Lenexa Public Market

<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2018/09012018_Bday-Graphic.jpg" alt="First Birthday Party" title="First Birthday Party" style=""><br> <br> Help us celebrate our momentous first birthday and look forward to the year ahead!<br> <br> <strong>Bring the family: noon&ndash;3 p.m.</strong><br> Cake and cupcakes | Giveaways | Outdoor games | Graffiti artist | Food and drink specials<br> <em>FREE ADMISSION</em><br> <br> <strong>For the adults: 6&ndash;9 p.m.</strong><br> Live music | Outdoor games | Food and drink specials | Happy birthday and sparklers at dusk<br> <em>FREE ADMISSION</em>&nbsp;<br> <br> One constant about the Lenexa Public Market is that it's a place that is always evolving. During our first year of being open, we have loved seeing how you've used this space to gather and connect over food.<br> <br> Each of our merchants is a local entrepreneur, which is special and worth supporting. These days, you can dine on a diverse array of pizza, barbecue, Asian dumplings, Mexican burritos and tamales, Pakistani/Indian biryani and butter chicken bowls, delicious pastries and ice cream, plus buy farm-fresh honey and eggs &mdash; all under one roof. (And don't forget the coffee, tea, beer, wine and sake options to wash it all down.)<br>

<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2018/cream-puffs-and-eclairs.jpg" alt="eclair" title="eclair" style=""><br> <br> Who doesn't love a delicious light puff pastry filled with a sweet creamy center? Learn to make and sample p&acirc;te &agrave; choux, the basic French batter for cream puffs, eclairs and profiteroles. You will also fill these little puffs with pastry cream and chocolate. Delightful!<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;6 p.m. on Sept. 5, 2018<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/Design-and-Un-Wined-pets.jpg" alt="painting of dog holding bone" title="painting of dog holding bone" 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> Pet Portraits<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/lets-make-homemade-pasta.jpg" alt="homemade pasta" title="homemade pasta" style=""><br> <br> In this class, participants will enjoy light appetizers provided by Joe's Cellar, then learn how to make a simple homemade pasta with eggs and flour. The recipe will be provided through handouts. Participants will take home homemade pasta and complimentary Joe's Cellar homemade sauce.&nbsp;<br> <br> <strong>Format:</strong> Instructor led with class participation<br> <br> <strong>Recommended age:</strong> 21+ years old<br> <br> <strong>Instructor:</strong> Ann Scida of <a href="https://www.joescellarkc.com/" target="_blank" title="Joe's Cellar website">Joe's Cellar</a><br> <br> <strong>Cost:</strong> $50 per person<br> <br> <strong>Registration deadline:</strong>&nbsp;6 p.m. on Sept. 13, 2018<br>

<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/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> 6 p.m. on Oct. 3, 2018<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/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 on 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;6 p.m. on Oct. 10, 2018<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> Pumpkins on Wagon<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/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;Landscape Harvest Scene<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> 6 p.m. on Nov. 20, 2018<br>

<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2018/creative-cakes-2.jpg" 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> 6 p.m. on Nov. 20, 2018<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;Snow Globes<br> <br> <strong>Cost: </strong>$30<br> <br> <strong>Age:</strong> 21+<br> <br> <strong>Organization: </strong>Lenexa Parks &amp; Recreation<br>