Dragon Street is my happy place. Located in the hearts of the Dallas Design District and known for its amalgamation of art galleries, Dragon Street is truly the intersection of art and design. An unassuming avenue of brightly colored facades, Dragon Street showrooms and art galleries house some of the most magical home furnishings and artwork in the city.

Each year, the vendors of Dragon Street join together to produce an affair of the arts to showcase their unique wares to the citizens of Dallas. This Saturday, October 1st, it’s that time again — when Dragon Street will close down to traffic, allowing pedestrians to stroll from shop to shop, enjoying food and drinks while being serenaded by the songs of a live band. Pedicabs will be on hand to transport the events cultured guests up and down the street as shoppers come and go from 5pm to 9pm.

Dragon Street virgins have a wealth of resources at their disposal to make the their first trip a success. Start by downloading this handy map which details the lay of the land. Take note of the cross streets that intersect Dragon. Find parking for Saturday night on Slocum Street then use one of these to cut through and find all the action.

Next, explore the archives of LowerOakLawn.com to whet your appetite for what’s to come. We’ve got some great stuff online but it doesn’t beat experiencing it in person! Finally, scope out a few choice shops in our Directory and make a list of “can’t miss” markers.

As for Dragon Street veterans, well, you know what to do! Looking forward to seeing a great crowd and if you have any more questions, don’t hesitate to drop me a line!