December has arrived. At Schenectady Greenmarket, we love to support small farmers and creators–Buy Local, Eat Local, right? Its easy for you to do so when you have so much great stuff to choose from. Start your shopping early and pick up an artisan item while you’re grabbing food for the week.

For the next two Sundays, we’ll be doing a free gift basket wrapping station. Pick up a basket, fill it up, and we’ll make it pretty for you once you’re done.

Free Parking Downtown!
Because of the many events going on downtown this weekend Metroplex has waived all parking fees for the entire weekend. While you’re in downtown Schenectady you might want to check out the Holiday Bazaar across the street on Jay!Are you planning on shopping at the Open Door Bookstore on Jay Street this month?
The Open Door is doing a great promotion for local nonprofits where they will donate 15% of any purchase during specific windows. They will be doing this for the Schenectady Greenmarket on Monday, December 11 between 6PM and 7:30PM.So if you want to do a little shopping at the Open Door, consider going during our window and helping us out!
Read more on our website.

Specials from our Vendors

Assembly Coffee Roasters: We have two NEW coffees out this week! The Central Americans are back in season and they are beautiful this year. Come see us and grab a bag of one of our new offerings!

Healing Path Massage: Wendell and Jennifer will be at the market this week to offer chair massage and sell Holiday Gift Certificates. You won’t be disappointed if you stop and let them loosen up your sore muscles.

Hope Valley Farm: Premium holiday wreaths & swags, TOMATOES, baby Tat Soi, prepped brussel Sprouts, red cabbage, kale, leeks, red, white, blue, & fingerling potatoes, red & yellow onions, French shallots, acorn & butternut squash, garlic, garlic pesto, pickled scapes,

Inspire Wanderlust: Unique, handmade scarfs great for gifting this holiday season! We also have handmade, all natural candles and interesting items made out of recycled wine bottles!

Maynard Farms: Visit the farmer’s market this weekend to satisfy all of your holiday needs – great local produce along with great local gift ideas! We have lots of healthy and delicious produce to keep your fridge and pantry stocked during this busy time of year. Choose from almost 30 varieties of apples for a quick and satisfying snack or use them to make a quick and delicious dessert for when company visits. Pears are perfect on their own, but even better when added to salads or served with cheese and crackers! Our fresh pressed apple cider served cold or hot is always a welcomed treat. And of course our hearty vegetables will keep you feeling full and satisfied as the weather gets colder – Brussel Sprouts, cabbage and celeriac, along with a beautiful selection of winter squash. It is definitely potato weather!! Irish White, Yukon Gold, Red Skinned White, Adirondack Blue and of course Sweet Potatoes!!!

Nine Pin Cider Works: Whether it be a classy bottle of Cider Monster ’16 or something new to the palate like the Lion’s Share Bourbon Barrel Aged Hard Cider, we have the best gifts for lovers of New York apples over 21. Also, come check out Troy-based Collar City Candle’s Nine Pin hard cider-inspired candle collection at our table, as well as some cider scented soaps by Rad Soap Co. So many awesome gifts!

Puckers Gourmet: Not sure what to bring for that holiday party? How about a jar of delicious and healthy pickles? Our international award winning pickles are a crowd pleaser! With a bountiful offering of ferments at market this weekend, we are pretty sure there is a pickle to please everyone!

Ulster Soaps: We will have adorable $25 gift boxes all ready for you to gift to friends and loved ones. Check-out our full stock of bath bombs, aftershave and body scrubs.

Vermont Spatzle: New for the holiday season, we will be offering gift certificates at the market. Give the gift of spatzle to your friends and family or even to yourself. We will be offering a special purchase on a gift certificate good for 1 retail package of spatzle ($6.00 value). We will be selling these certificates for only $5.00, a $1.00 savings. These certificates are only redeemable at the Schenectady Farmers Markets or directly through the Vermont Spatzle Company.

These are just some of our specials. With more than sixty vendors who sell prepared food, artisan crafts, fresh veggies, homemade lemonade and more, we’ve got everything you need!