Lenexa Public Market

<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2018/basics-of-cooking.jpg" alt="knife with lemons, onions, peppers" title="knife with lemons, onions, peppers" style=""><br> <br> Looking for help in finding your way around the kitchen? Or you are a pretty good cook, but want to refine your skills? Join Chef Brenda for our four-week basics of cooking class. We will focus on the basics &mdash;&nbsp;from how to chop, sear, roast and more.&nbsp;Students will eat a full meal, and recipes will be provided.&nbsp;<br> <br> <strong>Monday, Oct. 22, 6&ndash;8 p.m.<br> Week 1: Soups &amp; Risottos</strong>&nbsp;&mdash; Vegetable soup, hot and sour soup, risotto, stir-fry with perfect rice and homemade caramel sauce<br> <br> <strong>Monday, Oct. 29, 6&ndash;8 p.m.<br> Week 2: Complete Meals </strong>&mdash;&nbsp;Chicken breast with vegetables and pan sauce, roasted pork tenderloin with roasted potatoes chipotle aioli and bundt cake.<br> <br> <strong>Monday, Nov. 5, 6&ndash;8 p.m.&nbsp;<br> Week 3: Meals in Minutes</strong>&nbsp;&mdash; The perfect omelet, homemade macaroni and cheese, mixed green salad with vinaigrette, compound butter and crumb cake.<br> <br> <strong>Monday, Nov. 12, 6&ndash;8 p.m.&nbsp;<br> Week 4: Pan-Seared Meat and Sauces</strong>&nbsp;&mdash; Tomato sauce, pan-seared steak, braised chicken and fresh fruit salad.&nbsp;<br> <br> <strong>Format:</strong> Demonstration<br> <br> <strong>Recommended age:</strong> 16+<br> <br> <strong>Instructor: </strong>Chef Brenda VandenBos<br> <br> <strong>Cost:</strong> $225 for four sessions<br> <br> <strong>Skill level: </strong>Beginner<br> <br> <strong>Registration deadline: </strong><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/basics-of-cooking-4-part-series-tickets-50741007720?aff=WebsiteCalendar" target="_blank" title="Eventbrite registration">6 p.m. on Oct. 19, 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/thanksgiving-basics.jpg" alt="Thanksgiving dinner" title="Thanksgiving dinner" style=""><br> <br> Are you hosting the family this year and feeling overwhelmed? Join Chef Brenda as she simplifies your Thanksgiving feast. Brenda is not just a classically trained chef, but she grew up on a turkey farm, so who better to guide you through Turkey Day 2018? Brenda will be preparing roast turkey, gravy, herb stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, hazelnut green beans, angel biscuits and pumpkin bars. Participants will enjoy eating the sumptuous feast during class. Recipes will be provided.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br> <br> <strong>Format:</strong> Demonstration<br> <br> <strong>Recommended age:</strong> 16+<br> <br> <strong>Instructor: </strong>Chef Brenda VandenBos<br> <br> <strong>Cost:</strong> $50<br> <br> <strong>Registration deadline:</strong> <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thanksgiving-basics-cooking-class-tickets-51107647349?aff=WebsiteCalendar" title="Eventbrite registration">6 p.m. on Nov. 12, 2018</a><br>

