Kids’ activities at HFM begin May 9th!

This May, the Hollywood Farmers Market begins its 19th season of running a weekly farmers market in the Hollywood neighborhood. During this time, we’ve seen a whole generation of kids grow up with the farmers market. They’ve met farmers, discovered unfamiliar fruits and vegetables, snacked on berries, and grown up with a greater connection to where their food comes from.

This season, we’re excited that Joanna Sooper from Turnip the Heat Cooking School will be back at the Hollywood Farmers Market, leading our young marketgoers in kids’ activities and demos! These activities are designed to be educational as well as fun.

This season’s schedule: (mark your calendars!)

A quick introduction to the wonders of this seemingly ugly and dirty vegetable. Did you know you can paint beautiful pictures with beet juice?

June 13 – Market Scavenger Hunt
Kids will get a scavenger hunt that will take them all over the bustling Hollywood Farmers Market. This market will also feature kids’ music from Steve Cooper and Talullah’s Daddy.

Sometimes we don’t realize all the different parts of the plant that we eat regularly. Kids will try and learn to identify fruits, roots, leaves, seeds and stems from various plants!

September 12 – Easy Pickling for Kids
Pickling can be super easy, and a lot of fun! Kids will get to pick out their favorite veggies, and leave with a small jar of quick pickles!

Activities will run from 9:30 to 11:30. All activities are offered free, of course. See you at the market this Saturday!