Little City Thrifty

Little City Thrifty A vintage shopping experience in Providence, RI.

Rhode Island’s biggest vintage bash is back! 🦩 Little City Thrifty is returning to WaterFire Arts Center in Providence, ...
04/08/2026

Rhode Island’s biggest vintage bash is back! 🦩 Little City Thrifty is returning to WaterFire Arts Center in Providence, RI on October 3rd and 4th, 2026 with a boatload of pre-Y2K housewares, records, size-inclusive clothing, streetwear, art, jewelry, accessories, and more.

With over 90 booths from the kindest and most knowledgable vendors from Rhode Island and beyond, you’re sure to find something you love for every era, vibe, and price point.⁠
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With entry, you’ll receive a drink ticket good for a small 5oz beer or cocktail, a hot coffee from New Harvest, or a non-alcoholic beverage, OR you can take $2 off any full-sized drink at the Inside Voices bar. We’ll have two pop-up restaurants and a bakery to keep you fueled for a full day of treasure hunting, too.
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Early Buying Hour and 12pm Entry tickets are on sale now for each day at littlecitythrifty.com. Early Buying Hour tickets include a limited-edition LCT tote printed by Hungry Ghost Press. Get yours before they fly away!

VINTAGE VENDORS: It's time to head over to littlecitythrifty.com/apply to apply to vend!

We’re teaming up with our BFFs at Mother Earth Wellness for the Coastal Cultivator’s Classic on May 16 at Hope Artiste V...
04/03/2026

We’re teaming up with our BFFs at Mother Earth Wellness for the Coastal Cultivator’s Classic on May 16 at Hope Artiste Village, and we are SO excited about it!

The Coastal Cultivator’s Classic is Rhode Island’s premier 🌿festival and the largest of its kind in the state, bringing together top cultivators, standout local businesses, and thousands of attendees for an unforgettable day. Little City Thrifty Vintage Market and The Good Trade Makers Market are joining the party with a mix of vintage and independent makers - so if you’re a maker or vintage dealer, you can learn more and apply on our website (link in bio) now!

Please note this event is 21+.

Top notch finds for top notch people! It’s Day 1 and it feels so great to be back with our favorite people. If you miss...
03/07/2026

Top notch finds for top notch people! It’s Day 1 and it feels so great to be back with our favorite people. If you missed out on tickets for today, we still have some available for 3pm entry tomorrow. Snag them while you can!

TICKET UPDATE: Just a reminder that the only tickets still available for this weekend's vintage bonanza are for 3pm on S...
03/07/2026

TICKET UPDATE: Just a reminder that the only tickets still available for this weekend's vintage bonanza are for 3pm on Sunday, March 8th! All other entry times are fully SOLD OUT and will not be available at the door.

Remember, our vendors restock their shelves and racks all weekend long, so no matter what day or time you come, there will be new finds and full booths!

Head to littlecitythrifty.com to pick up Sunday's 3pm tickets now!

For our very last vendor introduction, welcome... uh... US to Little City Thrifty! Catch Robin at the booth next to chec...
03/07/2026

For our very last vendor introduction, welcome... uh... US to Little City Thrifty!

Catch Robin at the booth next to check-in! Robin has been collecting and selling vintage at antiques malls and online for a looooong time, including art, books, jewelry, pottery, clothing and accessories, home decor, barware, and a whole lot more. We want to keep everything, but we save the really good stuff for you. We can't wait to see you this weekend - both at the event and in our booth!

Welcome Topo Chico (Monterrey, Mexico) to Little City Thrifty!⁠We're honored that our friends at Topo Chico are popping ...
03/06/2026

Welcome Topo Chico (Monterrey, Mexico) to Little City Thrifty!⁠

We're honored that our friends at Topo Chico are popping up at Little City Thrifty again this fall! You'll find cocktails made with Topo at the Inside Voices bar, and Topo will be on site handing out their famous sparkling mineral water (they've been making it since 1895 in Monterrey, Mexico!) - just hand them your drink ticket for a nice cold one!

We're proud to welcome Hungry Ghost Press (Providence, RI) back to Little City Thrifty!We love our buddies at Hungry Gho...
03/06/2026

We're proud to welcome Hungry Ghost Press (Providence, RI) back to Little City Thrifty!

