Call for holiday craft vendors Published on August 26, 2026 Calling all craft vendors! Showcase your creativity this holiday season at the Lenexa Public Market. Tagged as: , Merchants, What to Eat or Drink
Fall fun at the Public Market Published on August 13, 2026 September is almost here, bringing cooler temperatures, football weekends, pumpkin spice and colorful signs of fall.There's no better place to soak up the season than the Lenexa Public Market. Whether you're meeting friends for drinks and dinner, spending time with family or looking for a fun night out, the Market has something for everyone this fall. From live music and food festivals to family Tagged as: , Events & Activities
People of the Public Market: Connie O. Published on August 07, 2026 A retired teacher of 32 years, Connie O. has found peace through yoga and connection through the Lenexa Civic Campus. Tagged as: , Community
The brisket everyone's talking about Published on August 06, 2026 Quentin Van Horn, owner of Shawnee-based food truck Point & Flat BBQ, has built a loyal following with his Texas-style barbecue.“My signature menu item would have to be my Texas-style brisket,” he said. “With its seasoning of salt pepper and granulated garlic, it makes for the perfect bark and juiciness. It’s the absolute perfect add-on to any order.”That brisket is smoked over oak and hickory Tagged as: , Events & Activities, What to Eat or Drink
People of the Public Market: Faith H. Published on July 13, 2026 By day, Faith H. works in IT for a bank, but after hours, she swaps screens and notifications for cozy crafts.“I like to be tactile,” Faith said. “I get sick of seeing the screen and all the notifications so this is like the polar opposite in a way…there's not a screen, so I love to dabble in like hands-on activities that give your mind a refresher.”Faith started the “Cozy Hobby Club” earlier Tagged as: , Community
People of the Public Market: Katy & Ric Published on June 04, 2026 For Katy and Ric, who have been married for 32 years, weekends at the Public Market are dedicated time together. While they don’t have extended family nearby, they’ve built a strong sense of community, connection and belonging. They live just a half-mile from the Public Market and both work for local companies in Lenexa. Tagged as: , Community
For every kind of together Published on May 01, 2026 At the Public Market, no two visits look the same — and that’s exactly the point. From first dates and team lunches to birthdays and long-overdue catchups, it’s a place designed for every kind of together. Tagged as: , About the Market, Community
Flavors of the Cup Published on April 20, 2026 As summer arrives and world-class soccer players take the field in Kansas City, the spirit of global connection is in the air. It’s the season of discovery — of new flavors, new stories and new experiences that bring us closer together. But you don’t need a passport, a plane ticket or a stadium seat to explore the world. Tagged as: , Merchants, What to Eat or Drink
People of the Public Market: Jeanne S. Published on April 16, 2026 Every first Thursday of the month, Jeanne S. meets up at the Public Market with her friends Ginger and Pamela — a standing date that’s become a cherished tradition for the retired co-workers from Johnson County Community College (JCCC). Tagged as: , Community