<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2023/FamilyNight_OutdoorActivities_600x300.png" alt="Kids playing outdoor activities during Family Night outside the Lenexa Public Market." title="Kids playing outdoor activities during Family Night outside the Lenexa Public Market." style="width: 100%; height: 50%;"><br>
<p><span style="font-size: 1em;">Every Wednesday is family night at the Lenexa Public Market from 5 to 8 p.m. Bring the whole family for free indoor and outdoor activities like a balloon artist, yard games, sidewalk chalk, coloring pages, and classic board games including Connect4, checkers, tic-tac-toe and Jenga®.</span></p>
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Family night is free to attend but a few of the rotating activities require pre-registration and purchase of tickets.<br>
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<strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Merchant specials for Family Night</span></strong><br>
Enjoy the Family night special at <a href="/merchants#accordion-toppd" title="Topp'd Pizza + Salads">Topp'd Pizza + Salads</a>: Get a free 6" kid's pizza with the purchase of at least a small pizza.<br>
<br>
For the pickiest of eaters, buy a Kid Burger: a single burger: meat, cheese and bun from <a href="https://www.lenexapublicmarket.com/merchants#accordion-cosmoburger " title="Cosmo Burger merchant listing">Cosmo Burger</a>.</p>
<p>Buy a Butter Chicken entrée from <a href="/merchants/#accordion-sohailas " title="Sohaila's Kitchen">Sohaila's Kitchen</a> and get a free mango lassi drink.</p>
<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2023/10062023_FNSB.jpg" alt="Friday Night Sound Bites logo over photo of band playing at the Public Market" title="Friday Night Sound Bites logo over photo of band playing at the Public Market" style="width: 100%; height: 50%;"><br>
Join us for free, live music and rotating, local food trucks on the patio every Friday night.<br>
<br>
Come and go or stay until close. Grab a friend, get some grub and groove into the weekend with local band: <a href="https://miragekc.com/" target="_blank" title="Mirage">Mirage</a>.<br>
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Food and drinks are also available for purchase from the Public Market merchants and rotating guest food trucks. This week the guest food truck is: <a href="https://texasbbqhousemobile.com/" target="_blank" title="Texas BBQ House website">Texas BBQ House</a> (Dinner) serving from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. <br>
<em><strong><br>
Outside alcohol is not allowed. You may purchase alcoholic beverages from Public Market merchants.</strong></em><br>
<br>
Free admission. No pre-registration or tickets required to attend.<br>
<br>
<a class="cta" href="https://www.lenexapublicmarket.com/friday_night_sound_bites" target="_blank" title="Apply for the job"><span style="color: white;">View the full Friday Night Sound Bites lineup</span></a>
<hr>
<p><span style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0);"><strong>Sponsors</strong></span></p>
<p>Would you like to have your company name visible to the attendees at Friday Night Sound Bites? We have several sponsorship opportunities with affordable rates. Expected attendance is 600 to 1,200 people throughout the night. <a href="https://www.lenexapublicmarket.com/sponsorship_opportunities" title="Learn more and apply to be a sponsor.">Learn more and apply to be a sponsor.</a> </p>
Friday Night Sound Bites: Mirage
<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2023/2023_Donut'chaStop5K.png" alt="Graphic of donut-shaped runners and text "Mr. D's Donut'cha Stop Walking & Running 5K"" title="Graphic of donut-shaped runners and text "Mr. D's Donut'cha Stop Walking & Running 5K"" style="width: 600px; height: 339px;"><br>
Mr. D's Donut'cha Stop Walking & Running 5K is a family-friendly 5k hosted by <a href="https://www.lenexapublicmarket.com/merchants#accordion-mrdscoffee" target="_blank" title="Mr. D’s Coffee merchant listing">Mr. D’s Coffee</a>, where the proceeds will go toward a scholarship fund for the culinary programs at Kansas City Kansas Community College. <br>
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This 5K will take you on a loop around Lenexa City Center. You’ll start and finish on the lower commons of the Lenexa Public Market. Route image will be published and volunteers will guide the route.<br>
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For completing the walk/run, all participants will receive a souvenir medal, a gift bag for a free donut, and a free 12 oz beverage of their choice from the Mr. D’s Coffee location inside the Lenexa Public Market.<br>
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<strong>SCHEDULE:</strong><br>
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8 a.m.: Raffle ticket sales begin on the lower commons right outside the Lenexa Public Market<br>
