Updated April 15, 2025
Tree Seedling Giveaway, Outdoor Market, Global Market and more at the 2nd Street Market
Carolyn Kimes Tree Seedling Give-Away
Kristie Fisher returns to the Market for the Carolyn Kimes Tree Seedling Give-Away on Saturday, April 19, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kristie Fisher and her mother Carolyn Kimes started giving away tree seedlings over 25 years ago. Since her mother’s passing, Kristie has kept this annual, community-loved tradition alive at the 2nd Street Market. Come celebrate Earth Day by selecting from a variety of free tree seedlings for you to take home and plant. Deciduous and coniferous trees will be available while supplies last. This is an all age, free event.
Global Artisan Market
In partnership with Welcome Dayton, the 2nd Street Market will host a Global Artisan Market on Sunday, April 27, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring special guest artisans who recently arrived in this country, sharing their cultures with the Market community. Join us for music, culture sharing and artisan wares.
Annual Outdoor Market Opening Weekend
Starting May 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and May 4, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 2nd Street Market will expand its selection of vendors outdoors. Weather permitting, the outdoor market is open every weekend through Oct. 26. Enjoy the weather while supporting returning and new, local growers, artisans and specialty food vendors throughout the season. Follow the outdoor market Facebook event for updates on participating outdoor vendors.
Wegerzyn Foundation MayFair Plant Sale
Wegerzyn Gardens Foundation’s MayFair Plant Sale will return to the 2nd Street Market with expanded hours. Plants offered will include annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, herbs and vegetables.
The sale will then open to the public during normal 2nd Street Market hours Friday, May 2, Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4. Proceeds from the sale support special projects and programs at Wegerzyn Gardens MetroParks.
Sunset at the Market
From May through October, Sunset at the Market series returns the third Thursday of each month, from 5 to 8 p.m. This Market event provides guests with special evening shopping hours, dinner opportunities, entertainment, demos, tastings and community engagement. DORA beverages are welcome. Sunset dates:
- May 15
- June 19
- July 17
- August 21
- September 18
- October 16
Culture Kitchen
The Market hosts Culture Kitchen on the second Thursday evening of each month from 5 to 8 p.m. May through October. This program offers participants a unique culinary tasting event connecting the community through food and heritage. Each program showcases the culinary talents of the Market’s food vendors as they share with you their culture and the culinary traditions of their homelands. Culture Kitchen programs require registration. The cost is $35 per person. Be sure to register now, as space is limited to attend. Culture Kitchen events this summer are:
- May 8: Taste of Thailand – with Homestyle Thai Bistro
- June 12: Taste of Ghana – with Seli Foods
- July 10: Taste of Belgium – with Chef Donald Whitcomb
- August 14: Taste of Farm to Table – with The Narrow Way Farm and Vegan It Iz Eats
- September 11: Taste of Mexico – with Chef Santiago Herrera
- October 9: Taste of Armenia & Turkey – with Lucy’s Pastry Palace and Gunash’s Mediterranean Cuisine
Programs/Workshops Dates & Times:
- Friday, April 26, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Community Fitness at the Market
- Friday, May 9, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Juice Journey with Donna Wilson
- Sunday, May 11, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Local Grown Native Plant Sale
- Sunday, May 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Tab-a-pull-ooza at the Market
Music at the Market – View List of Musicians
- Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m
- Sundays, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Closed for Easter Sunday
The Market will be closed on Sunday, April 20, 2025, for our vendors and staff to be with their families in observation of Easter Sunday.
MetroParks Money
MetroParks Money is Five Rivers MetroParks’ e-gift card program that gives you the flexibility to support your favorite small businesses at the 2nd Street Market and enjoy a host of MetroParks experiences. When you purchase MetroParks Money, the recipient will receive a digital e-gift card redeemable with Five Rivers MetroParks and participating vendors at the 2nd Street Market.
