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February 22, 2012
News & Events
- Mardi Gras Macaroni Fun!
- Carolina Ballet Production of The Little Mermaid
- February is American Heart Month
- The Addams Family
- This Week's Picks
- This Week's Calendar
- Teen Scene
- Plan Ahead
- Floating Popcorn Kernels-Science
- Great Learning Activities!
- NC Museum of Life and Science
- UNC Morehead Plantarium - 2012
- Farmers' Markets of Durham and Wake County
- Your Favorite Team Schedules
- Activities and Special Events!
- The Botanical Garden
Farmers' Markets of Durham and Wake County
Durham Farmers Market
Every Saturday: Locally grown fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, cut flowers, potted plants, artisanal cheeses and breads, home-baked pies, honey, handmade chocolates, preserves, local wines, hand-made soaps, pottery, jewelry and artwork of all sorts. The Durham Farmers Market is a producer-only market featuring the produce and wares of more than 50 vendors, all of whom are located within 70 miles of the market.
SATURDAYS: April to November 8AM-Noon, December to March 10AM-Noon
WEDNESDAYS: May to September 3:30PM-6:30PM
* Who: Everyone
* When: Rain or Shine!
* Where: The Pavillion, 501 Foster Street, Downtown Durham.
* How: Drop on by.
* Cost: FREE admission
* More info: http://www.durhamcentralpark.org/events/farmers-market/
Eno River Farmers Market
The Eno River Farmers Market in historic downtown Hillsborough offers farm fresh produce, cheese, meat, eggs, baked goods, prepared foods, and crafts from local growers and producers.
Every Year-Round on Saturdays. Seasonal Wednesdays
* Who: Families
* When: Saturdays: April to Oct 8th 8am-12pm; Nov-March 10am; Wednesdays: May to Sept 4pm-6pm
* Where: Public Market House, Margaret Ln., Downtown Hillsborough
* How: Drop on by
* Cost: FREE
* More info: http://www.enoriverfarmersmarket.com/ enoriverfarmersmarket@gmail.com
Cary Downtown Farmer's Market
Cary Farmer's Market features only items grown or produced by the vendor within a 100-mile radius of the market.
Every Saturday Morning
* Who: Families
* When: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
* Where: Chatham Square Shopping Center 744 East Chatham Street Cary NC
* How: Come on Saturdays
* Cost: FREE
* More info: http://caryfarmersmarket.com
Midtown Farmer's Market
Located in the heart of North Hills in the Commons, the Market boasts a wide variety of fresh fruit, vegetables, cheeses, flowers, meats, homemade desserts and baked goods, crafts, and a myriad of other things.
Reopens in April 2011 thru November 2011
* Who: North Hills Commons
* When: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
* Where: Raleigh, NC
* How: Just show up.
* Cost: FREE
* More info: http://www.northhillsfarmersmarket.com/
North Raleigh Farmer's Market
The North Raleigh Farmer's Market is open every Saturday, 8am until noon. There is also a market day, Wednesday, 3pm until 6pm. The market features a host of local farmers offering the finest in regionally grown produce, Animal Welfare Approved meats and other products. The market meets Year Round. Visit the website to see what is in season and for recipes
Saturday Hrs 8AM-Noon
Wednesday Hrs 3PM-6PM
* Who: North Raleigh Farmer's Market
* Where: Falls River Town Center: Enter Durant Road from either Falls of Neuse or Capital Blvd/US-1 and turn into the Falls River Town Center at Falls River Avenue and you are at the North Raleigh Farmer's Market.
* How: Mark your calendar and make plans to drop by.
* Cost: Purchase availble/session produce
* More info: http://www.northraleighfarmersmarket.com/
Wake Forest Farmer's Market
Winter Market Details: Abbreviated hours in the regular parking lot are on the 3rd Saturday of January, February, and March 10am until Noon
Summer Market Details: Opened every Saturday starting 1st Saturday in April until the 3rd Saturday in November from 8am until Noon.
Holiday Market Details: The 1st & 3rd. Saturday in December
* Who: Local farmers, cheese makers, crafters, bakers, soap makers and artists practicing their crafts within a 75 mile radius of downtown Wake Forest
* When: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
* Where: 110 S White Street (Historic Downtown) Wake Forest
* How: Drop by.
* Cost: FREE
* More info: Wake Forest Farmers Market
Wendell Farmer's Market
The Farmers' Market goals are to educate the consumer about the many benefits to the individual, the community and the environment of buying locally produced food, and to enhance and enrich the community and culture of Wendell. All vendors must have ties to Agricultural items and be approved by the Wendell Chamber of Commerce.
Saturday Mornings May thru November
Re-Opens on 05/07/2011 thru 11/26/2011
* When: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
* Where: Central Business District The Wendell Chamber of Commerce, 115 N. Pine St., Wendell, NC 2759
* How: Support local farmers
* Cost: FREE
* More info: 919-607-7762, Wendell Farmers Market website
Western Wake Farmer's Market
Our mission is for all people in our community to become educated about and benefit from locally grown food. Our aim is to help all walks of life, from the farmers to the local community members to those less fortunate who might need assistance through the local food bank.
December–March 9am–12pm
April–November 8am–12pm
* Who: Families
* When: Saturdays
* Where: Carpenter Village, 1225 Morrisville Carpenter Rd, Cary (Morrisville Carpenter Rd. between Davis Dr. and Hwy. 55 in Carpenter Village)
* How: Plan a visit
* Cost: FREE
* More info: http://www.WesternWakeFarmersMarket.org
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