42 Family-Friendly Twin Cities Farmers Markets

Girl cooking with vegetables from the farmers market: "Kid-Friendly Farmers Markets to Visit in Spring & Summer"

More family-friendly markets in the Twin Cities

11. Albertville Farmers Market

Albertville Central Park, 5801 Main Avenue NE, Albertville, MN 55301
Family fun: Live music from 6-8:30pm every week. Participates in POP. Central Park has a playground and a cool train car to view. More Albertville-St Michael area family fun. Thursdays, 3-7pm, June 18, 2026-September 24, 2026..

12. Bruentrup Farm’s Big Red Barn Farmers Market

Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 County Road D East, Maplewood MN 55109
Family fun: Participates in POP, museum exhibits and free kids crafts and lawn games. Check Maplewood Historical Society’s calendar for coinciding special events. Sundays, 9am-1pm Early June through September. 2026 TBA.

13. Bongards Market

St. John’s United Church, 12984 County Rd 51, Norwood Young America, MN 
Bongards participates in POP: “On average, a family with 3 children in the program save approximately $100 on fruits and vegetables throughout the summer.” Wednesdays, 3-6pm, Early June to Late September.

14. Brooklyn Park Farmers Market

North Hennepin Community College, Parking Lot off of West Broadway, 7411 85th Ave N., Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
Wednesdays, 1-6pm, July 8-October 7, 2026

15. Buffalo Farmers’ Market

100 1st Ave NE, Buffalo, MN 55313
Saturdays, 8am-12pm, early May through October. Participates in POP.

16. Burnsville Farmers Market

Burnsville Center, 1178 Burnsville Center, Burnsville, MN
Minnesota’s biggest farmers market is held year-round, weekends, 9am-1pm. Every market includes a Sustainable Safari petting zoo.

17. Carver Community Market

1607 Hartwell Drive, Carver, MN 55318
June 2-September 29, 2026; 3-6pm.

18. Champlin Farmers Market

Andrews Park, 7200 117th Ave. N., Champlin, Mn, 55316
Tuesdays, 2-6pm, July 7-September 29, 2026.

19. Chanhassen Farmers Market

City Center Park,  7700 Market Blvd., Chanhassen MN
Chanhassen Area Family Fun: 8 Best Parks to Explore This Summer. Saturdays, 9am-1pm, early June through September.

20. Crystal Farmers Market

Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Drive N., Crystal, MN  55429
Participates in POP! Weekly performers, food trucks, community information and local authors.
More Crystal Family Fun: Visit the playground at Becker Park. Tuesdays, June 16-September 29, 2026 from 3-6:30pm.

21. Delano’s Farmers Market

8045 County Line Rd SE, Delano, MN 55328
Wednesdays, 2pm-6pm; early May through October.

22. Downtown Chaska Farmers’ Market

Firemen’s Park, 3210 Chaska Boulevard, Chaska, MN 55318
Thursdays, June 4 – October 1, 2026 (except July 2); 4-8pm (4-7pm August-October).

23. Elk River Farmers Market

Park Plaza Parking lot, 716 Main Street, Elk River, MN 55330
Each week features live music and a different community booth. PoP for kids ages 3-12 begins July 16th. Thursdays, 3pm-7pm; June 11-October 8, 2026.

Winter Market:  First Thursdays, November through May; 3-6pm @ Elk River YMCA, 13337 Business Ctr Dr NW, Elk River, MN 55330.

24. Franconia Art & Farmers Market

29836 St Croix Trail N, Shafer, MN 55074
Shop local produce and handmade crafts. Explore the park and possibly catch a concert. Find out more about the family-friendly Franconia Sculpture Park. First Sundays, May-October, 10am-2pm.

25. Gale Woods Saturday Farm Market

7210 County Road 110 West, Minnetrista, MN 55364
Make a day of it by participating in a Gale Woods farm activity such as a farm program on Saturday morning. Saturdays 9am-12:30pm; mid-June thru mid-October.

26. Golden Valley – Market in the Valley

7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427 
Note this is about a mile away from the Brookview Community Center where winter markets are held. Sundays, 9am-1pm, Mid-June through Mid-October.

27. Hopkins Farmers Market

Downtown Park, 16 9th Avenue S., Hopkins, MN 55343
Combine this visit with a walking tour of Hopkins ArtStreet. Saturdays, 7:30am-Noon, Mid-June through October.

