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Modern Market Fall 2026 by A Local Collective

A Local Collective Presents:
FALL MODERN MARKET
 
📍 302 North Front Street | Downtown Waterloo, NE
 
The leaves are falling… and it’s telling you to shop local.
Join for the Fall edition of our semi-annual Modern Market, where Nebraska small shops steal the spotlight!
Transforming downtown Waterloo into an open-air, feel-good celebration of local — packed with 60+ carefully curated small businesses, great food + drinks, music, and all the spring vibes. Whether you’re on the hunt for something new, treating yourself, or just soaking up a fun Saturday out… this is your sign.
 
✨ THE GOODS
60+ local shops in one spot!
(Boutique fashion, gifts, home, handmade + more!)
 
📍 Find us:
302 North Front Street, Waterloo, NE 68069
 
🌧️ Rain Date: Sunday, October 4 | 10am–4pm

Big Play Saturday – Pixie’s Petting Zoo

Stop on by for fall fun! Our friends from Pixie’s Pony Tales will be bringing ponies, aplacas, mini pot belly pigs, hedgehogs, goats, and more for children to pet. A classic autumnal experience, right at your favorite Omaha toy store!

Tiny Tot Fall Party & Fire Safety Storytime

Celebrate fall at A.V. Sorensen Branch and Community Center! At this Music & Movement, we will learn about fire safety with a local firefighter and even see a fire truck! After storytime, get the wiggles out in the gym and bounce in a bounce house!

We are inviting firefighters from our nearby station so they may not be able to make it if they receive a call.

The storytime focuses on early literacy skills through simple songs, dance, play and short stories designed for active toddlers and their participating caregiver(s). 

This free event is for children ages 5 and younger. Childcare groups, please call in advance.

Elementary Aerospace STEAM

They’re excited to hold a special Elementary STEAM program on Saturday, October 24 at 10:00 AM!

This aerospace-themed program will be presented by the 99th Squadron Civil Air Patrol. Children in grades 1–5 will explore the basics of flight and aerodynamics as they design, build, and test their own paper airplanes.

Registration is required for this special event.

Pumpkin Decorating

Transform decorative pumpkins into BOO-tiful or SPOOK-tacular sights! It is encouraged to wear clothes and shoes that can get a little messy!

This is a free event for kids ages 4-12. Registration is required

Teen Hangout: Spooky Glow Painting

Join for a teen-only hangout where you can dive into crafts, try out games, explore cool hobbies, and chill with friends in a space full of music and good vibes. Come spark your imagination and discover something new!

This is a free program for teens 13-18 years old.