8:15 — 9:15 a.m.: Check in at the 1st floor concierge desk of the Lenexa Public Market<br>
9:30 a.m.: Race begins<br>
10:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes awarded. After party on the lower commons with music, yard games, donuts & coffee for the participants.<br>
11:30 a.m.: Raffle winners announced<br>
12:30 p.m.: Party wraps up<br>
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<strong><span style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0);">5K INFORMATION AND POLICIES</span></strong><br>
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<strong>DEADLINE FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION: </strong>9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, 2023<br>
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<strong>COST: </strong>ALL the proceeds will go toward the scholarship fund and includes a race T-Shirt, a free donut, plus any 12 oz drink from Mr. D's Coffee. First 50 participants to sign up will receive a special gift!<br>
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Early Bird General Admission tickets are $40 per participant (plus any additional fees from Eventbrite) on sale until Sept. 22 at 8:59 p.m.<br>
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General Admission tickets are $45 per participant (plus any additional fees from Eventbrite.) on sale starting Sept. 22 at 9 p.m. through Oct. 6 at 9 p.m.<br>
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Day-of admission tickets are $55 per participant (plus sales tax) on sale day of event Oct. 8 from 7 to 9:15 a.m. at Mr. D's Coffee stall front cash registers. <br>
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<strong>DONATIONS: </strong>Donations are of course accepted, just select the "donations ticket" and pay what you want.<br>
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<strong>WALKERS/RUNNERS:</strong> All speeds are welcome! However, all participants MUST yield to cars when crossing intersections. There will be volunteers stationed at each intersection to assist.<br>
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<strong>TICKETS AND ADMISSION: </strong>No tickets are issued for this event. Your name will be on an attendee list. Check in at the designated check in table at the concierge desk the morning of the event.<br>
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RECOMMENDED PARTICIPANT AGE:</strong> All ages are welcome, but participants under 12 need to be accompanied by an adult, each with their own ticket.<br>
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REFUNDS: </strong>We do not offer refunds for this event. If you cannot attend the event for any reason, you are welcome to send someone in your place. Please let us know as soon as possible so the registration list may be updated.<br>
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<strong>WEATHER:</strong> In case of inclement weather, this race will be postponed or canceled.<br>
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<strong>PARKING: </strong>Park in the free on-site parking garage accessible from eastbound 87th Street Parkway and either Penrose Street or Winchester Street.<br>
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<strong>FOOD/DRINK:</strong> Other food/beverages are available for purchase inside the Public Market.
Mr. D's Donut'cha Stop Walking & Running 5K
<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2023/10112023_FamilyNightSpecial.png" alt="Two kids posing on a Lenexa Fire Department truck and image of an adult reading a book outdoors to kids during Family Night at the Lenexa Public Market" title="Two kids posing on a Lenexa Fire Department truck and image of an adult reading a book outdoors to kids during Family Night at the Lenexa Public Market" style="width: 100%; height: 50%;"><br>
<p><span style="font-size: 1em;">Every Wednesday is family night at the Lenexa Public Market from 5 to 8 p.m. <em><strong><span style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0);">This week, we're celebrating National Fire Prevention Week by focusing on fire prevention and cooking safety with the Lenexa Fire Department, Henderson Engineers and the Lenexa City Center Library. <br>
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</span></strong><span style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0);"></span></em><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Bring the kiddos for free family fun and participate in these special activities:</strong><br>
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<strong>5 to 7 p.m.</strong></span></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: 1em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Check out the inside of a firetruck and play yard games with the firefighters on the lower commons.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 1em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Pick up a fire prevention goodie bag from Henderson Engineers (while supplies last).<br>