<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2018/11162018_Sip-Mingle-and-Jingle.jpg" alt="Sip, Mingle &amp; Jingle holiday event graphic" title="Sip, Mingle &amp; Jingle holiday event graphic" style=""><br> <div class="js-xd-read-more-toggle-view read-more__toggle-view"> <div class="js-xd-read-more-contents l-mar-top-3" data-automation="listing-event-description"> <p>Start the busy holiday season with a visit to the Lenexa Public Market. Our Sip, Mingle &amp; Jingle event is the perfect laidback evening to relax with gal pals and get a head start on gifts for everyone on your list. Cheers!</p> <p>Take advantage of drink and appetizer specials. Enjoy free giveaways (while supplies last). And shop for high-quality, locally made goods from <a href="http://lenexapublicmarket.com/merchants" target="_blank" title="Lenexa Public Market merchants webpage" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">our regular merchants</a> plus a variety of pop-up day cart vendors.</p> <h2>Pop-up vendors</h2> <p><em>**We are not accepting additional vendors for this event**<br> </em></p> <ul> <li> <p><a href="https://www.boozybotanicals.com/" target="_blank" title="Boozy Botanicals website">Boozy Botanicals</a> &ndash; Infused syrups for cocktails&nbsp;</p> </li> <li> <p><a href="https://cottontalekc.com/" target="_blank" title="Cottontale website" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Cottontale</a> &ndash; All-natural cotton candy</p> </li> <li> <p><a href="https://www.handmadehunt.com/etsy/cultivaregoods" target="_blank" title="Cultivare Goods website" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Cultivare Goods</a> &ndash; Handmade mugs, tumblers, serving bowls and planters</p> </li> <li> <p><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/DeeDeesVintageDecor" target="_blank" title="Dee Dee's Jewelry website" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Dee Dee&rsquo;s Jewelry &amp; Vintage D&eacute;cor</a> &ndash; Jewelry and home d&eacute;cor</p> </li> <li> <p><a href="https://www.kristinchristopher.com/" target="_blank" title="Kristin Christopher Jewelry website" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Kristin Christopher Jewelry</a> &ndash; Handmade jewelry</p> </li> <li> <p><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/lostandfounddesignus" target="_blank" title="Lost &amp; Found Design website" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Lost &amp; Found Design</a> &ndash; Handmade jewelry</p> </li> <li> <p><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/noteabledesignskc" target="_blank" title="Noteable Designs website" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Noteable Designs</a> &ndash; Handmade gifts and tees</p> </li> <li> <p><a href="http://www.sweetkissbrigadeiro.com/" target="_blank" title="Sweet Kiss Brigadeiro website" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Sweet Kiss Brigadeiro</a> &ndash; Handmade Brazilian chocolates</p> </li> <li> <p><a href="https://www.sweetstreamslavender.com/" target="_blank" title="Sweet Streams Lavender Co. website" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Sweet Streams Lavender Co.</a> &ndash; Locally grown lavender-based skin care, gifts and food products</p> </li> <li> <p><a href="https://succsalot.com/" target="_self" title="Succs.a.lot website" rel="nofollow">Succs.a.lot</a> &ndash; Succulents, cacti and tropical plants in fun containers</p> </li> </ul> <p> <h2>Mindful Spirits classes</h2> <p> <div><span style="font-size: 1em;">Want to remain calm and centered for a more pleasurable holiday experience? Brad Elpers of </span><a href="https://acmeyogaco.com" target="_blank" title="Acme Yoga Co. website" style="background-color: white; font-size: 1em;">Acme Yoga Co.</a><span style="font-size: 1em;"> will teach you simple, easily incorporated mindfulness techniques to reduce stress and anxiety. You will have a chance to practice these techniques as Brad guides you through the process of making bourbon balls.&nbsp;</span></div> <br> Cost: $5. Register by Nov. 15.</p> <ul> <li>Session 1: 6:30&ndash;7:15 p.m. &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mindful-spirits-session-one-tickets-52234961175?aff=WebsiteCalendar" target="_blank" title="Register for Mindful Spirits">Register now</a></li> <li>Session 2: 7:30&ndash;8:15 p.m. &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mindful-spirits-session-two-tickets-52282548510?aff=WebsiteCalendar" target="_blank" title="Register for Mindful Spirits">Register now</a></li> </ul> </p> <p> <h2 style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></h2> </p> </div> </div>

<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/News%20Images/2018/11172018_Kid-Makers-Holiday-Market.jpg" alt="kid making holiday tree ornament craft" title="kid making holiday tree ornament craft" style="width: 600px; height: 400px;"><br> <br> Join us in supporting the creative endeavors of the next generation at the Lenexa Public Market's Kid Makers Holiday Market. From <strong>10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018,</strong> you can shop for a variety of holiday gift items made by local youth in our community.<br> <br> <a href="http://lenexapublicmarket.com/news/shop_or_sell_at_our_kid_makers_holiday_market" target="_blank" title="Kid Makers Holiday Market news story"><strong>Apply to be part of&nbsp;our Kid Makers Holiday Market</strong></a> <br> (Deadline is Nov. 7, 2018)<br> <br> <strong style=""><span style="font-size: 18px;">Products will include:<br> </span> </strong> Accessories<br> Artwork (varied)<br> Coasters<br> Crafts&nbsp;<br> Crochet stuffed animals<br> Duct tape wallets, composition book sets and keychains&nbsp;<br> Finger knitted scarves&nbsp;<br> Gnomes&nbsp;<br> Holiday d&eacute;cor<br> Hot/cold packs<br> Ink pens (custom)<br> Jewelry<br> Magnets and magnet boards<br> Ornaments<br> Slime<br> Snow globes<br> Soaps and bath bombs<br> Phone stands and tablet stands<br>

