Lenexa Public Market

<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2020/04032020_TakeAway.PNG" alt="Make and Take Bunny sign" title="Make and Take Bunny sign" style=""><br> <br> <em>To help limit the spread of COVID-19 in our community, this event has been canceled.</em><br> <br> &nbsp;Hip-hop, spring is bouncin' closer! This class is for children (ages 3+) to make &amp; take their very own painted wooden bunny! Just like the picture, students will get to take home their bunny that is cut from 1/8th inch think birch plywood, and personalized with their name laser cut into it.<br> <br> During the class, Ashley Nguyen, owner and Head Creative, will teach the participants about the color wheel, and she will provide a demonstration on how to dilute colors to make them blend easier and soak into the wood. Students will learn how to make a water color effect on wood using this method. Younger students (age 3-5) will focus on fine mortar skills, basic colors, while older students (ages 5+) will focus on color blending.<br> <br> Kid-friendly snack mixes will be provided - pretzels, goldfish, raisins, etc.&nbsp;<br> <br> <strong>Tickets and Admission:</strong>&nbsp;$25, No tickets are issued for classes. Your name will be on an attendee list in The Kitchen. Admission to the kitchen will begin at the scheduled class start time.<br> <br> <strong>Category:&nbsp;</strong>Kids/Teens<br> <br> <strong>Class Format:</strong>&nbsp;Hands on<br> <br> <strong>Skill Level:</strong>&nbsp;Beginner<br> <br> <strong>Recommended Participant Age:</strong>&nbsp;3+<br> *Children under 3 years old can attend with the family free of charge, but one ticket = one customized wooden bunny to paint.&nbsp;<br> <br> <strong>Deadline for Registration:</strong> <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/make-take-bunny-edition-tickets-97478437631" title="6 p.m. March 30">6 p.m. March 30</a><br>

<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2020/FridayNightSoundBites_General.png" alt="Friday Night Sound Bites graphic" title="Friday Night Sound Bites graphic" style=""><br> <br> <em>To help limit the spread of COVID-19 in our community, this event has been canceled.</em><br> <br> &nbsp;Looking for a cool place to hang out and listen to live music on a Friday night? Head to the Market for Friday Night Sound Bites. Come eat, drink and be entertained by local musician Paul Carter.&nbsp;<br> <br> Free admission. No pre-registration required to attend.

<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2020/2020_BayBoyPopUp.jpg" alt="Bay Boy Specialty Sandwiches" title="Bay Boy Specialty Sandwiches" style=""> <p><em>To help limit the spread of COVID-19 in our community, this event has been canceled.</em><br> <br> Enjoy Bay Area influenced sandwiches with a Kansas City twist. Discover the first sandwich shop in town to introduce Dutch Crunch Bread to KC.</p>

<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2019/WednesdaysFamilyNight.png" alt="People enjoying Public Market with Family Night information in photo" title="People enjoying Public Market with Family Night information in photo" style=""> <p><em>To help limit the spread of COVID-19 in our community, this event has been canceled.</em><br> <br> Every Wednesday is family night at the Lenexa Public Market!</p> <p>Come get a bite to eat and hang out with your family. Enjoy the special at Topp'd Lenexa Public Market: Get a free 6" kid's pizza with the purchase of at least a small pizza and grab a cup of cotton candy (made to order) for $3 from Kate Smith Soir&eacute;e. There will also be rotating activities from a balloon artist, specialty vendors, yard games and other family-oriented festivities!</p>

<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2018/The-Roasterie-public-cupping.jpg" alt="pouring coffee" title="pouring coffee" style=""><br> <br> <em>Due to necessary precautions regarding spreading illnesses, The Roasterie&nbsp;Caf&eacute;&nbsp; has canceled this event until further notice.&nbsp;</em><br> <br> &nbsp;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/2020/FridayNightSoundBites_General.png" alt="Friday Night Sound Bites graphic" title="Friday Night Sound Bites graphic" style=""><br> <br> <em>To help limit the spread of COVID-19 in our community, this event has been canceled.</em><br> <br> &nbsp;Looking for a cool place to hang out and listen to live music on a Friday night? Head to the Market for Friday Night Sound Bites. Come eat, drink and be entertained by local musician Erin Eades.&nbsp;<br> <br> Free admission. No pre-registration required to attend.

<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2019/WednesdaysFamilyNight.png" alt="People enjoying Public Market with Family Night information in photo" title="People enjoying Public Market with Family Night information in photo" style=""> <p><em>To help limit the spread of COVID-19 in our community, this event has been canceled.</em><br> <br> Every Wednesday is family night at the Lenexa Public Market!</p> <p>Come get a bite to eat and hang out with your family. Enjoy the special at Topp'd Lenexa Public Market: Get a free 6" kid's pizza with the purchase of at least a small pizza and grab a cup of cotton candy (made to order) for $3 from Kate Smith Soir&eacute;e. There will also be rotating activities from a balloon artist, specialty vendors, yard games and other family-oriented festivities!</p>

<p><img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2019/06182019_African-Dream-Cuisine.jpg" alt="Chefs from African Dream Cuisine with food" title="Chefs from African Dream Cuisine with food" style="">&nbsp;</p> <p><em>To help limit the spread of COVID-19 in our community, this event has been canceled.</em><br> <br> Taste the flavors of authentic West African cuisine brought to you by owners Neba Ngwa and Stella Musongong. You will have the opportunity to sample a wide variety of delicious dishes prepared with vegetables, roots, grains and leaf spices that work together to create the traditional flavors of West Africa, accompanied by meat, chicken and fish. Come to this pop-up restaurant in The Kitchen at the Lenexa Public Market, and let Neba and Stella share their African Dream with you.&nbsp;Dine in or carry out. Credit/debit accepted.</p>

<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2020/FridayNightSoundBites_General.png" alt="Friday Night Sound Bites graphic" title="Friday Night Sound Bites graphic" style=""><br> <br> Looking for a cool place to hang out and listen to live music on a Friday night? Head to the Market for Friday Night Sound Bites. Come eat, drink and be entertained by local musician Ric Gordon.<br> <br> Free admission. No pre-registration required to attend.

