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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.

Aspen Saturday Market – Aspen, CO

Come for the Aspen Saturday Market, stay for the view. This market is situated under Ajax Mountain and across from a park where little ones can romp and play. There’s a highly selective vendor application process, making this an exclusive market with only Colorado made, grown and produced items.

Photo credit: Alex Capshaw-Taylor

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

—Abigail Matsumoto