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</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: 1em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>5:30 to 5:45 p.m.</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: 1em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Safety demonstration upstairs in the Kitchen led by Lenexa Fire Department and Henderson Engineers.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: 1em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>6 to 6:30 p.m.</strong></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: 1em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Safety-themed Storytime with the Lenexa City Center Library. Storytime will feature stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities that will foster pre-reading skills.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: 1em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>6:45 to 7 p.m.</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: 1em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Safety demonstration upstairs in the Kitchen led by Lenexa Fire Department and Henderson Engineers. </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: 1em;"><strong>About Family Night</strong><br>
</span><span style="font-size: 1em;">Family night is free to attend but a few of the rotating activities require pre-registration and purchase of tickets. Bring the whole family for free indoor and outdoor activities like a balloon artist, yard games, sidewalk chalk, coloring pages, and classic board games including Connect4, checkers, tic-tac-toe and Jenga®.</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Merchant specials for Family Night</span></strong><br>
Enjoy the Family night special at <a href="/merchants#accordion-toppd" title="Topp'd Pizza + Salads">Topp'd Pizza + Salads</a>: Get a free 6" kid's pizza with the purchase of at least a small pizza.<br>
<br>
The pickiest of eaters can get a Kid Burger: a single burger: meat, cheese and bun from <a href="https://www.lenexapublicmarket.com/merchants#accordion-cosmoburger " title="Cosmo Burger merchant listing">Cosmo Burger</a>.</p>
<p>Buy a Butter Chicken entrée from <a href="/merchants/#accordion-sohailas " title="Sohaila's Kitchen">Sohaila's Kitchen</a> and get a free mango lassi drink.</p>
<p><strong>Sponsors</strong><br>
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<em>This Family Night is sponsored by Henderson Engineers and Mainstreet Credit Union.</em><br>
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Would you like to have your company name visible to the attendees at Family Night? <a href="https://www.lenexapublicmarket.com/sponsorship_opportunities" title="Learn more and apply to be a sponsor">Learn more and apply to be a sponsor</a>.</p>
Fire Prevention Fun at Family night
<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2023/10132023_FNSB.jpg" alt="Friday Night Sound Bites logo over photo of band playing at the Public Market" title="Friday Night Sound Bites logo over photo of band playing at the Public Market" style=""><br>
Join us for free, live music and rotating, local food trucks on the patio every Friday night.<br>
<br>
Come and go or stay until close. Grab a friend, get some grub and groove into the weekend with local band: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/allstarsbandkc" target="_blank" title="The All Stars Band Facebook page">The All Stars Band</a>. <br>
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Food and drinks are also available for purchase from the Public Market merchants and rotating guest food trucks. This week the guest food truck is: <a href="https://tasteofbrazilkc.com/food-truck/" target="_blank" title="Taste of Brazil website">Taste of Brazil</a> (Dinner) serving from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. <br>
<em><strong><br>
Outside alcohol is not allowed. You may purchase alcoholic beverages from Public Market merchants.</strong></em><br>
<br>
Free admission. No pre-registration or tickets required to attend.<br>
<br>
<a class="cta" href="https://www.lenexapublicmarket.com/friday_night_sound_bites" target="_blank" title="Apply for the job"><span style="color: white;">View the full Friday Night Sound Bites lineup</span></a>
<hr>
<p><span style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0);"><strong>Sponsors</strong></span></p>
<p>Would you like to have your company name visible to the attendees at Friday Night Sound Bites? We have several sponsorship opportunities with affordable rates. Expected attendance is 600 to 1,200 people throughout the night. <a href="https://www.lenexapublicmarket.com/sponsorship_opportunities" title="Learn more and apply to be a sponsor.">Learn more and apply to be a sponsor.</a> </p>
Friday Night Sound Bites: The All Stars Band
