Annual Family Market Day Events Support Healthy Eating and Local Farmers
“Family Market Days help connect Oakland County families to fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables while supporting local farmers,” said Kate Guzmán, Oakland County’s health officer. “These events promote healthy eating habits and encourage families to purchase nutritious food while learning about community resources and enjoying fun activities at local farmers markets.”
Family Market Days will take place:
- Thursday, July 23, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Oak Park Farmers Market,14100 Oak Park Blvd., in Oak Park
- Saturday, Aug. 8, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Oakland County Farmers Market, 2350 Pontiac Lake Rd., in Waterford
Coupons will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis and must be used during the event. Coupon distribution will end 30 minutes prior to the market’s closing. No registration will be necessary.
In addition to the coupons, resources and a variety of activities for families will be available. Family Market Day at the Oak Park Farmers Market will include face-painting and a petting zoo, and the event at the Oakland County Farmers Market will include inflatables and giant yard games. Family Market Days are made possible in part by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Cross Complete of Michigan, Genysis Credit Union, Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, Trinity Health and Vibe Credit Union.
For more information, visit oakgov.com/health, follow @PublicHealthOC on Facebook, X or Instagram or call the Oakland Connects Helpline at 800-848-5533, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Healthy Oakland Partnership
The Healthy Oakland Partnership was launched by the Oakland County Health Division in 2009 as a collaboration of the local government, hospitals, healthcare providers, community-based organizations, businesses and citizens working to increase and promote healthy eating and physical activity opportunities. The HOP began hosting Family Market Days in 2009 to engage entire families in healthy eating practices and encourage physical activity. The partnership expanded to include older adults in 2017 by hosting Senior Market Days.
For media inquiries, contact Bill Mullan, Oakland County public information officer, at 248-858-1048.