SHOW CALENDAR

DECEMBER

DEC. 1: BPW Holiday Boutique, handmade goods, makeup, and more, Kirk House, Garnett, KS, 785-448-6767

DEC. 1: Cowboy Christmas Poetry Gathering, cowboy poetry, Western music, Rooks County Museum, Stockton, KS, 785-424-7217

DEC. 1-2: “Shop Your Turkey Off” Sale, save 10%-30% storewide, free gift to the first 100 customers on Black Friday, Paramount Antique Mall and Paramount Marketplace, Wichita, KS, paramountantiquemall.com

DEC. 1-JAN. 1, 2025: Visit Lecompton during the Christmas season, see one of the largest Christmas tree displays in the Midwest, Territorial Capital Museum, Lecompton, KS, 785-887-6148

DEC. 1-DEC. 29: Victorian Winter Wonderland, tour the mansion decorated with antique and vintage decorations for the Christmas season, Vaile Mansion, Independence, MO, 816-503-6700, vailemansion.org

DEC. 1-22: Holiday Pop-Up Shops, unique gifts from small business vendors, shop locally, 399 NW 10th St., Oklahoma City, OK, okcpopups.com

DEC. 3: Holiday Market at the Museum, paintings, jewelry, pottery, fused glass, woodwork, Museum of the Western Prairie, Altus, OK, 580-482-1044

DEC. 4-5: Pioneer Christmas, bring the past to life with hands-on activities like making traditional holiday crafts, 1889 Territorial School, Edmond, OK,405-340-0078

DEC. 5-22: Henryetta Mistletoe Market, holiday goodies from local vendors, North Fifth Street and West Trudgeon Street, Henryetta, OK,  918-652-3331

DEC. 6: Photos with Santa, meet Santa and the Grinch, enjoy complimentary hot chocolate while shopping, Merchant Square, Independence, MO, merchantsquarekc.com

DEC. 6: Victorian Christmas at Old Cowtown Museum (ALSO Dec. 7, 13, and 14), listen to strolling carolers as you sip on hot chocolate, apple cider, or sarsaparilla and enjoy the museum decorated for the holidays, Old Cowtown Museum, Wichita, KS, 316-299-2772

DEC. 6: Theatre Atchison Presents “A Christmas Carol Live Radio Play,” the beloved Dickens classic comes to life as a live 1940s radio broadcast, Visitor and Information Center, Atchison, KS, 913-367-2477

DEC. 6: Candlelight Tours at the Missouri Governor’s Mansion, view the governor’s home in full holiday décor, 100 Madison St., Jefferson City, MO, 573-230-7000

DEC. 6-8: Adrian Optimist Gun and Knife Show, 150 tables, door prizes, raffle items, Adrian Optimist Community Building, Adrian, MO, 660-424-4119 or 816-213-7247

DEC. 6-8: Illinois Product Holiday Market, vendors showcasing a variety of holiday products made in Illinois, downtown Springfield, IL, facebook.com/illinoisproduct

DEC. 6-8: Victorian Christmas, listen to Christmas favorites played on the old pump organ and piano, handcrafted items for sale, traditional Christmas decorations, Thompson House, Tahlequah, OK, 918-456-1595

DEC. 7: Christmas at the Fort, celebrate Christmas the 1832 way with decorated trees, period games, hand-molded marzipan, Apple River Fort State Historic Site, Elizabeth, IL, 815-858-2028

DEC. 7: Holiday Homes Tour, tour six beautiful historic homes decorated for the holidays, 1895 Historic Phelps House, Carthage, MO, 417-358-1776

DEC. 7: Christmas on the Farm, experience a Victorian Christmas celebration, Watkins Mill State Park, Lawson, MO, 816-580-3387

DEC. 7: Mustang Christmas Bazaar, arts and crafts, silent auction, bake sale, 211 W. Highway 52, Mustang, OK, 405-376-3139

DEC. 7: Holiday Workshop: Evergreen Wreaths, learn how to design a fantastic evergreen wreath in this seasonal, hands-on class, Myriad Botanical Gardens, Oklahoma City, OK, 405-445-7080

DEC. 7: Darnaby Arts and Crafts Show, more than 100 skilled artists and crafters selling unique holiday gifts, Union Multipurpose Activity Center, Tulsa, OK, 918-357-4333

DEC. 7: Arkansas Pecan Festival, arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, live music, historic downtown, Keo, AR, facebook.com/keopecanfest

DEC. 7: Holiday Workshop: Evergreen Wreaths, learn how to design a fantastic evergreen wreath in this seasonal, hands-on class, Myriad Botanical Gardens, Oklahoma City, OK, 405-445-7080

DEC. 7: Winterfest Craft Show, gifts, crafts, home décor, Kingfisher County Fairgrounds, Kingfisher, OK, 405-375-3822

DEC. 7: Holiday Extravaganza Arts and Crafts Fair, jewelry, paintings, textiles, pottery, home décor, Sports Pavilion, Lawrence, KS, 785-832-3460

DEC. 7: Noel Night, meet Santa and the Grinch, enjoy complimentary hot chocolate while shopping, Merchant Square, Independence, MO, merchantsquarekc.com

DEC. 7: Holiday Market on the Downtown Square (ALSO Dec. 14 and Dec. 21), holiday wreaths, artisan crafts, baked goods, 217 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville, AR, fayettevillefarmersmarket.org/holiday-market

DEC. 7-8: Holiday Arts and Crafts Show, filling your shopping needs for more than 40 years, West Plains Civic Center, West Plains, MO, 417-505-0637

