Everyone loves a good market but sometimes it can be tricky keeping your kiddos entertained while you're sipping your flat white and browsing through the fresh veggies. That's why we have compiled this list of our favourite Cape Town Markets and why your kids will love them too.
The Mojo Market
"An exciting 7-day-a-week food and lifestyle market. It is a hybrid and eclectic mix of 45 designer retail stalls, a daily fresh goods section and 25 food vendors, including a 24-hour section."
When: Everyday, 7am - 9pm
Where: 30 Regent Road, Sea Point
Why your kid will love it: Cool vendors like Jabulani Afrika - puzzles and activity bags.
Contact: manager@mojomarket.co.za
Website: www.mojomarket.co.za
Chilled Market at The Range
"Good wholesome home-made food in a country setting – magical – on your doorstep."
When: Friday, 4.30pm-9.30pm
Where: The Range, Orpen Road, Cape Town
Why your kid will love it: Jumping castle and jungle gym.
Contact: 021 713 2340
Website: www.capemarkets.co.za
Oranjezicht City Farm Market Day
"The OZCF Market Day is a community farmers-style market for independent local farmers and artisanal food producers."
When: Saturday, 9am - 2pm
Where: Granger Bay, V&A Waterfront
Why your kid will love it: Storytelling, planting, crafts and more!
Contact: 083 508 1066
Website: www.ozcf.co.za
Earth Fair Food Market
"Saturdays at Earth Fair Market are all about shopping for the whole week."
When: Saturday, 9am - 2pm and Wednesday, 3pm – 8:30pm
Where: 333 Main Road, Tokai
Why your kid will love it: Sand art in a dedicated kids' area.
Contact: hello@earthfairmarket.co.za
Website: www.earthfairmarket.co.za
The Saturday Market at Vergenoegd
"Come rain or sunshine, we will be hosting what is set to be one of the most popular markets in Stellenbosch."
When: Saturday, 9am - 3pm
Where: Vergenoegd Wine Estate, Baden Powell Drive, Stellenbosch
Why your kid will love it: Duck Parade of 1000 working ducks at 10am.
Contact: 076 643 0683
Website: www.vergenoegd.co.za/market/
Root44 Market
"Good food, delicious drinks, lively tunes and brilliant company."
When: Saturday and Sunday, 10am - 4pm
Where: Audacia Wines, Corner of R44 & Annandale Road, Stellenbosch
Why your kid will love it: Natural wooden play park and lawn area.
Contact: 021 881 3052
Website: www.root44.co.za
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