DISCOVER THE BEST KEPT SECRET IN DFW FARMERS BRANCH

Through Sept. 17

SAINT MICHAEL’S FARMERS MARKET

Vendors sell fresh produce and other edible goodies every Saturday from 8 a.m.-noon. Saint Michael’s Church, 8011 Douglas, 214.363.5471, saintmichaelsmarket.com, free

June 5

READING PARTY

The Mayor’s Summer Reading Club kicks off with a party from 2-4 p.m. Captain America and Bender the Balloon Man will be there, plus face painters and snacks. Other reading club events this month include a visit from a Dallas Fire Department engine at 2 p.m. June 6, three-dimensional creations at 2 p.m. June 20, and solar observation at 2 p.m. June 23. Preston Royal Library, 5626 Royal, 214.670.7128, dallaslibrary.org, free

June 5, 12, 19 and 26

LOCAL MARKET

The Good Local Market is from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. every Sunday outside Half Price Books. Half Price Books, 5803 E. Northwest Highway, goodlocalmarket.org, free

June 10-12

EDIBLE FESTIVAL

North Haven Gardens celebrates the edible garden with a weekend of events. Topics include container gardening, pickling, organic gardening and growing tomatoes. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven, 214.363.5316, nhg.com, free-$65

June 11

TEXAS CRITTERS