DEC. 7-8: C.W. Parker Carousel Museum’s 19th Annual Children’s Small Mall, kids ages 3-13 can select $5-$7 gifts for family and loved ones; each child receives a free ride on the carousel, Parker Carousel Museum, Leavenworth, KS, 913-683-2434

DEC. 7-8: Mid-America Center Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Show, more than 200 vendors, Mid-America Center, Council Bluffs, IA, 563-357-1986

DEC. 7-8: Iowa State Fair Flea Market, funky flea market finds, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA, 515-250-5916

DEC. 8: Tour of historic homes and holiday festival, explore some of the town’s oldest homes, cookies and hot cocoa, wine and beer tasting, live music, Elkhorn Valley Museum, Norfolk, NE, 402-371-3886

DEC. 8: Christmas Stroll, join costumed villagers for a Yuletide walk through Southern Illinois in the 1800s, view the historic village decked out in holiday décor, Logan College, Carterville, IL, 618-985-3741

DEC. 8: Leavenworth Vintage Homes Tour, see the town’s historic homes, Leavenworth County Historical Society, Leavenworth, KS,   leavenworthhistory.org/tour_of_homes.htm

DEC. 8: Mid-America Markets, antiques, vintage, collectibles, Kansas State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, KS, 620-663-5626

DEC. 8: Wax Buffalo’s Winter Market on O Street, German-inspired holiday market, 727 O. Street, Lincoln, NE, waxbuffalo.com

DEC. 8: Christmas Tea, enjoy warm cups of tea and cider as you watch historical interpreters in Victorian dress sing Christmas carols, Cherokee Strip Museum and Rose Hill School, Perry, OK, okhistory.org

DEC. 8: Sleigh Bells Market, vintage and handmade local goods, Farmers Public Market, Oklahoma City, OK, 405-595-0030

DEC. 13: “Winter Traditions and Cheer: Living History Program,” learn how soldiers stationed at Fort Gibson kept the Christmas spirit alive, Fort Gibson Historic Site, Fort Gibson, OK, 918-478-4088

DEC. 13-14: Sassy Dames Craft Show, accessories and home décor from artisans from around the state, 1700 W. Independence St., Shawnee, OK, 405-765-2677

DEC. 13-14: “Christmas Past and Present,” explore what Christmas might looked like in the 1890s, traditional decorations, visits by Father Christmas, explore the Fantasy of Trees, Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer, Grand Island, NE, 308-385-5316

DEC. 13-JAN. 1, 2025: Christmas Sale, save 10%-30% at both locations, Paramount Antique Mall and Paramount Marketplace, Wichita,
paramountantiquemall.com

DEC. 14-15: Grand River Center Arts and Crafts Show, more than 100 vendors, Grand River Center, Dubuque, IA, 563-357-1986

DEC. 14: Make Ready Market, pop-up shopping experience featuring local makers, clothing, jewelry, art, vintage furniture, 220 NW 13th St., Oklahoma City, OK, 405-305-2773

DEC. 14: Hughes County Christmas Market, handcrafted seasonal gifts, homestyle meal served, various locations, Calvin, OK, 972-814-5420

DEC. 14: “A Quilter’s Christmas:” The 130th Anniversary Celebration, Christmas trees decorated with quilt blocks, door prizes, free cookies and cider, live music, Sod House Museum, Aline, OK, 580-463-2441

DEC. 14: Victorian Walk, enjoy the town’s Victorian architecture, old-fashioned carolers, peanut vendors, more than 60 decorated store windows depicting life in the 19th century, Downtown Historical District, Guthrie, OK, 405-466-7720

DEC. 14: Saint Lucia Festival, folk dancers, church service, Swedish bake sale, Bethany Lutheran Church, Lindsborg, KS, 785-227-8687

DEC. 14: Holiday Craft and Vendor Show, holiday décor, more than 50 vendors, Convention Center, Waterloo, IA, 319-291-0155

DEC. 14: Holiday Open House, sales throughout the store, Shawnee Antique Mall, Shawnee, KS, 913-499-7688

DEC. 14-15: Wichita Flea Market, monthly event, Century II Expo Hall, Wichita, KS, wichitafleamarket.biz

DEC. 14-15: The Randolph Street Market Festival, holiday market featuring over 125 of the nation’s top vintage and antiques dealers, fashion designers, and makers, Chicago, IL, randolphstreetmarket.com

DEC. 14-15: Small-Town Christmas, check each store for sales specials, Main Street, Amsterdam, MO, amsterdammo.com

DEC. 14: 25th Anniversay Celebration, stop and help us celebrate our sliver anniversary, A Sweet Expression, Pleasent Hill, 816-405-7704,
asweetexpression.net

DEC. 19: Cowtown Vintage and Art Exchange, wrap up your holiday shopping at this fun and free event, El Torreon, Kansas City, MO, eltorreonkc.com

DEC. 19-20: Christmas Country Church Tour, enjoy a self-guided tour of 39 historic churches in rural Southeast Missouri, 508 N. Main St., Perryville, MO, 573-846-6555

DEC. 21: “A Big Band Christmas,” ring in the season with the swingin’ sounds of American Big Band music, Coleman Theatre, Miami, OK,  918-540-2425

DEC. 21: Winter Solstice Sale, shop locally, Main Street, Amsterdam, MO, amsterdammo.com

DEC. 21: Hughes County Christmas Market, handcrafted seasonal gifts, homestyle meal, visit with Santa Claus, various locations, Calvin, OK,  972-814-5420

DEC. 26: Red Tag Sale, unique gifts and home décor, Jesse James Antique Mall and Furniture Gallery and The Rusty Chandelier, St. Joseph, 816-232-0099, 816-676-0662, rustychandelier.com