Our family loves farmers' markets because we love living locally! They are a great place to pick up lots of local produce, but there are also always lots of other local vendors - crafters, bakeries, and more! Many of the markets on the South Shore also offer fun, free kids activities and they are often cheaper than supermarkets because you cut out the middle man. Plus, visiting the farmers' market can easily become educational when you start talking about where our food comes from, how it is grown, etc. Chat with a vendor and they would be happy to give your child a mini lesson in their specialty!
Tips for shopping at Farmers' Markets
- Bring your own bags. Many vendors provide bags, but reusable is best.
- Ask questions! There are lots of options at farmers markets - organic, conventional, hyper-local (like us), or from a wider regional farm. Ask lots of questions and get what's important to you!
- Bring cash. A lot of vendors accept credit/debit cards, but not all. Make sure you have some cash on hand (small bills is best) so that you aren't limited in which vendors you can purchase from. I like to give my girls a few dollars to purchase whatever vegetable or fruit they would like to buy. They are often much more likely to try something new if they picked it out and purchased it!
- Have fun!
Abington Farmers' Market
2014 Info Coming Soon
http://www.abingtonsage.com/index.php/farmer-market
Cohasset Farmers' Market
2014 Info Coming Soon
http://www.abingtonsage.com/index.php/farmer-market
Cohasset Farmers' Market
Thursdays from 2PM - 6PM
June 19th - October 17th
Location - Cohasset Common, 41 Highland Street, Cohasset
Hingham Farmers’ Market
Saturdays from 10AM – 2PM
May 3rd - November 22nd
Location – Bathing Beach, 96 Otis Road, Hingham Harbor
Marshfield Farmers' Market - Winter Series
(FREE Kids Activity each month!)
April 19th, May 17th from 10AM - 2PM
Location - Marshfield Fairgrounds, 140 Main Street, Marshfield
http://www.marshfieldfair.org/fm.htm
Marshfield Farmers' Market - Summer Series
2014 Info Coming Soon
http://www.marshfieldfair.org/fm.htm
Norwell Farmers' Market
Fridays from 2PM - 6:30PM
June 13th - October 10th (No market July 4th)
Location - South Shore Natural Science Center, 48 Jacobs Lane, Norwell
http://southshorenaturalsciencecenter.org/norwell-farmers-market/
Scituate Farmers' Market
Wednedays from 3PM - 7PM
June 18th - October 22nd
Location - St. Mary's Church Parking Lot, Scituate Harbor
http://scituatefarmersmarket.com/
(FREE Kids Activity each month!)
April 19th, May 17th from 10AM - 2PM
Location - Marshfield Fairgrounds, 140 Main Street, Marshfield
http://www.marshfieldfair.org/fm.htm
Marshfield Farmers' Market - Summer Series
2014 Info Coming Soon
http://www.marshfieldfair.org/fm.htm
Norwell Farmers' Market
Fridays from 2PM - 6:30PM
June 13th - October 10th (No market July 4th)
Location - South Shore Natural Science Center, 48 Jacobs Lane, Norwell
http://southshorenaturalsciencecenter.org/norwell-farmers-market/
Scituate Farmers' Market
Wednedays from 3PM - 7PM
June 18th - October 22nd
Location - St. Mary's Church Parking Lot, Scituate Harbor
http://scituatefarmersmarket.com/
