North Hills Night Market at Midtown Park
Local makers, food trucks, and drinks—aka your Saturday night plan made easy.
Shannon
August 16, 2025
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If your idea of a perfect Saturday includes shopping, snacking, and sipping something bubbly, North Hills Night Market has you covered. From 4–9 PM at Midtown Park, more than 30 local vendors set up shop while food trucks handle dinner and Williamson Mead and Brewing keeps glasses full. Think treasure hunt meets foodie paradise.
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