Fine Arts and Crafts Holiday Gift Show: Grand Opening!

The Fine Arts and Crafts Holiday Gift Show opens the holiday shopping season at Sandy Spring Museum with handmade work from more than 40 local artists and makers. Shoppers can browse gifts, artwork, jewelry, pottery, textiles, and other one-of-a-kind creations while supporting the area’s creative community. Festive refreshments will be available during the event.

Although the grand opening is on November 27, the marketplace continues through December 24 during extended museum hours and several special holiday programs, including evening shopping, photos with Santa, and an artists’ night featuring live music.

When: November 27, 2026

Showtimes: The grand opening runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Members of Sandy Spring Museum receive an exclusive early-shopping hour from 9 to 10 a.m.

Additional schedule: The Holiday Gift Show remains open through December 24 during extended hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Night shopping is scheduled for December 3 and 10 from 4 to 8 p.m. Photos with Santa are scheduled for December 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. Meet the Artists Night is scheduled for December 17 from 4 to 8 p.m. and includes the Washington DC Harp Ensemble.

What to expect: The marketplace features handmade gifts, fine art, jewelry, pottery, textiles, and other work by more than 40 local artists and makers. Museum members receive 10% off their purchases.

Tickets: Free

Ages: Not specified.

Accessibility: No accessibility information is currently available for this event.

Venue: Sandy Spring Museum, 17901 Bentley Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860

Parking: Free parking is available.

Contact: Sandy Spring Museum; (301) 774-0022; yjie@sandyspringmuseum.org