16 Atlanta Farmers Markets for the Whole Family | Mommy Poppins

Atlanta Farmers Markets help families embrace farm-to-table cooking and afternoons spent outdoors. Atlanta Farmers Markets allow families to select fresh produce, support the local economy, teach kids about cooking, and enjoy a day of outdoor fun!

An added bonus? Many of these farmers markets offer kid-friendly activities, like arts and crafts, inflatables, water features, and more. Read on for a list of the best Atlanta farmers markets that appeal to kids, as well as parents.

Along with all your healthy farmers market shopping, use these kid-friendly recipes with your little ones. And don’t forget to check out our Atlanta Farm Picking Guide for great places to pick strawberries, blueberries, peaches, and apples.

Kid-Friendly Farmers Markets in Atlanta

1. Acworth Farmers Market – Acworth

• Market organized on Fridays from April to October​
• Why kids love it: Playground, green space, hiking trails

The Acworth Farmers Market, held Fridays from 8 a.m. to noon at Logan Farm Park, is a great place for kids to burn off some energy in the playground and green space. Enjoy the hiking trails and explore the historic downtown area.

2. Alpharetta Farmers Market – Alpharetta

• Market organized on Saturdays from April to November
• Why kids love it: paddling pool, green space

One of the largest farmers markets is located in downtown Alpharetta, Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Kids love jumping in the Town Green fountain and playing in the large green space. You’ll find a diverse selection of items, plus food vendors offering tasty breakfast and lunch options.

3. The Battery Atlanta: Farmers Market presented by Kaiser Permanente – Atlanta

• Market open on certain Sundays, from May to September
• Why kids love it: Baseball, petting zoo, bark market

Shop a variety of local vendors offering prepared foods, fruits and vegetables, baked goods, wellness products and more. Watch the Atlanta Braves away game on the Georgia Power Pavilion screen, check out each market’s petting zoo.

4. Brookhaven Farmers Market – Brookhaven

• Market organized on Saturdays from April to November
• Why kids love it: Fun events, live music

Located near the Brookhaven MARTA station, this Atlanta market offers special events throughout the year. For example, kids love to tell stories with Santa during Christmas in July. Check the market’s website for upcoming events.

5. Decatur Farmers Market – Decatur

• Market organized on Wednesdays from March to November
• Why Kids Love It: Kid’s Booth

Kids can participate in activities at the Decatur Farmers Market’s Kids’ Booth on Wednesdays from 4 to 7 p.m. Vendors sell fruits, vegetables, beef and pasta. Parents can avoid cooking dinner by purchasing prepared foods.

6. Dunwoody Homeowners Association (DHA) Farmers Market – Dunwoody

• Market organized on Saturdays from January to December
• Why kids love it: Playground, dog park, zip line

The DHA Farmers Market is held Saturdays from 9am to noon at Brook Run Park. In addition to checking out local honey, seafood, produce and more, take the kids to Brook Run’s playground and Rover to the dog park. For an extra treat, sign up for a zipline session at TreeTop Quest!

7. East Atlanta Village Farmers Market – East Atlanta

• Market organized on Thursdays from March to November
• Why kids love it: Eclectic vibe, edible learning garden

On Thursday nights, head to the East Atlanta Village Farmers Market for a selection of vegan and cruelty-free produce and meals. Kids’ activities include the EAV Edible Learning Garden, live chef demonstrations, and free samples. Plus, East Atlanta is a fun and eclectic neighborhood to visit!

8. Grant Park Farmers Market – Grant Park

• Market organized on Sunday
• Why kids love it: children’s garden, playground

Visit the Grant Park Farmers Market across from the Beacon. The adjacent Nest Preschool offers a children’s area with a garden and tricycle area, allowing parents to sample food, watch live demonstrations, and shop.

9. Green Market at Piedmont Park – Midtown

• Market organized on Saturdays from March to December
• Why Kids Love It: Playgrounds, Splash Pad, Atlanta BeltLine

The Piedmont Park Green Market lets kids explore two playgrounds and splash around in the Legacy Fountain. Take your dog to the dog park, too! With stroller-friendly walking trails (including the Atlanta BeltLine), parents can get some exercise after shopping, too.

10. Kennesaw Farmers Market – Kennesaw

• Market organized on Mondays from April to September
• Why Kids Love It: Cool Downtown, Bouncy House (select dates)

The Kennesaw Farmers Market lets families start the week with seasonal fruits and vegetables. Stores are open every Monday from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The farmers market sometimes features a bouncy castle for kids, so check social media for updates. After you’re done shopping, explore the walkable downtown area.

11. Lilburn Farmers Market – Lilburn

• Market organized on Fridays from May to August
• Why kids love it: Free samples, tractor rides (select dates)

Kick off the weekend on Friday from 4-7pm at Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church for the Lilburn Farmers Market. Kids can sample healthy, locally grown foods. Check the market’s calendar/social media for live entertainment, chef demonstrations, and occasional tractor rides.

12. Marietta Square Farmers Market – Marietta

• Market held on Saturday
• Why Kids Love It: Free Samples, Art Products, Marietta Square

Stroll through the parking lots behind Marietta Square and browse locally made food, art, tableware and more on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Kids will love spending the weekend wandering around Marietta Square, especially Rocket Fizz Candy Shop and the Strand Theatre.

Kids can play while their parents shop at the Peachtree Road Farmers Market. Photo by Bill Leffler

13. Peachtree Road Farmers Market (PRFT) – Buckhead

• Market organized on Saturdays from March to December
• Why kids love it: Kids’ area, playground, story time (select dates)

The PRFM brings together more than 50 vendors offering certified organic or naturally grown produce in the parking lot of St. Philip Cathedral. The market is held on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon and features live music, pop-up demonstrations, and a children’s area with chalk drawings and outdoor games. The Alliance Theater hosts a storytelling session twice a month.

14. Roswell Farmers and Crafts Market – Roswell

• Market organized on Saturdays from April to October
• Why kids love it: Playground, face painting (select dates)

Bring the family to Roswell Presbyterian Church on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. On select dates, check out face painting for kids! In addition to hosting food and craft vendors, RFAM offers live entertainment, free yoga, and a playground.

More than 40 vendors offer local produce and foods at the Sandy Springs Farmers Market. Photo by Bill Leffler

15. Sandy Springs Farmers Market – Sandy Springs

• Market organized on Saturdays from April to November
• Why kids love it: Fountains, wading pools, green spaces

This farmers market is held on Saturday mornings in City Springs, where kids can play among the fountains, hanging benches and large green space. During the warmer months, bring swimsuits so kids can splash around in the wading pool.

16. Senoia Farmers Market – Senoia

• Market organized on Saturdays from April to December
• Why Kids Love This Movie: Filming Location, Baby Animals (Select Dates)

In addition to live music and food trucks, the Senoia Farmers Market offers fresh and artisanal produce every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Check their Facebook page for the current schedule, as kids love visiting the chicks at the Farmhouse of Blessings Farm. Located in a warehouse used in the TV series The Walking Dead, The market also sells bloody marys to adults.

Bonus: Your Dekalb Farmers Market – Decatur

• Market open every day
• Why Kids Love It: Fascinating Foods and Air Conditioning

Your Dekalb Farmers Market exposes kids to an overwhelming variety of international fruits and vegetables in its 140,000 square foot indoor store. In addition to international food, kids will be thrilled to hear different languages ​​spoken since the market employs staff from over 40 countries!

Unless otherwise stated, photos by the author