You’ll know it by the snowflakes in the windows. And the flurry of activity at 4340 Connecticut Avenue.
Van Ness Main Street has transformed its storefront for what it says will be a “fabulous holiday shopping experience.” The 4th annual Van Ness Holiday Pop-UP Shop is this weekend, starting with an evening of shopping Friday, December 13th.
Our previous piece on the pop-up included a list of and links to participating Made-in-DC artisans, and Van Ness Main Street has been highlighting participating artisans’ works on Facebook.
The makers will be selling fine jewelry, art, candles, cards, prints, pottery, cutting boards, gifts for infants and toddlers, children’s clothes, home decor, gifts for pets, scarves, women’s accessories, bags, bath and body care products, ornaments and more.
And below is a more on the schedule of events. VNMS has planned a number of activities for all ages.
Friday 12/13, 5:30 to 8 p.m.
– SIP & SHOP Van Ness Main Street Open House with 18 local artisans
– Free canvas shopping bag
– Sample wine from Calvert Woodley
– Delicious bites from local restaurants
– DIY holiday card making for adults – Learn more
– Kids’ Christmas craft room
Saturday 12/14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
– SHOP from 18 local artisans
– Free canvas shopping bag (while supplies last)
– Hot chocolate & crepes by The Crepe Shoppe
– Holiday sweet treats by Sweet Evelyn
– Santa visits 1 to 3 p.m. (free gift for the kiddos!) – Learn more
– DIY holiday Card making for Adults – Learn more
– Kids’ Christmas craft room
SUNDAY: 12/15, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
– SHOP from 18 local artisans
– Holiday Sweet Treats by Sweet Evelyn
– Decorate gingerbread cookies baked by Bread Furst at 12 p.m. RSVP required via Facebook or email cherie@vannessmainstreet.org.
– Caroling with the Singing Capital Chorus at 2 p.m. – Learn more
– DIY holiday card making for adults – Learn more
– Kids’ Christmas craft room
Also, the VNMS Donor Gift Table will be open with bargains on locally donated gifts. All attendees receive a 15% off coupon to Framebridge (online, 14th Street or Bethesda) and a 10% off coupon for non-sale items at Calvert Woodley (so stock up!). Olde City Garden will have a small selection of table top trees on Saturday starting at 10 a.m.
Van Ness Main Street is seeking volunteers for this Saturday, 12/14. If you have a couple of hours to lend a hand at this fun and festive event, please email cherie@vannessmainstreet.org.