We love our youngest market shoppers! Read more about the educational and entertainment programs available for children who visit the market and tips for bringing the whole family into the kitchen.
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Kids Programs
Power of Produce
Power Of Produce (PoP) is a nationally recognized kids program, originating from the Oregon City Farmers Market as a way to empower kids to make healthy food choices and introduce them to where their food comes from. Power of Produce seeks to develop the next generation of healthy eaters by empowering them to make healthy food choices!
Details
- 8am to 1pm on the last Saturdays of the month: 5/28, 6/25, 7/30, 8/27, 9/24, 10/29
- Kids ages 3-12 can sample the vegetable of the month at our green programming tent at the entrance of the train shed
- By sampling the vegetable of the month, children earn a $2 market token that can be used to purchase produce (fresh fruits or vegetables) at the market
- Rain or shine!
- No cost to participate
Story Time
Join local children’s authors for story time at 9 and 9:45 a.m. last Saturdays of the month: 5/28, 6/25, 7/30, 8/27, 9/24, 10/29. Find us at the stairs near vendors Sunshine Harvest Farm and Bean Market in the green tent.
- May 28 – Kate Bartlein
- June 25 – Tori Wheeler from the Guthrie Theater
- July 30 – Tori Wheeler from the Guthrie Theater
- August 27 – Tori Wheeler from the Guthrie Theater
- September 24 – Tori Wheeler from the Guthrie Theater
- October 29 – Tori Wheeler from the Guthrie Theater
Family Cooking At Home:
Family Friendly Recipes
Combine family time, fun and food as you and your little chefs make delicious recipes. Your kids will love eating their creations, and you’ll love feeding them healthy, local produce.
6 Tips for Cooking with Kids
Get your kids involved in the kitchen and market shopping to introduce them to the pleasures of cooking and healthy, local food – all while having fun and spending quality time together.