Keep an eye out at Fetish Stalls — you're sure to find some treasure or funny trinket in one of its many stalls. After you've found the perfect gift, grab a bite to eat from one of the nearby food vendors.
You'll have sightseeing choices galore when staying in Bamako. Fetish Stalls is a good place to start here, but there are many other interesting attractions to visit. Stade 26 Mars, National Museum of Mali, and Bamako Grand Mosque are not far from the community marketplace and will top off your day nicely.