<p><img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2019/06182019_African-Dream-Cuisine.jpg" alt="Chefs from African Dream Cuisine with food" title="Chefs from African Dream Cuisine with food" style="">&nbsp;</p> <p><em>To help limit the spread of COVID-19 in our community, this event has been canceled.</em><br> <br> Taste the flavors of authentic West African cuisine brought to you by owners Neba Ngwa and Stella Musongong. You will have the opportunity to sample a wide variety of delicious dishes prepared with vegetables, roots, grains and leaf spices that work together to create the traditional flavors of West Africa, accompanied by meat, chicken and fish. Come to this pop-up restaurant in The Kitchen at the Lenexa Public Market, and let Neba and Stella share their African Dream with you.&nbsp;Dine in or carry out. Credit/debit accepted.</p>

<p><img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2019/06182019_African-Dream-Cuisine.jpg" alt="Chefs from African Dream Cuisine with food" title="Chefs from African Dream Cuisine with food" style="">&nbsp;</p> <p><em>To help limit the spread of COVID-19 in our community, this event has been canceled.</em><br> <br> Taste the flavors of authentic West African cuisine brought to you by owners Neba Ngwa and Stella Musongong. You will have the opportunity to sample a wide variety of delicious dishes prepared with vegetables, roots, grains and leaf spices that work together to create the traditional flavors of West Africa, accompanied by meat, chicken and fish. Come to this pop-up restaurant in The Kitchen at the Lenexa Public Market, and let Neba and Stella share their African Dream with you.&nbsp;Dine in or carry out. Credit/debit accepted.</p>

<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2019/WednesdaysFamilyNight.png" alt="People enjoying Public Market with Family Night information in photo" title="People enjoying Public Market with Family Night information in photo" style=""> <p><em>To help limit the spread of COVID-19 in our community, this event has been canceled.</em><br> <br> Every Wednesday is family night at the Lenexa Public Market!</p> <p>Come get a bite to eat and hang out with your family. Enjoy the special at Topp'd Lenexa Public Market: Get a free 6" kid's pizza with the purchase of at least a small pizza and grab a cup of cotton candy (made to order) for $3 from Kate Smith Soir&eacute;e. There will also be rotating activities from a balloon artist, specialty vendors, yard games and other family-oriented festivities!</p>

<img title="Utepils logo with beer mug and sun" style="width: 600px; height: 338px;" alt="Utepils logo with beer mug and sun" src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2020/04252020_Utepils.jpg"><br> <br> Utepils is a Norwegian word that essentially translates to &ldquo;outdoors lager.&rdquo; It marks the enjoyment of a first beer outside after a long, cold winter. Toast the arrival of warmer weather with us at the Lenexa Public Market&rsquo;s second annual Utepils celebration. We'll have beer, outdoor games, music and more! Admission is free.<br> <br> <strong>8 a.m. to noon:&nbsp; </strong><br> Enjoy a beer and stroll through opening day of the Lenexa Farmers Market. (Lenexa Commons)<br> <strong><br> 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.:&nbsp; </strong><br> Listen to live music and visit special pop-up vendors. (Lenexa Commons/Public Market)&nbsp;<br> <br> <strong>10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: </strong><br> Free beer samples from Limitless, Transport, Sandhills and Free State. (Lower Commons)<br> <br> <strong>10 a.m. to noon: </strong><br> Check in for Beer&rsquo;d &amp; Mustache Contest. (Lower Commons)<br> <br> <strong>Noon:&nbsp; </strong><br> Ceremonial &ldquo;first beer&rdquo; of Spring with City Council members. (Lower Commons)<br> <br> <strong>12:15 p.m.:&nbsp;</strong><br> Beer&rsquo;d &amp; Mustache contest judging begins and winners are announced. (Lower Commons)<br> <br> <em>*In the event of inclement weather, UTEPILS activities will be moved inside the Public Market.</em>

<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2020/04252020_BeerdMustache.png" alt="Beer'd and Mustache Contest" title="Beer'd and Mustache Contest" style=""><br> Do you have a dapper beard or stylish 'stache? We'll be the judge of that! Enter the second annual Beer'd &amp; Mustache Contest during Utepils at the Lenexa Public Market (a celebration of enjoying the first beer outside after a long, cold winter). You could be crowned the champion of facial hair in several categories. Win a prize package of groovy grooming products!<br> <br> Cost: Free to enter. <br> <br> Check-in: Anytime between 10 a.m. and noon at info tent at Lenexa Public Market. Judging will take place at 12:15 p.m. Winners will be announced shortly afterwards.<br> <br> SPONSORS<br> To be announced<br> <br> WEATHER: In the event of inclement weather, Utepils activities may be moved inside the Lenexa Public Market. <br>

<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2019/WednesdaysFamilyNight.png" alt="People enjoying Public Market with Family Night information in photo" title="People enjoying Public Market with Family Night information in photo" style=""> <p>Every Wednesday is family night at the Lenexa Public Market!</p> <p>Come get a bite to eat and hang out with your family. Enjoy the special at Topp'd Lenexa Public Market: Get a free 6" kid's pizza with the purchase of at least a small pizza and grab a cup of cotton candy (made to order) for $3 from Kate Smith Soir&eacute;e. There will also be rotating activities from a balloon artist, specialty vendors, yard games and other family-oriented festivities!</p>