Take advantage of the fresh and local produce available throughout the Spring and Summer months available at farmer’s markets in Newmarket, Aurora, Richmond Hill and the rest of the York Region.
With both weekend and weekday markets open, hopefully every mama can find a summer market that works for them. What’s your favourite local market to shop at? Let us know of any hidden gems we’ve missed!
Newmarket & Aurora
Location: Newmarket Riverwalk Commons (corner of Doug Duncan and Timothy St.)
Open Saturdays from May to October, 2015. 8 AM to 1 PM
In addition to shopping, visitors can also enjoy live music, face painting and more.
The Aurora Farmers’ Market & Artisan Fair
Location: 49 Wells Street
Open Saturdays from May 2 – October 24, 2015 from 8 AM – 1 PM
Special event days at the market include live music and kids activities.
Thornhill
Location: Lower level of the Toronto Waldorf School, 9100 Bathurst St., about 1 mile north of Hwy 7 and one traffic light south of Rutherford Rd./ Carrville Rd. / 16th Avenue.
Open year round on Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM.
York Farmers Market
Location: 7509 Yonge Street, Thornhill
Hours:
Thu 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Fri 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sat 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sun 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Richmond Hill
Hillcrest Farmers Market
Location: Hillcrest Mall, 9350 Yonge Street
Open on Wednesdays from May to October, 10 AM – 6 PM
Markham
Main Street Markham Farmer’s Market
Location: 132 Robinson Street (2 lights north of Hwy 7 on Robinson street)
Open every Saturday, May 9 to October 10 , 2015 from 8 AM to 1 PM
Vaughan
Woodbridge Village Farmers Market
Location: Woodbridge Pool & Memorial Arena parking lot
Open June to October (exact dates and times TBA)
East Gwillimbury
East Gwillimbury Farmers’ Market
Location: Yonge Green Lane Commons (NE corner of Yonge St & Green Lane)
Open Thursdays from May 28 to October 8, 2015 from 2 PM to 7 PM
