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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.

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market – San Francisco, CA

Wade through the crowd and you’ll find that San Francisco’s Ferry Plaza Farmers Market is totally postcard-worthy. It hugs the Ferry Building (a fascinating spot in its own right) so you get both the cityscape and a view of the San Francisco Bay. Open three days a week, the Thursday market is known for its diverse selection of street food. Little urbanites will be thrilled by the edible delights—from produce to food trucks.

Lunching in the DMV

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

—Abigail Matsumoto