# City Market Farmers Market Thanksgiving Harvest & Family Days > Event for families in the Kansas City area (MO / KS). Times are Central Time. - When: Nov 21 – Nov 22 · 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM - Where: The City Market Kansas City, 20 E 5th St, Kansas City, MO 64106 - Ages: All ages; historic covered open-air market pavilion, fresh regional produce, bakeries, and streetcar stop - Price: Free admission to market square; specialty produce, baked goods, and hot apple cider sold individually - Organizer: The City Market & KC Commercial Realty Group - Official page: https://thecitymarketkc.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/kansas-city/activities/city-market-farmers-market-thanksgiving-harvest-and-family-days--listing-c9fdc3aef571be62371b8c86 ## About Operating continuously since 1857, the historic City Market in Kansas City's vibrant River Market neighborhood is the cultural heartbeat of local food and community gathering. The weekend leading into Thanksgiving is the most festive and bustling harvest market of the year, as dozens of local Missouri and Kansas family farmers, artisan bakers, and specialty food producers assemble under the historic open-air covered pavilions. Families arrive bundled in cozy autumn attire to select locally grown heirloom squash, sweet potatoes, crisp Missouri apples, fresh cranberries, and handmade Thanksgiving pies. Children love soaking up the festive atmosphere, watching the bright red KC Streetcar glide right into the market square, listening to acoustic street musicians, and sampling warm apple cider and fresh-baked cinnamon rolls. The covered pavilions keep visitors protected from any brisk autumn drizzle, making it a reliable holiday weekend family outing. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved brick and concrete concourses throughout the covered market pavilions are wide and flat, accommodating standard strollers and family wagons. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated modern public restrooms with baby changing tables are situated in the center market building and adjacent commercial arcade shops. • Age Suitability: Welcoming all generations; riding the free KC Streetcar to and from the market is an irresistible adventure for toddlers and young children. • Sensory Tips: The market square is bustling with aromas, colors, and live street performers; families seeking a calmer experience should visit between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. ## Similar picks in Kansas City - [Whimsical Holiday Wonderland & Mistletoe Market at City Market](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/whimsical-holiday-wonderland-and-mistletoe-market-at-city-market--listing-7a5850d6453bd559aada6491) — Nov 28 – Dec 20 · 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM · The City Market · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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