Entry No. 99 — the Dallas file — filed under: outdoor
The Night Market at Trinity Groves
After sunset, the Trinity Groves district lights up with an outdoor night market of local makers, handcrafted goods, vintage and street food, set against the lit Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge. It runs as an evening event rather than a daytime farmers market, so the vibe is strings of lights, music and browsing in the dark. Surrounding restaurants and the bridge view make it a full night out.
The story
Dallas loves a daytime farmers market, but West Dallas flips the script once the sun drops behind the concrete arches of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge. Hosted by The Underground Market, this Friday evening pop-up takes over the footpaths around Gulden Lane and Singleton Boulevard, replacing standard produce crates with craft cocktail bars, vintage racks, and live DJ setups.
The setup feels more like an open-air night stall crawl than a polished shopping center event. Local makers lay out hand-poured goods, original prints, and curated vintage clothing, while street food vendors operate in the shade of the district's heavy-hitting restaurant strip. You're effectively shopping, eating, and drinking right on the edge of the Trinity River basin as the downtown sky lights up.
What it's like
Roll up around 6 PM on a Friday as dusk settles and the outdoor string lights kick on. You’ll be browsing under the massive glowing span of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge, cocktail in hand, dodging dogs and people weaving through vendor booths. Entry is completely free, but bring cash alongside your phone—some independent pop-up sellers struggle with spotty mobile data readers in the crowd.
The move: Stroll the lantern-lit market browsing local makers and grazing street food, then walk toward the glowing Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge.
📍 Before you go Recurring/seasonal event rather than a permanent fixture; confirm the next date before going. Free to browse; bring cash for some vendors.
- 📍 Trinity Groves, Dallas
- 💸 $
- ⚡ Low-key
- 🌗 Outdoors
Where: 3011 Gulden Ln, Dallas, TX 75212
Hours: Added 2026-06-23 — confirm current hours before you go.
⚠ Seasonal or scheduled — always check before you go.
Pair it with
- Free Play Dallas — Walk two minutes from the outdoor market stalls into a massive, beam-free hall to play 160-plus retro arcade games and pinball cabinets.
- PRP (Permanent Research Project) — Catch contemporary art in a converted 1930s house just four blocks away before the market lights up at dusk.
- Jettison — Trade the night market's DJ crowd for a quiet, low-lit cocktail den tucked behind an unmarked black door less than a mile down the road.
- Another Round — Follow up street food grazing with nine holes of trippy indoor mini-golf and craft drinks on Fort Worth Avenue.
Good to know
When does the market take place?
It traditionally runs on Friday nights from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, but because it is a recurring seasonal event, confirm the current schedule before heading out.
Is there an entry fee?
No, walking in and browsing the vendor stalls is entirely free.
What kind of vendors are there?
You'll find local makers, handcrafted goods, vintage apparel, street food pop-ups, and craft cocktail stations accompanied by live DJs.
Where exactly is it located?
Outdoors at 3011 Gulden Ln, right in the heart of the Trinity Groves dining complex in West Dallas.
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Further reading: Official site · dallasites101.com · Instagram
last checked: 2026-06-23