For immediate release: November 25, 2025

Metro’s holiday Pop-Up Shop has new merch including beanies, stuffed animals, and snow globes starting Nov. 29

Pop up shop items 2025Metro is bringing festive cheer to the National Capital Region with the return of its Holiday Pop-Up Shop from Nov. 29 through Dec. 20 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in the heart of downtown DC. 

The shop will feature exclusive Metro merchandise, limited-edition holiday items, and festive events the whole family can enjoy — all wrapped up in a candy-themed celebration of local pride and holiday joy. 

Visitors can shop a wide selection of Metro favorites, including t-shirts, socks, ornaments, toys, and the highly sought-after limited-edition Metro Holiday Sweater. The sweater is available in person and online while supplies last. New this year are colorful beanies, stuffed animals, a snow globe, kids' playroom rugs, and an inflatable Metro pylon to display on your lawn. 

The Pop-Up is the perfect one-stop gift destination to cross some names off your gift list. 

Throughout the shop's run, Metro will host a series of themed events including an Opening Day celebration on Nov. 29, a Sweater Fest to gather Metro sweater owners for a group picture on Dec. 6, and Family Fun Day on Dec. 13, featuring family-friendly games, giveaways, photos, and local treats.  

Holiday Pop-Up Shop Details 

Dates: Open daily from Saturday, Nov. 29 to Saturday, Dec. 20. 

Hours: Monday to Thursday: 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. 

Friday and Saturday: from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Sunday: 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. 

Address: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001, First Floor  

Getting there: Red, Green, and Yellow line customers can go to Gallery Place and take Exit B (9th and G Streets NW).  

Blue, Orange, and Silver line customers can go to Metro Center and take Exit B (11th and G Streets NW). 

Several bus routes also have stops in the area. Use our Trip Planner at WMATA.com or download the MetroPulse app to plan your trip.