<p><img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2018/11182018_Holiday-Farmers-Market.jpg" alt="Lenexa's Holiday Farmers Market" title="Lenexa's Holiday Farmers Market" style=""><br> <br> The end-of-year holidays will soon be upon us. Want to feature high-quality ingredients in your celebratory meals, or give handmade gifts to loved ones? <a href="https://www.lenexa.com/things_to_do/lenexa_farmers_market" target="_blank" title="Lenexa Farmers Market website">Lenexa Farmers Market</a> vendors will offer a variety of locally raised, grown and made&nbsp;products during our inaugural Holiday Farmers Market.&nbsp;On three special shopping days in November and December, you can stock up on all kinds of goodies to ensure a successful holiday season.<br> <br> <strong>Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018&nbsp; |&nbsp; 1&ndash;5 p.m.<br> Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018&nbsp; | 8 a.m.&ndash;noon<br> Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018&nbsp; |&nbsp; 8 a.m.&ndash;noon</strong><br> <br> <span style="font-size: 24px;"><strong>Vendor lineup for Nov. 18</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><strong>Borgman's Dairy Farm:</strong> goat milk products, cheese, cheesecakes, caramel sauces, soaps, lemon curd</li> <li><strong>Food Life Joy Microgreens:</strong> microgreens</li> <li><strong>Hemme Brothers Creamery:</strong> fresh and aged cow cheese</li> <li><strong>Holy-Field Vineyard &amp; Winery:</strong> wine, wine accessories</li> <li><strong>Jake Creek Pecans:</strong>&nbsp;pecans</li> <li><strong>Lenexa Parks &amp; Recreation:</strong>&nbsp;merchandise from past festivals and events, including T-shirts, glasses and hats&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Madd House Hill: </strong>goat milk soaps</li> <li><strong>Meulebeke Farms:</strong> handmade nature crafts with gourds, wood rings, washcloths, soaps</li> <li><strong>Mindfully Made: </strong>elderberry juice, soaps, lip balms, salves, body lotions, serums</li> <li><strong>Next to Nature Farm:</strong>&nbsp;eggs, honey, soaps, beeswax products</li> <li><strong>Oatie Beef: </strong>beef and pork products</li> <li><strong>Pastimes Farm:</strong> beef, pork, chicken, cookies, butter, jams and jellies, Christmas wreaths and greens</li> <li><strong>Serene's Bakery: </strong>variety of desserts and delicious gifts</li> <li><strong>Sunflower Orchards:</strong> <strong></strong>apples</li> <li><strong>Yummylicious Cookie Company: </strong>cookies, candied pecans and turtle treats</li> </ul> <p><a href="https://www.lenexa.com/things_to_do/lenexa_farmers_market/lenexa_farmers_market_vendor_interest" target="_blank" title="Farmers Market vendor interest form">Want to participate as a vendor?</a></p>

<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2018/creative-cakes.jpg" alt="girl decorating cake" title="girl decorating cake" style=""><br> <br> <em><strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">**SOLD OUT**<br> </span></strong></em><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-3-tickets-50647470949" target="_blank" title="Registration site">6 p.m. on Nov. 20, 2018</a><br>

<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2018/creative-cakes.jpg" alt="girl decorating cake" title="girl decorating cake" style=""><br> <br> <em><strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">**SOLD OUT**<br> </span></strong></em><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>

<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2018/creative-cakes-2.jpg" style=""><br> <br> <em><strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">**SOLD OUT**<br> </span></strong></em><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-2-tickets-48894783614?aff=WebsiteCalendar" target="_blank" title="Eventbrite registration">6 p.m. on Nov. 20, 2018</a><br>

<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2018/gingerbread-house-making-for-kids.jpg" alt="kids decorating gingerbread house" title="kids decorating gingerbread house" style=""><br> <br> Join Chef Brenda for a fun afternoon to decorate your own gingerbread house. All participants will receive a fresh baked gingerbread form and everything they need to decorate their own house.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br> <br> <strong>Format:</strong> Instructor led<br> <br> <strong>Recommended age: </strong>7+<br> <br> <strong>Instructor: </strong>Chef Brenda VandenBos<br> <br> <strong>Cost:</strong> $55<br> <br> <strong>Registration deadline: </strong><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gingerbread-house-making-for-kids-tickets-51107803817?aff=WebsiteCalendar" target="_blank" title="Eventbrite registration">6 p.m. on Nov. 29, 2018</a><br>

