February 2025

Military collectibles up for grabs at Leavenworth show

If you’re interested in or collect items related to the military, the Leavenworth Militaria Show and Sale is not to be missed.

Taking place Feb. 8 at the Riverfront Community Center, you can buy, sell, or trade military collectibles from any war and any time period. Admission to the event is only $3, and dealer tables remain available at $25 each.

For more information, please call 785-221-4263.

February 2025

Get ready for a shopping experience fit for a president

Celebrate President’s Day with Paramount Antique Mall’s President’s Day Mega Sale, Feb. 14-17 at both Paramount locations in Wichita.

The annual event will feature big deals, with between 10% and 50% discounts on many items.

The two locations boast more than 300 vendors selling glassware, advertising, textiles, coins, jewelry, pottery, china, antique furniture, primitives, industrial, paper ephemera, and collectibles.

For information, visit www.paramountantiquemall.com.

February 2025. 

Head to Greenwood for Summit Country Antique Show

If it’s the start of a new year, that means it’s also time for the Summit Country Antique Show, to take place Feb. 1 at Greenwood Vintage Market in Greenwood.

The twice-yearly show features a variety of early country antique dealers selling a variety of primitive furniture, smalls and primitive handmades. The other show usually takes place on the the second Saturday in September.

The Summit Country Antiques Show will take place in the lower level of the Greenwood Mercantile from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. General admission is $5.

For more information, contact show promoter Richard Brown at 816-872-7999 or e-mail hectordog1@gmail.com.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.