HalloWEIRD Art Market 2026

The 5th annual HalloWEIRD Art Market takes place outdoors on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., offering a quirky, Halloween-themed browse of original handcrafted artwork from local artists. The market features creations that range from spooky, creepy, and goth to upbeat and fun—think costumes, hot cider, and autumn colors—across a wide variety of media including ceramics, fiber, jewelry, mixed media, paper, and photography. This family-friendly, rain-or-shine event is free and open to the public, held on the fields of the Mount Vernon Recreation Center adjoining the Del Ray Artisans gallery. Visitors are also invited to step inside the gallery to view the concurrent art exhibit “Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: Voices Through Visuals” (September 4–26, 2026).

When: Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EDT.

Showtimes: The market runs continuously from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; no separate showtimes.

Tickets: Free to browse; no ticket required.

Lineup: The list of featured artists was to be announced (TBD) at the time of publication.

Run time: 6 hours (10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.).

Ages: Family-friendly; all ages welcome.

Venue: Mount Vernon Recreation Center Athletic Fields, 2701 Commonwealth Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301 (adjacent to Del Ray Artisans gallery at 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue).

Note: The market is held outdoors rain or shine. Inside the Del Ray Artisans gallery, the “Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: Voices Through Visuals” exhibit runs from September 4 to 26, 2026 and is open during regular gallery hours.

Organizer: Diana Manchak (contact: silicagal@hotmail.com).