Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum to host 18th Annual Old-fashioned Flea Market

18th annual old-Fashioned Flea Market 
Mathews Park • 295 West Ave, Norwalk, CT 06850
September 14, 2025
Free event

18th annual Old-fashioned Flea Market 

Photo via Lockwood Mathews Mansion Museum Photo by Sarah Grote

On Sunday, September 14, 2025, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Mathews Park, 295 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT, the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum will launch its eighteenth annual Old-fashioned Flea Market co-chaired by LMMM Trustee Charles Nystrom and Volunteer Rose Carroll.

Whether Flea Market enthusiasts or seasoned bargain hunters, shoppers will find a variety of items from vintage to repurposed as vendors will feature a variety of merchandise including antiques, furniture, collectibles, jewelry, household items, clothing, toys, and more.

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The Mansion’s Volunteers will manage a White Elephant Table, selling items generously donated by supporters. The Gift Shop will be opened and feature museum-centric accessories and an eclectic mix of gift items including logo embroidered totes, vintage and designer jewelry, elegant scarves, and books relating to history and preservation. Mini tours will be offered to the public for $5 (on the first floor) from 12–4 p.m.

All proceeds will benefit the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum’s educational and cultural programs. The Museum will offer several booths to area nonprofits who want to share their message and mission with Flea attendees.

LMMM’s 2025 programs are made possible in part by LMMM’s 2025 Season Distinguished Benefactors: The City of Norwalk, The Maurice Goodman Foundation, Inc., and Lockwood-Mathews Foundation, Inc. LMMM’s Founding Patrons: The Estate of Mrs. Cynthia Clark Brown; LMMM’s Leadership Patrons: Dr. Michele & Attorney Miklos Koleszar and The Sealark Foundation

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