Providence Flea returns from its winter break to Farm Fresh RI Market Hall at 10 Sims Ave., Providence, every Sunday starting Feb. 2 through April 27 (except Easter Sunday) from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. The Flea welcomes more than 200 rotating, local and regional vendors to the indoor season with more than 75 vendors at each market. You don't need a valentine to shop these markets, but you're sure to find one-of-a-kind gifts from local artists, artisans and indie makers, vintage vendors, plant shops, bakeshops and more, for your special person (or yourself!) while showing your support for RI's small business community.
Love You a Latte
We know the Flea has a community of local coffee and art lovers, and at these markets you can get both — locally roasted and ground coffee, packaged from Lil Rhody Coffee as well as handmade vessels to enjoy it in, like this hand-built ceramic heart mug from Sweet Art Attack. (You can also get a fresh brew at the coffee shop in the market hall.)
Shiny Object Syndrome
There are lots of shiny objects to be distracted by at the Valentine Markets, like these drop earrings embossed with hearts and made from scrap copper by Twisted by Ken. You'll find necklaces, bracelets, earrings and accessories in all shapes and styles — vintage, costume and estate jewelry, handcrafted accessories in precious and semi-precious metals, resin, cement, glass, polymer and others, from a dozen different jewelry designers and collectors each week, all under one roof at the Flea.
Hungry Hearts
If the way to your love's heart is through their stomach, shop edible gifts from among a local cheese monger, a honey farmer, several small bakeshops and chocolatiers, like this Convo Heart Box of white chocolate hearts and pink chocolate-covered strawberries from Divas Dips Gourmet Treats. Sip 'n snack to your heart's content with a yummy hot cocoa or craft cocktail, artisan coffee drink or local brew, or choose from other mouthwatering local eats from a rotating lineup of food purveyors and local food trucks outside.
Love Bath Ritual
Treat yourself or someone you love to self-care with this Love Bath Ritual Kit from Belle Toi Handmade Natural Skin Care. Inside the pouch you'll find everything you need for a relaxing soak, including written instructions on how to perform the ritual, detox tea, candle and matches, smudging, a handcrafted bath salt blend plus a milk and herb flower blend, and Reiki-charged crystals. There are several other themed kits as well, plus a wide selection of soaps, candles and apothecary from local makers at every market.
Wear Your Heart on Your ...
Wear your heart on your sleeve ... or shirt back ... or shoulder! Find the perfect accessory for your Valentine celebration from the local makers and curators of handmade and upcycled creations at the Flea, like these rescued and embellished woven straw handbags from Sparkles & Glow by Yvonne. You'll find vintage apparel and preloved pieces, streetwear and remade fashion, too.
Meow and Forever
Just kitten! You don't need a date for the Valentine Markets — bring your Galentine or Palentine, or come solo — but you'll need to leave your furry friends at home. Pets are not allowed in the market hall. That doesn't mean, however, that we won't have the cutest stuffies and plushies, like these handsewn cat dolls for you to take home and love up if you don't have any real-life pets!
Puptown Girls
And for those of you with "good boys and girls" in real life, we'll have an assortment of homemade treats, biscuits and savory chews from a number of pet treat vendors. Whether freeze dried chicken and beef strips or frosted conversation hearts like these from Pup-town Bakery with tongue-in-cheek messages, they're made with all natural ingredients ... and, of course, made with love!
Shopping the Flea at Farm Fresh RI Market Hall is a fun and supportive way to show your love for local businesses on Sundays. Admission to the Flea is always free, and free parking is available in two off-street lots. Dogs are not allowed indoors.
For information on our full calendar of Winter–Spring Markets, visit our website at providenceflea.com and sign up for our weekly newsletter to never miss an update.
