cards to For Five Coffee Roasters, a pickleball party basket and a $250 restaurant gift card.

Several other events fall in the same stretch. Check each organizer's page for the newest details before you go.

Rosslyn Cheer Holiday Market, Saturday, November 21. The market runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Central Place Plaza, 1800 N Lynn St. It features small business vendors from across the region selling handmade goods and gifts. There is no charge to attend. Details: Langston Boulevard Alliance.

Cherrydale Holiday Market, Saturday, November 21. This is the fifth annual market, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Cherrydale United Methodist Church, 3701 Lorcom Lane. Vendors live in D.C., Maryland and Virginia and sell mostly handmade goods. Past vendors have sold paintings, art prints, jewelry, candles, soaps, pottery and greeting cards. There is no charge to attend. Details: Langston Boulevard Alliance.

Theresa's Table: A Slow Shopping Experience, Saturday, November 21. Instead of moving from booth to booth, you spend time in a small studio talking with makers. It runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Open to Being, and you reserve a spot ahead of time. Details: Stay Arlington.

Photos with Santa, starting November 14. You can book a 15-minute photo session at Fashion Centre at Pentagon City. Booking times and availability vary, and walk-ups are welcome. Details: Stay Arlington.

Arlington Turkey Trot, Thursday, November 26. This 5K is in its 21st year. It starts at 8 a.m. at the Lyon Park Community Center and goes through the streets of Lyon Park and Ashton Heights. Details: Stay Arlington.

Do I need a ticket for both Merry Market days?
Not necessarily. The Standard and Premium tickets include both days, and the organizer lists an all-day shopping price of $15 for Wednesday.

Where is the Merry Market?
Knights of Columbus, 5115 Little Falls Rd, Arlington, VA 22207.

Where can I get the newest details?
The Dominion Guild's Merry Market page, linked above, has tickets, vendors and the raffle list.

Holiday gatherings are a good reason to look around your own space with fresh eyes. If you are thinking about selling in the new year, a quick walk through your home now can show you what to fix, and what to leave. Read Arlington Events: November 4 to 11, 2026 for more to do nearby, and Winter Home Checklist for Arlington Homeowners to plan ahead.

Call or text Claudia at 703-350-3884 or visit claudiawebb.com.

The Mike Webb Team, RE/MAX Allegiance. Arlington, Virginia. Equal Housing Opportunity.