Entry No. 12 — the Monterey file — filed under: night market

Night Market 831

Every first Friday, a mural-ringed gravel lot at the Sand City Art Park turns into a free open-air night bazaar with fire-truck rides, a pinball lounge, live music, and a rotating cast of food trucks and local makers — four years running as of its 2025 anniversary party, in a town most people just drive through on the way to somewhere else.

The move: Wander the Sand City Art Park murals at golden hour, then stick around for Night Market 831's 5-9pm run — split a plate from whichever food truck has the longest line, catch the live set, and work the maker booths before it wraps for the night.

• 📍 Sand City
• 💸 $
• ⚡ Low-key
• 🌗 Outdoors

Where: 525 Ortiz Ave, Sand City, CA 93955

Hours: Added 2026-07-20 — confirm current hours before you go.

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Further reading: Official site · montereycountynow.com · arts4mc.org

last checked: 2026-07-20