Midtown Global Market is an internationally-themed public market with groceries, great food and unique gifts. This indoor mall has the feel of an open street market and it is good to approach your outing with that in mind. It is fun place to come as a family and they add the incentive of Wee Wednesdays and Family Fridays. They also offer annual events. Midtown Global Market is an international public marketplace offering groceries, services, great food, and unique gifts. Owned by two non-profit entities: the Cultural Wellness Center and the Neighborhood Development Center, the Market serves as a small business incubator whose mission is to provide access and opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs. Together these entities make up a dynamic community gathering place that highlights the talent, ambition and cultural assets that characterize its neighborhood, contributing to its economic and social fabric. Family Fridays are crowded, loud and bustling. It is difficult to keep kids focused and easy to lose them. I warn of this, not to scare you off, but to prepare you. They are fun, especially in the winter when you are missing outdoor festivals. Like a festival, you can buy food (that often resembles food truck food) and sit at a table (or on the floor) to watch the entertainment of the day. You may want to employ whatever tricks you use in crowds to keep your family together and have an exit plan if its too overwhelming for a tired or sensitive child. Wee Wednesdays are a dedicated time for parents with small children to visit the mall. They offer special deals, music and a play area. Learn more about Anne’s experience with Wee Wednesdays here. Wee Wednesdays are currently on hold, but we hope to see them back. Some things to note when coming as a family. This is a busy part of town. There is a parking ramp across the street that allows for up to one hour free parking with validation. You do need to remember to ask to be validated. There is also a lot that offers paid parking next to the mall. The traffic and parking around Midtown can both be frustrating until you’ve done it a few times. However, it is on a bus line, so if you are coming for a family fun outing, you may be able to work in a bus adventure, instead.
About Midtown Global Market
Family Fridays at MGM
Wee Wednesdays
Getting to Midtown Global Market
Birthday Parties at Midtown
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