First time at this market and LOVED it! The vendors are so friendly and I definitely stimulated the…read morelocal economy (read: spent way too much) during my visit. There really is something for every price point and I saw plenty of vendors for home decor, clothing, crocheted pieces, historical pieces, etc. There was even a table for free appraisals! Will DEFINITELY be back!

From the owner: Named "Best Flea Market" in Virginia by Domino Magazine! The Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market occurs…read moreonce a month, always on the second Saturday, in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria, VA. The parking lots of 1804 & 1900 Mt. Vernon Avenue are filled with vendors of antique, vintage, thrift, artisan, clothing, homegoods, and more. We also feature local bakers and coffee roasters, and weather-permitting we have adoptable pets from the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria. Our market is all year 'round but we do cancel (and do not reschedule) for inclimate weather.

There is only one reason to go here - you are a Hello Kitty fan or you know one. They have some…read morelimited merch, but the only food available is a large cookie or a set of three smaller cookies. When we visited, the trucked had haphazardly dumped empty cardboard boxes all around the truck which looked really trashy.

It's all about Hello Kitty! My first encounter with this van/truck was out in CA, and it was a…read morepretty pleasant experience! This pop-up is hard to miss, as you see the bright pink truck. Currently, the vehicle and the tent is located near DSW. The menu seems to be super limited, only offering water bottles, the petit fours, the pocket pies, and the cookies. You can also purchase apparel, such as shirts, and mugs. There was literally a long line, wrapped around the Pentagon Row; some fans came with their Hello Kitty paraphernalia, such as towels, umbrellas, and head gear. +super limited cafe menu +friendly staff

This is the little farmer's market that could. Thursdays 3-6pm and I hear they have Sunday…read moreafternoon hours as well? Passionate vendors getting a start or needing a place to greet the public and promote their foods and provisions serve mostly the tennis players, neighborhood walkers, and nearby office workers who stroll by. During my visit, vendors were offering Alaskan salmon flown in freshly, fish dip, pie, lavender lemonade, empanadas, doggie biscuits, and a few others things while hearing some live music. Plenty of people were snacking on benches on the hill after grabbing something from the market, while tennis players were also practicing on the courts nearby.

John and team prepared 22 breakfast meals for high school students taking a long bus trip. John…read moreprepared really terrific breakfast meals that were a great hit with the students and adults. And john delivered the meals at 5:30 am. That is real service. Bob M.

What a fun experience! Bought tickets during the Black Friday specials and am so glad I checked…read morethis out! Parking out front is pay by phone. When I asked how much time the experience is, I was told between 2-3 hours. But I was done in about 1 hour. My favorite was probably the ball pit. My son wanted to do the VR thing, so it's a $5 add on. There's lots of fun to be had here. Also great place for photos!

The place is fun! don't get me wrong. however I've been to two now. one in LA and one in DC. today…read morewas DC we were literally the first people in the building. the cleanliness was very bad. the carpets hadn't been vacuumed, cubbies had trash shoes jackets etc, then the rest rooms! my husband used the one next to the rubber ducky, swing part and no toilet paper! nothing! okay fine, we (myself, mother, and my 4yr old daughter) go to the bathroom on the way out?! think it's fine! I see a cleaner lady! think perfect she must've went in and cleaned it! NOPE ‍ first one we went into blood? or poop? was all over the toilet! okay! so I have to move my toddler back and tell her no! then the next 2! not any better toilet paper all over the seat! the floor it was disgusting. so we literally just left looked around the store part for a moment still felt grossed out left and immediately used hand sanitizer in the car. now! this being said I've closed places before so I don't blame the morning shift lady at all. but closing! are you serious? that was horrible! it was gross and honestly a healthy hazzard. I will say the one in La was so amazing that's what made us want to go back. I just doubt I will ever do it again in DC.

Woman and minority owned and operated!…read more Ms. Bianca was such a pleasure to meet as I eagerly explored her shop located within Savor. She has a variety of bath and body products, jewelry, candles, t-shirts and hats (most with the logo Black Excellence), and other little trinkets and accessories all made by local DMV artists and curators...AMAZING!! Her personable nature and through knowledge about each items was fantastic...and I look forward to purchasing from her in near future, particularly the sugar scrubs and shea butters. Overall, yelp peeps, I highly recommend checking out Curated DMV!!

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A nice little holiday pop up near Union Market with unique clothes, jewelry, and home goods. There…read moreare signs in front of the market announcing Brief Assembly and the address, but unless you know to look for it, you won't stumble across it. The space itself in one of the storefronts near the market is very nice--bright, modern and airy. It's very spacious and items are spread out and well merchandised. The store reminds me a lot of Salt and Sundry inside Union Market, except Brief Assembly has fewer items, but does carry clothes and leather goods like purses, satchels and backpacks. All of the items are boutique, but not all are made in DC. There are some cool clothes from a New York designer--sleek black pants made out of some sort of neoprene combination--but they're pricey. The pants were about $180. Definitely worth a stop in to browse. Nice jewelry selection, plus books and pottery to offer gifting options that aren't mass produced.

Stumbled upon this place when I came to Union Market. It's a really cute pop-up with products from…read moresmall businesses from around the country. It's definitely a pricy place, but they have some cool items. The store associate that was there was super nice and friendly. Worth checking this out before the pop-up closes in a couple months!

I went to the Poppir Place pop up shops for the first time today. They have a couple of different…read moresmall business pop ups there, including a florist, a cupcake shop and a natural juice shop. It is worth the visit. Stop by and support local small businesses.

From the owner: Shop and explore in DC's first co-retailing store. We are host to a rotating roster of pop-up shops…read moreand a premium raw juice bar.

Highly recommend for gift shopping, a fun store to stop by with friends, and honestly a place with…read moregreat vibes all around. Nice variety of goods like snacks, rings, vintage items, home decor, clothing - there's even craft classes! Employees are all super nice and I just bought a new ring from here that I love and will wear every day.

This is a lovely, unique store with all kinds of fun, quirky items to explore! From vintage…read moreglassware and clean beauty to funky clothes and locally made art, Femme Fatale is wonderful for finding that gift that no one else will have thought of. Friendly, welcoming service too, and I thought prices were fair.

I really enjoyed the painting event at the Meridian yesterday with Nikki teaching. She was such a…read moregreat instructor and guided us gently through the steps to create a water / lilypad piece. Nikki was very kind and encouraging (and very helpful when I needed a little bit more support). I look forward to attending and even maybe hosting future events!

Paint the Town completely dropped the ball. I spent weeks confirming headcount, party details,…read morepayments, and logistics with them. Then, on the morning of my daughter's party (scheduled for 11:30 AM), the instructor sent a vague text at 6:45 AM saying they wouldn't be able to make it and then never responded to any of my follow-ups. To make matters worse, I couldn't reach anyone at the company. I called, texted, and emailed multiple times trying to see if they could send a backup instructor or at least switch to a virtual format. Nothing. No support, no communication...just silence. Finally, I heard back from someone on Monday, asking if I wanted to reschedule. Because apparently, that's how birthday parties work? This company clearly doesn't understand the basics of customer service or event planning. I regret ever trusting them with something so important. I would not recommend Paint the Town -- look for a more reliable company that actually puts their customers first.