Published April 11, 2024
Tree Seedling Giveaway, Outdoor Market, Global Market and more at the 2nd Street Market
Carolyn Kimes Tree Seedling Give-Away
Kriste Fisher returns to the Market for the Carolyn Kimes Tree Seedling Give-Away on Saturday, April 20, 9 AM to 3 PM and Sunday, April 21, 11 AM to 3 PM. Kriste Fisher and her mother Carolyn Kimes started giving away tree seedlings over 25 years ago. Since her mother’s passing, Kriste 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 Spring Global Artisan Market on April 28, 11 AM to 3 PM. Special guest artisans and aspiring entrepreneurs new to the USA, and the Miami Valley will be here to share their cultures through Art. Textiles, jewelry, paintings, crafts, food tasting and music from around the globe will be featured throughout the day. This is an all age, free event.
Annual Outdoor Market Opening Weekend
Starting May 4, from 9 AM to 3 PM and May 5, from 11 AM to 3 PM, 2nd Street Market will expand its selection of vendors outdoors. Weather permitting, the outdoor market is open every weekend through Oct. 31. Enjoy the weather while supporting returning and new, local growers, artisans, and specialty food vendors throughout the season.
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. A members-only preview sale will be held on Friday, May 3, 8 AM to 11 AM.
The sale will then open to the public during normal 2nd Street Market hours Friday, May 3, Saturday, May 4, and Sunday, May 5. Proceeds from the sale support special projects and programs at Wegerzyn Gardens MetroParks.
Culture Kitchen: French Crepes for Mother’s Day
The Culture Kitchen series at the 2nd Street Market is an opportunity for you to taste different cuisines and learn about the dishes’ culture of origin from around the globe. Celebrate Mother’s Day with Sabine Grande owner of Crepe Boheme May 9, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM as she talks about her native France and how they celebrate Mother’s Day. Sabine will make savory and sweet crepes for your enjoyment. Along with the crepes, enjoy a cup of Poppets coffee or herbal tea. Registration is required, click here to register.
Special Gardening Programming in May:
- May 10, (11:30 AM to 12:30 PM): Summer in the Garden: Heirloom Tomatoes & How to Grow Them
- May 12, (10:30 to 11:30 AM): Mushrooms 101: Edibility & Ecology
Music at the Market – Full schedule and list of musicians
- Saturdays, 10 AM to 1 PM
- Sundays, 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Summer Activities at RiverScape
RiverScape MetroPark is located just blocks away from the 2nd Street Market, making for the perfect opportunity to enjoy two of your Five River Metroparks facilities in one day. Learn more about Riverscape’s upcoming summer activities and include local shopping at the 2nd Street Market as part of a weekend out.
SNAP/EBT
If you qualify for an Ohio Direction card and want to use your EBT benefits to purchase local food at the Market, please visit our SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Exchange Center at the far west end of the Market building. We offer a SNAP token exchange, as well as the Produce Perks incentive program and other food access state programs. The SNAP Exchange Center is open during Market operational hours: Friday and Sunday, 11 AM – 3 PM and Saturdays, 9 AM to 3 PM.
For more information, please contact the Market office at 937-228-2088 or marketinfo@metroparks.org.
