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5 Annual Church Sales Worth Checking Out in the DC Area

Like Black Friday deals of yesteryear, people line up hours before the doors open at these yearly church bazaars and rummage sales. Run, don’t walk, to them.

Photograph courtesy of All Hallows Guild.

St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church

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When: April 12

Where: 4700 Whitehaven Pkwy., NW

What to know: It’s located in the gym.

 

All Hallows Guild Flower Mart White Elephant Sale

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When: May 2 and 3

Where: Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave., NW

What to know: Past the food vendors and arts-and-crafts tents, look for the huge white tent to the left of the cathedral.

 

St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church

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When: October 25

Where: 1830 Connecticut Ave., NW

What to know: The sale includes clothing, toys, games, jewelry, and housewares, but not luggage, sports equipment, or anything with a plug.

 

Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament

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When: October, specific dates TBA

Where: 5949 Western Ave., NW

What to know: The sale includes clothing, small home goods, sports equipment, and (non-stuffed) toys.

 

United Methodist Women of National United Methodist Church

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When: November 7 and 8

Where: 3401 Nebraska Ave., NW

What to know: The sale includes household goods, accessories, jewelry, and more.

 

This article appears in the April 2025 issue of Washingtonian.