Kids Cook at the Market

Junior chefs age seven to eleven cultivate their culinary skills and experience a cornucopia of farm-fresh foods by enrolling in cooking classes held at PFM’s Saturday market.

At these classes, kids learn about the seasonality of food, meet local farmers, and gain first-hand experience preparing ingredients purchased fresh at the market. Classes are taught by instructors and students of The International Culinary School at the Art Institute of Portland and include a guided market tour, hands-on instruction and recipes to take home so students can share what they learn with family and friends.

Kids Cook classes are held at the PSU Market on Saturdays from 8:30 – 10:00am and cost $5 per child per class.  2011 class dates and topics are as follows:

June 11 - Strawberry Crepes
June 25 - Sushi for Kids
July 9 - Berry Bonanza Salad
July 23 - Blender Gazpacho
August 6 - Creative Corn Recipes
August 27 - Summer Salsa

To enroll, please download the Kids Cook Registration Form.  Advance registration is required.

Bite Size Kids Cook Classes

Beginning in May 2011, join us for Bite Size Kids Cook classes at the Buckman, King and Northwest neighborhood markets.

Once per month at each location, Portland Farmers Market will offer drop-in cooking classes for children during market hours. These classes, which are made possible by the generous support of season sponsor COUNTRY Financial, are free of charge and open to kids of all ages (though recipes and equipment are geared toward ages 7 and up). Classes feature seasonal produce and recipes to try at home. See schedule below for class dates:

MAY
Featured Ingredient: Rockin' Radishes
Buckman Market: May 5
King Market: May 29

JUNE
Featured Ingredient: Groovy Greens
Buckman Market: June 2
King Market: June 19
NW Market: June 30

JULY
Featured Ingredient: Booyah Berries
Buckman Market: July 7
King Market: July 31
NW Market: July 28

AUGUST
Featured Ingredient: Sassy Summer Squash
Buckman Market: August 4
King Market: August 28
NW Market: August 25

SEPTEMBER
Featured Ingredient: Terrific Tomatoes
Buckman Market: September 1
King Market: September 25
NW Market: September 29
               
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Market Scavenger Hunt

Looking for a fun and educational way for your kids to engage with the market and learn about the benefits of eating fresh, local food?  Download one of our maket scavenger hunts below.

Market Scavenger Hunt, Ages 6-11

Market Scavenger Hunt, Ages 12+

Find Your Market

Portland Farmers Market includes six markets serving your community; select a market for more information:

Portland State University - Saturday

Saturdays, March 17 through December 15

8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Mar. through Oct.), 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Nov. & Dec.)

SW Park Ave & SW Montgomery St,
Portland, OR, 97201

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Winter Shemanski Park - Saturday
Pioneer Courthouse Square - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Shemanski Park - Wednesday
Buckman - Thursday
Northwest - Thursday
King - Sunday

The Portland Farmer's Market is my happy place!  There is truly nothing better at the end of a long week than fresh food, farmers and friends!”

— Brie Hilliard
PFM Volunteer