Hartley Hall Markets

Hartley Hall Markets brings a broad mix of stalls to Civic, Canberra, on the first Sunday of each month, except January. The market runs from 9.00 am to 2.00 pm, with stalls selling food, locally grown vegetables and fresh produce, baked goods, plants, furniture, clothing, pottery, children’s toys, arts and crafts, unique gifts and other goods. The range makes it a useful place to browse for something practical, handmade or unexpected rather than a market focused on one particular type of product.

The setting is part of the appeal. Visitors can wander among the trees, take a break for lunch and enjoy the fresh air, with live entertainment and children’s activities adding to the day. It is explicitly family- and dog-friendly, making it suited to a relaxed weekend outing with children, a shared browse with friends or a solo visit at an easy pace. The website does not specify individual stallholders, so the exact selection will vary from month to month.

The market is organised and operated by Hartley Lifecare, a Canberra-based not-for-profit that supports people with disability, their families and carers. Hartley was established in 1962, while Hartley Hall Markets began in 1987. Visiting therefore combines a local market experience with support for an organisation whose work includes supported accommodation and other disability services across the ACT. For current market information or stallholder enquiries, Hartley lists hallmarkets@hartley.org.au and 0437 602 710 as contact points.