Celebrate the new year with bargains at  Antique Alley

Celebrate the new year with bargains at Antique Alley

January 2025

Celebrate the new year with bargains at Antique Alley

 

Ring in 2025 with amazing savings at Antique Alley, Jan. 3-5, 2025, at the Expo Center in Conway.

More than 200 vendor tables will be set up at the annual event, and they’ll be stacked with antiques, vintage items, and collectibles. The indoors event has taken place each January since 2011.

For more information, visit antiquealleyarkansas.com.

 

 

 

Enchanted Frog to host Spring Flea Market

Antique Alley Arkansas

You never know what you’ll find at Antique Alley, returning to the Expo Center in Conway, Jan. 3-5. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

Save big this season at Wichita’s Paramount stores

Save big this season at Wichita’s Paramount stores

December 2024

Save big this season at Wichita’s Paramount stores

 

Two big sales at Paramount Antique Mall and Paramount Marketplace in Wichita are sure to keep you busy as you try to lose those pesky holiday pounds.

The stores’ “Shop Your Turkey Off Sale” takes place Dec. 1-2, when shoppers receive 10%-30% off throughout the store; the first 100 guests in the door on Black Friday will receive a special gift.

The deals are back starting on Dec. 13 for the stores’ annual Christmas Sale, where shoppers can once again enjoy saving 10%-30%. Paramount’s Christmas Sale lasts until New Year’s Day.

For more information, visit paramountantiquemall.com.

 

 

 

Paramount Antique Mall

Work off those holiday calories while you shop at both Paramount locations in Wichita. The stores will have two big holiday sales this month. Image courtesy of Facebook

Christmas Small Mall gives kids a chance  to shop for the holidays

Christmas Small Mall gives kids a chance to shop for the holidays

December 2024

Christmas Small Mall gives kids a chance to shop for the holidays

 

The C.W. Parker Carousel Museum’s tradition of selling cost-effective gifts to the little elves in your family continues with its 19th Annual Children’s Small Mall, Dec. 7-8 at the museum in Leavenworth.

Children ages 3-13 can buy a variety of $5-$7 gifts for their loved ones; this is the 19th year for the event. Shoppers can stick around for a free carousel ride as well.

For more information, call the museum at 913-683-2434.

 

 

C.W. Parker Carousel Museum

The C.W. Parker Carousel Museum in Leavenworth will host its annual Small Mall, Dec. 7-8. Come for the cost-effective gifts for kids and stay for a free carousel ride. Image courtesy of kansastravel.org.

Close out the holiday season at Jesse James and Rusty Chandelier Antique Malls

Close out the holiday season at Jesse James and Rusty Chandelier Antique Malls

December 2024

Close out the holiday season at Jesse James and Rusty Chandelier Antique Malls

 

While everyone else is hitting the stores to return Christmas gifts on Dec. 26, you can bask in savings at Jesse James Antique Mall and The Rusty Chandelier in St. Joseph.

The stores’ Red Tag Sale on Dec. 26 will allow shoppers deep discounts on antiques, vintage items, collectibles, furniture, and more. Unfortunately, the annual St. Joseph Antique Show, scheduled for Feb. 15-16 at the Civic Arena has been cancelled.

For more information, call the Jesse James Antique Mall and Furniture Gallery and The Rusty Chandelier at 816-232-0099 and 816-676-0662, or visit jessejamesantiquemall.com and rustychandelier.com

 

 

Fun additions for the bar

Remember to safely enjoy a cocktail or two this holiday season after you return from the Red Tag Sale on Dec. 26 at the Jesse James Antique Mall and The Rusty Chandelier in St. Joseph, MO. Image courtesy of Facebook

Merchant Square to bring the holiday cheer with December events

Merchant Square to bring the holiday cheer with December events

December 2024

Merchant Square to bring the holiday cheer with December events

 

Haven’t had the opportunity yet to tell Santa Claus what you want for Christmas? Don’t worry – Merchant Square in Independence has you covered.

