Every 2nd and 3rd weekend of the month, Lauderhill Mall transforms into a vibrant marketplace where entrepreneurs, artisans, and food vendors come together to showcase their talents. Open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., this pop-up initiative offers families the perfect blend of retail therapy, live entertainment, and fun activities for all ages.
What Is the Lauderhill Mall’s Pop-Up Shop and Vintage Market?
Lauderhill Mall’s Pop-Up Shop is far more than a handful of folding tables and a row of booths—it's a carefully crafted mall event that serves as an incubator for small businesses and a community hub for shoppers. By transforming part of our spacious interior into a vibrant mini-market twice each month, we create an environment where creativity, entrepreneurship, and local pride come together.
A Stage to Reach New Customers
When you join the pop-up, you instantly tap into Lauderhill Mall’s existing foot traffic—numerous visitors who come for shopping, dining, and family outings. Instead of shouldering the cost and effort of standalone marketing or costly trade-show fees, vendors benefit from:
- Curated Placement: Booths are arranged in high-visibility corridors near anchor stores, guaranteeing steady passerby traffic.
- Shared Promotion: Your brand is featured alongside the mall’s official marketing—flyers, social-media posts, e-newsletter highlights, and mall signage.
- Cross-Pollination: Adjacent retailers often direct customers to the pop-up area, and pop-up vendors return the favor by recommending mall shops, creating a cycle of mutual referrals.
A Testing Ground to Validate Product Ideas
One of the biggest hurdles for entrepreneurs is knowing whether a new product will resonate. Our pop-up shop acts as a live focus group:
- Real-Time Feedback: Chat with shoppers directly—ask about their favorite features, price sensitivity, or packaging preferences.
- Sales Metrics: Track which items move fastest and which may need retooling. We even provide simple sales-tracking sheets so you can compare weekend-to-weekend performance.
- Market Insights Sessions: Periodic “Vendor Roundtables” led by the mall’s business-development team let you share insights with fellow vendors and get advice on product tweaks or marketing angles.
What Happens in the Vintage Market?
Food Trucks & Culinary Delights
Every weekend, the mall’s lower parking lot transforms into a food-lover’s paradise:
- Island Jerk Caribbean brings authentic Jamaican flair with spicy jerk chicken, festival fritters, and hearty rice & peas.
- Cold SouL BBQ & Seafood offers Southern classics—fall-off-the-bone ribs, shrimp po’boys, and their signature mac & cheese.
Each vendor is equipped with a full kitchen on wheels, health-dept-approved, and ready to serve hot meals from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Sundays.
Handcrafted Goods & Collectibles
Wander down the mall corridor and you’ll encounter an ever-changing showcase of artisanal creations: hand-painted ceramics and botanical prints, bespoke jewelry crafted from local gemstones and reclaimed metals, limited-edition screen-printed tees and canvas tote bags inspired by Broward’s vibrant spirit, and surprise blind-box vinyl figures perfect for collectors of all ages. These booths often double as mini-studios, allowing you to watch talented makers at work—braiding bracelets, hand-crafting greeting cards, or painting delicate designs—right before your eyes.
Antiques & Repurposed Products
Eco-minded shoppers can explore a curated selection and one-off pieces crafted from reclaimed materials. You’ll also find upcycled treasures like glass-bottle lamps, planters repurposed from tins, and denim-patchwork quilts—each item accompanied by a back-story card detailing its origin, the artisan who restored it, and care tips to ensure your purchase remains a cherished, one-of-a-kind conversation piece.
Entertainment & Kids’ Corner
In the central atrium, families are treated to a lively lineup of entertainment and activities designed to delight guests of all ages. Each weekend brings live music performances—from swinging jazz rhythms on Saturdays to laid-back reggae on Sundays—while art and craft stations, led by local volunteers, invite children to unleash their creativity by painting tote bags or assembling mini birdhouses. Plush lounge seating and a pop-up photo booth provide the perfect spots for families to relax, capture fun moments, and share their experiences on social media with #ShopLauderhillMall.
Pet Adoption
Our pop-up weekends also feature a dedicated adoption booth where families can meet and apply to take home vetted cats and dogs, supported by onsite volunteers who coordinate follow-up home visits. Shoppers can also contribute to our donation drive by dropping off gently used blankets, food, or toys at any pop-up, with local rescues collecting items at month’s end. This holistic initiative not only helps animals find forever homes but also raises community awareness of responsible pet ownership.
Why Shopping Local Matters
By attending this market, shoppers cast a vote for sustainable growth and vibrant neighborhoods. When you choose to buy from small, local stores, you:
- Keep dollars circulating within Broward County
- Help entrepreneurs grow and create jobs
- Strengthen the unique character of Lauderhill
How to Participate
Be a Vendor:
Interested in joining our pop-up marketplace? Call 954-581-5186 or email to reserve your booth.
Plan Your Visit:
Bring the whole family, enjoy mall events, and discover fresh flavors and unique finds. Check out our full directory of shopping mall services and explore all our local stores before you arrive.
Don’t miss out on Lauderhill Mall’s bi-weekly pop-up shop—where community spirit meets retail therapy, and every purchase makes a difference. Mark your calendars for the 2nd and 3rd weekends of the month, gather your loved ones, and come support the entrepreneurs shaping our neighborhood.
Ready to make a difference? Contact us now to become a vendor, or simply plan your trip and experience the best of family-friendly shopping at Lauderhill Mall!
