Maple Grove Farmers Market to Host Two Weeks of Events for Parents, Children

The Maple Grove Farmers Market will host two events aimed at keeping kids busy and boosting families’ skills in cooking and eating together.

July 18 at 4:00pm, chef and nutrition educator Jenny Breen will lead a chef demonstration. Breen's book, Cooking up the Good Life provides step-by-step instructions for creating a full range of dishes, using the bounty of the farmers market. Each recipe invites kids’ participation in the kitchen with specific instructions for young cooks.  

Updated July 18: Via the Maple Grove Farmers Market Facebook page: Book signing and chef demo by Jenny Breen has been RESCHEDULED to Thursday, August 1.

On July 25, kids are invited to exercise their purchasing power at the market to purchase a favorite fruit or veggie item, or to try something new. Kids and their parents are invited to stop by the Market Information Trailer to pick up a Market scavenger hunt. Complete the scavenger hunt and turn it in to receive a $2 Market token, to be spent on fruits and veggies. This special one-time Power of Produce event is sponsored by Partners in Pediatrics.

“Choosing nutritious food and developing the skills to prepare it are the cornerstones to good eating habits,” said Market Manager Kirsten Bansen Weigle. “It’s so exciting to see families together at the market, and we’re glad to give kids a special boost in learning to choose and enjoy local produce items.”

The Maple Grove Farmers Market is open every Thursday afternoon from June 13 through October 23, with the exception of July 4th. Hours are 3-7 p.m. from June through September and 3-6 p.m. in October. 

The Farmers Market is located outside at the Maple Grove Community Center, 12951 Weaver Lake Road. For more information, visit: www.maplegrovefarmersmarket.com .