Fresh produce, a morning coffee and something delicious to take home—Oxford Street Farmers Market offers an easy Saturday outing for families who enjoy a browse and a bite to eat.
Held at Taylor Square North in Darlinghurst, the market runs every Saturday from 8am to 2pm through Saturday 19 December 2026. Entry is free, making it an option for a quick wander or a longer morning exploring the stalls.
A Saturday Morning at Taylor Square
The market brings together fresh produce, artisan goods, flowers, coffee and gourmet street food. There’s also live music and a dog-friendly atmosphere, with trading planned for rain or shine.
For Eastern Suburbs families, it’s a chance to turn the weekly food shop into a shared outing. Come with a short shopping list, leave room for a browse and let the children help choose something for the weekend table.
Little Ways to Make It Fun for Kids
You don’t need a special children’s program to make a market visit interesting. Give younger children a simple colour challenge: can they spot something red, something green and something yellow among the produce?
Older kids could help compare prices, count the fruit going into your bag or work out what ingredients you need for a favourite family meal. Letting them choose one item to cook with at home can give the outing a purpose beyond filling the shopping basket.
Stay close together around the stalls, ask before touching produce and check with each stallholder before trying samples or buying food for anyone with an allergy.
Bring Home Some Weekend Inspiration
Take a look at what’s available on the day before deciding what to cook. A bag of fruit might become an afternoon snack platter, while eggs and whatever vegetables you have at home could form the start of a simple weekend breakfast.
There’s no need to make a big purchase to enjoy a visit. Set a budget before you go, bring reusable shopping bags and choose the things your family will actually use. Stallholders and available produce can vary from week to week.
Plan Your Visit
- Where: Taylor Square North, Oxford Street, Darlinghurst. The market’s promotional image lists 138 Oxford Street.
- When: Every Saturday, 8am–2pm, through 19 December 2026.
- Next market: Saturday 7 November 2026.
- Entry: Free. Food, drinks and purchases cost extra.
- Weather: Scheduled to run rain or shine.
- Dogs: Welcome; keep your dog under control and be considerate around food stalls.
Bring hats, drinking water and reusable bags. If you’re buying chilled groceries, a cooler bag can make the trip home easier. Check the organiser’s latest updates before setting out, particularly during poor weather.
For current details, see the City of Sydney’s Oxford Street Farmers Market listing. The market is organised by Organic Food Markets.
More local reading: Find out how Oxford Street’s markets bring life to Taylor Square, or plan another outing with our family guide to Sydney’s gardens and parks.
