The Fairfax Girl Team 
One of the area’s favorite holiday pop-up shops is back for another year at Fairfax Corner at 11920 Grand Commons Avenue. The Creative Collective Holiday Pop-Up will be open from November 13th through December 24th, featuring a variety of local makers and vendors with everything from handmade goods to one-of-a-kind jewelry and more. The seasonal shop will also host special activations throughout its run, including fresh sourdough pop-ups, a charm bar, mystery mocktails, fashion styling, + complimentary limited gift wrapping. The Fairfax Girl got a sneak peek at this year’s lineup and space. Read on for everything to know about the 2026 Creative Collective Holiday Pop-Up.
About the Creative Collective
Creative Collective was founded by Aurelou Cole + Wendy Whittleton after the two met while representing their own businesses at a craft market in Georgetown in 2017. The pair went on to organize their own market, launching the first Creative Collective holiday pop-up in 2018. Since then, the concept has grown into a seasonal home for small businesses, makers, designers, + artists from around the DMV. Creative Collective has previously popped up at destinations including Tysons Corner Center, Fair Oaks Mall, + Fairfax Corner, creating a space where shoppers can browse products from multiple independent brands in one place.
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Part of the concept is keeping the vendor mix varied, with businesses at different stages of growth and products that shoppers might not find at a traditional retailer. The holiday season has become the Collective’s main event, giving small businesses an especially important opportunity to reach local shoppers during one of the busiest times of the year. Aurelou + Wendy focus on working with small vendors and have an emphasis on finding a diverse lineup of items and vendors. Many vendors only work with the Creative Collective so their items can only be found at the Pop-up.
What to Expect in 2026
This year’s Creative Collective will have everything from handmade pottery + jewelry to clothing, books, packaged foods, home accessories, + gifts. Creative Collective is adding a few reasons to make a return trip throughout the season.
All About That Loaf will have sourdough bread + other baked goods available on November 14th, 21st, + 25th and December 5th, 19th, + 23rd. Other activations planned throughout the pop-up include mystery mocktails, a charm bar, fashion styling, + free limited gift wrapping. Exact timing for some activations may vary, so shoppers will want to keep an eye on Creative Collective’s social channels for the latest schedule.
The Pop-up’s location at Fairfax Corner means there’s a ton of free parking, and lots of great restaurants nearby to make a day out of it. We noticed a lot of fun items during our sneak peek. Some highlights were the great items for the bookworms on your list and goodies for the pop culture mavens.
Artesana Love
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This brand celebrates the Andes in South America and the artistry + traditions of Indigenous artisans in the highlands.
Bee Blunt
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This is a Black-owned apparel brand that reimagines classic American style through Black heritage + history, with designs centered around culture, legacy, + storytelling.
Glitter Gal Gifts
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This is a woman-owned business with a collection of sparkly jewelry + on-trend gifts.
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Great Hill Studio
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This is a selection of functional handmade pottery with one-of-a-kind pieces designed for everyday use, made by a local ceramist.
Naked Decor
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DC-based designer Supon Phornirunlit creates the colorful + whimsical designs behind Naked Decor. Naked Decor features contemporary accessories + distinctive home pieces.
The Pearl Girl
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This is a woman-owned business with a mix of vintage, vintage-inspired, + handmade jewelry, shop-for-a-cause pieces, clothing, accessories, books, puzzles, home decor, + pre-packaged foods.
Hours + Location
The Creative Collective Holiday Pop-Up will run from November 13th through December 24th, 2026, and will be closed on Thanksgiving.
Monday through Saturday: 11AM-7PM
Sunday: 11AM-6PM
The shop will have extended hours from 11AM-8PM on December 11th, 12th, 18th, + 19th.
On Christmas Eve, December 24th, Creative Collective will be open from 10AM-4PM.
Creative Collective is located at 11920 Grand Commons Avenue, Fairfax, at Fairfax Corner next to Chico’s.
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