Visiting a farmers market in Florida is a great activity for seniors and their family members or caregivers all year around! Walking around the vendor booths, browsing the products, and talking to the vendors provide some great social benefits for the seniors.
Seniors can also find fresh and nutritious products in the farmers market that are good for their health. With the support from the US Department of Agriculture’s Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program, low-income seniors can also enjoy locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey and herbs.
If you live in Broward County, check out this list for nearby farmers markets.
Brothers Farmers Market
Locations:
Davie: 6871 Stirling Rd, Davie, FL 33314
Sunrise: 3431 N Hiatus Rd, Sunrise, FL 33351
West Palm Beach: 1937 N Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Hours: Everyday 8:00am – 8:00pm
A family owned and operated Farmers Market, Brothers Farmers Market first opened in Davie, FL in 2008. This store focuses on fresh, local, affordable and organic produce. Now expanded to three locations, their goal is still the same. If you are around one of their locations, stop by their stores to check out their unique selection of organic goods. Be sure to visit their deli and smoothie counter too!
Family Farms
Location: 14950 SW 14th St, Davie, FL 33326
Hours: Opens Thursday to Sunday, hour varies
Family Farms is not your usual farmers market, it is much more. They opened in 2019 with a dream of providing a Farm-Fun experience to the locals, including activities like Friday and Saturday night bonfires, hayrides, Pony Birthdays and sunflower picking! On top of that, everything sold in the market is produced by local artisans. You can visit Family Farms for an enjoyable experience and get fresh, organic foods at the same time.
Flamingo Road Nursery and Farmers Market
Location: 1655 S Flamingo Rd, Davie, FL 33325
Hours: Everyday 8:00am – 6:00pm
When you come to Flamingo Road Nursery, you get a two-in-one experience because this place doubles as a garden center and farmers market. Taking advantage of tropical Florida weather, Flamingo Road Nursery is able to provide local residents with garden décor and quality plants. The farmers market section has a juice bar, produce section, freshly made breakfast and lunch options. Their on-site hydroponic greenhouse produces herbs, lettuce, and tomato, and even offers their own raw, unfiltered honey. The Flamingo Road Nursery also hosts seasonal activities like Annual Fall Festival, Christmas Celebration, Easter, and Crawfish Boil events.
Las Olas Oceanside Park Farmers, Antiques and Artisan Market
Location: 3000 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Hours: Every Saturday: 9:00am – 4:00pm
If you are looking for a place to go on the weekends, stop by Las Olas Oceanside Park Farmers, Antiques and Artisan Market at Las Olas Oceanside Park. Come for baked foods, fresh produce, handmade jewelry and goods and other products. There are also Yoga on the Lawn and OutFit Open HIIT sessions happening at the same time. For a list of vendors and activities, check out their website for more details.
Southwest Ranches Farmers Market
Location: 5150 S Flamingo Rd, Southwest Ranches, FL 33330
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10:00am – 5:30pm; Sunday 10:00am – 4:30pm
Southwest Ranches Farmers Market has pride themselves as a part of the community since their opening in 2009. They strive to offer fresh and healthy food for locals in the neighborhood and dedicate themselves to making top quality products. Southwest Ranches Farmers Market specializes in raw dairy, organic grass-fed meats, pasture raised eggs and organic produces.
Tamarac Community Farmers Market
Location: 7825 Southgate Blvd., Tamarac, FL 33321
Hours: Every Sunday: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Tamarac Community Farmers Market is a year around event that happens every Sunday. You can come by for fresh produces, tea, honey, sauces, baked goods, spices, and much more delicious food! Come by to grab locally prepared natural goods and have a chat with the producers.
Yellow Green Farmers Market
Location: 3080 Sheridan Street, Hollywood, FL 33021
Hours: Saturday & Sunday 10:00am – 7:00pm
Established in 2010, Yellow Green Farmers Market (YGFM) is a weekend farmers market that opens year around. YGFM locates in a large 100,000 square foot barn with over 350 booths, you can easily spend a few hours in there. The market offers a wide variety of goods like fruits, beverages, fresh produces, prepared foods, crafts, and wellness & skincare products. YGFM provides yoga, live music, and dance classes too, check out their website and events calendar for more details.
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Many farmers markets now also serve as an entertainment event, seniors can visit farmers market near them for a good time out and get health and organic products.
Assisting Hands Home Care provides in-home care for seniors living in the communities surrounding west Broward County, Florida. Professional caregivers can offer companionship, attention and support as well as helping the seniors with their daily activities.
Give us a call at (954) 859-2271 to set up a free consultation regarding our senior companionship services.