<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2023/FamilyNight_OutdoorActivities_600x300.png" alt="Kids playing outdoor activities during Family Night outside the Lenexa Public Market." title="Kids playing outdoor activities during Family Night outside the Lenexa Public Market." style="width: 100%; height: 50%;"><br>
<p><span style="font-size: 1em;">Every Wednesday is family night at the Lenexa Public Market from 5 to 8 p.m. Bring the whole family for free indoor and outdoor activities like a balloon artist, yard games, sidewalk chalk, coloring pages, and classic board games including Connect4, checkers, tic-tac-toe and Jenga®.</span></p>
<p>
Family night is free to attend but a few of the rotating activities require pre-registration and purchase of tickets.<br>
<br>
<strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Merchant specials for Family Night</span></strong><br>
Enjoy the Family night special at <a href="/merchants#accordion-toppd" title="Topp'd Pizza + Salads">Topp'd Pizza + Salads</a>: Get a free 6" kid's pizza with the purchase of at least a small pizza.<br>
<br>
For the pickiest of eaters, buy a Kid Burger: a single burger: meat, cheese and bun from <a href="https://www.lenexapublicmarket.com/merchants#accordion-cosmoburger " title="Cosmo Burger merchant listing">Cosmo Burger</a>.</p>
<p>Buy a Butter Chicken entrée from <a href="/merchants/#accordion-sohailas " title="Sohaila's Kitchen">Sohaila's Kitchen</a> and get a free mango lassi drink.</p>
<p><strong>Sponsors</strong><br>
This Family Night is sponsored by Mainstreet Credit Union. <br>
<br>
Would you like to have your company name visible to the attendees at Family Night? Learn more and <a href="https://www.lenexapublicmarket.com/sponsorship_opportunities" title="apply to be a sponsor">apply to be a sponsor</a>.</p>
<p><img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2023/10052023_PopUps_600x300.png" alt="Authnetic dishes of food from Ethnic Enrichment Commission of Kansas City" title="Authnetic dishes of food from Ethnic Enrichment Commission of Kansas City" style="width: 100%; height: 50%;"></p>
<p>Try authentic global flavors of Colombia during the <a href="https://eeckc.org/" target="_blank" title="Ethnic Enrichment Commission of Kansas City">Ethnic Enrichment Commission of Kansas City</a>'s pop-up dates at the Lenexa Public Market. Colombia will serve food from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch) and 5 to 8 p.m. (dinner). <br>
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<em>Check back for menu. </em><br>
<strong><br>
<span style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0);">About this pop-up restaurant </span><br>
</strong>Try authentic global flavors of Bolivia, Colombia, Egypt, Kenya and Laos, during the Ethnic Enrichment Commission of Kansas City's pop-up dates on Oct. 20-22, 2023, upstairs in The Kitchen at the Lenexa Public Market. The participating countries will serve food from 8:30 to 11 a.m. (breakfast); 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch); and 5 to 8 p.m. (dinner). <a href="https://www.lenexapublicmarket.com/classes_and_events" title="See additional upcoming dates">See additional upcoming dates</a>.<strong><br>
</strong></p>
Pop-up restaurant: Global flavors — Ethnic Enrichment Commission of Kansas City
<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2023/10202023_FNSB.jpg" alt="Friday Night Sound Bites logo over photo of band playing at the Public Market" title="Friday Night Sound Bites logo over photo of band playing at the Public Market" style=""><br>
Join us for free, live music and rotating, local food trucks on the patio every Friday night.<br>
<br>
Come and go or stay until close. Grab a friend, get some grub and groove into the weekend with local band: <a href="https://www.tntbandkc.rocks/" target="_blank" title="T &amp; T Band website">T & T Band</a>. <br>
<br>
Food and drinks are also available for purchase from the Public Market merchants and rotating guest food trucks. This week the guest food truck is: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JuanSomeGrub" target="_blank" title="Juan Some Grub Facebook page">Juan Some Grub</a> (Dinner) serving from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. <br>
<em><strong><br>
Outside alcohol is not allowed. You may purchase alcoholic beverages from Public Market merchants.</strong></em><br>
<br>
Free admission. No pre-registration or tickets required to attend.<br>
<br>
<a class="cta" href="https://www.lenexapublicmarket.com/friday_night_sound_bites" target="_blank" title="Apply for the job"><span style="color: white;">View the full Friday Night Sound Bites lineup</span></a>
<hr>
<p><span style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0);"><strong>Sponsors</strong></span></p>
<p>Would you like to have your company name visible to the attendees at Friday Night Sound Bites? We have several sponsorship opportunities with affordable rates. Expected attendance is 600 to 1,200 people throughout the night. <a href="https://www.lenexapublicmarket.com/sponsorship_opportunities" title="Learn more and apply to be a sponsor.">Learn more and apply to be a sponsor.</a> </p>
