Weekend markets near Joburg that actually work with kids

Farmers' markets with play lawns, pony rides and craft stalls — breakfast sorted.

A good market is a cheap, easy win: breakfast, space to run, and a bit of shopping for you. The best ones near Joburg build in play lawns, pony rides and craft tables.

We've picked the ones with real room for kids — not just a row of stalls — so you can grab a coffee while they're busy.

12 spots below — tap any for details, hours and directions.

Markets — Pretoria Boeremark
Markets
4.7 (7.7k)

Pretoria Boeremark

Silverton
MarketsEat & playDog-friendly
Farm breakfast · early (05:30) · huge
free entryDetails →
Markets — Create Lonehill (Prison Break Market)
Markets
4.7 (811)

Create Lonehill (Prison Break Market)

Glenferness
MarketsEat & playMake & createDog-friendly
Ceramics/crafts · playground · market
session fee · bookDetails →
Markets — Ganico Organic Farm
Markets
4.8 (130)

Ganico Organic Farm

Muldersdrift
MarketsFarms & animals
from R150/boxDetails →
Markets — Hazel Food Market
Markets
4.5 (3.4k)

Hazel Food Market

Menlo Park, Pretoria
MarketsEat & playMake & create
Food · jungle gym · sand art · face painting
free entryDetails →
Markets — Victoria Yards
Markets
4.5 (1.9k)

Victoria Yards

Lorentzville, Johannesburg
MarketsMake & create
free entryDetails →
Markets — The Field Market
Markets
4.5 (193)

The Field Market

Sandton
MarketsEat & play
Food · pony rides · scavenger hunts
free entryDetails →
Markets — Jasmyn Crafters Market
Markets
4.5 (129)

Jasmyn Crafters Market

Hartbeespoort (R511)
MarketsFarms & animalsEat & play
free entryDetails →
Markets — Hartelus Mark
Markets
4.4 (69)

Hartelus Mark

Parys (Vaal bridge)
MarketsEat & play
free entryDetails →
Markets — 4Ways Farmers Market
Markets
4.4 (11k)

4Ways Farmers Market

Taroko Farm, Modderfontein
MarketsEat & playDog-friendly
Food · Family Lawn · dog‑friendly
 Details →
Trails & hikes — Modderfontein Nature Reserve
Trails & hikes
4.4 (1.7k)

Modderfontein Nature Reserve

Modderfontein
Trails & hikesWild & reservesMarketsDog-friendly
Picnic/braai · bird hides · cycling · market
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Eat & play — Black Horse Estate
Eat & play
4.4 (113)

Black Horse Estate

Magaliesburg
Eat & playMarkets
Brewery/gin · play areas · Christmas market
meals vary · book weekendsDetails →
Markets — Irene Village Market
Markets
4.3 (1.4k)

Irene Village Market

Big Red Barn, Olifantsfontein
MarketsEat & playMake & createDog-friendly
Food stalls · pony/camel rides · crafts · dog‑friendly
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Common questions

Which Joburg markets are good with children?

Irene Village Market (pony & camel rides), the 4Ways Farmers Market (a dedicated Family Lawn), Bryanston Organic (natural play area & crafts) and Hazel Food Market in Pretoria (jungle gym, sand art) are the most kid-friendly.

When are they on?

Most run on weekends; Bryanston also runs Thursdays and the Pretoria Boeremark is a very early Saturday breakfast market. Check each for exact times.

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