Can’t you just picture it? Colorful produce as far as the eye can see; stalls full of fresh-cut flowers; plenty of tasty treats from local vendors — finally! — the farmers market scene in Chicagoland is gearing up 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 long.
City
Andersonville Farmers Market
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- Catalpa Avenue, between Clark and Ashland
- May 11 – October 19
- Wednesdays, 3 – 7pm
Garfield Park Neighborhood Market
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- The Hatchery Plaza, 135 N. Kedzie Avenue
- June – October
- 10am – 2pm
Glenwood Sunday Market
- Between Lunt and Morse Avenues, west side of the Morse CTA Red Line
- June 5 – October 23 (closed on June 26 and August 21)
- Sundays, 9am – 2pm
Green City Market Lincoln Park
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- 1817 N. Clark Street, Lincoln Park
- May – October
- Wednesdays and Saturdays, 7am – 1pm
South Loop Farmers Market: Printers Row
- 632 S. Dearborn Street
- May 28 – October 15
- Saturdays, 9am – 1pm
Jefferson Park Sunday Market
- 4818 N. Long Avenue
- June 12, 26; July 10, 24; August 14, 24; September 11, 25; October 9, 23
- Sundays, 9:30pm – 1:30pm
Lincoln Square Farmers Market
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- Lincoln and Leland Avenues
- May – October
- Thursday, 3 – 7pm
Lincoln Park Farmers Market
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- 2001 N. Orchard Street, Lincoln Park High School Parking Lot
- Now through November 19
- Saturdays, 7am – 1pm
Low-Line Market — Lakeview
- Southport Brown Line Auxiliary Exit
- June 7 – October 11
- Tuesdays, 3 – 7pm
Northcenter Farmers Market
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- 4100 N. Damen Avenue
- June 4 – October 29
- Saturdays, 8am – 1pm
Roscoe Village Farmers Market
- Jahn Elementary School
- June 12 – October 9
- Sundays, 8am – 12pm
Uptown Farmers Market
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- 4620 N. Broadway
- May 4 – November 2
- Wednesdays, 2:30 – 7pm
Wicker Park Farmers Market
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- 1425 N. Damen Avenue
- May 15 – October 30
- Sundays, 8am – 2pm
Suburbs
Barrington Farmers Market
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- Downtown Barrington
- June 9 – October 13
- Thursdays, 3 – 7pm
Deerfield Farmers Market
- Park Avenue, between Jewett Park Drive and Hazel Avenue
- June 11 – October 15
- Saturdays, 7am – 12:30pm
Des Plaines Farmers Market
- Ellinwood Street, between Lee & Pearson Street
- June – October
- Fridays, 3pm – 7pm
Downtown Evanston Farmers’ Market
- University Avenue at Oak Street, behind Hilton Garden Inn
- May 7 – November 5
- Saturdays, 7:30am – 1pm
Glencoe Farmers Market
- 675 Village Green Court
- June 2 – September 29
- Thursdays, 1pm – 5pm
Grayslake Spring Farmers Market
- 201 Center Street
- Now through June 14
- Saturdays, 10am – 2pm
Highwood Evening Gourmet Market
- 17 Highwood Avenue
- June 8 – August 24
- Wednesdays, 4:30pm – 9:30pm
Northbrook Farmers Market
- Meadow Plaza lot, Cherry and Meadow
- June 22 – October 12
- Wednesdays, 7am – 1pm
Oak Park Farmers’ Market
- 460 Lake St., one block west of Ridgeland Avenue.
- May 21 – October 29
- Saturdays, 7am – 1pm
Skokie Farmers Market
- 5127 Oakton Street
- June 5 – November 6
- Sunday, 7:30am – 12:30pm
Park Ridge Farmers Market
- 15 Prairie Avenue, between Garden and Main
- Memorial Day weekend – October 29
- Saturdays, 7am – 1pm
Ravinia Farmers Market
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- Jens Jensen Park, Highland Park
- June 1 – October 26
- Wednesdays, 7am – 1pm
Wilmette French Market
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- 722 Green Bay Road
- Now through October 29
- Saturdays, 8am – 1pm
Winnetka Farmers Market
- 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka Village Hall
- June 4 – October 29
- Saturdays, 7:30am – 12:30pm
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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.
