How much do your kids understand about where their food comes from? Have you ever visited a pick-your-own fruit or veggie farm or bought fresh produce straight from the farmers themselves at your local farmers market? No worries if you silently answered with an “um…?” First thing’s first, you need to know where to look!
If it’s been a minute since you’ve visited any of Dallas-Fort Worth area farmers markets—or you’re just looking for a different one to check out—take a look through our roundup of 20 farmers markets for fresh and local foods, artisan-made goods, treats, freshly cut flowers and truckloads more.
Know of another great one for families that we should include? Let us know by emailing editorial@dfwchild.com.
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Dallas Area Farmers Markets
Dallas Farmers Market at The Shed
The basics: If you’re familiar with any farmers market in Dallas, chances are it’s this one. The downtown Dallas hub for fresh produce and artisan vendors is a multi-million dollar, permanent complex of luxury apartments, restaurants and vendors offering a wider array of foods and goodies than you may find at typical markets. (And did you know they accept SNAP benefits?) Sign up for their e-newsletters to learn what’s in season each month and for recipes too.
You’ll need to carve out a chunk of time to explore the Shed on weekends or the Market, a food hall and artisan market. Come too for the Little Farmers activities each weekend, and for a too-cute photo op of the kids, don’t miss the antique red tractor at the entry plaza and Mama Ida’s community teaching garden.
Hours: The Market is open daily 10am–7pm. The Shed opens Saturdays 9am–5pm and Sundays 10am–5pm.
Where: 920 S. Harwood Street, Dallas
Website: dallasfarmersmarket.org
Good Local Markets
The basics: Good Local Markets hosts two market locations—White Rock Farmers Market in East Dallas and Lakewood Village Farmers Market. This market does more than sell local food, too. It also offers workshops in gardening, cooking and sustainability for kids and adults.
Hours: White Rock: Saturdays March–December from 8am–1pm
Lakewood: Sundays February–July from 9am–2pm
Where: White Rock United Methodist Church, 1450 Old Gate Lane, Dallas
Lakewood Village: 6434 W. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas
Website: goodlocalmarkets.org
Four Seasons Markets
The basics: Munch on fresh produce, tamales, tacos, pupusas and barbecue while jamming to live music at the Four Seasons Markets. There are plenty of jarred foods and artisan products on display for purchase as well, such as local honey, coffee, skincare products and woodcrafts. To keep families busy, there are yard games at each market such as washers, corn hole and giant Jenga too.
Hours: 10am–2pm Saturdays in Little Elm, Plano (Shops at Willow Bend), Richardson and Watagua locations;
first Saturdays 9am–1pm Lewisville ( at Castle Hills);
10am–2pm Sundays at the Carrollton and Flower Mound (at Parker Square), Dalworthington Gardens locations;
and a new spot from 9am–1pm Saturday in Kennedale.
Where: Visit the website below for exact locations’ exact addresses.
Website: fourseasonsmarkets.com
For Oak Cliff Farmers Market
The basics: This organization that does so much for the Oak Cliff community is also helping to combat the food desert with this farmer market, offering fresh fruits and vegetables from local growers. Expect kids’ activities, a DJ, and more from area small businesses.
Hours: 10am–2pm every first Saturday April–December
Where: For Oak Cliff Community Campus, 907 E. Ledbetter Drive, Dallas
Website: foroakcliff.org/farmers-market
Saint Michael’s Farmers Market
The basics: In North Dallas close to University Park, Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church runs this farmers market of locally sourced fruits and vegetables, homemade artisanal bread and preserves, and more from Dallas County growers. Check out each week’s vendor list on their Facebook page.
Hours: 8am–noon Saturday April–early September and occasional pop-up markets during the fall and winter
Where: 4344 Colgate Ave., Dallas
Website: saintmichaelsmarket.com
Frisco Fresh Market
The basics: With the capacity for nearly 100 vendors at Frisco Fresh Market, you’ll find every kind of freshly harvested food under the sun—all from underneath the shade of the pavilion. The market is weekends all year and located next door to Toyota Stadium. Check their schedule so you’re not to miss the petting zoo, live music or seasonal festivals.