<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2018/make-and-take-your-own-festive-holiday-wreath.jpg" alt="handmade wreath hanging on door" title="handmade wreath hanging on door" style=""><br> <br> This fun and festive class will be a combination of instructor demo followed by a hands-on modern wreath-making session. Topics include handmade fresh garlands, quick and easy holiday centerpiece arranging, along with tips and tricks for mantles, sprucing up silk wreaths and other focal point decor.<br> <br> <strong>Format:</strong>&nbsp;Combination instructor-led and hands on<br> <br> <strong>Recommended age:</strong> 10+<br> <br> <strong>Skill level:&nbsp;</strong>Beginner<br> <br> <strong>Instructor: </strong>Kelly Acock of <a href="https://theflowermarketkc.com/" target="_blank" title="The Flower Market website">The Flower Market</a><br> <br> <strong>Cost:</strong> $75<br> <br> <strong>Registration deadline:</strong> <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/make-and-take-your-own-festive-holiday-wreath-tickets-51835835379?aff=WebsiteCalendar" title="Eventbrite registration" target="_blank">6 p.m. on Dec. 4, 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">Snow Globes</a><br> <br> <strong>Cost: </strong>$30<br> <br> <strong>Age:</strong> 21+<br> <br> <strong>Organization: </strong>Lenexa Parks &amp; Recreation<br>

<p><img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2018/11182018_Holiday-Farmers-Market.jpg" alt="Lenexa's Holiday Farmers Market" title="Lenexa's Holiday Farmers Market" style=""><br> <br> The end-of-year holidays will soon be upon us. Want to feature high-quality ingredients in your celebratory meals, or give handmade gifts to loved ones? <a href="https://www.lenexa.com/things_to_do/lenexa_farmers_market" target="_blank" title="Lenexa Farmers Market website">Lenexa Farmers Market</a> vendors will offer a variety of locally raised, grown and made&nbsp;products during our inaugural Holiday Farmers Market.&nbsp;On three special shopping days in November and December, you can stock up on all kinds of goodies to ensure a successful holiday season.<br> <br> <strong>Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018&nbsp; |&nbsp; 1&ndash;5 p.m.<br> Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018&nbsp; | 8 a.m.&ndash;noon<br> Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018&nbsp; |&nbsp; 8 a.m.&ndash;noon</strong><br> <br> <span style="font-size: 24px;"><strong>Vendor lineup for Dec. 8</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><strong>Borgman's Dairy Farm:</strong> goat milk products, cheese, cheesecakes, caramel sauces, soaps, lemon curd</li> <li><strong>Food Life Joy Microgreens:</strong> microgreens</li> <li><strong style="font-size: 1em;">Holy-Field Vineyard &amp; Winery:</strong><span style="font-size: 1em;"> wine, wine accessories</span></li> <li><strong>Jake Creek Pecans:</strong>&nbsp;pecans</li> <li><strong>Madd House Hill: </strong>goat milk soaps</li> <li><strong>Meulebeke Farms:</strong> handmade nature crafts with gourds, wood rings, washcloths, soaps</li> <li><strong>Mindfully Made: </strong>elderberry juice, soaps, lip balms, salves, body lotions, serums</li> <li><strong>Next to Nature Farm:</strong>&nbsp;eggs, honey, soaps, beeswax products</li> <li><strong>Oatie Beef: </strong>beef and pork products</li> <li><strong>Pastimes Farm:</strong> beef, pork, chicken, cookies, butter, jams and jellies, Christmas wreaths and greens</li> <li><strong>Serene's Bakery:</strong> variety of desserts and delicious gifts</li> <li><strong>Sunflower Orchards:</strong> <strong></strong>apples</li> <li><strong>Yummylicious Cookie Company: </strong>cookies, candied pecans and turtle treats</li> </ul> <p><a href="https://www.lenexa.com/things_to_do/lenexa_farmers_market/lenexa_farmers_market_vendor_interest" target="_blank" title="Farmers Market vendor interest form">Want to participate as a vendor?</a></p>

<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> <em><strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">**SOLD OUT**<br> </span></strong></em><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-3-tickets-50651004518" target="_blank" title="Registration site">6 p.m. on Nov. 20, 2018</a><br>