In the market for some new things for spring? Head to these open-air markets and pop-ups to forage for deals on all kinds treasures, from live plants and consumable goodies to gently used children’s clothes, books, recycled household goods and handcrafted art pieces.
Tossed & Found
The Junior League of Washington’s rummage sale has been a staple since 1993, raising almost $3 million in charity through its Community Partner programs. Find your next new-to-you favorites March 21 and 22, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. 1901 S. Bell St., Arlington (National Landing)
Arlington Civitan Open Air Market
One person’s trash is another’s treasure, and you can find yours when Arlington’s favorite flea market returns April 4, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. to the Washington-Liberty High School I-66 parking garage. The market recurs on the first Saturday of every month through Nov. 1, with vendors hawking used (and some new) goods. Arlington Civitan rents stall spaces to vendors for a modest fee and donates 100% of the funds to local charities, with a particular focus on organizations supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 4001 15th St. N., Arlington
BLOSSOM Pop-Up Market at Ballston Quarter
Update your spring style with handcrafted jewelry, art, home goods and other fab finds by local makers at this Ballston BID-hosted event April 10, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Quarter Market, 4238 Wilson Blvd., Arlington (Ballston)
Friends of the Arlington Public Library Spring Book Sale
If you haven’t yet given over to e-readers, you can hunt for your next favorite hardcover or paperback at this event April 16-19 (see the website for times) in the Arlington Central Library garage. Books are already priced to move, and all items will be half off on the last day. Specialty books (sets, first editions and rare books) will be sold inside in the Quincy Room. 1015 N. Quincy St., Arlington (Virginia Square)
Arlington Native Plant Sale
Looking to beautify your landscaping with pollinator-friendly flowers and shrubs? Order native plants by April 17 and pick them up at Fort C.F. Smith Park on April 25. You’ll benefit from a pretty yard while creating a thriving habitat for local birds, butterflies, insects and other wildlife. See what’s available here. Prices run from $8-$16. 2411 24th St., N., Arlington (Woodmont)
Rhea Lana’s of Falls Church
This semi-annual children’s consignment sale returns with a presale event April 17-18 and the full sale April 19-23. (Check the website for times.) Hundreds of families will sell gently used items, including clothes, shoes, baby gear and nursery decor, at 60%-90% off retail prices, according to the website. Admission is free, but access to the presale carries a fee. Mount Vernon Plaza, 7694 Richmond Highway, Alexandria
Spring Community Parking Lot Sale
Roughly 50 vendors will take over the McLean Community Center parking lot April 18, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., selling new or gently used household items. The organizers have also set aside space for roughly 20 kids (ages 15 and younger) to sell children’s items with adult supervision. 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean
Lyon Park Plant Sale
The Lyon Park Citizens Association’s annual event returns April 18, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. with leafy merch (primarily native plants) for $5 apiece. “We have plants that love sun, plants that love shade, houseplants, herbs, vegetables, small shrubs and more,” says association member Susan Bell. Want to donate a plant to the sale? Bring potted, labeled plants not on the invasive plants list to Lyon Park by 10 a.m. on April 19. Lyon Park, 414 N. Fillmore St., Arlington
Flourish: A Spring Market
The Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington will host a Made in Arlington pop-up market April 19-23, noon-4 p.m., featuring handmade goods by local vendors. Artist Andrew Barco will lead an outdoor craft project using clay pigments, while painter and mixed-media artist James Stephen Terrell will lead an artist talk from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Visitors can also enjoy a Sound Bath in MoCA’s Tiffany Gallery from 2-3 p.m. 3550 Wilson Blvd., Arlington (Virginia Square)
The Studios Spring Show and Sale
The Studios at Arlington Arts, a fully equipped professional studio for ceramicists and printmakers, is offering a peek inside May 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Meet the artists and buy some of their pieces. 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington (Shirlington)
SPARK! Market
Starting May 3 and returning on the first Sunday of every month through November, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., this market will feature art and food vendors, plus entertainment such as poetry, music and art making. Bring your pup for a romp in the adjacent Shirlington Dog Park. The monthly market will also include opportunites to peek inside the Studios at Arlington Arts, Arlington’s newest makers space, which is normally closed to the public. 2700 S. Nelson St., Arlington (Shirlington)
Botanologica Spring Pop-Up
Stop by this woman-owned boutique the weekend before Mother’s Day to find the perfect gift for the ladies in your life (or something for yourself, if you’re so inclined). On May 3, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., browse more than 20 local makers selling art, ceramics, jewelry and home goods. 817 W. Broad St., Falls Church
Lucketts Spring Market
Take a drive out to Berryville, Virginia (trust us, it’s worth it), for this annual shopping bonanza that takes over the Clarke County Fairgrounds. Shop vintage baubles, hand-embellished clothing, shabby-chic furniture, home accessories, oddities and pretty much anything else you can think of May 15-17. Live music and food vendors add to the vibe of this sprawling event featuring hundreds of vendors. Check the website for early bird hours and general admission. Tickets are $20. 890 W. Main St., Berryville, VA
URBNMarket Spring Pop Up at Mosaic
The popular outdoor market returns to the Mosaic District May 16 and 17, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., with vendors lining the streets under festive tents. Admire vintage and handmade goods from 75-plus makers and sellers while supporting small and local businesses. 2910 District Ave., Fairfax (Mosaic District)