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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- Catalpa Avenue, between Clark and Ashland
- Through October 23
- 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 between Lunt & Morse Avenue
- June – October
- Sundays, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Green City Market Lincoln Park
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- 1817 N. Clark Street, 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
- Through October 26 (No market on Sept. 7)
- Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Jefferson Park Sunday Market
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- 4818 N. Long Avenue
- 2nd and 4th Sundays, June-October
- 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
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
- Through October 8
- Tuesdays, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Northcenter Farmers Market
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- 4100 N. Damen Avenue
- Through October 26
- Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Roscoe Village Farmers Market
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- Hamlin Park; 3035 N. Hoyne Avenue
- Through October 13
- Sundays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Uptown Farmers Market
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- Sunnyside Mall, Sunnyside between Magnolia and Beacon
- Through November 6
- Wednesdays, 2:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Wicker Park Farmers Market
- 1425 N. Damen Avenue
- Through October
- Sundays, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- NEW Tuesday night market, July 9 – September 24; Mautine Court Plaza, 1258 N. Milwaukee Avenue; 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Suburbs
Arlington Heights Farmers Market
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- Corner of Fremont St. and Vail Ave.
- Through October 12
- Saturdays, 8 a.m. – Noon
Deerfield Farmers Market
- Park Avenue, between Jewett Park Drive and Hazel Avenue
- Through October 5
- Saturdays, 7 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Downtown Evanston Farmers’ Market
- University Avenue at Oak Street, behind Hilton Garden Inn
- Saturdays, 7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Grayslake Summer Farmers Market
- Center and Whitney Streets, Downtown Grayslake
- Through September 25
- Wednesdays, 3 p.m.- 7 p.m.
Highwood Evening Gourmet Market
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- Everts Park, 111 North Avenue
- Through August 28
- Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Northbrook Farmers Market
- Meadow Plaza lot, Cherry and Meadow
- Through October 9
- Wednesdays, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Oak Park Farmers’ Market
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- 460 Lake St., one block west of Ridgeland Avenue
- Through October 26
- Saturdays, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Skokie Farmers Market
- 5127 Oakton Street
- Through November 3
- Sunday, 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Park Ridge Farmers Market
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- 15 Prairie Avenue, between Garden and Main
- Through October 26
- Saturdays, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ravinia Farmers Market
- Jens Jensen Park, 486 Roger Williams Avenue, Highland Park
- Through October 30
- Wednesdays, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Wilmette French Market
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- 722 Green Bay Road
- Through November 2
- Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Winnetka Farmers Market
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- 754 Elm Street, Winnetka
- Through October 28
- Saturdays, 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Crystal Lake Farmers Market
- Depot Park, 90 E. Woodstock Street
- Through September 28
- Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Woodstock Farmers Market
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- 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
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- Historic Wagner Farm, 1510 Wagner Road
- Through October 19
- Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Glen Ellyn French Market
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- Metra Parking Lot, 449 Main Street
- Through October 20
- Sundays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
La Grange Farmers Market
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- La Grange Village Hall, 53 S. La Grange Road
- Through October 30
- Thursdays, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Lombard Farmers Market
- South Park Avenue
- Through October 1
- Tuesdays, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Schaumburg Farmers Market
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- Trickster Art Gallery, 190 S. Roselle Road
- Through October 25
- Fridays, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
St. Charles Outdoor Farmers Market
- 4th Avenue, between Cedar Avenue and Main Street
- Through October 25
- 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.
