September 2026

Grab your friends and come to the Friends of Shawnee Town Craft and Fall Festival

More than 130 vendors will converge on Shawnee Town 1929 for its annual Craft and Fall Festival on Sept. 19.

Dozens of vendors will be on hand selling home décor, unique gifts and holiday presents for that hard-to-buy-for family member or friend on your gift list; enjoy live music and food while strolling the grounds, too. Free kids activities will keep your little ones entertained as well. While you’re attending the fair, enjoy stepping back in time in Shawnee Town, an historic farming town from the 1920s and see for yourself what life was like a century ago.

For more information, call 913-248-2360 or visit www.shawneetown.org

September 2026

Hunt for treasure in the barn at Pilgrim House on the Bluff

Shawnee’s Pilgrim House on the Bluff is discounting all items in the barn this month during their Second Saturday event, September 12. All barn items are 25% off that day.

Come for the shopping and stay for the view. The gorgeous 19th-century home, situated just 100 feet above the Kaw River Valley, is a hot spot where you can find antiques, vintage items, garden décor, funky bohemian clothing and jewelry, and linens. They are open on the second Saturday of each month, as well as by appointment.

For more information, call Cynda at 913-387-7754.

September 2026

Enjoy the first outdoor markets of fall in Olathe 

As fall approaches, what better time to get outside and enjoy the crisp weather and do a littel treasure hunting.

Three neighboring anitque stores, Sentimental Journey Marketplace, Junk-N-Disorderly and Green Expressions will host outdoor markets on September 26, chocked full of great deals on vintage finds for inside and out. But wait, there's more! Don't forget to head over to Lone Elm Antiques, just down the road a piece. 

August 2026

Sellers and buyers ready to descend on tiny town for flea market

It’s flea market time in the tiny town of Sparks, which boasts a population of only nine, according to the website for the Sparks Antiques and Collectibles Flea Market.

Its population will soar to more than 75,000 for both 2026 shows. This year, the fall show is set for Sept. 3-6. The market will include more than 500 vendors selling antiques, vintage finds, collectibles, toys, furniture, home décor, and more. The town is located about 30 miles west of St. Joseph, MO.

For more information, including info on lodging and parking, visit www.sparksantiquesandcollectibles.com.