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Market day in two neighbourhoods

Farmers Market & Local Shops Trek

A market-season Trek: the downtown Broadway market, then the Proctor market and the small shops around it.

Confirm hours and bookings directly with each stop before you go.

At a glance

Length
Half day
Typical cost
Free entry; bring cash for stalls
Getting around
mixed
Family
Easy with kids and strollers.
Accessibility
Markets are on flat streets and sidewalks; they get crowded at midday.

The route

  1. 1

    Tacoma Farmers Market (Broadway)

    Start

    Morning

    The downtown street market, in season on set days — check the schedule first.

    Next: King's Books is a short walk up Broadway.

    Directions
  2. 2

    King's Books

    Browse

    Late morning

    An independent bookshop a few blocks from the market.

    Next: Drive north-west to the Proctor District, about ten minutes.

    Directions
  3. 3

    Proctor Farmers' Market

    Market

    Midday

    The Proctor neighbourhood market, also seasonal.

    Next: The Pacific Northwest Shop is on the same block.

    Directions
  4. 4

    Pacific Northwest Shop

    Shop

    Afternoon

    Regional food and goods from around the Northwest.

    Next: Metronome is a short drive east.

    Directions
  5. 5

    Metronome Coffee

    Finish

    Afternoon

    A quiet coffee stop on the east side to end the day.

    Directions

Notes

The Broadway Farmers Market runs on the street downtown in season, a short walk from King's Books. Head north-west to the Proctor District for its own market and the small shops on North 26th, including the Pacific Northwest Shop. Metronome Coffee is a short drive east if you want a quieter finish. Both markets are seasonal and run on set days — check the market schedules before planning your day around them.

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