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Farm Fresh Family Fun: The Best Farmers Markets in the Country

We've searched the nation for the very best family-friendly farmers markets. Many come with special kid perks like storytime, face-painting, cooking classes, and more.

By Abigail Matsumoto August 23, 2014

Families and farmers markets go together like organic peas and straight-from-the-ranch carrots. A farmers market outing is a chance to stock up on fresh produce, enjoy your community and the outdoors, and teach the youngsters a thing or two about where their food comes from. To get your adventure started, we’ve searched the nation for the very best family-friendly farmers markets–many with special kid extras like story times, face-painting, cooking classes, and more.

Historic Lewes Farmers Market – Lewes, DE

The Historic Lewes Farmers Market is a non-profit, producer-only, farmers market—which means that it shines as a community-conscious hub. There’s an ever-present kid-friendly angle (think face-painting and storytimes). There’s an annual Tomato Festival. The market even offers scholarships to select farmers so they can attend conferences devoted to sustainable agriculture.

Photo credit: localharvest.org

Does your family have a favorite farmers market? Share it with us in the comment section below!

—Abigail Matsumoto