Celebrate the new year with Antique Alley vintage bargains

by Corbin Crable | Dec 1, 2025 | Arkansas, Mid-American

December 2025

Celebrate the new year with Antique Alley vintage bargains

Ring in 2026 with amazing savings at Antique Alley, Jan. 2-4, 2026, 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 www.antiquealleyarkansas.com.

Antique Alley Arkansas

You never know what you’ll find at Antique Alley, returning to the Expo Center in Conway, Jan. 2-4. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

Red Wing’s MidWinter Weekend to feature sales, social events

by Corbin Crable | Dec 1, 2025 | Iowa, Mid-American

December 2025

Red Wing’s MidWinter Weekend to feature sales, social events

The Red Wing Collector Society’s MidWinter Weekend will bring enthusiasts to Des Moines for the 2026 MidWinter Weekend, Jan. 29-31 at the Holiday Inn Northwest.

Room sales, educational seminars, social events, and an auction will all be part of the fun. Antique shops surround the hotel, too, offering plenty of shopping fun. The weekend is one of two major Red Wing Collector’s Society events that take place each year.

For more information, call 651-388-4004 or visit www.redwingcollectors.org.

Red Wing pottery

Collectors of Red Wing pottery and stoneware will flock to the Red Wing Collector’s Society MidWinter Weekend, Jan. 29-31 in Des Moines. (Image courtesy of redwingcollectors.org)

Save big this holiday season at Wichita’s Paramount stores

by Corbin Crable | Dec 1, 2025 | Kansas, Mid-American

December 2025

Save big this holiday season at Wichita’s Paramount stores

Two big events 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’ annual Holiday Sale takes place Dec. 12-Jan. 1, when shoppers receive 10%-30% off throughout the store. And for a groovy time and some late-night shopping, boogie on down to the stores’ Disco Christmas on Dec. 18, when both stores will be open late, with a special celebration between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.

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 events this month. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

Christmas Small Mall ensures you won’t break the bank shopping for the holidays

by Corbin Crable | Dec 1, 2025 | Kansas, Mid-American

December 2025

Christmas Small Mall ensures you won’t break the bank shopping 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 annual Children’s Small Mall, Dec. 6-7 at the museum in Leavenworth.

Children ages 3-13 can buy a variety of $5-$7 gifts for their loved ones; this is the 20th 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

All kids get a free risde on the carousel when they shop at the Small Mall this month. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

Close out the holiday season at Jesse James Antique Mall

by Corbin Crable | Dec 1, 2025 | Mid-American, Missouri

December 2025

Close out the holiday season at Jesse James Antique Mall

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.

Bring Christmas cheer to your friends and family when you shop at a Holiday Pop-Up Sale at Jesse James Antique Mall & Furniture Gallery and The Rusty Chandelier in St. Joseph. The sale takes place Dec. 12-14, and shoppers can save 30% at participating vendors throughout both stores.

Then, while everyone else is hitting the stores to return Christmas gifts on Dec. 26, you can bask in savings at the stores once more with their Red Tag Sale. The sale will allow shoppers deep discounts on antiques, vintage items, collectibles, furniture, and more.

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 jesse.jessejamesantiquemall.com and rustychandelier.com

Jesse James Antique Mall

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)

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

by Corbin Crable | Nov 1, 2025 | Mid-American

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.

Holiday Handmade Market

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