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Your Guide to Weekend Markets in Manly: Farm, Art, and Food

Manly is offering residents and visitors a unique variety of community shopping experiences, with three different markets providing everything from fresh farm produce to artisan crafts and street food.

A Weekend of Choice

The suburb is reinforcing its reputation as a bayside destination with a market for every taste. Locals can now choose between farm-fresh goods, creative local arts, or a new evening food event. These markets aim to connect shoppers directly with producers and artists in a vibrant, community-focused setting.

Farm-Fresh Saturdays

The popular Jan Powers Farmers Markets bring a “paddock-to-plate” connection to Little Bayside Park. According to event details, the markets are held on the first and third Saturday of each month from 6:00 am to 12:00 pm. Shoppers can browse stalls from passionate producers offering premium-quality regional produce against the backdrop of Manly Harbour.

Creative Sundays

The following day, the same location at Little Bayside Park transforms for the Manly Creative Markets. This event runs every Sunday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Organisers describe it as an alternative retail outlet for local talent, stressing that it is not a flea market. Visitors can find a wide range of artisan wares, arts and crafts, plants, and fashion.

New Twilight Evenings

A brand-new summer series, the Twilight Market on Cambridge, is also launching. The first event is set for Friday, 7 November, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. This evening market will take place along Cambridge Parade, featuring a lively atmosphere with craft stalls, food trucks, live music, and local dining options, offering a perfect way to spend a Friday night by the bay.

Published Date 30-October-2025

Fun Things to Do Besides Shopping at Manly Creative Markets

Photo credit: Manly Creative Market/ Facebook

Are you a regular of the Manly Creative Markets? With an array of clothing, jewellery, artisan, gardening and pet products, it is hands-down one big shopping haven.

Yet there’s more to look forward to at the Manly Creative Markets than the boutique shopping experience. If you’re looking for other things to do apart from buying stuff, hop to the Manly Harbour Village at the Little Bayside Park from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. every Sunday to try a range of activities.

Satisfy Your Taste Buds

You’ll find pop-outlets serving a tantalising selection of street and market food and even many fine eateries when you’re craving for something gastronomic. Great finds include traditional cornflake biscuits, jam drops, and cookies.

Stop for Coffee

Enjoy your coffee, milkshakes, or smoothies with the view of boats in this charming seaside suburb. Then don’t forget to drop by the stall selling pre-loved books. Good book and great coffee just makes everything better!

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Get Some Massage

There are stalls offering massage services, so you can relax your feet after a nice stroll. It’s also a perfect way to wrap up a long and tiring week. Your massage session will be more relaxing with the view of Manly.

Watch a Live Band

Enjoy cool tunes from the creative market’s troupe of entertainers. Wynnum State School Band and Momentum are some of the regular performers at Manly Creative Markets.

Treat Your Dog

Got a pet? Bring your buddy with you and let him indulge in the dog treats offered by some of the stalls. Your dog will surely enjoy his day out with a baked treat from the creative market.

For more information about the Manly Creative Markets, visit their Facebook page.

What’s On in Manly Harbour Village for December

Manly Harbour Village welcomes the Christmas month with Manly Creative Markets, Jan Powers Farmers Markets, Free Movies in the Park, and a new oyster bar.

Manly Creative Markets
Credit: Manly Harbour Village Facebook

Manly Creative Markets, a place where local and regional creative talents showcase their craft or activity and entrepreneurial flair, happens on all five Sundays of December this year, from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Amazing food, coffee shop, entertainment, kid’s rides, bakery, arts, crafts, plants, fresh fruits and vegetables, massage sessions, and even dog washes await families and peers at Little Bayside Park, Manly.

Fresh farmers’ produce
Credit: Jan Powers Farmers Markets Instagram

Jan Powers Farmers Markets, which happens every 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the months, is back on the 2nd and 16th of December. As always, stalls can be found at the Little Bayside park, right on the water adjacent to the Manly Harbour. The market has always been known for selling seasonal farm fresh produce, seafood, meats, cakes, breads, olives, spices, oils, honey, curry powders, coffee, and smoothies.

