Lenexa Public Market

<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2018/09012018_Food-Truck-Frenzy.jpg" alt="people waiting to order at a food truck" title="people waiting to order at a food truck" style=""><br> <br> More than a dozen of Kansas City's best food trucks are heading to Lenexa's civic campus. Come sample their delicious food, enjoy live music, and hang out at the Lenexa Public Market!<br> <br> <a href="http://www.lenexa.com/government/departments___divisions/parks___recreation/festivals_events/food_truck_frenzy/" target="_blank" title="Food Truck Frenzy webpage"><strong>Full event details</strong></a>

<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2018/caribbean-dinner.jpg" alt="vegan stew" title="vegan stew" style=""><br> <br> <em>This is a Cooked Vegan cooking class.<br> </em><br> In this class, participants will learn to create a delicious vegan stew with Caribbean seasoning. Beans and rice will be cooked stove top with coconut milk for flavor and texture. Plantains will be caramelized in a skillet. Participants will also prepare a mango and pineapple salad.<br> <br> Discussions on alternative ingredients will take place as class progresses. Knives, blender and food processor will be used. There will be food to take home if you do not eat it all in class.<br> <br> <strong>Format: </strong>Instructor led with class participation<br> <br> <strong>Recommended age: </strong>12+ (under 16 must be accompanied by an adult with their own ticket)<br> <br> <strong>Instructor: </strong>Gwyneth Jones of Mission Holistic Life<br> <br> <strong>Cost: </strong>$35 per person<br> <br> <strong>Skill Level: </strong>Intermediate<br> <br> <strong>Registration deadline:</strong> <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/caribbean-dinner-cooked-vegan-tickets-49199385687?aff=WebsiteCalendar" target="_blank" title="Eventbrite registration">6 p.m. on Sept. 20, 2018</a><br>

<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2018/canning-101-fruit-jams-and-jellies.jpg" alt="jars of jams and jellies" title="jars of jams and jellies" style=""><br> <br> <br> Learn how to safely can fruit jams and jellies using the proper tools and procedures for water bath canning. We will discuss the science of canning jams and jellies, and the difference between jam and jelly. All participants will receive a recipe booklet and will be able to take a jar of jam home with them.<br> <br> <strong>Format:</strong> Instructor led with class participation<br> <br> <strong>Recommended age:</strong>&nbsp;18+ (under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult with their own ticket)<br> <br> <strong>Instructor:</strong> Christy Bean of <a href="http://www.auntchristyscountrykitchen.com/" target="_blank" title="Aunt Christy's Country Kitchen website">Aunt Christy's Country Kitchen</a><br> <br> <strong>Cost:</strong> $25 per person<br> <br> <strong>Registration deadline:</strong> <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/canning-101-safely-canning-fruit-jams-and-jellies-tickets-48890760581?aff=WebsiteCalendar" target="_blank" title="Eventbrite registration">6 p.m. on Oct. 3, 2018</a><br>

<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2018/family-dinners-in-an-instant.jpg" alt="soft tacos on a plate" title="soft tacos on a plate" style=""><br> <br> Ugh! It's dinner time again! You know that hungry dinner hour rolls around every evening, but crazy schedules change it from home cooking to another dinner at the drive-through. Then, the magical Instant Pot came on the scene, and dinner was promised to be ready in a snap&nbsp;&mdash; so you unboxed the mysterious pot, but it stopped you dead in your tracks. How do you cook in this perplexing pot? Why does this appliance have a cult following and what do "they" know that you don't? <br> <br> Whether you have the Instant Pot or one of the many other great brands, the electric pressure or multipot is an easy ticket to quick, family-friendly dinners. We just wrote a cookbook on this versatile appliance and will share everything we know so you can join the fan club. <br> <br> We will prepare the Ultimate Quick and Creamy Mac and Cheese&nbsp;&mdash; could a great pasta dish possibly be ready faster than opening a box with orange cheese? Chipotle Chicken Tacos can be on the table in less time than driving to the restaurant and this Pulled Pork recipe is better than carry-out! Firehouse Chili, another family favorite, never tasted this good or was this quick to prepare. And for dessert? <br> <br> Our newest cookbook, <em>Delicious Bundt Cakes</em>, is now available. We have a history of selling out on QVC and are thrilled to let you have a sweet, sneak taste. <br> <br> Participants may taste all recipes.<br> <br> <strong>Format: </strong>Instructor led<br> <br> <strong>Recommended age:</strong>&nbsp;16+ (ages 12&ndash;15 must be accompanied by an adult with their own ticket)<br> <br> <strong>Instructors:&nbsp;</strong>Roxanne Wyss and Kathy Moore (authors of&nbsp;<em>American Heart Association Instant and Healthy: 100 Low-Fuss, High Flavor Recipes For Your Pressure Cooker, Multicooker and Instant Pot</em>)<br> <br> <strong>Cost:</strong> $45<br> <br> <strong>Skill level:</strong> Beginner<br> <br> <strong>Registration deadline:</strong> <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-dinners-in-an-instant-tickets-49457890883?aff=WebsiteCalendar" target="_blank" title="Eventbrite registration">6 p.m. on Oct. 6, 2018</a><br>