28. Kingfield Farmers Market

4055 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis
Sundays, 8:30am-1pm, mid-May through late-October.

29. Lake Elmo Farmer’s Market

Washington County Fairgrounds
Family fun: Stop by the Youth Entrepreneurs Booth to support fundraisers, youth farmers, and kidpreneuers. Saturdays, 9am-1pm, June- August.

30. Lyndale Market

312 East Lyndale Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55405
Family fun: There is a picnic area with tables located near the women’s restrooms. Open Saturdays 6am-noon, May through October.

31. Midweek Market & Music

Bloomington Civic Plaza, East Lot, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Part of Bloomington’s Arts in the Park Program, this Wednesday night concert series includes a small farmer’s market. Wednesdays, 5-8pm, July 8 – August 26, 2026.

32. Minnetonka Farmers Market

The Marsh, 15000 Minnetonka Boulevard, Minnetonka, MN 55435.
Family fun: Live music, community booths and free kids activities each week. Kids between the ages of 4 and 17 can sign up for POP to receive a $2 voucher each week. Tuesdays, 2-6pm, June – October.

Winter Market: Select dates November through February; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. @ Minnetonka Community Center
14600 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka, MN 55305

33. Mound Farmers Market

5515 Shoreline Drive, Mound, MN 55364
Family fun: Bring your bikes to ride the Dakota Rail Trail. Saturdays, 8am-12:30pm, Late May through October.

34. New Brighton Farmers Market

New Brighton Community Center, 400 10th Street NW New Brighton, MN 55112
Family fun: Pair this shopping trip with a visit to The Eagle’s Nest Indoor Playground. Wednesdays, 3-7pm, early June through October.

Winter Market: 2nd Wednesdays, November through April.

35. Nokomis Farmers Market

4055 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis
Family fun: Visit Lake Nokomis Park. Wednesdays, 4pm-8pm, June 17-September 30, 2026.

36. Plymouth Farmers Market

15500 County Rd 6, Plymouth, MN 55447
Family fun: Musical performances, children’s activities and theme nights are held throughout the season. Wednesdays, 2:30-6:30 pm, June 17 through September 30 2026.

37. Prior Lake Market

16228 Main Ave SE, Prior Lake MN 55372
Family fun: Children’s events, yoga, food trucks, live music, organic coffee. Saturdays 1am-Noon, early May through October.

Indoor Market: November 9 & 23 and December 7 & 21, 2024.

38. Robbinsdale Lakeville Terrace Farmer’s Market

Lakeview Terrace Park, 3769 Crystal Lake Blvd, Robbinsdale, MN 55422
Family fun: This park has a playground and a large picnic area. Make it a play date and picnic. Saturdays, 9am to Noon. Begins mid-June.

39. Shoreview Farmers Market

4580 Victoria St N, Shoreview MN 55126
Family fun: Visit the Shoreview Community Center’s Indoor Playground or Waterpark or play outdoors at Shoreview Commons Park. Tuesdays, 3pm-7pm, early June through mid-October.

40. Stevens Square Farmers Market

1900 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Wednesdays, 2pm-6pm, begins late June.

41. Stillwater Farmers Market

3rd & Pine Street, Stillwater Minnesota 55082
Family fun: Cross the street to visit the Historic Courthouse and go on a scavenger hunt, play dress up, create a comic strip and visit the children’s corner. Saturdays, 7:30am-noon. Runs June to October.

Winter Market: Select Saturdays; 9am-1pm@ Washington County Historic Courthouse, 101 Pine St W, Stillwater, MN 55082.

42. Victoria Farmers’ Market

ENKI Brewing, 1495 Stieger Lake Lane, Victoria, MN 55386
Thursdays, 5-8pm. early June 25-September 3, 2026.


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5 thoughts on “42 Family-Friendly Twin Cities Farmers Markets”

  1. Amazing blog! Maple Grove Farmers Market is Temporarily Relocating to Church of the Open Door for 2024 Outdoor Season. It will be located at the parking lot of the church. Thanks a lot!

  2. The Brooklyn Park Farmers Market runs Wednesdays from 1-6 p.m., starting July 10 to October 09 in 2024 and will be located in the North Hennepin Community College parking lot again this year.

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