Night Market at North Hills: Food, Finds & Starry Vibes
Local goods, mead pours, and family fun from 4–9pm.
Shannon
July 20, 2025
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North Hills is lighting up Midtown Park with its Night Market on Saturday, July 26 from 4–9pm. Come browse 30+ local vendors, grab a bite from the food trucks, and sip something fun from Williamson Mead & Brewing. It’s laid-back, free to attend, and full of feel-good energy—great for catching up with friends or just wandering with something tasty in hand.
This isn’t sponsored (we’d tell you if it was). We just dig a good night market. (Just so you know: Sponsored content in our newsletter is always marked with “*”).
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