<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2018/The-Roasterie-public-cupping.jpg" alt="pouring coffee" title="pouring coffee" style=""><br> <br> The Roasterie Caf&eacute; holds free Public Cuppings (coffee tastings) on the second Wednesday of each month at the Lenexa Public Market. Come sample a variety of coffees from all over the world! Roasterie staff will guide you through the samples and answer questions in an informal setting.&nbsp;<br> <br> <strong><a href="https://www.theroasterie.com/about/tours/tour-booking" title="Register for Public Cupping" target="_blank">Must register in advance to attend.</a></strong> Maximum of 12 people per cupping.<br>

<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2018/freezer-meal-prep-class.jpg" alt="woman slicing bell pepper on cutting board" title="woman slicing bell pepper on cutting board" style=""><br> <br> Take the guesswork out of what's for dinner, and make healthy family meals a priority by meal prepping. You will leave with five family-friendly meals that each serve four: Quinoa Stuffed Peppers (gluten-free); Butternut Squash Enchiladas (gluten-free &amp; vegetarian); Pesto Lasagna (vegetarian); Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps (gluten-free); Curry Chicken. <br> <br> This class will celebrate the best parts of cooking, socializing with friends, and expertly creating flavorful meals, and you can leave the dishes and shopping to us.<br> <br> <strong>Format:</strong> Hands on in small groups<br> <br> <strong>Recommended age: </strong>18+&nbsp;<br> <br> <strong>Instructor: </strong>Bethany Frazier, MS, RD, LD, is a registered dietitian and owner of <a href="http://www.kansascitydietitian.com/" target="_blank" title="The Kansas City Dietitian website">The Kansas City Dietitian</a>, a private practice nutrition service specializing in IBS, picky eating, sports nutrition and weight management.<br> <br> <strong>Cost:</strong> $99<br> <br> <strong>Skill level: </strong>Beginner<br> <br> <strong>Registration deadline:</strong> <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/freezer-meal-prep-class-with-the-kansas-city-dietitian-tickets-49231819698?aff=WebsiteCalendar" target="_blank" title="Eventbrite registration">6 p.m. on Oct. 9, 2018</a><br>

<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2018/halloween-spooktacle.jpg" alt="Halloween decorated drink" title="Halloween decorated drink" style=""><br> <br> In this class, participants will enjoy learning to create Halloween desserts while imbibing delicious, spooky (non-alcoholic) cocktails. Desserts for consumption and take home too include: fondant decorated butter cookies, chocolate truffle eyeballs and meringue ghosts.<br> <br> <strong>Format:</strong> Instructor led with class participation<br> <br> <strong>Recommended age:</strong> 15+ years old<br> <br> <strong>Instructor:</strong> Nora Kaschube<br> <br> <strong>Cost:</strong> $35 per person<br> <br> <strong>Registration deadline:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/halloween-spooktacle-cooking-class-tickets-45042856396?aff=WebsiteCalendar" target="_blank" title="Eventbrite registration">6 p.m. on Oct. 10, 2018</a><br>

<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2018/mushroom-stroganoff-dinner.jpg" alt="mushroom stroganoff and wooden spoon" title="mushroom stroganoff and wooden spoon" style=""><br> <br> <em>This is a Cooked Vegan cooking class.<br> </em><br> In this class, we will make a mushroom stroganoff with veggie noodles and salad. You will learn to make a savory, creamy, lactose-free mushroom sauce over veggie noodles. We will make a salad with vinaigrette dressing. <br> <br> Knives, blender and food processor will be used. There will be plenty of opportunity to participate in making the recipes.<br> <br> <strong>Format:</strong> Instructor led with class participation<br> <br> <strong>Recommended age:</strong> 12+ (under 16 must be accompanied by an adult with their own ticket)<br> <br> <strong>Instructor: </strong>Gwyneth Jones of Mission Holistic Life<br> <br> <strong>Cost:</strong> $35<br> <br> <strong>Registration deadline:</strong> <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mushroom-stroganoff-dinner-cooked-vegan-tickets-49200593299?aff=WebsiteCalendar" target="_blank" title="Eventbrite registration">6 p.m. on Oct. 11, 2018</a><br>

