40 Family-Friendly Twin Cities Farmers Markets

April’s arrival means it’s time to start dreaming about farmers market season! How much more fun does it sound to bring your kids along to one of these family-friendly Twin Cities Farmers Markets as opposed to dragging them to the local supermarket? Bonus that most of these markets offer entertainment, kids activities and food trucks. Most are also located near other fun attractions, so you can make a day of your marketing. Find a nearby farmers market in Minneapolis, Saint Paul or the surrounding metro area.

If you want to get started early, check the links. Many of these markets are open year round with monthly indoor winter markets.

Farmers Market Calendar

Introduce kids to fresh fruits & veggies with the Power of Produce Club (“POP”)

Many of the markets listed below participate in the Power of Produce Club (POP). This program started in Oregon City in 2011 and quickly spread to Farmers Markets around the country. Kids who sign up for the program receive a starter pack (usually things like a passport book, shopping bag, buttons, etc.) They then receive a weekly voucher to buy produce at the market (Minneapolis is monthly). Most of the participating markets give a $2.00 voucher with each visit. Each market sets its own age guidelines for participation. Learn more about POP here and look for it at your favorite market.

Our Top 10 Twin Cities Farmers Markets for Families

Here are 10+ fresh picks we chose based on their appeal to the whole family. Besides locally-grown produce these markets carry artisan cheeses, honey, jellies & jams, pickles and spices. You’ll also find baked goods like pastries, cookies and pies and meat like farm raised pork, poultry and beef. You will even find handmade products like jewelry, body care products and artwork.

Each market is listed in order of the outdoor opening date:

1. St. Paul Lowertown Farmers Market

Location: Downtown St. Paul, 290 East 5th Street, St Paul, MN 55101
Opening day: Mid to Late April.
Hours: Sat, 7am-1pm & Sun, 8am-1pm.
Family fun: Fun kids activities throughout the year. Opening day features kids crafts and FREE yoga.
Make a day: Shoppers can combine a trip with a Sunday St Paul Saints baseball home game or walk down closer to the Mississippi and watch trains come and go outside of Union Depot. Stop by the beloved Twin Cities toy train shop Choo Choo Bob’s.
Winter Market: Weekly in Downtown St. Paul and sometimes at other venues. See this month’s calendar here.
More Saint Paul Farmers Markets: Saint Paul has 20 more locations with markets offered daily, Tuesday through Sunday. Learn more here.

2. Mill City Farmers Market

Main location: 750 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Opening day: May 2, 2026
Hours: Saturdays, May-September, 8am-1pm and October 9am-1pm.
Family fun: On the second and fourth Saturdays of each months, Kids can participate in POP, sample the vegetable of the month and earn a $2 token. Storytime with the Guthrie will be on the second Saturday of the month this year. There will be live chef demos with seasonal recipes on weeks that POP is not offered.
Make a day: This is our favorite farmers market to hit up in the Minneapolis-St Paul area because of the easy walk to so many family attractions. After you shop all the fresh stuff, you’re only steps from the super kid-friendly Mill City Museum. Or, if you’d rather stay outdoors, my kids enjoy crossing the Mississippi River at the Stone Arch Bridge and exploring Mill Ruins Park (located below street level). For the best view of St Anthony Falls, try stopping in at the St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Visitor Center. Open during the summer months, tours and admission to the indoor exhibits are free. You’ll want to check the website for the most updated operating hours. LEARN MORE»

Winter Market: November through April, First & Third Saturdays, 10am-1pm. Learn more here.

3. Midtown Farmers Market

Location: Market Plaza, 2225 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, 55407; Hiawatha Light Rail Station at Lake Street & Midtown
Opening day: May 3, 2026
Hours: Saturdays May-October, 9am-2pm.
Family fun: Live music, children’s educational activities, Picture Books on Parade and storytime, advice and demonstrations for cooking, gardening and composting.
Make a day: If we’re in this area on a spring or summer Saturday, we’re usually spinning our wheels on the Midtown Greenway bike route or tooling around one in the chain of Minneapolis lakes. You can find more details on our list of favorite MINNEAPOLIS BIKE TRAILS.

