Farmers Markets Around Chicago: Best Spots to Explore

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Chicago boasts a diverse array of farmers markets catering to the city’s various neighborhoods. These markets offer residents and visitors a chance to enjoy fresh produce, homemade treats, and often a vibrant sense of community.
Markets pop up nearly every day of the week, each offering a unique selection and atmosphere.
Mondays
Edgewater Farmers Market takes over the entire Broadway Armory parking lot, located at 5917 N Broadway.
Operating from 3 PM to 7 PM from June 3 through September 2024, this market has expanded in size and offers a warm start to the week.
Tuesdays
SOAR Farmers Market: Situated at 220 E Chicago, MCA Plaza, it’s open from 7 AM to 2 PM starting June 4 through the last week of October.
Lincoln Square Farmers Market: Held at 4513 N Lincoln Ave, this market is available on both Tuesday mornings from 7 AM to 12 PM and Thursday afternoons during the same timeframe.
Low-Line Market: Located in the Southport Corridor at 3410 N. Southport, it operates from 3 PM to 7 PM, June 4 through October 8.
The Farmer at The Green: Found in West Loop, 320 South Canal Street, open from 3 PM to 7 PM, May 14 – September 24.
Wednesdays
Andersonville Farmers Market: Located at Clark & Catalpa, this market runs from 3 PM to 7 PM and caters from May 15 to October 23.
Green City Market – Lincoln Park: Found at 1817 N. Clark, this is one of the most popular markets.
It’s open Wednesdays from 7 AM to 1 PM, May 1 to October 30.
Ravenswood Community Farmers Market: Operating from 4 PM to 8 PM at 4900 N Damen, it spans May 8 to October 16.
Uptown Farmers Market: Situated on Sunnyside Mall, it runs every Wednesday from May 1 to November 6.
Garfield Ridge Farmers Market: Located at Archer & Narragansett from 3 PM to 7 PM, June 5 – September 25.
Growing Solutions Farm: This market, partially run by students with autism, is at 2200 W. Campbell Park Dr.
It’s open from 10 AM to 2 PM, May 24 – October, and additionally on Fridays from 2 PM to 6 PM.
Pullman Farmers Market: Located at 11100 S. Cottage Grove Ave, with hours from 7 AM to 1 PM, July 10 – October 30.
Thursdays
Daley Plaza Market: Found at 50 W. Washington St., open 7 AM to 2 PM from May 23 to October 24.
South Loop Farmers Market Night Market: Located at Roosevelt Collection Shops, 150 W. Roosevelt, it operates from 4 PM to 8 PM, June 13 – October 3.
Austin Town Hall City Market: At 5610 W. Lake St., open every Thursday from 1 PM to 6 PM, June 6 – October 31.
Fridays
Growing Solutions Farm: Repeats its Wednesday schedule from 2 PM to 6 PM at 2200 W. Campbell Park Dr.
Saturdays
Division Street City Market at 100 W Division St operates from 7 AM to 12 PM, May 18 through October 26.
Green City Market West Loop: Located at 115 S. Sangamon St, Mary Bartelme Park, it’s advisable to arrive early as it gets busy.
Open 8 AM to 1 PM, May 4 – November 23.
South Loop Farmers Market – Printers Row at 632 S. Dearborn St, runs from 9 AM to 1 PM, May 18 – October 26.
Green City Market – Lincoln Park at 1817 N. Clark also operates on Saturdays from 7 AM to 1 PM, April 6 – November 23.
Horner Park Farmers Market at 2741 W. Montrose promises free yoga at 10 AM, weather permitting.
Operating hours: 9 AM to 1 PM, June 1 – October 12.
Nettelhorst French Market: Found at 3252 N. Broadway, opens from 8 AM to 2 PM, April 20 – November 2.
Northcenter Farmers Market: Located at 4100 N. Damen, open 8 AM to 1 PM, June 22 – October 26.
Lincoln Park Farmers Market at 2001 N. Orchard St in the LPHS Parking lot starts its 43rd season on May 4, running until Nov 23. Hours: 7 AM to 1 PM.
61st Street Farmers Market: Located at 6100 S. Blackstone Ave, open from 9 AM to 2 PM, May 11 – October 26. Moves indoors on select Saturdays from November to April.
Plant Chicago Farmers Market: Situated at 4459 S. Marshfield Ave in Davis Square Park, open 11 AM to 3 PM, June 15 – November 2.
Garfield Park Neighborhood Market: Held at 135 N. Kedzie Ave (The Hatchery) on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, from June 8 – October.
Mercado de Colores: Located at 4345 W. 26th St in Manuel Perez Memorial Plaza, South Lawndale.
It operates from 11 AM to 3 PM, June 1 – October 5.
Hegewisch Farmers Market: Located at 13323 S Green Bay Ave. with a grand opening on July 6, it runs from 9 AM to 1 PM, July 6 – October 26.
Sundays
Maxwell Street Market: Found at 800 S. Desplaines St, Near West Side, it operates select Sundays from 9 AM to 3 PM, May 26 – October 27.
Glenwood Sunday Market: Situated in Rogers Park at 6960 N. Glenwood Ave, it runs from 9 AM to 2 PM, June 2 – October 27.
Jefferson Park Sunday Market: Held at 4818 N. Long Ave, Jefferson Memorial Park, on the second and fourth Sundays, from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM, June 9 – October 27.
North Park Community Market: Found at 5515 N. Kimball Ave in the Peterson Elementary parking lot. It’s open the third Sunday of each month from May 19 to October 20, 10 AM – 2 PM.
Portage Park Farmers Market: Located at 4100 N. Long Ave in Portage Park, near the intersection of Long Avenue and Irving Park Road. This market starts the first, third, and fifth (if applicable) Sunday of each month from 10 AM to 2 PM, June 2 – October 6.
Roscoe Village Farmers Market: Situated at 3035 N Hoyne Ave in Hamlin Park, open from 9 AM to 1 PM, June 9 – October 13. Family-friendly with activities, music, and free workouts throughout the season.
Wicker Park Farmers Market: Held at 1425 N. Damen Ave, runs every Sunday from 8 AM to 2 PM, May 5 – October.
95th Street Farmers Market: Located at 1835 W. 95th St, operating from 8 AM to 1 PM, May 19 – October.
Bronzeville Farmers Market: Found at 4700 S. King Dr., open from 10 AM to 2 PM, July 14 – October 20.
Hyde Park Farmers Market: This market adds to the array of options available on Sundays.
Each of these markets provides a unique flavor to the city, allowing individuals to explore different neighborhoods.
Whether it’s early morning shopping or an afternoon stroll through stalls, Chicago’s farmers markets offer something for everyone.