A neighborhood food market with a practical grocery-shopping purpose, rather than a ticketed food festival.
The plan
Urban Oasis Project’s Saturday market is a useful place to make food shopping part of a low-key outing. The organizer brings together local produce and food vendors throughout the year. Free parking is listed in the main park lot at 6447 NE 7th Avenue. SNAP benefits can be used through the organizer’s booth, with a published doubling program; ask there about eligible purchases and the current process.
What to expect
A neighborhood food market with a practical grocery-shopping purpose, rather than a ticketed food festival.
A practical way to browse
Start with a complete walk around before deciding what to buy. Bring a reusable bag and keep your spending flexible: admission and the price of food are different things. Weather and individual vendor attendance can change, so check the organizer’s latest notice if a particular stall is the reason for your trip.
Before you go
The organizer normally operates rain or shine but posts extreme-weather cancellations online; check before traveling just for a specific vendor.