SHOW CALENDARs by STATES
~ Missouri NOVEMBER Shows ~
ALL MONTH LONG: Visit Lexington and enjoy historic homes, historical sites, camping, hiking, and more, Lexington, historiclexington.com
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Holiday Open House (THRU Nov. 3; ALSO Nov. 8-10), open late on Nov. 1, Greenwood Vintage Market, Greenwood, 816-537-7172
Vintage Market Days – “Dear Santa” (THRU Nov. 3), vintage, vintage-inspired, architectural salvage, repurposed finds, jewelry, clothing, live music, yummy treats, Independence Center, Independence, vintagemarketdays.com
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Holiday Open House (THRU Nov. 10), gifts for everyone on your list, Artichoke Annie’s, Columbia, 573-474-2056
Vintage Christmas Open House (THRU Nov. 10), holiday gifts and décor galore, refreshments, prize drawing, Jesse James Antique Mall, St. Joseph, MO
816-676-0662, jessejamesantiquemall.com, The Rusty Chandelier, 816-232-0099, rustychandelier.com
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Lucky $7 Days (THRU Nov. 11), $7 off one item over $25 per person, Enchanted Frog Antiques and Vintage, Lathrop, 816-740-6933
Holiday Handmade Market, handmade crafts, seasonal and home décor, Greenwood Vintage Market, Greenwood, 816-537-7172
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Mid-America Train and Toy Show, toy and scale model trains, toy cars, toy trucks, toy airplanes, military toys, die-cast collectibles, KCI Expo Center, Kansas City, 913-306-3334, midamericatrainandtoyshow.com
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Christmas in the Green (THRU Nov. 23), antiques, boutiques, crafts, home décor, Christmas chocolates, various locations, Bowling Green, 573-719-9108
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Holiday Open House (THRU Nov. 23), antiques, vintage, primitives, collectibles, Running Rabbit Antiques, Higginsville, 660-584-8818
Best Little Arts and Crafts Show (THRU Nov. 23), handmade jewelry, floral arrangements, seasonal and home décor, candles, free raffle, concession stand, Sermon Community Center, Independence, 816-325-7370
Cup ‘O’ Cheer, homes tour, holiday tea, market, 949 E. Primrose St., Springfield,
417-875-3541
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Victorian Winter Wonderland (THRU Dec. 29), tour the mansion decorated with antique and vintage decorations for the Christmas season, Vaile Mansion, Independence, 816-503-6700, vailemansion.org
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Mark Twain’s Annual Birthday Bash, a celebration of American novelist Mark Twain, games, crafts, music, caroling, Christmas tree lighting, Mark Twain Museum, Hannibal, 573-221-9010
Shop Small Business Saturday, sales, treats, door prizes, Happy Rock Antiques, Gladstone, 816-569-0949
~ Iowa NOVEMBER Shows ~
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Iowa State Fair Flea Market (THRU Nov. 3), antiques, collectibles, home décor, jewelry, purses, bags, William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, www.iowastatefairgrounds.org/event-calendar/flea-market-1-6
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Clarion Holiday Market, crafts and creations, vendor fair, deals and promotions at local shops and restaurants, Clarion Goldfield Dows Middle School, Clarinda, 515-532-2256
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Des Moines Fall Arts and Crafts Show (THRU Nov. 17), more than 300 exhibitors from eight states, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, 563-357-1986
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Holiday Wreath Making Workshop, create your own grapevine wreath, snacks provided, Hamilton County Naturalist Program, Webster City, 515-297-0423
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The Big Midwest Collectors Toy Show, trucks, tractors, race cars, models, dolls, games, tin and diecast, pedal cars, trains, cast iron, windups, Downtown Sioux City Convention Center, Sioux City, 712-898-2943
~ Illinois NOVEMBER Shows ~
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Antique Spectacular (THRU Nov. 3), antiques, vintage, collectibles, Expo Center, Rock Island, www.antiquespectacular.com
Bend Xpo First Arts and Crafts Sale (THRU Nov. 2), this is a brand-new show in a beautiful new facility, 150 exhibitors, Bend Xpo, East Moline, 563-357-1986
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Kane County Flea Market (THRU Nov. 3), jewelry, furniture, books, antiques, junk, Kane County Fairgrounds, St. Charles, 630-584-6926
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Hobnob Holiday Market (THRU Nov. 9), vintage, handmade and boutique vendors, state fairgrounds, Springfield, 217-782-6661