We love our buddies at Hungry Ghost Press. They are an amazing community supporter, a proud advocate of supporting this little corner of the city (their shop is right around the corner from WaterFire Arts Center at 50 Sims Ave) and they're well known for their collection of vintage, upcycled items and badass designs. For LCT, they always bring fun and unusual vintage including tons of vintage deadstock items. Plus, if you were lucky enough to score VIP tickets, you'll receive a tote bag printed by them!

ATTENTION VINTAGE SHOPPERS! Doors open shortly, and as you probably know by now, this party has a lot going on. To help ...
03/06/2026

ATTENTION VINTAGE SHOPPERS! Doors open shortly, and as you probably know by now, this party has a lot going on. To help you make the most of it, we’ve created a BIG guide for Little City Thrifty.

TICKET UPDATE⁠
As of now, the only remaining tickets are for 3 PM on Sunday and they are likely to sell out. All other entry times are completely SOLD OUT and will not be available at the door.

OVER 90 VINTAGE BOOTHS⁠
You’ll find vintage clothing and accessories, records, housewares, home decor, barware, art, jewelry, and more in all sizes, price points, and eras. Our vendors restock throughout the day, so no matter when you arrive, you’ll see new things on shelves and racks!

COMPLIMENTARY BEVERAGES
With entry, you’ll receive a drink ticket to redeem for your choice of a small cocktail from , a small beer from , a , or a small hot . You can also opt to redeem your ticket for $2 off any full sized beverage from the bar menu!⁠

DISCO INSPIRED COCKTAIL MENU
Break out your platforms because the bar is going disco! They’ve designed a special disco-inspired menu fill with flamingos, glitz, and glamour.

RESTAURANTS⁠
Hungry from all that shopping? , , and .co will be popping up inside with all sorts of delicious goodness, including vegan and gluten free options.

100% COMPOSTABLE
Thanks to and , Little City Thrifty is 100% compostable! All food and drinks served will be in fully compostable materials and you’ll be able to compost them in the green compost bins.

THE LITTLE CITY THRIFTY MIX TAPE
Our dealers have curated a playlist of their favorite pre-Y2K tracks! Start listening now at the link in bio. We’ll be adding songs all day!

THE LITTLE CITY THRIFTY FREE LIBRARY⁠
Don’t forget to bring your pre-loved books for the Little City Thrifty Free Library! We’ll have a big table right next to our check-in where you can drop and swap your books.

Welcome Lady Next Door Vintage (Warren, RI) to Little City Thrifty!The Lady Next Door has been in business for 40+ years...
03/06/2026

Welcome Lady Next Door Vintage (Warren, RI) to Little City Thrifty!

The Lady Next Door has been in business for 40+ years in Warren, RI. Owner and proprietor Christine Stulik took over the business in 2020, and has been carefully sourcing and curating an authentic vintage collection of clothing, jewelry and accessories, with an emphasis on 1880s-1980s. She offers a range of styles, from bright and bold prints to classic silhouettes, from casual to couture, and she will have all that and more at Little City Thrifty in March - including a lovely collection of sparkly jewelry!

Welcome Tacofied (Johnston, RI) to Little City Thrifty!⁠Tacofied serves up creative, globally inspired dishes in taco fo...
03/06/2026

Welcome Tacofied (Johnston, RI) to Little City Thrifty!
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Tacofied serves up creative, globally inspired dishes in taco form, using local ingredients and making everything from scratch. Their menu brings bold flavors from around the world together in fresh, fun, and unexpected ways - including gluten free and vegetarian or vegan options! Josh will be busy dancing in his booth...but not TOO busy to make nachos and tacos for you.

Welcome Charlie Vintage (Mansfield, MA) to Little City Thrifty!Since 2018, Charlie Vintage has been selling carefully cu...
03/06/2026

Welcome Charlie Vintage (Mansfield, MA) to Little City Thrifty!

Since 2018, Charlie Vintage has been selling carefully curated vintage clothing to people of all sizes and genders. Based out of Mansfield, Massachusetts, Charlie has spent recent years bringing his collection of clothing to markets as far as New York to share with anyone looking for clothing that helps them express themselves as an individual, and he'll be popping up at LCT again this weekend!

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