Friday Night Sound Bites: T & T Band
<p><img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2023/10052023_PopUps_600x300.png" alt="Authnetic dishes of food from Ethnic Enrichment Commission of Kansas City" title="Authnetic dishes of food from Ethnic Enrichment Commission of Kansas City" style="width: 100%; height: 50%;"><br>
Try authentic global flavors of Bolivia, Colombia, Egypt, Kenya and Laos, during the <a href="https://eeckc.org/" target="_blank" title="Ethnic Enrichment Commission of Kansas City">Ethnic Enrichment Commission of Kansas City</a>'s pop-up dates at the Lenexa Public Market.<br>
<br>
<strong>Breakfast: 8:30 to 11 a.m.</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong> </strong><span style="font-size: 1em;">Kenya</span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Lunch: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Bolivia, Colombia and Egypt</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Dinner: 5 to 8 p.m.</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Egypt</li>
</ul>
<p><em>Check back for menus.</em> <br>
<br>
<span style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0);"><strong>About this pop-up restaurant</strong></span> <br>
Try authentic global flavors of Bolivia, Colombia, Egypt, Kenya and Laos, during the Ethnic Enrichment Commission of Kansas City's pop-up dates on Oct. 20-22, 2023, upstairs in The Kitchen at the Lenexa Public Market. The participating countries will serve food from 8:30 to 11 a.m. (breakfast); 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch); and 5 to 8 p.m. (dinner). <a href="https://www.lenexapublicmarket.com/classes_and_events" title="See additional upcoming dates">See additional upcoming dates</a>.</p>
Pop-up restaurant: Global flavors — Ethnic Enrichment Commission of Kansas City
<p><img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2023/10052023_PopUps_600x300.png" alt="Authnetic dishes of food from Ethnic Enrichment Commission of Kansas City" title="Authnetic dishes of food from Ethnic Enrichment Commission of Kansas City" style="width: 100%; height: 50%;"><br>
Try authentic global flavors of Bolivia, Colombia and Kenya, during the <a href="https://eeckc.org/" target="_blank" title="Ethnic Enrichment Commission of Kansas City">Ethnic Enrichment Commission of Kansas City</a>'s pop-up dates at the Lenexa Public Market.<br>
<br>
<strong>Breakfast: 8:30 to 11 a.m.</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong> </strong><span style="font-size: 1em;">Kenya</span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Lunch: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Bolivia and Colombia </li>
</ul>
<p><em>Check back for menus.</em> <br>
<br>
<span style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0);"><strong>About this pop-up restaurant</strong></span> <br>
Try authentic global flavors of Bolivia, Colombia, Egypt, Kenya and Laos, during the Ethnic Enrichment Commission of Kansas City's pop-up dates on Oct. 20-22, 2023, upstairs in The Kitchen at the Lenexa Public Market. The participating countries will serve food from 8:30 to 11 a.m. (breakfast); 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch); and 5 to 8 p.m. (dinner). </p>
Pop-up restaurant: Global flavors — Ethnic Enrichment Commission of Kansas City
<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2023/FamilyNight_OutdoorActivities_600x300.png" alt="Kids playing outdoor activities during Family Night outside the Lenexa Public Market." title="Kids playing outdoor activities during Family Night outside the Lenexa Public Market." style="width: 100%; height: 50%;"><br>
<p><span style="font-size: 1em;">Every Wednesday is family night at the Lenexa Public Market from 5 to 8 p.m. Bring the whole family for free indoor and outdoor activities like a balloon artist, yard games, sidewalk chalk, coloring pages, and classic board games including Connect4, checkers, tic-tac-toe and Jenga®.</span></p>
<p>
Family night is free to attend but a few of the rotating activities require pre-registration and purchase of tickets.<br>
<br>
<strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Merchant specials for Family Night</span></strong><br>
Enjoy the Family night special at <a href="/merchants#accordion-toppd" title="Topp'd Pizza + Salads">Topp'd Pizza + Salads</a>: Get a free 6" kid's pizza with the purchase of at least a small pizza.<br>
<br>
For the pickiest of eaters, buy a Kid Burger: a single burger: meat, cheese and bun from <a href="https://www.lenexapublicmarket.com/merchants#accordion-cosmoburger " title="Cosmo Burger merchant listing">Cosmo Burger</a>.</p>
<p>Buy a Butter Chicken entrée from <a href="/merchants/#accordion-sohailas " title="Sohaila's Kitchen">Sohaila's Kitchen</a> and get a free mango lassi drink.</p>