With the quick shift of Spring into Summer, it’s time to embrace the freshness of the season by eating local. Welcome to the ultimate guide to local farmers markets for the cities and towns of Waltham, Watertown, Belmont and Weston! Get ready to grab your reusable bags and embark on a fun-filled, family adventure where fresh produce, delightful treats, and friendly faces await. Let’s dive into the vibrant bounty that our local farmers markets have to offer!
Be sure to check back to this guide as we share more local farms, CSA’s, and pick-your-own gardens!
WATERTOWN
Watertown Farmers Market
Location: Saltonstall Park - Corner of Main St & Whites Ave (Next to City Hall, 149 Main St, Watertown)
Dates and Times: Wednesdays, June 12 - October 23, 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM
The Watertown Farmers' Market is back for another year in the heart of Saltonstall Park! Attendees will find many rotating vendors of produce, meat, fish, and various specialty items every Wednesday afternoon. The mission of the Watertown Farmers Market is to provide access to farm fresh foods for all community members and support local businesses. The market is also meant to promote healthy and sustainable living and to build community. Make this market a part of your routine, as it’s the perfect family-friendly midweek adventure for parents and kids alike. Plus, there are often special events like live music and kids' activities that make the experience even more magical. More information about the Watertown Farmers Market can be found here!
BELMONT
Belmont Farmers Market
Location: 10 Claflin St, Belmont, MA 02478 (Belmont Center parking lot)
Dates and Times: Thursdays, June - October, 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Belmont Farmers Market is your local go-to spot to find fresh food from local farms and producers. This welcoming and inclusive community is positioned right in Belmont Center, a close walk to the stores on Leonard Street where you can extend your shopping adventures. Children can enjoy a Storytime from 4:00-4:30 (weather pending), provided by the Belmont Public Library, music, and the “POP Club” - an opportunity for children to select and purchase their very own produce to bring home and try! For more information on the Belmont Farmers Market, click here.
WALTHAM
Waltham Farmers Market
Location: 65 Lexington Street, Waltham MA 02452
Dates and Times: Saturdays, June - October, from 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
The mission of the Waltham Farmers Market is to provide access to healthy, fresh, and affordable food for the Waltham community. Local producers and small farms come together to showcase locally-grown produce, cheese, eggs, meats, baked goods, soaps, sauces, wine and mead, and prepared specialty meals to go. More information about the Waltham Farmers Market can be found here.
Do you host a farmers market or farmstand that you'd like to see listed, or know of a community market that shares fresh produce/food access with those in need? Please send the info along to Macaroni KID editor and publisher Maria Barrette at mariabarrette@macaronikid.com.
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