DOING GOOD AT THE DFM

Doing good is, well, good, so spend some time this weekend at the Dallas Farmers Market Community Day and get to know local nonprofits that are making North Texas stronger, healthier, and more sustainable. Stop by, meet the good folks, and discover all the ways to get involved.

Saturday, September 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Pearl St. Plaza

City Park (Dallas Parks & Recreation)
City Park, long known as “Old City Park” and “Dallas Heritage Village,” is a 22.1-acre special-use area with a deep connection to Dallas’ history. As Dallas’ first and oldest park, established in 1876, the green space preserves a collection of historic buildings and furnishings dating to 1840. Find out about visiting and volunteering opportunities.

Dallas Police Department
Don’t miss “Squeeze the Day with DPD,” your chance to connect with the Dallas Police Department’s K9 Unit over a free, refreshing 9 oz. glass of Boo Boo’s Lemonade on ice.

Hearty Paws
Hearty Paws will be at their usual booth, with friendly Great Danes ready for slobbery kisses and a team on hand to share more about their work. Merchandise and goodies will also be available, with all proceeds benefiting the Danes.

Downtown Dallas Parks Conservancy
Join the Downtown Dallas Parks Conservancy in their mission to nurture and protect Downtown Dallas neighborhood parks, creating an urban environment that inspires and restores.

Harvest Project Food Rescue
Harvest Project Food Rescue’s mission is to fight food waste and food insecurity by rescuing surplus produce headed for the landfill and redirecting it to communities in need. They are 100% volunteer based. Take a moment to see how you can help.

North Texas Foodbank
Founded in 1982, the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) works to close the hunger gap across our community by providing access to nutritious meals and essential resources for individuals and families in need throughout 12 North Texas counties. Their mission is simple but powerful: to fight hunger and feed hope across North Texas. Discover how to become a volunteer today.

North Texas Master Naturalist
The North Texas Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalist is a volunteer-driven organization of more than 400 members serving Dallas, Kaufman, and Rockwall counties through education, outreach, and conservation efforts. Their work helps protect and preserve North Texas’s natural spaces while fostering environmental awareness for generations to come.

Texas Conservation Alliance
Texas Conservation Alliance (TCA), founded in 1971, protects Texas rivers, forests, wildlife, and our natural heritage. TCA combines grassroots outreach, policy advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation to safeguard Texas’s future for both people and wildlife. TCA is the State Affiliate of the National Wildlife Federation.

Texas Health Resources
Texas Health Resources plays a vital role in expanding access to fresh, affordable food at the Dallas Farmers Market by supporting the Double Up Food Bucks program. Their funding matches SNAP benefits for shoppers and provides the behind-the-scenes infrastructure that enables more than 30 local farmers and artisan vendors to participate seamlessly. As a community wellness partner, Texas Health also brings health education and preventive care resources directly to the market, meeting people where they are and linking everyday shopping to long-term well-being.

UT Southwestern Medical Center
A team of medical students from Physicians for Social Responsibility will be on-site sharing guidance on staying safe during extreme heat. They’ll provide practical, medically informed tips for gardening and farming in high temperatures, including how children and adults can reduce risk, recognize warning signs, and understand conditions that increase vulnerability to heat-related illness. Stop by to learn simple, effective ways to stay safe while spending time outdoors.

Sunday, September 13, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Pearl St. Plaza

Burdz-I Foundation
Burdz-I Foundation supports active duty service members, veterans, and their families by providing meaningful programs, trusted resources, and compassionate support. They are committed to strengthening lives, building community, and ensuring no military family walks alone.

City Park (Dallas Parks & Recreation)
City Park, long known as “Old City Park” and “Dallas Heritage Village,” is a 22.1-acre special-use area with a deep connection to Dallas’ history. As Dallas’ first and oldest park, established in 1876, the green space preserves a collection of historic buildings and furnishings dating to 1840. Here’s another chance to find out about visiting and volunteering opportunities.

Dallas Police Department
Another opportunity to “Squeeze the Day with DPD.” It’s your chance to connect with the Dallas Police Department’s K9 Unit over a free, refreshing 9 oz. glass of Boo Boo’s Lemonade on ice.

