Night Market on the Park at Sweetwater
Live music, local vendors, and summer evening magic.
Shannon
July 14, 2025
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Sweetwater’s turning up the charm for its first-ever Night Market on the Park—happening Friday, July 18 from 6–10pm in Apex. Expect live music, open-air strolling, and a park full of local vendors offering everything from handmade goodies to must-try treats. Admission and parking? Totally free. See you there!
This isn’t sponsored (we’d let you know if it was). We just like a good excuse to shop outside in the moonlight. (Just so you know: Sponsored content in our newsletter is always marked with “*”).
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