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Wrap Up The Season With Local Shopping

December 17, 2025 Tagged With: shop local, shopping

christmas ornaments on tree

There are many options for local shopping in Jefferson County, especially in the three downtown districts (click on the links for a directory of individual shops).

  • Charles Town — a dozen shops, plus Needful Things Emporium, a marketplace with 50+ vendors
  • Harpers Ferry — a dozen shops, plus cafes and coffee shops
  • Shepherdstown — two dozen shops, plus pop-up spaces at Evolve and the Community Club, and a wide variety of dining options

There are several other downtown shopping experiences within an hour’s drive. 

  • Berkeley Springs, WV
  • Berryville, VA
  • Brunswick, MD
  • Martinsburg, WV
  • Williamsport, MD

Holiday Markets

Several pop-up markets will be open for the final weekend before Christmas. These markets feature local artists and craftspeople selling home-made delights, arts and hand-crafted gifts. 

  • Ho-Ho-Holiday Market — Shepherdstown Community Club (102 East German St, Shepherdstown WV). Fri & Sat (Dec 19 & 20), 10:00 – 6:00, Sun (Dec 21) 8:00 – 4:00
  • Shepherdstown Holiday Marketplace — Entler Hotel (129 East German St, Shepherdstown, WV). Sat & Sun (Dec 20 & 21), 10:00 – 4:30 
  • Merry Makers Market — Martinsburg Roundhouse (100 East Liberty St, Martinsburg WV). Sat & Sun (Dec 20 & 21), 11:00 – 4:00

Wrapping It All Up

If you’re looking for last minute help with the finishing touch, the ​Centennial Lion’s Club’s wrapping service​ can make all of your gifts look sharp. Your donations will help support the clubs service projects. Tuesday (Dec 23) from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at Evolve (100 West German St, Shepherdstown WV).

christmas tree at German Street Marketplace
Christmas ornaments and gifts at German Street Marketplace in Shepherdstown.

By Staff Contributor

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