The Farmers' Market will take place from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday through October in the Pilgrim Congregational Church parking lot, 460 Lake St., one block west of Ridgeland Avenue.
This week, join Ms. Clara of Ms. Clara's Mini Musicians at the Market for a morning of fun and interactive mini music classes for children aged 4 months to 6 year. All ages are welcome. The event will feature songs and rhythm instruments throughout the morning, as well as giveaways and opportunities to win $20 gift certificates and an instrument backpack. The three mini music classes will begin at 9, 9:30 and 10 a.m.
In addition to a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers, bedding plants, honey, cheese, frozen meat, bread and baked goods the Market also features donuts made on-site, fresh coffee and live bluegrass music. Regional vendors will feature sustainable, organic and locally sourced goods again this season, including several heirloom products.
To help support Market administration, a variety of items will be sold at the information tent, including reusable shopping bags, t-shirts and travel mugs. Non-profit bake sales will be offered each Saturday as well as occasional cooking demonstrations featuring chefs from local restaurants. A majority of the vendors now accept credit/debit cards as well as Link cards.
For more information call 708.358.5780, email farmersmarket@oak-park.us or visit www.oak-park.us/farmersmarket.