For Love & Art
For Love & Art brings uplifting, museum art experiences into senior communities so residents can embrace beauty, joy, and connection right where they live. During Community Day, participants of all ages will be invited to contribute to a collaborative canvas featuring the For Love & Art logo by adding a small painted dot. Each dot will represent someone they love, appreciate, or wish to honor. As the day progresses, hundreds of individual contributions will come together to create a vibrant piece of community-created art that symbolizes connection, remembrance, and the relationships that enrich our lives.

North Texas Master Naturalist
The North Texas Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalist is a volunteer-driven organization of more than 400 members serving Dallas, Kaufman, and Rockwall counties through education, outreach, and conservation efforts. Their work helps protect and preserve North Texas’s natural spaces while fostering environmental awareness for generations to come.

Recycle Revolution
Recycle Revolution keeps sustainability simple with easy recycling and compost collection for North Texas businesses, events, and everyday life. They also run one of the area’s most robust Community Drop-Off Centers and residential programs, making it easier to do the right thing without overthinking it. It’s all part of their mission to help North Texas stay cleaner, greener, and moving in the right direction.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is a valued program partner supporting the Dallas Farmers Market’s health education efforts. Rooted in a long tradition of community service, they help bring practical, research-based information to the public, from making healthier food choices to supporting everyday wellness in ways that are approachable and easy to use. Their presence at the DFM helps turn simple conversations into lasting tools for better living.

UT Southwestern Medical Center
A team of medical students from Physicians for Social Responsibility is back sharing guidance on staying safe during extreme heat. They’ll provide practical, medically informed tips for gardening and farming in high temperatures, including how children and adults can reduce risk, recognize warning signs, and understand conditions that increase vulnerability to heat-related illness. Stop by to learn simple, effective ways to stay safe while spending time outdoors.

Wild Life on the Move
This group of animal presenters brings audiences of all ages and critters together for fun, hands-on learning about the natural world. Through animal ambassadors from around the globe, they spark curiosity, share wildlife stories, and help participants explore ecosystems, geography, and biodiversity in an engaging, down-to-earth way.

All of these incredible organizations are coming together to inform and engage DFM visitors, as well as encourage all of us to participate in North Texas Giving Day. North Texas Giving Day 2026, hosted by Communities Foundation of Texas, is a region-wide initiative that unites thousands of nonprofits and donors across North Texas for a shared purpose: strengthening local impact through collective giving. The main Giving Day is Thursday, September 17, 2026, but early donations are already building momentum for the big day. It’s an easy, meaningful way to show up for the organizations that make North Texas stronger.

A weekend like this is more than an event, it’s a chance to connect over the work being done to create a thriving North Texas. Good people, meaningful causes, and plenty of ways to get involved all come together in one place at the Dallas Farmers Market. Be a part of it.

It Doesn’t Hurt to Get Checked

Skin cancer is among the most commonly diagnosed cancers in Texas, with melanoma rates estimated at about 15 cases per 100,000 people annually and trending upward in recent years. With this in mind, the Skin Cancer Foundation bus will be at the Dallas Farmers Market this Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., offering free skin cancer screenings and helpful giveaways to keep your skin health top of mind. It’s an easy, no-cost opportunity to check in on your health while enjoying your weekend at the DFM. Visitors can find the bus parked at the back of The Shed on the dock, right next to the stage.

New Dairy in The Shed!

Head to The Shed this weekend to welcome Ramsey Dairy as they bring their East Texas farm products to the Dallas Farmers Market. Family-run since 1968, the operation shifted in 2025 from large-scale milk production to a smaller, more hands-on approach, now milking fewer than 30 cows and selling fresh dairy directly from the farm.

Rooted in a deep commitment to knowing where food comes from, the Ramsey family’s return to generational dairy farming reflects both tradition and purpose at a time when family farms are increasingly rare. Visitors to The Shed can now enjoy their fresh, locally made dairy products alongside a selection of goods sourced primarily from East Texas makers and producers.

Preorder here today.

Share in the Music

Live music brings our community together while giving talented North Texas musicians a place to share their voices. Summer still won’t let go, so make sure you take a break, grab something cold and refreshing (note: “Squeeze the Day with DPD”), pull up a seat, and support these local performers throughout the Dallas Farmers Market.

Saturday, September 12

• 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Live Music in The Shed featuring Rosy L.
• 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Live Music in Pearl St. Plaza featuring Matthew Banks

Sunday, September 13

• 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Live Music in The Shed featuring John Rodriguez
• 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Live Music in Pearl St. Plaza featuring Alejandro Terra