Hours: 8am–4pm Saturday and 10am–4pm Sunday year-round
Where: 9215 John W. Elliott Drive, Frisco
Website: friscofreshmarket.com
Frisco Rotary Farmers Market
The basics: This 2024 season, the market has moved to a new location: Kaleidescope Park, a new green space and mixed-used development inside HALL Park. Kaleidescope Park is currently under construction but expected to be completed this summer. When it does, they’ll debut a dog park, kid-friendly park area, a splash pad and live music too.
For now, come check out the market set up at a temporary location in HALL Park on Internet Boulevard, and keep an eye out for free goodies for the kids at this market, depending on the vendor. The meat vendor gives out free popsicles, and the Rotary Club of Frisco booth hosts coloring and craft projects.
Hours: 9am–1pm Saturdays year-round, except mid-December through mid-January
Where: 3000 Internet Blvd., Frisco
Website: friscorotaryfarmersmarket.org
Bonton Farms
The basics: Shop for fresh produce, jams and pickled veggies jarred at Bonton Farms, a nonprofit that’s much more than a farmers market but also operates an urban farm with resident goats, a café (open for breakfast and lunch) and a coffee house with the purpose of community building in its namesake South Dallas neighborhood. Their Soulshine concert series raises funds to build a tiny home village for locals who are housing insecure.
Hours: Farmers market and coffee house open 7am–3pm Monday–Saturday. The cafe is open Monday–Friday 11am–3pm and Saturday 8am–3pm.
Where: 6915 Bexar Street, Dallas
Website: bontonfarms.org
McKinney Farmer’s Market at Chestnut Square
The basics: Introduce kids to the farm-to-table lifestyle—and the resident goats and chickens—at this weekly market packed with family fun. With a diverse slate of vendors set up in and around McKinney’s historic village at Chestnut Square, kids have the opportunity to meet farmers selling local produce, eggs and meat as well as pick up a few new toys and books and enjoy live music, face painting and pony rides. It’s also a prime location to do more than shop the market because there are plenty of restaurants and stores at the downtown square, just a few blocks away. Follow on Facebook for updates on each week.
Hours: Every Saturday year-round: 8am–noon April–December and 9am–noon January–March
Where: 315 S. Chestnut St., McKinney
Website: chestnutsquare.org
Celina’s Friday Night Market
The basics: At this homemade- or homegrown-only market on the Historic Celina Square, there’s plenty to keep the kids occupied—a large grassy area to run around, and games including checkers and tic-tac-toe. Besides vendors selling pickles, popcorn, soaps and woodworks, the evening market has kid-friendly booths. Look online too for the headliners announced for live concerts on the main stage.
Hours: Open 6–9pm on the first Fridays of the month March–November
Where: 302 W. Walnut St., Celina
Website: lifeincelinatx.com/fnm
Denton Community Market
The basics: With its concerts, food vendors and local art, this market feels more like a street fair. Come listen to live music while you browse homegrown produce, handmade jewelry, local artwork and beauty products. Also, each week the market hosts different kid-friendly vendors featuring games, interactive play and arts and crafts.
Hours: 9am–1pm every Saturday March–December
Where: 317 W. Mulberry Street, Denton
Website: dentonmarket.org
Coppell Farmers Market
The basics: More than 35 vendors gather in Old Town Coppell with vegetables, fruits, meat, dairy and more. Farmers pick much of the produce found at this market within 24 hours of sale. The market also hosts and promotes events, such as plant sales and farm-to-table dinners. You can bring your compost or recycling here too, depending on when those vendors are at the market. Be sure to bring the kids along on your trip to splash in the interactive fountain and playground and to join the free kids activities.
Hours: 8am–noon every Saturday year-round
Where: 768 W. Main Street, Coppell
Website: coppellfarmersmarket.org
Grand Prairie Farmers Market
The basics: Housed at Market Square, a quaint half-acre park with green lawns and tin-roof buildings, the indoor-outdoor farmers market features over 40 vendors selling goodies such as locally grown fruits and veggies, plants, baked goods, candles, soaps and traditional tamales. The market grounds turn into a kids’ zone with games, crafts and gardening activities during the city’s Main Street Fest each April.
