This outdoor market is simply beautiful with its Jacaranda trees, the ribbon marquee and the many pretty plants in the garden. Picnics are allowed, so buy a selection of yummy locally produced, artisanal treats at any of the multitude of vendors (they have over 107 at the market) and relax. Live music creates a vibey and fun atmosphere and the numerous play areas on site provide entertainment for the kids.

When: Sundays, 09h00 – 16h00

Where: C/O Monte Casino Blvd and William Nicol Dr, Fourways

This quarterly market is fast gaining popularity, offering a large selection of hand-picked stalls with products ranging from jewellery to antiques, vintage fashion to baby products, skincare to décor and art. Expect delicious local food, craft beer, cocktails, wine and live local music, so be sure to make your excursion to this venue a full family day to remember. Dogs are welcome.

When: Quarterly, visit their website for exact dates

Where: Emmarentia Botanical Gardens

Cedar Square introduces their brand-new Cedar Slow Market, open, ready and waiting every Saturday! This market is a specially curated space for local growers, makers and creators to showcase their goodies and share their lifestyle and passion with shoppers. Take a lovely stroll through this unique market and enjoy its homespun charm, handmade, home crafted goods and produce. There’s no better way to spend your Saturday than with good friends, delicious food and lots of laughter. Every Saturday 9 - 3PM.

This market was the first outdoor market to open its doors in Johannesburg and it offers fresh, organic produce, unique crafts, wholesome food and kiddies entertainment in the form of shows. If you feel passionate about ‘caring for the soil, plants, animals, humans and the earth alike’, then this market is for you.

When: Thursdays & Saturdays, 09h00 – 13h00

Where: 40 Culross Rd, Bryanston

Situated in the Field and Study Park, this family orientated outdoor market offers a relaxed ambience in amongst large, beautiful trees, along a bustling stream. The market, offering a selection of craft stalls, food and beverages as well as live entertainment, is wheelchair friendly, has a large (free) entertainment area for the kids and is dog-friendly.

When: Second Saturday of every month

Where: Field & Study Park, C/O 14th str & Louise ave, Parkmore

The venue offers something a little different – a moonlight market with a slogan of ‘farm fresh, grass-fed, organic’. Expect authentic clothing, health supplements, yoga wear, organic cotton and linen, crafts, ceramics, jewellery, deli treats, drinks and much more.

When: First Friday of every month

Where: 3rd Rd, Chartwell

Country life at your doorstep, with a market every Sunday. For outdoor and sport lovers we have hosted the XTreme Outdoor Expo. Smaller events included Easter Egg hunts for children in the forest and a Fairy Festival. The farm is also a popular venue for movies shoots due to its rich history and rural beauty.

Riversands Farm Village is also open to the public seven days a week. There is no charge. Leave your baggage at the the gate and use the peace to recharge your batteries for the week ahead.