4. Richfield Farmers Market

Location: Veterans Park, 64th Street & Portland Ave S, Richfield 55423
Opening Day: May 2, 2026. Runs through October 31, 2026.
Hours: Saturdays, 7am-noon through August; 8am-12pm Sept-October.
Family Fun: Join POP, where kids ages 4-12 and teens 13-17 receive a voucher to pick out a fruit or veggie to try each week. There is usually plenty for families to enjoy at the market in addition to perusing the produce, including art programs, story times, live music and more.
Make a Day: The Richfield Farmers Market is held in the same park as the Wheel Fun Rentals 18-hole mini golf course and malt shop. Kids will have a ball, plus there’s a large playground at Veterans Park.
Winter Market: Select Saturdays. Follow on Facebook for announcements.

5. Maple Grove Farmers Market

Location: Maple Grove Community Center, 12951 Weaver Lake Rd, Maple Grove, MN 55369
Opening day: May 7, 2026
Hours: Thursdays, 3-7pm (3-6pm through October 15, 2026).
Family fun: Rock the Market offers weekly live music by local musicians, POP starts in June for kids ages 4 to 12, and seasonal activities round out the fresh local offerings at various booths.
Make a day: The temporary market location is about a 10-minute drive from the Maple Grove Community Center. Maple Maze Indoor Playground is open until 8pm on Thursdays and is a fun way to wear the kids out before bedtime. Close by, Maple Grove Library and Town Green Park all interconnect through easy walking paths.

Indoor Market: February 12, February 26, March 12, March 26, April 9 & April 23, 2026; 3-6pm in the Community Center.

6. Northeast Farmers Market

Location: 629 NE 2nd St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Opening day: Early May 9, 2026
Hours: Saturdays, 9am-1pm through October 10, 2026
Family fun: A children’s tent is typically stocked weekly 9am-1pm with educational market activities such as seed planting, food-themed art projects, storytime and more. Live music also accompanies the bountiful food from local growers and handcrafted items. POP club for kids.
Make a day: Visit Dickman Park (across the street from the market), drive a little further to Boom Island Park to seek the lighthouse or go on a family bowling date at Elsie’s. Learn More»

Winter Market: 2nd Sundays, November through April; 10am-2pm @ Quincy Hall, 1325 Quincy Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413.

7. Southwest Farmers Market

Location: Mount Olivet Church, 5025 Knox Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419
Opening day: Mid-May
Hours:  Saturdays, 8:30am – 12:30pm through late October.
Family fun: Local businesses traditionally take turns sponsoring children’s crafts each week — in past years kids painted, made sand art, and designed and pressed their own buttons. Past entertainment has included storytime and magic shows. Plus, what kid can resist samples?
Make a day: Play at Pershing Field Park or drive to nearby Lake Harriet for a day on the lake. Pictured are some of our FFTC Team Kids enjoying a frosty treat from Bread and Pickle on Lake Harriet.

8. Eagan Market Fest

Location: Eagan Central Park Festival Grounds, 1507 Central Pkwy, Eagan, MN 55121
Opening day:  June 3, 2026
Hours: Wednesdays, 4-8pm thru August 26, 2026
Family fun: Join the Kids POP Club for weekly activities with kids ages 4-12 and their adult. Enjoy weekly concerts; get the full lineup of Eagan Marketfest entertainment here.

Make a day: Central Park is home to a full day of fun – visit Core Valley Fitness Playground (great for tweens or teens reluctant to come to the park with the folks), run through the splash pad (perfect for the preschoolers plus) or visit The Blast Indoor Playground, located within the Eagan Community Center.

Fall Market: Wednesdays, September-October @ Goat Hill Park, 4391 Lexington Ave S, Eagan, MN 55123

Winter Market: Select Wednesdays, November  – April; 4-7pm @ Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan, MN 55121

9. Centennial Lakes Farmers Market

Location: Centennial Lakes Park, 7499 France Ave. S. Edina, MN 55435
Opening Day: June 4, 2026
Hours: Thursdays, 3-7pm thru October 1, 2026
Make a Day: There are 10 acres of kid-friendly space to explore within Centennial Lakes Park. Kids ages 8+ might enjoy the obstacles on the 18-hole putting course, younger kids may get a kick out of renting a paddleboat or seeking out the labyrinth. Arrive a little early to attend Children’s Concerts at 11am. Thursday evenings also play host to a radio-controlled miniature boat club.