November 2025

Shop for everyone on your list at Greenwood’s annual Holiday Handmade Market

Ring in the holiday season at Greenwood Vintage Market, which will host its annual Holiday Handmade Market on Nov. 8 and Nov. 15 in Greenwood.

Now a community favorite, more than 50 vendors will be on hand, selling crafts, seasonal décor, and homemade goodies. The market “provides shoppers with a perfect opportunity to find one-of-a-kind gifts and decorations while supporting local creators,” according to a post on the market’s Facebook page. “Visitors can expect to find a wide variety of items, including handmade jewelry, pottery, textiles, candles, and holiday-themed crafts. Attending a Holiday Handmade Market not only allows you to discover unique treasures but also helps support your local community.”

For more information, call the Greenwood Vintage Market at 816-537-7122.

Nearby, at the Vintage Vault on Main on Nov. 8, guests can enjoy a street food rally, with local food vendors feeding hungry shoppers. You can bring a bag of dog food or other dog supplies to receive a $2 off coupon from the food vendor of your choice. Pet adoptions will take place on site from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., as well as a visit from Santa.

The rally takes place during the store’s holiday open house, Nov. 7-9 and Nov. 14-16. Stop by the vault for deals on holiday décor and gifts.

For more information, call the Vintage Vault at 816-533-2546.

November 2025

Raise a glass to Eastside Spectacular, coming this month

See the collectibles associated with your favorite suds at the Eastside Spectacular, coming to Belleville on Nov. 8. The event will take place on the Belleclair Fairgrounds in Belleville.

All kinds of ‘breweriana,’ which refers to any collectibles relating to beer or breweries, will be up for grabs at the annual event, sponsored by the Gateway Chapter of the Brewery Collectibles Club of America – come and shop for everything from steins to signs. Accompanying the breweriana show will be the Antique Bottle and Jar Show. Altogether, the event will feature 275 vendors.

For more information, call 618-346-2634. For more information about the Brewery Collectibles Club of America, visit www.bcca.com.

November 2025

Big deals in store for Iowa’s Largest Arts and Crafts Show

You won’t have to drive far to find bargains at Iowa’s Largest Arts and Crafts Show this winter.

The show, sponsored by Callahan Promotions Inc., collects more than 250 exhibitors from seven states under one roof, Nov. 14-16 in the Varied Industries Building on the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.

Products up for grabs include solid oak furniture, pottery, jewelry, clothing, floral wreaths, stained glass, lawn and garden art, and even consumable goodies, all within 80,000 square feet of shopping space.

Kids 10 and younger are free; admission for those older than 10 is $7; that admission rate is good for all three days of the show.

For more information, call 563-357-1986.

November 2025

Get in the holiday spirit and shop local

Many of our advertisers will host open houses this holiday season. It’s a great time to get out with friends and support your local antique and vintage stores.

In Wichita, celebrating 25 years in business, Paramount Antique Mall and Paramount Marketplace will host their holiday open houses Nov. 7-9. Shoppers can enjoy a 10% discount through throughout both stores. Later in the month, be sure to return for Paramount’s “Shop Your Turkey Off” Black Friday Sale Nov. 28-30 and take 10% to 30% off purchases storewide.

For more information: www.paramountantiquemall.com.

And in Olathe, the open house for Sentimental Journey Marketplace (913-768-8088) is scheduled for Nov. 7-9. Green Expressions (913-780-4180) and Junk ‘N’ Disorderly (913-443-5407) have scheduled their open house events for Nov. 14-16.

For more information, see the Facebook pages of each store.

November 2025

Great finds, great vendors coming to Lawrence

If you love the incredible treasures, you’re in for a treat! Several fan-favorite vendors will be bringing their best finds to the Lawrence Antique & Vintage Show on Nov. 21-22 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Lawrence .

Mark your calendars and get ready to browse, bargain, and discover unique pieces you’ll only find with these talented collectors. Presented by Second Generations Antiques.

For more information: secondgenerationantiques.com.