# Riverside Arts Market Thanksgiving Harvest Farmers Market & Live Music > Event for families in the Jacksonville area (FL). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM - Where: Under the Fuller Warren Bridge (Riverside Arts Market), 715 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32204 - Ages: All ages (Covered outdoor riverfront pavilion, family picnic lawn, live acoustic stage) - Price: Free admission; artisanal foods, produce, and family crafts available for purchase - Organizer: Riverside Avondale Preservation (RAP) - Official page: https://riversideartsmarket.org/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/jacksonville/activities/riverside-arts-market-thanksgiving-harvest-farmers-market-and-live-mus--listing-eb021c40d052bdd71e887061 ## About Nestled along the St. Johns River under the massive sheltered canopy of the Fuller Warren Bridge, the Riverside Arts Market hosts its Thanksgiving Harvest Market. Local farmers, bakers, artisans, and family food vendors showcase fresh Florida fall produce, homemade pies, organic honey, Thanksgiving table floral arrangements, and handmade holiday crafts. Children can enjoy live performances on the riverfront amphitheater stage, ranging from local youth orchestras to acoustic folk artists, while watching passing boats and river dolphins. The open-air setting protects visitors from autumn showers or direct sun, providing a festive outdoor holiday atmosphere for the whole family. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Wide, polished concrete flooring under the bridge makes stroller and wagon rolling completely smooth, flat, and curb-free throughout all vendor aisles. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Permanent public restrooms equipped with changing counters are located by the market office, with amphitheater steps and riverfront seating for nursing. • Age Suitability: Welcoming for all ages, from infants enjoying the breezy promenade to toddlers tasting fruit samples and kids dancing near the music stage. • Sensory Tips: The bridge canopy provides complete shade; live acoustic music creates a vibrant market buzz, with peaceful riverwalk lawns just steps away for quiet breaks. ## Similar picks in Jacksonville - [Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens Thanksgiving Family Lawn Stroll & Riverfront Gardens](https://grassyknees.com/jacksonville/activities/cummer-museum-of-art-and-gardens-thanksgiving-family-lawn-stroll-and-r--listing-2331e8d8b1392705df970096) — Fri, Nov 27 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens · All ages · From $15 · checked Nov 5. 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