Four-piece brownie gift boxes
Credit: Bayside Brownie Company

Bayside Brownie Company has started accepting orders for their four-piece brownie gift boxes. Pick up points are at both Manly Creative Markets and Jan Powers Farmers Markets.

Credit: Disney Movie Trailers YouTube

Jim Carrey’s film in 2009, “A Christmas Carol”, is showing at this month’s Free Movies in The Park, which happens every Saturday of the month. The event runs until the 3rd of February 2018. Show starts at 9:00 p.m.

“A Christmas Carol” won the Kid’s Choice Awards for favourite Voice from an Animated Movie back in 2009. Here is an excerpt from the film’s synopsis:

“Though London awaits the joyful arrival of Christmas, miserly Ebenezer Scrooge (Jim Carrey) thinks it’s all humbug, berating his faithful clerk and cheerful nephew for their view. Later, Scrooge encounters the ghost of his late business partner, who warns that three spirits will visit him this night. The ghosts take Scrooge on a journey through his past, present and future in the hope of transforming his bitterness”.

Fresh oysters from Australian waters, including rock oysters and pacific oysters, that are only shucked upon order
Credit: Shucks Bar Facebook

Shucks Bar welcomes oysters lovers daily after a successful soft opening on 17th of November. The place offers fresh oysters from Australian waters, including rock oysters and pacific oysters, that are only shucked upon order, hence the bar’s name. The bar is located on the Esplanade at bayside Manly.

Celebrate Mothers’ Day 2017 in the Park at Manly Harbour

Bring mum and the whole family this Sunday, 14th May, to the Manly Harbour for a musical celebration of Mothers’ Day 2017 in the park. Program formally starts at 8:00 a.m. and will run until 3:00 p.m. There will be entertainment and promising performances for everyone to enjoy. Hosted by the Manly Creative Markets, attendance is absolutely free.

The WSHS Concert Band will perform at 9:00 a.m. to be followed by the WSHS Big Band at 9:30 a.m. Local musician Cody Miller performs at 10:00 a.m. followed by guest Sunnybank Brass Band at 10:30 a.m. Other performers include the FAD (Fitness and Dance) at 11:30 a.m., Bayside Brass Band (12:00 p.m.), Momentum (1:00 p.m.), Queensland Performers Academy (1:30 p.m.), and the Bayside Brass Band (Int) (2:30 p.m.).

Apart from the wonderful musical entertainment, the harbour will also have special culinary offerings from many cafes and restaurants that will offer enticing Mothers’ Day menus. The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron (RQYS) will offer special menus for lunch (12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.) and dinner (6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.). Likewise, the Moreton Bay Trailer Boat Club offers set menu and continental buffet breakfast from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. You can also enjoy their special “a la carte” meals for lunch (11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) and dinner (5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.). Due to this weekend’s high demand, bookings are highly recommended for these restaurants.

For something different from the usual fine dining, you can also simply grab cups of coffee or tea along with cakes, fish ‘n chips, or brownies. Sit down with mum for a Mother’s Day picnic at the Marina for a relaxing bayside view and Instagram-worthy photos. Do not forget to take a stroll along the market stalls. There are a lot of wonderful and affordable goods to spoil mum.

With the Manly Creative Markets taking place this weekend and hosting Mothers’ Day, the suburb’s Little Bayside Park at The Esplanade will surely be in a fun-filled atmosphere. For further inquiries on the upcoming events, the Manly Harbour Village Visitor Information Centre can be contacted on 07 3348 3524 or simply fill out their online inquiry form.

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Manly Creative Markets on the Lookout for Stall Holders

This Sunday, 14th May, marks the date for this year’s Creative Markets at Manly’s Little Bayside Park. Everyone is invited to stop by from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There are a lot of things to experience for the whole family to enjoy. Interesting highlights of the event include food stalls, bakeries, coffee shops, kids’ rides, entertainment, arts, crafts, plants, fruits and vegetables, massages, dog washes, and many more.

In line with the upcoming event, the Bayside Police-Citizens Youth Clubs (PCYC) and the Manly Harbour Village Chamber of Commerce are inviting interested parties to become a stall holder. For inquiries, the Manly Information Centre may be contacted on 3348 3524 or emailed at information@manlyharbourvillage.com.

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