# State Farmers Market Raleigh Thanksgiving Fall Harvest Market > Event for families in the Raleigh–Cary area (NC). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Wed, Nov 25 · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM - Where: State Farmers Market Raleigh, 1201 Agriculture St, Raleigh, NC 27603 - Ages: All ages - Price: Free market admission and parking; fresh farm produce and baked goods for purchase - Organizer: North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services - Official page: https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/marketing/state-farmers-market-raleigh - 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 10, 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/raleigh/activities/state-farmers-market-raleigh-thanksgiving-fall-harvest-market--listing-06a699fffc1cc9b72c2a69ab ## About Spanning 75 vibrant acres off Lake Wheeler Road in south Raleigh, the State Farmers Market is the ultimate destination for Thanksgiving meal preparations and festive family outings. On Thanksgiving eve and throughout the holiday week, families stroll through the open-air Farmers Building lined with local North Carolina growers offering heritage pumpkins, sweet potatoes, crisp mountain apples, fresh collard greens, and freshly pressed cider. Artisans sell homemade pecan pies, apple butter, holiday greenery, and hand-dipped fudge. Children delight in seeing towering pumpkin displays, sampling crisp NC apple wedges, and picking out colorful Indian corn for the dining centerpiece. It is a sensory-rich, delicious celebration of Tar Heel agricultural bounty that brings holiday cooking traditions alive for kids. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Wide, covered concrete pedestrian aisles provide seamless stroller rolling with zero curbs or steps throughout all market buildings. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated public restrooms with baby changing counters and indoor seating are located in the Market Shoppes building and Market Grill complex. • Age Suitability: Welcoming to all ages, from babies in strollers to grandparents stocking up on festive pantry goods. • Sensory Tips: Rich aromas of roasted nuts, cinnamon, and fresh produce; peak morning hours can be busy, so visiting in early afternoon offers a relaxed experience. ## Similar picks in Raleigh - [North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Thanksgiving Fall Discovery Labs](https://grassyknees.com/raleigh/activities/north-carolina-museum-of-natural-sciences-thanksgiving-fall-discovery--listing-74904a6c901f80c5fe06299d) — Fri, Nov 27 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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