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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