<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/Design-and-Un-Wined-women-painting.jpg" alt="three women painting" title="three women painting" style=""><br> <br> Bring your friends and buy beer or wine at the Public Market to enjoy while you paint together. We will provide instruction and materials for the trendiest projects that you can keep or give as a gift.<br> <br> <strong>Project:</strong> <a href="https://web2.vermontsystems.com/wbwsc/kslenexawt.wsc/search.html?module=AR&amp;primarycode=502204" target="_blank" title="Register for class">Pumpkins on Wagon</a><br> <br> <strong>Cost: </strong>$30<br> <br> <strong>Age:</strong> 21+<br> <br> <strong>Organization: </strong>Lenexa Parks &amp; Recreation<br>

<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2018/10272018_No-Trick-Our-Treat.jpg" alt="No Trick Our Treat graphic with mummy DJ spinning tunes" title="No Trick Our Treat graphic with mummy DJ spinning tunes" style=""><br> <br> Don&rsquo;t play TRICKS, get your TREATS at our fun, family-friendly event featuring games, artists, candy, dancing and music from DJ SugEasy!<br> <br> Free event. No registration necessary.<br> <br> <strong>5 to 7 p.m.</strong><br> <ul> <li> Snag your costume contest sticker on arrival so our Secret Judges know you are in the competition (Judges will be haunting about and writing down their favorite numbers. So be sure to hang out and have fun all around the Market!)</li> <li>Play Halloween party games to win free candy (while supplies last).</li> <li>Take a spooky pic in our Halloween Balloon Photo Booth.</li> <li>Visit our face painters, airbrush tattoo artist, and caricature artist (limited openings available for caricature artist, please arrive early to get your slot).</li> </ul> <strong>7 to 8 p.m.</strong><br> <ul> <li>Not Your Mummy's Halloween Dance Party!</li> <li>Costume contest winners announced, with prizes awarded for Cutest, Scariest, Most Creative, Outstanding Family/Group.</li> </ul> <strong>8 to 9 p.m.</strong><br> <ul> <li>Keep the party going and get your ghoul on with more music from DJ SugEasy!</li> </ul> <br> <em>Presented by <a href="http://www.translationinmovement.com/" target="_blank" title="Translation in Movement website">Translation in Movement</a>, hosted by the Lenexa Public Market.</em><br>

<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2018/15-meals-that-will-make-you-feel-like-an-adult.jpg" alt="winter squash carbonara" title="winter squash carbonara" style=""><br> <br> Are you a grown-up but still eating like a 3-year-old? It's time to break out of the boxed-meal routine and elevate your menu to more blog-worthy items. We'll review the basic tools and latest gadgets every kitchen should supply and will demonstrate the essential techniques needed for prepping recipes worthy of mature taste buds.<br> <br> <strong>Ingredients:</strong> Winter squash carbonara with spinach and goat cheese, and apple cider-braised pork chops.<br> <br> <strong>Format: </strong>Instructor led<br> <br> <strong>Recommended age:</strong> 15+<br> <br> <strong>Instructor:</strong> Crystal Futrell, K-State Research and Extension Johnson County<br> <br> <strong>Cost:</strong> $25<br> <br> <strong>Skill level:</strong> Beginner<br> <br> <strong>Registration deadline:</strong> <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/15-meals-that-will-make-you-feel-like-an-adult-tickets-49200869124?aff=WebsiteCalendar" target="_blank" title="Eventbrite registration">6 p.m. on Oct. 29, 2018</a><br>

