{"id":37699,"date":"2026-11-05T08:07:09","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T14:07:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/?p=37699"},"modified":"2026-11-05T08:07:09","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T14:07:09","slug":"celebrating-tradition-market-in-the-meadow-returns-to-forest-meadow-middle-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/celebrating-tradition-market-in-the-meadow-returns-to-forest-meadow-middle-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Tradition: Market in the Meadow Returns to Forest Meadow Middle School","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For decades, <strong>Market in the Meadow<\/strong> has stood as one of our community\u2019s most cherished traditions<sup><\/sup>. What began as a neighborhood gathering has grown into an annual destination event, bringing together local artisans, small business owners, neighbors, and families for a weekend of shopping, connection, and school pride<sup><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This weekend, November 7\u20138, 2026, we invite you to join us at <strong>Forest Meadow Middle School<\/strong> to keep this tradition thriving while directly supporting our students and programs through the PTA<sup><\/sup>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shopping with a Purpose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Market in the Meadow is more than just a place to kick off your holiday shopping\u2014it is the cornerstone fundraising event for the Forest Meadow Middle School PTA<sup><\/sup>. Every ticket purchased, vendor booth rented, and raffle entered helps fund critical school initiatives, classroom resources, teacher appreciation, and student enrichment programs<sup><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you shop the Market, you\u2019re not only supporting unique local vendors and handcrafted creators, but you\u2019re also directly investing in the next generation of our community<sup><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Event Schedule &amp; Hours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plan your visit to make the most of your weekend at the Market<sup><\/sup>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Saturday, November 7:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Early Access Shopping:<\/strong> 9:00 AM \u2013 10:00 AM <em>(Get exclusive early entry to shop top vendors first!)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Regular Hours:<\/strong> 10:00 AM \u2013 5:00 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sunday, November 8:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Regular Hours:<\/strong> 12:00 PM \u2013 4:00 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udccd Event Location &amp; Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Where:<\/strong> Forest Meadow Middle School<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> 9373 Whitehurst Drive, Dallas, TX 75243<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Social Media:<\/strong> Follow <strong>@marketinthemeadow<\/strong> for real-time updates, parking tips, and live vendor spotlights throughout the weekend!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Join the Tradition This Weekend!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019ve attended for years or are joining us for the very first time, Market in the Meadow offers something special for everyone<sup><\/sup>. Bring your friends, family, and holiday shopping lists, and help us celebrate the tradition, spirit, and strength of the Forest Meadow community<sup><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We can\u2019t wait to welcome you this Saturday and Sunday<sup><\/sup>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For decades, Market in the Meadow has stood as one of our community\u2019s most cherished traditions. What began as a neighborhood gathering has grown into an annual destination event, bringing together local artisans, small business owners, neighbors, and families for a weekend of shopping, connection, and school pride. 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