# Portland Farmers Market at PSU Thanksgiving Harvest Celebration > Event for families in the Portland–Vancouver–Hillsboro area (OR / WA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Sat, Nov 21 · 9:00 AM - Where: Portland State University - South Park Blocks, 1803 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97201 - Ages: All ages - Price: Free admission; SNAP and Double Up Food Bucks matched up to $20 - Organizer: Portland Farmers Market - Official page: https://www.portlandfarmersmarket.org/ - Last checked: Sat, Nov 7 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/portland/activities/portland-farmers-market-at-psu-thanksgiving-harvest-celebration--listing-43a106f0f98407b6db2a9d96 ## About Shaded by historic elm trees in the South Park Blocks at Portland State University, the Thanksgiving Harvest Market is the flagship autumn gathering for regional food lovers and families. Gathering more than 100 Oregon and Washington farmers, ranchers, cheesemakers, and artisan bakers, the market provides everything needed for a fresh Thanksgiving feast: heirloom winter squashes, organic cranberries, fresh-dug root vegetables, pasture-raised turkeys, artisan sourdoughs, and spiced apple pies. Children enjoy live acoustic buskers, seasonal scavenger hunts, hot cocoa, and watching chefs demonstrate festive holiday recipes using local produce. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Broad paved brick and concrete pedestrian corridors with curb ramps create a safe, automobile-free environment for strollers and wagons. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated university restrooms with baby changing counters adjacent to the park blocks; continuous park bench seating under the canopy of trees. • Age Suitability: All ages. • Sensory Tips: Vibrant open-air market bustle with acoustic music; arriving early between 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM offers the most relaxed, unhurried experience. ## Similar picks in Portland - [Scandinavian Christmas Goat Market](https://grassyknees.com/portland/activities/scandinavian-christmas-goat-market--listing-8d46e8355e799497da023cc2) — Sat, Nov 28 · 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Norse Hall · From $8 · checked Nov 9. New Sweden's Nordic holiday market at the historic Norse Hall brings together more than 30 vendors of Nordic goods, Nordic foods and live entertainment. 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