Hours: Saturdays from early April to mid-December from 8am–1pm
Where: 120 W. Main St., Grand Prairie
Website: gptx.org
Fort Worth Area Farmers Markets
Bedford and North Richland Hills Farmers Markets
The basics: Owned by the same fresh produce enthusiasts, these two markets are home to colorful storefronts and a variety of goodies. Both indoor-outdoor markets—each about 2,000 square-feet—carry nuts, chocolates, sauces, jellies and rows of plants and produce. They’re also plant nurseries. Spice up your garden with new bedding plants, flowers and hanging baskets from the Bedford market and yard decor, such as gazebos, and those oh-so-popular Texas stars from North Richland Hills.
Hours: Both locations are open daily.
Bedford: Monday–Saturday 8am–7pm, Sunday 10am–7pm;
North Richland Hills: Monday–Saturday 8am–7pm, Sunday 9am–7pm
Where: 2824 Brown Trail, Bedford;
7700 Davis Blvd., North Richland Hills
Website: nrhfarmersmarket.com
Burleson Farmers Market
The basics: Shop Tarrant County produce, baked goods, essential oils and handmade cloth goods such as blankets and hair bows. Browse more than 20 vendors specializing in organic produce like beef and free-range eggs. The market, located at the City Hall parking lot near the Jamaican Summers restaurant, also features handcrafted soaps, bread and sweets in addition to homemade jewelry.
Hours: Saturdays year-round 8am–1pm
Where: 141 W. Renfro Street, Burleson
Website: burlesonfarmersmarket.com
Clearfork Farmers Market
The basics: This outdoor market operates at The Trailhead overlooking the Trinity River, next door to an Insta-worthy eatery, and adjacent to the Shops at Clearfork. That means you’ll rarely have to go without the locally-grown produce, homemade goods and other essentials like coffee and beignets. Come browse the community book cart, and let your littles join you in a FIT4MOM or free yoga class. See the full activity schedule at clearfork1848.com.
Hours: 8am–noon Saturdays year-round, and 9am–noon during the winter months
Where: 4801 Edwards Ranch Road, Fort Worth
Website: farmersmarket1848.com
Cowtown Farmers Market
The basics: Unlike other marktes that are cluttered with craft vendors, Cowtown Farmers Market guarantees that its local vendors are truly local, requiring them all to grow or produce their items within 150 miles. This market in southwest Fort Worth offers cheeses, meats, breads, preserves, fruits and vegetables. Nothing is sold here that wasn’t grown, raised or made locally. In addition to your standard tomatoes and peaches, this market offers rare plants that your kids might not recognize. Don’t miss the kids’ activities offered during the market’s seasonal festivals.
Hours: 8am–noon on Saturdays year-round and on Wednesdays from June to August.
Where: Veterans Park Grand Pavilion, 8901 Clifford St., White Settlement
Website: cowtownmarket.com
Farmers Market of Grapevine
The basics: Get the best of both worlds in Grapevine, home to two farmers markets–one indoor and the other outdoor. When April showers come this spring, visit the grocery-style setup at the farmers market. Here, littles are encouraged to try new foods with free samples, ranging from jarred jams, jellies and salsa to house-made items (when available) such as smoked gouda and quinoa salad. Outdoors, there’s no shortage of blooming plants for your at-home garden.
Hours: Open daily year-round, Monday–Saturday 8am–8pm and Sunday 9am–6pm
Where: 520 S. Main St., Suite 203, Grapevine
Website: farmersmarketofgrapevine.com
Grapevine Farmers and Artisan Market
The basics: Located just up the street at the Town Square Gazebo, this farmers market offers fresh Texas produce, baked goods and handcrafted and Texas-made items. Look forward to instant family-favorites, from local honey and fresh veggies to flavored popcorn and beef jerky.
Hours: 10am–4pm Saturdays April–June and 9am–2pm Saturdays July–September
Where: 325 S. Main Street, Grapevine
Website: grapevinetexasusa.com
Keller Farmers Market
The basics: Aside from offering fresh, local ingredients every Saturday, the Keller Farmers Market facilitates programs that encourage cooking with local ingredients, biking to the market and supporting nonprofits. Kid-friendly prepared foods—including tamales, wood-fired pizza and desserts—are scattered among the produce vendors.
Hours: 8am–noon every Saturday March–October; fall and winter markets vary. Check their Facebook page for updates.
Where: 400 Bear Creek Parkway, Keller
Website: kellerfarmersmarket.com
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Top photo of Grand Prairie Farmers Market Farmers Market courtesy of City of Grand Prairie and Marilyn Horton