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Autumnfest Arts and Crafts Show (THRU Nov. 10), juried event, more than 120 exhibitors, John A. Logan College, Carterville, 618-985-2828
Eastside Spectacular Brewery Collectibles Show and Antique Bottle Show, 275 tables, Belleclair Fairgrounds, Belleville, 618-346-2634
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Iowa’s Largest Arts and Crafts Show (THRU Nov. 17), more than 300 exhibitors, Varied Industries Building, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, 563-357-1986
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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
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Christkindlmarket (THRU Dec. 24), traditional holiday market with gifts, food, RiverEdge Park, Aurora, 630-896-6666
~ Nebraska NOVEMBER Shows ~
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Annual Frost Frolic Holiday Market, more than 100 booths, Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Fairbury, 402-300-1139
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Autumn Festival: An Arts and Crafts Affair (THRU Nov. 10), hundreds of the nation’s finest artists and crafters display and sell their handcrafted works, Liberty First Credit Union Arena, Ralston, www.hpifestivals.com
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Holiday Ornaments Workshop, learn how to craft your very own wire holiday ornaments, advance registration required (register online at tlcaurora.org), Expressions: Coffee and Community, Aurora, 402-694-3214
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Christmas at the Mansion (THRU Jan. 5, 2025), enjoy vintage décor and decorated Christmas trees, holiday-themed collections on display, holiday music, Arbor Lodge Mansion, Arbor Lodge State Historical Park, Nebraska City, 402-873-7222
~ Kansas NOVEMBER Shows ~
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Visit Lecompton during the Christmas season (THRU Jan. 5, 2025), see one of the largest Christmas tree displays in the Midwest, Territorial Capital Museum, Lecompton, 785-887-6148
Holiday Open House (THRU Nov. 3), gifts for everyone on your ‘nice’ list, Glenwood Antique Mall, Overland Park, 913-901-8888, glenwoodantiquemall.com
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Kansas Chocolate Festival, chocolate samples, baking competitions, live entertainment, West Ridge Mall, Topeka, topekachocolate.com
Holiday Market, holiday and home décor, Riverfront Community Center, Leavenworth, 913-651-2203, leavenworthks.org/parksrec
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Holiday Open House (THRU Nov. 10), save 10% storewide, drawings and refreshments, Paramount Antique Mall and Paramount Marketplace, Wichita, paramountantiquemall.com
Holiday Open House (THRU Nov. 10), shop for everyone on your list, Sentimental Journey Marketplace, Olathe, 913-768-8088
That’s the Spirit!: Pre-Prohibition-Era Talk, wine tasting with West Bottoms Whiskey Co., registration required, Old Shawnee Town 1929, Shawnee, 913-248-2360
10
Mid-America Markets, antiques, vintage, collectibles, Kansas State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, 620-663-5626
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105th Annual Veterans Day Parade, help pay tribute to servicemen and women past and present, downtown, Leavenworth, 913-758-6725
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Christmas Open House (THRU Nov. 17), vintage, antiques, man cave, Green Expressions, Olathe, 913-780-4180
Christmas Open House (THRU Nov. 17), holiday deals galore, Vintage Traders Antique Mall, Olathe, 913-254-9000
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Wichita Flea Market (THRU Nov. 17), monthly event, Wichita Sports Forum, Wichita, wichitafleamarket.biz
Heartland Toy Show, farm toys, antique toys, vintage toys, Hot Wheels, toy parts, semi-trucks, trains, dolls, cast iron, 4-H Building and Kenwood Hall, Salina, 785-259-4103
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Antique and Vintage Show (THRU Nov. 23), food on site and free parking, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Lawrence, 785-832-5296
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Christmas Historic Homes Tour, benefits St. Benedict Catholic School, 201 Unity St., Atchison, 913-426-3923
Christmas Craft Festival, more than 200 booths, Burlington Middle School and Burlington High School, Burlington, 620-364-8484
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“Shop Your Turkey Off” Sale (THRU Dec. 2), save 10-30% storewide, Paramount Antique Mall and Paramount Marketplace, Wichita, paramountantiquemall.com
