Flee to the Flea

Dallas Flea triples in size to satisfy shoppers' desires for all things local

Prepare to get your shop on, people. Dallas Flea has left South Side on Lamar to take up residence in a 20,000-square-foot warehouse at 2900 Bataan St. in Trinity Groves.

Founder Brittany Cobb has grown the event from a one-time Christmas pop-up shop to an annual mega sale, featuring vintage and handmade goods from local artisans and small businesses that benefit from the exposure to the shopping masses. Now in its sixth year, Dallas Flea expects more than 100 vendors — 52 of them new — in a space three times the size of its original home.

“With so much more space, we’ve been able to add so much more talent from our backyard,” founder Brittany Cobb says. “I’m really proud of that and thrilled to support these creatives and small companies.”

Expect furniture, decor, paper goods, clothing, jewelry, cowboy boots and kids gear. Dallas Flea newbies include Akola Project, Major League Texan, SK Home, Swift & 9 and more; a full list of vendors can be found here.

The Dallas Flea also has partnered with Dwell with Dignity, which is designing a 500-square-foot lounge with furniture from its donated collection. All lounge proceeds support the nonprofit in its mission of creating beautiful living spaces for families in need.

And when you’ve shopped until you are about to drop, the fun does not have to stop. Attendees can refuel at a variety of food trucks, sip libations from Luck and Tribal Juices, and listen to music by Jackson Eli. There’s also a photo booth to document the good times you’re having.

Entry is $5, and it’s cash only. Kids under the age of 12 are free, and dogs are welcome. Get there early because the first 100 shoppers receive a free canvas Dallas Flea tote bag. Doors open at 9 am, and the event closes at 4 pm. Parking is free.

The Dallas Flea takes place March 7, 9 am-4 pm, at its new home at Trinity Groves.

Photo courtesy of The Dallas Flea

The Dallas Flea takes place March 7, 9 am-4 pm, at its new home at Trinity Groves.

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Shopping News

Where to shop in Dallas right now: 7 zany new stores to check out

Thrifted Threads

Thrifted Threads chill vibe

With the holidays on the horizon, shopping is on the rise. This November edition of Where to Shop, CultureMap's monthly roundup of new shops, sales, and alternative shopping, has five unique new openings, ranging from fashion to skin care to sports apparel.

The roundup also includes two non-traditional entries, including a new benefits program at an area mall, and a place to get your passport — in case you're planning on shopping abroad.

Here's where to shop in Dallas for November:

Baseballism
Baseball camp that transformed into an off-field baseball clothing brand is now open at Allen Premium Outlets. The store offers baseball-themed clothing, hats, and accessories. Their collection features collaborations with several big league names, including MLB, Babe Ruth, Vin Scully and Field of Dreams. Caps and hoodies are especially popular items, such as the Junior's Silhouette for $36 or the short Sleeve Yankees hoodie for $79.

Firewheel Town Center
Garland shopping center is in the giving spirit with its latest Shop, Dine & Save program. Visitors can shop or dine at select stores, including Buckle, DSW, and Razzoo's, Ferah Tex-Med Kitchen, and receive a $25 Simon giftcard when they spend $150 or more. To get the giftcard, receipts have to be shown at the mall management office and include at least one shop and one restaurant from the same day. The special lasts through November 27.

Hill House
Originally a bedding company that launched in 2016, Hill House has extended their collection to offer home, accessories, baby & kids, bridal, and apparel. They opened a location in NorthPark Center at the end of October — their first in Texas and only their fifth store. Hill House is best known for the "Nap Dress," a flowing dress made for day or night wear. There's also a short version of the dress, such as the Scarlett Long Sleeve Mini, a plaid dress for $188. Just in time for season, they've launched holiday pajamas, featuring pajama sets, robes, and children's sets.

Glossier
Skincare, beauty, and fragrance concept just opened a 1,000 square-foot store at NorthPark Center, featuring its trademark whimsical displays that one might mistake for an art supply or paint store. They sell fragrances, scented skin creams, balms, cleansers, moisturizers, makeup, eyelash curlers, and other beauty products, a little on the pricey side, but they make the shopping experience fun with an immersive shopping experience. That stuff doesn't come for free. This is their 12 location in the U.S., joining Atlanta, Boston, Brooklyn, Chicago, DC, Las Vegas, London, Los Angeles, NYC, Philadelphia, and Seattle.

Rally House
Sports apparel chain opened a location at Rockwall Crossing Shopping Center in Rockwall, with merchandise — headwear, accessories, collectibles — dedicated to Dallas-area teams including Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, Dallas Stars, and college teams like the Texas Longhorns, Texas Tech Red Raiders, and Texas A&M Aggies. They also offer locally-themed apparel and accessories that celebrate Dallas destinations and landmarks, such as an Uscape Pom Mens Knit Hat with a graphic of the Dallas skyline for $30 or a long sleeve Dallas sweatshirt for $42. This is the 22nd location in Dallas-Fort Worth.

Thrifted Threads
Houston-based vintage clothing reseller just made its debut in Deep Ellum at 2646 Main St. #620, next to Vidorra. Thrifted Threads was founded by Laith Awad, who began reselling clothes in 2017, initially as an online store until he opened a location in 2022 in Houston's Montrose District when he was only 18. He opened a second store in College Station in 2023. Deep Ellum is the third. They're known vintage apparel from jerseys to sweatshirts and hats, as well as collections of color-sorted clothes from the 70s to the 2000s. It's more than a store, with arcade games that don't require coins to play, a motorcycle display, and ice cream.

Collin County Passport Office
If you're "shopping" for a passport, a passport office just reopened in the Collin County Courthouse at 2100 Bloomdale Rd., McKinney. The new passport acceptance office will initially be appointment only, with bookings available through the District Clerk's website. Plans are underway to introduce same-day and walkup services in the near future.

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