The jolly old elf will visit the store on Dec. 6 to take photos with shoppers (and to listen to your wish list, of course).

The fun continues with the store’s Noel Night on Dec. 7 when Santa returns with everyone’s favorite yuletide troublemaker The Grinch. Complimentary hot chocolate will keep you warm while shopping for everyone on your ‘nice’ list.

For more information, call Merchant Square at 816-663-1845 or visit www.merchantsquarekc.com.

 

Mr. & Mrs. Claus at Merchant Square

Here comes Santa Claus! Merchant Square in Independence, MO, will welcome the big guy for photo opportunities on Dec. 6. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

‘Tis the season to shop locally at Small-Town Christmas and Winter Solstice Sale

‘Tis the season to shop locally at Small-Town Christmas and Winter Solstice Sale

December 2024

‘Tis the season to shop locally at Small-Town Christmas and Winter Solstice Sale

 

Enjoy all of the charm of small-town living during the holidays at Small-Town Christmas in Amsterdam, Dec. 14-15.

Marvel at Amsterdam’s downtown, where colorful Christmas lights will beckon you into a number of local vendors, including the Rustic Rebel, the Amsterdam Mercantile, the House of Joy Thrift Store, Plain Jane’s Soaps & Such, and more.

Plan to revisit the town’s Main Street on Dec. 21, when local merchants will welcome winter with the Winter Solstice Sale.

For more information, visit www.amsterdammo.com

 

 

The RidgeTop Alpacas Farm Store in Amsterdam, MO.

The RidgeTop Alpacas Farm Store is where you can find everything alpaca. They’ll be one of several businesses participating in the Small-Town Christmas event (Dec. 14-15) and the Winter Solstice Sale (Dec. 21) in Amsterdam, MO. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

Shopping events get the holiday season off to a good start

Shopping events get the holiday season off to a good start

November 2024

Shopping events get the holiday season off to a good start

 

Most antique and vintage merchants delight in hosting an open house during the holiday season, welcoming shoppers with special treats, holiday music, and beautiful decorations.

Paramount Antique Mall and Paramount Marketplace in Wichita enjoy the tradition and go all out to impress and pamper their patrons. They will host their open houses Nov. 8-10. Shoppers can enjoy a 10% discount throughout both stores. And later in the month, be sure to return for their annual “Shop Your Turkey Off” Sale from Nov. 29 to Dec. 2 and take 10% to 30% off purchases storewide; the first 100 customers in the door on Black Friday will receive a free gift.

Find more information at paramountantiquemall.com.

 

Paramount Antique Mall

Who knows whom you’ll find at the holiday open houses for Paramount Antique Mall and Paramount Marketplace? Hitch your reindeer to your sleigh and head to Wichita, KS, Nov. 8-10. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

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

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

November 2024

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. 9 in Greenwood. This event is part of the second Holiday Open House weekend in the Greenwood Antique District.

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 an Oct. 3 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.

 

 

Holiday Handmade Market

At this year’s Holiday Handmade Market at Greenwood (MO) Vintage Market, you’ll find plenty of items with which to deck your halls. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

Big toy show offers a jump on holiday shopping

Big toy show offers a jump on holiday shopping

November 2024

Big toy show offers a jump on holiday shopping

 

The Midwest Collectors Toy Show will be the place to be this month to find vintage toys of all kinds, games, cars, trucks and more, to delight kids of all ages on your holiday gift list. This year, the show will be held at the Downtown Souix City Convention Center and boasts more than 300 tables of antique and collectible toys by dealers from several states.

For more information, call 712-898-2943.

 

 

 

Iowa’s Largest Arts and Crafts Show

Collectible die cast cars are just some of the treasures to be found at the Midwest Collectors Toy Show in Souix City, IA Nov. 24. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

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

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

November 2024

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. 15-17 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.

 

 

Iowa’s Largest Arts and Crafts Show

It might be cold outside, but the deals will be hot at Iowa’s Largest Arts and Crafts Show, Nov. 15-17 in Des Moines. (Image courtesy of Facebook)