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Cute Free Markets Near Campus This November!

Luunivaa Shrestha Student Contributor, University of Texas - Austin
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Texas chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

The holiday season is officially upon us. The weather is finally cold (for once), and as each moment passes, Mariah Carey defrosts a little more.

Are you looking for unique gifts for loved ones? Just need some retail therapy? I got you!

All markets listed are free to enter and are ~30min or less from West Campus by bus. Happy shopping!

November-exclusive Markets

The Front Market

Run by 501c3 Future Front, the Front Market boasts over 400 vendors, featuring over 150 women and LGBTQ+ vendors from Texas. They’re dog-friendly too! Their Fall 2025 season will be at the Moody Amphitheatre at Waterloo Park (1401 Trinity St), from November 22 – November 23, 11 am – 5 pm. 15 min by bus!

IG: @thefront.market

Austin Vendor Market – Trinket Market

Located at Bouldin Acres South (2027 S Lamar Blvd), AMV’s Trinket Market will fulfill all your trinket dreams! Head on over on Nov. 22, from 10 – 2 pm. 21 minutes by bus!

IG: @austinvendormarket

Austin Flea – Triangle Park

This market is also on Nov. 22, from 10 am-2 pm! Featuring vendors selling pet goods and adoptable dogs from Central Texas Ruffugees, you can find them at 4660 Triangle Ave., 12 minutes by bus!

Blue Genie Art Bazaar

The Blue Genie Art Bazaar celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. Featuring over 200 local artists, this market is wheelchair accessible and allows you to round up your purchase to donate to Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas! Runs from Nov. 14- Dec 24. 23min by bus! (Take Route 7 so you won’t have to walk the rest of the way there!)

Repeating Markets

The SoCo Makers Market 

The SoCo Makers Market is known for its vintage vendors, jewelry, and artisan crafts. You can visit it on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 am-5 pm, and Sundays from 1:30 pm-5 pm. It’s at 1501 S Congress Ave. 15 minutes by bus!

IG: @socomakersmarketatx

Austin Makers Collective – Prima Dora Makers Market

Located right by Magnolia Cafe, Torchy’s Tacos, and the Salty Donut, you can visit the Prima Dora Makers Market every Saturday and Sunday from 10 am-3 pm. Head on over to 1912 S Congress Ave for a 2-in-1 brunch-shopping combo! 22 minutes by bus!

IG: @austinmakerscollective

Guad Vintage Market (@ Pavement)

Located right in front of the beloved Pavement vintage clothing store, the Guad Vintage Market is open every Sunday, from 12-6 pm. Just 7 minutes by bus!

IG: @guadvintageatx

Luunivaa Shrestha

Texas '26

Luunivaa Shrestha is an incoming writer at the Her Campus Texas chapter. As a queer, neurodivergent, non-binary South Asian, they hope to write on their experiences and empower others like them— women and non-binary folks alike. So far, they're interested in writing about style, culture, and wellness.

Beyond Her Campus, Luunivaa is a consultant at the University Writing Center and works for the Mental Health Initiative for South Asians, a student-run non-profit. They're the Professional Coordinator for South Asian Women Empowerment, and the PR/Marketing Officer for the Undergraduate Rhetoric Society. They have teaching experience as a debate coach in both the US and Nepal, and as a piano teacher for younger students. It's their third year as a Rhetoric & Writing major at the University of Texas at Austin, with a minor in Sociology and a thesis in the works.

In their free time, Luunivaa is a singer-songwriter that performs at local open mics. They are a parent to many plants, and have rewatched Howl's Moving Castle more times than they can count. Luunivaa loves lavender as a fragrance, flavor, and color. However, they believe it's the last thing that should be in a syrup— the thick sweetness tends to override its more delicate profile.