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Small Business Saturday, shop local merchants this holiday season, Lindsborg, 785-227-8687
Holiday Open House, storewide 10% discount, refreshments, raffle items, free gift with minimum $5 purchase, The Market at Macvicar, Topeka, 785-409-4277
~ Oklahoma NOVEMBER Shows ~
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Fall Festival Arts and Crafts Show (THRU Nov. 3), more than 150 regional vendors, Payne County Expo Center, Stillwater, 405-747-7206
Creek County OHCE Quilt and Craft Show (THRU Nov. 2), many types of quilts on display, craft vendors, tearoom with refreshments, Creek County Fairgrounds, Kellyville, 918-527-6890
Oklahoma Mennonite Relief Sale (THRU Nov. 2), quilts, artwork, woodwork, household goods, antiques, crafts, food, Chisholm Trail Expo Center, Enid, 580-227-6013
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Tulsa Arts and Crafts Expo, jewelry, clothing, home décor, local photography, handmade silver items, woodcrafts, silent auction, food trucks, South Tulsa Baptist Church, Tulsa, 918-299-0904 or 918-812-7035
Quail Springs Craft Fair, arts, crafts, décor, baked goods, Quail Springs United Methodist Church, Oklahoma City, 405-755-9477
Will Rogers’ Birthday Celebration, parade, family friendly activities, free cake, downtown Claremore, www.willrogers.com/parade
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Beavers Bend Folk Festival and Craft Show (THRU Nov. 10), turn-of-the-century crafts and demonstrations, folk music, food vendors, Beavers Bend State Park, Broken Bow, 580-494-6497
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Under the Christmas Tree: A Christmas Market, booths featuring local artisans, crafters, and bakers, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Oklahoma City, 405-524-2224
Christmas Holiday Market, handmade jewelry, handmade wooden bowls, Christmas decorations, home décor, quilts, metal art, pottery, Donald W. Reynolds Center, Poteau, 918-647-6354
Oklahoma Pecan Festival, craft beer, baked goods, artists creating pecan tree carvings, Main Street, Ardmore, 580-226-6246
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Mistletoe Market (THRU Nov. 17), home décor, clothing, accessories, Christmas décor, food, jewelry, Convention Center, Oklahoma City, 405-843-5668
Coleman Holiday Market (THRU Nov. 16), handcrafted goods, holiday-themed merchandise, Coleman Theater, Miami, 918-540-2425
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Vintage Retro Market, toys, collectibles, records, clothing, household items, Stride Bank Center, Enid, 580-616-7380
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An Affair of the Heart (THRU Nov. 24), nearly 850 vendor booths selling arts, crafts, collectibles, antiques, furniture, decorative items, accessories, jewelry, clothing, gourmet foods, Tulsa Expo Square, Tulsa, 405-632-2652
Craft Harvest Show (THRU Nov. 24), 200 booths with products ranging from Native American art to holiday decorations to ceramics, Comanche County Fairgrounds, Lawton, 580-585-2447
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Holiday Extravaganza, artisan jewelry, locally-made wines, home décor, accessories, clothing, Silver Leaf Gems, Edmond, 405-285-9700
Heart of Christmas Craft, Vintage, and Junk Show, wooden crafts, holiday décor, furniture, repurposed items, McClain County Expo, Purcell, 405-618-2001
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Holiday Pop-Up Shops (THRU Dec. 22), unique gifts from small-business vendors, 399 NW 10th St., Oklahoma City, https://www.okcpopups.com/
Market Christmas Craft Show (THRU Nov. 30), more than 150 craft vendors, Stride Bank Center, Enid, 580-616-7380
~ Arkansas NOVEMBER Shows ~
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Arkansas Cornbread Festival, live entertainment, food trucks, arts and crafts from local makers, cornbread competition, 14th and Main, Little Rock, www.arkansascornbreadfestival.com
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Hollydays Festival and Gift Market (THRU Nov. 16) Fancy Schmancy Vintage Boutique
Flea Market & Vendor Mall, more than 100 Booths, 5000 sq ft and full of vintage, antique & handmade goods, gifts, home & seasonal decor, and unique items, Hot Springs, fancyschmancyvb.com
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Bella Rustina Modern Vintage Market (THRU Nov. 24), more than 350 booths, Conway Expo Center, Conway, www.bellarustina.com
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Drive-Thru Lights at the Passion Play (THRU Dec. 1) Eureka Springs, www.greatpassionplay.org/christmas