Kids Activies

Sprouts at the Market!

There will be a variety of kids activities hosted by Sprouts at the Market from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Our special Oktoberfest activity will be “Pumpkin Pals” — Create your own adorable (or silly, spooky, mysterious — let your creativity decide) mini pumpkin decoration!

Sprouts at the Market hosts bilingual story time, crafts, games, and produce tastings at South Valley Farmers Market each week. Kids 18 years and under receive $10 in Seed Notes vouchers to spend at the market. Kids 12 years and younger receive an additional $5 Little Lettuce token to spend on fresh fruits, veggies, or plant starts that grow food. Come join the fun!

🍓 Visit Sprouts at the Market:

🍏 Every Saturday from 10-2 at 7th and Main St in downtown Cottage Grove, May – October.

🍐 November 23rd, December 7th, and December 21st from 10-4 at our Winter Markets in the Cottage Grove Armory. 628 E. Washington Ave, Cottage Grove.

💚 Thank you to The YARG Foundation, Friends of the Cottage Grove Public Library, Willamette Farm and Food Coalition, and Trillium Community Health Plan for your support of Sprouts at the Market!

Coloring Contest

In addition to Sprouts at the Market; this year we will be including a coloring contest! Pick up a coloring sheet for your kiddos to color and turn it in by September 26 at any participating location. Details for turn in locations, age brackets and prize options are available on the event information page. 

Many thanks to our prize sponsors: Banner Bank and Cascade Home Center!