2025 Guide to the Best Farmers Markets in Chicago and the North Shore

Can you picture it? Colorful produce as far as the eye can see, stalls full of fresh-cut flowers, and plenty of tasty treats from local vendors — finally! The farmers’ market scene in Chicagoland has begun for the summer. Check out our comprehensive list of markets throughout the city and North Shore — whether you’re shopping for groceries, supporting small businesses, or just looking to get out of the house, these markets make wonderful warm-weather outings all summer.

City

Andersonville Farmers Market

 
 
 
 
 
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  • 1500 W. Winona St.
  • May 14 – October 22
  • Wednesdays, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Garfield Park Neighborhood Market

 
 
 
 
 
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  • The Hatchery Plaza, 135 N. Kedzie Avenue
  • June – October
  • 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Glenwood Sunday Market

 
 
 
 
 
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  • Glenwood Ave., Rogers Park
  • June – October, except June 29 and August 17
  • Sundays, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Green City Market Lincoln Park

 
 
 
 
 
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  • 1817 N. Clark St., Lincoln Park
  • May – November
  • Wednesdays and Saturdays, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.

South Loop Farmers Market: Printers Row

 
 
 
 
 
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  • 632 S. Dearborn Street
  • May 24 – November 1, no market on Sept. 6
  • Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Jefferson Park Sunday Market

 
 
 
 
 
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  • 4626 N. Knox Ave. & 4818 N. Long Ave.
  • 2nd and 4th Sundays, June-October
  • 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
  • Check website for other dates

Lincoln Square Farmers Market

 
 
 
 
 
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  • 4513 N. Lincoln Avenue
  • May – November, with the evening market ending in October
  • Tuesday: 7 a.m. – Noon; Thursday: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Low-Line Market

 
 
 
 
 
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  • Southport Brown Line Auxiliary Exit
  • June 3 – October 8
  • Tuesdays, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Northcenter Farmers Market

 
 
 
 
 
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  • TBA

Roscoe Village Farmers Market

 
 
 
 
 
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  • Hamlin Park; 3035 N. Hoyne Ave.
  • June 8 – October 13
  • Sundays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Uptown Farmers Market

 
 
 
 
 
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  • Sunnyside Mall, Sunnyside between Magnolia and Beacon
  • May 7 – November 5
  • Wednesdays, 2:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Wicker Park Farmers Market

  • 1425 N. Damen Ave.
  • Through October
  • Sundays, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Suburbs

Arlington Heights Farmers Market

 
 
 
 
 
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  • TBA

Deerfield Farmers Market

  • Park Ave., between Jewett Park Dr. and Hazel Ave.
  • June 14 – October 11
  • Saturdays, 7 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Downtown Evanston Farmers’ Market

  • University Avenue at Oak Street, behind Hilton Garden Inn
  • May 3 – November 1
  • Saturdays at 7:30 a.m.

Grayslake Summer Farmers Market

  • Center St., Downtown Grayslake
  • June 4 – September 24
  • Wednesdays, 3 p.m.- 7 p.m.

Highwood Evening Gourmet Market

  • Everts Park, 111 North Ave.
  • June 4 – August 27
  • Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Northbrook Farmers Market

  • Meadow Plaza, Cherry and Meadow
  • June 18 – October 8
  • Wednesdays, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Oak Park Farmers’ Market

 
 
 
 
 
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  • 460 Lake St., one block west of Ridgeland Avenue
  • May 17 – October 25
  • Saturdays, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Skokie Farmers Market

  • 5127 Oakton Street
  • June 1 – November 2
  • Sunday, 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Park Ridge Farmers Market

 
 
 
 
 
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  • 15 Prairie Avenue, between Garden and Main
  • Memorial Day weekend – October
  • Saturdays, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Ravinia Farmers Market

  • Jens Jensen Park, 486 Roger Williams Avenue, Highland Park
  • June 4 – October 29
  • Wednesdays, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Wilmette French Market

 
 
 
 
 
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  • 722 Green Bay Rd.
  • April 19 – November 2
  • Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Winnetka Farmers Market

 
 
 
 
 
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  • 754 Elm Street, Winnetka
  • May 31 – October 25
  • Saturdays, 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Crystal Lake Farmers Market

  •  Grant Street Parking Lot (temporary location)
  • June 17 – September 27
  • Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Woodstock Farmers Market

  • Historic Woodstock Square
  • Tuesday market runs through September; Saturday market runs through October
  • Tuesdays and Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Glenview Farmers Market

  • Historic Wagner Farm, 1510 Wagner Road
  • June 21 – October 25
  • Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

La Grange Farmers Market

 
 
 
 
 
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  • Harris Avenue near Village Hall
  • May 22 – October 30
  • Thursdays

Schaumburg Farmers Market

 
 
 
 
 
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  • Trickster Art Gallery, 190 S. Roselle Road
  • June 5 – October 31
  • Fridays, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.

St. Charles Outdoor Farmers Market

  • 4th Avenue, between Cedar Avenue and Main Street
  • June – October
  • Fridays, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

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Margaret Smith is a Chicago-based writer and editor with a passion for socio-political storytelling about their community. They are a graduate of Columbia College Chicago.

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