Little City Thrifty Vintage Market 2026

Clear your closets, make room on your shelves, and get ready to shop: Little City Thrifty Vintage Market returns to Providence on October 3 & 4, 2026, bringing nearly 100 vintage booths to the WaterFire Arts Center for one of New England’s largest curated indoor vintage shopping events.

Shoppers can expect a packed weekend of unique finds, featuring size-inclusive vintage clothing, home décor, vinyl records, books, barware, art, collectibles, ephemera, jewelry, accessories, and plenty of wonderfully unexpected pieces in between. With vendors traveling from across Rhode Island and 11 other states, the market brings together an eclectic mix of knowledgeable vintage dealers carrying one-of-a-kind items sourced from all over the country and beyond, with something to discover at just about every price point.

“Little City Thrifty has become such a heartwarming and supportive community,” says co-founder BJ Mansuetti. “We pride ourselves on curating a vendor lineup that is kind, knowledgeable, and genuinely loves being a part of this special vintage scene. When you put this many fun and vibrant people together in one place, you’re pretty much guaranteed to have a great time, and probably leave with something you didn’t know you needed.”

For co-owner Robin Dionne, that thrill of discovery is what vintage shopping is all about.

“It’s so uplifting to spend a weekend surrounded by this many businesses and shoppers who share our big love for community and vintage,” says Dionne. “I’ve been collecting and selling vintage since I was in high school, and I still get excited by the hunt for something unique, unusual, or potentially forgotten that just makes you smile. Even better is knowing you’re giving something another life instead of sending it to a landfill.”

That love of reuse carries through the entire event. Little City Thrifty is a fully compostable market, with all food and beverages served using compostable serving ware that is collected and processed locally by Epic Renewal, helping keep even more waste out of the landfill.

Vintage shopping requires snacks, and the weekend will feature two favorite local restaurants, a bakery, coffee from New Harvest Coffee Roasters, and a full bar from Inside Voices serving beer, specialty cocktails, and mocktails.

Little City Thrifty runs noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, with a special 11 a.m. Early Buying Hour each day for shoppers who want first dibs on vendors’ freshest and rarest finds. Early Buying Hour ticket holders will also receive a limited-edition Little City Thrifty tote bag printed in Providence by Hungry Ghost Press.

Advance tickets are strongly encouraged, as Little City Thrifty frequently sells out. Tickets start at $8 in advance and $10 at the door, if still available. Entry includes a drink ticket, redeemable for a small beverage from participating beverage sponsors or a discount toward a full-sized drink.

For the full vendor lineup and advance tickets, visit www.littlecitythrifty.com.

Little City Thrifty is produced by Ampersand Creative Co. and sponsored by Inside Voices, Moniker Brewing, New Harvest Coffee Roasters, Hungry Ghost Press, Epic Renewal, and Providence Tourism Council.