<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2018/dump-poke-and-bundt-holiday-dessert-arsenal.jpg" alt="bundt cake" title="bundt cake" style=""><br> <br> Get ready! Dump! Poke! Bundt! No, we haven't lost our mind or nor have we taken up football. We are here to help you make a tasty dessert arsenal and you will leave this class with all the right plays for a winning &mdash; and easy &mdash; holiday season!<br> <br> The threesome of easy baking books we wrote is the answer. The latest book, D<em>elicious Bundt Cakes</em>, was just released, and prior to it, <em>Delicious Dump Cakes</em> and <em>Delicious Poke Cakes</em> set the pace for homemade goodness in a snap. All are super easy, but have unsurpassed flavor and have that "show-stopping" quality we all want on the holiday table. The books sold out on QVC and now we can share them with you.<br> <br> We will prepare a recipe from <em>Delicious Dump Cakes</em> and bake it during the class, so you will get to taste it hot out of the oven. Next, we will show you how easy it is to add a surprising, flavor-packed poke to a baked cake in a recipe from <em>Delicious Poke Cakes</em>. Then, every holiday buffet needs a Bundt cake, so we will share three recipes from <em>Delicious Bundt Cakes</em>.<br> <br> For those beautiful Bundt cakes, we will begin with Orange Date Nut Bundt Cake, a delightful dessert or a perfect bite with your morning coffee. We will share Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Ginger Swirl which is a tasty change of pace dessert for Thanksgiving and the grand finale will be the Chocolate Whoopie Bundt Cake which is filled, glazed and decadent.<br> <br> Yes, you get to taste as we go through the recipes and we guarantee that you will have a sweet evening! Remember, a cake makes a great gift and is a welcome change from a plate of cookies, while the cookbooks are an ideal gift.<br> <br> <strong>Format:</strong> Instructor led<br> <br> <strong>Recommended age:</strong>&nbsp;16+ (ages 12&ndash;15 must be accompanied by an adult with their own ticket)<br> <br> <strong>Instructors:&nbsp;</strong>Roxanne Wyss and Kathy Moore&nbsp;<br> <br> <strong>Cost:</strong> $45<br> <br> <strong>Skill level:</strong> Beginner<br> <br> <strong>Registration deadline:</strong> <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dump-poke-and-bundt-your-way-to-a-holiday-dessert-arsenal-tickets-49458994183?aff=WebsiteCalendar" target="_blank" title="Eventbrite registration">6 p.m. on Nov. 3, 2018</a><br>

<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/Design-and-Un-Wined-women-painting.jpg" alt="three women painting" title="three women painting" style=""><br> <br> Bring your friends and buy beer or wine at the Public Market to enjoy while you paint together. We will provide instruction and materials for the trendiest projects that you can keep or give as a gift.<br> <br> <strong>Project:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://web2.vermontsystems.com/wbwsc/kslenexawt.wsc/search.html?module=AR&amp;primarycode=502204" target="_blank" title="Register for class">Landscape Harvest Scene</a><br> <br> <strong>Cost: </strong>$30<br> <br> <strong>Age:</strong> 21+<br> <br> <strong>Organization: </strong>Lenexa Parks &amp; Recreation<br>

<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2018/The-Roasterie-public-cupping.jpg" alt="pouring coffee" title="pouring coffee" style=""><br> <br> The Roasterie Caf&eacute; holds free Public Cuppings (coffee tastings) on the second Wednesday of each month at the Lenexa Public Market. Come sample a variety of coffees from all over the world! Roasterie staff will guide you through the samples and answer questions in an informal setting.&nbsp;<br> <br> <strong><a href="https://www.theroasterie.com/about/tours/tour-booking" title="Register for Public Cupping" target="_blank">Must register in advance to attend.</a></strong> Maximum of 12 people per cupping.<br>

<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2018/creative-cakes.jpg" alt="girl decorating cake" title="girl decorating cake" style=""><br> <br> Children will learn techniques to decorate a 6-inch cake using fondant decorations, pastry bags and tips. Cakes and buttercreams are prepared prior to class. Your child will take home a personally decorated 6-inch layer cake in a box.<br> <br> <strong>Format: </strong>Hands on<br> <br> <strong>Recommended age:</strong> Kids 5&ndash;12 years old<br> <br> <strong>Instructor:&nbsp;</strong>Susan Sayyed and Serene Sayyed (of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/serenesbakery/" target="_blank" title="Serene's Bakery Facebook page" style="color: rgb(134, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Serene's Bakery</a>)<br> <br> <strong>Cost: </strong>$20<br> <br> <strong>Registration deadline:</strong> <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creative-cakes-kids-class-session-1-tickets-48894167772?aff=WebsiteCalendar" target="_blank" title="Eventbrite registration">6 p.m. on Nov. 20, 2018</a><br>