Published 5/5/26
Why Head to the Farmer’s Market?
Farmer’s Markets are more than just a place to shop; they’re a community hub. They provide growers a direct line to their neighbors and give families a chance to buy the freshest produce available. Beyond the food, these markets present a massive learning opportunity for kids. As parents, grandparents, and caregivers, a trip to the Farmer’s Market opens up a whole world of sensory exploration and discovery.
What Can Kids Learn?
When you go to a grocery store, you can buy just about anything. While modern logistics put Peruvian next to Thai pineapples from Thailand year round, a farmers market teaches patience and seasonality. In spring, we can expect asparagus and rhubarb, perhaps even lettuce and tomatoes if growers have a greenhouse. As summer works its magic, more fruits and vegetables enter the scene. In late summer we get the ultimate treat: fresh sweet corn. And by fall, the season concludes with squash, apples, and pumpkins.
Beyond the calendar, kids see exactly where food comes from. Talking to the grower at the Farmer’s Market allows kids to visualize the farm and understand the work involved, like how potatoes have to be dug up and what a corn plant actually looks like in the field.
Where to Find a Market Near You
- Downtown Port Huron: Season starts May 9th, open on Saturdays from 8AM–2PM (summer season). Located at 100 Merchant Street in Downtown Port Huron (Near the St. Clair County Health Department).
- St. Clair: Season starts June 3, open on Wednesdays, 7 AM–11 AM at the Riverview Plaza.
- Cooky Kutchey’s Produce and Flower (Kimball): Open daily with seasonal produce and flowers, hours vary.
- Hulett’s Farm Market (the Corn Man): Open daily with seasonal produce. On Pine Grove Avenue, across from Arby’s, is open daily with seasonal produce.
Can I Use SNAP Benefits
Yes! The Port Huron Farmer’s Market and Hulett’s Market both accept SNAP EBT (Bridge Cards) as payment, according to the USDA website.
To find more information on other Farmer’s Markets near you, check out: https://mifma.org/find-a-farmers-market/
Story by Jennie McClelland for BlueWaterParent.com.
