If you’ve passed near Chinatown recently you’ve probably seen the huge vacant lot where the old Washington Convention Center once stood. While we don’t have an update for what will go on the site (a public forum on redevelopment plans was recently held at the MLK Branch of the D.C. Public Library and in May the Post noted that plans were a year behind schedule), we are happy to report someone will be putting that space to use this holiday season.
The Downtown Business Improvement District has organized a Downtown Holiday Market where you can find “an amazing range of people and products from all over the world” including “art, crafts, imported goods, Christmas trees, wreaths, food, beverages, entertainment,” and more. The fair begins today and runs through December 21st. It is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday through Sunday until the week before Christmas, when it will be open earlier in the week and close on Wednesday. The BID says that exhibitors will rotate and have posted the form to apply for a merchant booth online. Aside from this holiday market, the city’s many regular antique and flea markets can be good places to find unique gifts. The major markets are perhaps the Georgetown Flea Market and Eastern Market, but other lesser-known markets can be found throughout the city.
