The King Farmers Market is one of the sites for an expansion of a Portland Farmers Market program for kids. According to blogger Trace Salmon, the King Market will host the Bite Size Kids Cook – cooking classes for kids using seasonal produce.
Portland also hosts several community events throughout the year, including the Portland Seafood and Wine Festival and the Portland International Film Festival in February, the Christmas Festival of Lights in November and December, the Holiday Ale Festival in December, Chocolate Fest in January and the Portland Farmers Market in April.
The Northwest 23rd Portland Farmers Market, open every Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m., is one of six markets organized by the nonprofit Portland Farmers Market, including the Saturday Farmers Market at Portland State University.
Don’t even think about tossing that empty latte cup in a garbage can near the Saturday Portland Farmers Market at Portland State University. Plywood blocks the openings and a sign directs marketgoers to an “EverGreen Station” for composting, recycling and if all else fails — trashing