why the farmers market is a great summer activity with kids in myrtle beach
We love making a trip to the farmers market a whole kid-friendly adventure. And we’re lucky that in the Grand Strand you can pair each market with something else fun to do! Here is why the farmers market is a great activity with kids in Myrtle Beach.
Tuesdays in surfside beach
DETAILS: 10a–3p, beside the library
GOOD TO KNOW TIPS: Well shaded, gets crowded but paved sidewalk throughout good for stroller, paid parking along street – can sometimes find parking at library or park.
VENDORS: It changes every week but this is one of the more plentiful ones with a really great variety each week!
WHAT ELSE TO DO NEARBY:
1. Visit the Surfside library (can walk to it from the market).
2. Play at Fuller Park (walkable) or drive over to All Children’s Park (both are well-shaded and fully fenced).
3. If you want a little history and green space then check out the area that once housed Ark Plantation.
Fridays in nmb
DETAILS: 10a–3p, 925 1st Ave S
GOOD TO KNOW TIPS: Easy parking, covered market area, green space for kids to run around.
VENDORS: This one gets lots of produce and fresh meats. There are always some sweet treats there too including Deliciosa Desserts.
WHAT ELSE TO DO NEARBY:
1. CHA HOUSE: Boba tea and yummy Asian-inspired eats.
2. STAR ACADEMY: We love STAR and they have so many fun things happening this summer! Check their schedule!
3. VISIT A PARK: McLean Park is the closest and always a good pick but if you want a little nature walk then head to NMB Park & Sports Complex to play and walk the well-shaded pathway there.
SATURDAYs in CONWAY
SATURDAY IN CONWAY
DETAILS: 8a–1p, Under Main St Bridge
GOOD TO KNOW TIPS: Mostly covered by bridge, parking is fairly easy, can navigate with stroller
VENDORS: Normally can expect lots of produce, A Coffee Movement, pasture-raised meats, and some sweets!
WHAT ELSE TO DO NEARBY:
1. Walk the Riverwalk. No need to move the car! You can find a couple of the Conway Critters along the walk.
2. Riverfront Park. Close by and also offers plenty of pretty places to walk.
3. Check out the Horry County Museum or Conway Library (it has the most amazing glass windows in the back!)
saturdays in the market common
SATURDAY IN VALOR PARK
DETAILS: 10a–3p, 1120 Farrow Pkwy
GOOD TO KNOW TIPS: Bathrooms, easy to navigate/wide area to walk, partly pergola covered.
VENDORS: Normally a good variety of produce, crafts, some prepared food, sweets, and pet products.
WHAT ELSE TO DO NEARBY:
1. Savannah’s Playground. Or the little one!
2. Shop or eat – tons to do in the Market Common.
3. Head across Highway 17 to the MB Art Museum, it’s always free!
SELECT sundays in pawleys island
DETAILS: 12–4p, The Hammock Shops
DATES: 6/4, 6/18, 7/2, 7/16, 8/6, 8/20, 9/24, 10/29, 11/26
GOOD TO KNOW TIPS: This is in the Hammock Shops Village so you get all the beauty of that plus those shops, the playground, corn hole and rocking chairs –– and a good selection of vendors!
VENDORS: Usually includes a mix of produce, greens, sweets and other vendors.
WHAT ELSE TO DO NEARBY:
1. Shop! We love Carolina Nature Nook, Stella & Remi, and Carolina Gourmet.
2. Grab a bite –– love Biquit and Local plus Squeezed has fresh juices and smoothies.
3. The playground in the Hammock Shops is small but kids still love it. There are also fountains, photo opps, hammocks to test out, and corn hole!
each market has its own vibe!
It’s so cool that each market has it’s own vibe and unique mix of vendors and features. We honestly love them all and it’s so fun to see our fav vendors pop up in different places. The weekday ones make a great summer activity with the kids. The weekend ones are great for whole family fun! Hope you’ll get out there and give a few of them a try this year!