To me, the Chicago Farmer’s Market season is easily one of the best parts of summer in the city.
There’s just something about wandering through a neighborhood market with an iced drink in hand while picking up fresh flowers, pastries, seasonal produce, and small finds you probably didn’t plan on buying but absolutely leave with anyway.
Whether you’re looking for a quick weekday market downtown or a huge Sunday market worth planning your morning around, this guide rounds up Chicago farmers’ markets happening throughout the week for you to enjoy all summer long.
Chicago Farmers’ Markets by Day
Monday Farmers Markets Chicago
Edgewater Monday Market — 5917 N. Broadway. Mondays, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. June 1 – September 28, 2026. One of the only Monday markets in the city, featuring a diverse lineup of more than 40 vendors, including food, activities, entertainment, and more.
Jarvis Square Twilight Market — 1500 W. Jarvis Ave. Mondays, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. June 1 – October 26, 2026. This evening market in Rogers Park is perfect for after-work summer nights.
Tuesday Farmers Markets Chicago
Lincoln Square Farmers Market — 2301 W. Leland Ave. Tuesdays, 7 a.m. – Noon. May 5 – November 17, 2026. Lincoln Square’s Tuesday morning market draws 50 vendors — one of the better weekday options in the city. Can’t make it? There’s a Thursday evening version too.
Low-Line Market — 3400 N. Southport Ave. Tuesdays, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. June 2 – September 29, 2026. Every Tuesday evening this summer, the Low-Line Market sets up under the Southport Brown Line station — fresh produce, proteins, flowers, baked goods, and live music make it an easy stop on your commute home.
The Farmer at The Green — 434 W. Van Buren St. Tuesdays, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. June 2 – September 29, 2026. A weekly downtown-friendly market with produce vendors, local goods, perfect for West Loop commuters.
SOAR Farmers Market — 220 E. Chicago Ave. Tuesdays, 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. June 2 – October 27, 2026. Meet your friends at the Museum of Contemporary Art for this Tuesday market in Streeterville. Perfect for grabbing a meal or picking up groceries for the week, or visiting the museum. It’s free for Illinois residents on Tuesdays!
Wednesday Farmers Markets Chicago
Andersonville Farmers Market — 1500 W. Winona Ave. Wednesdays, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. May 13 – October 21, 2026. One of the best midweek neighborhood farmers markets in Chicago, with pastries, produce, flowers, baked goods, and local food vendors throughout Andersonville.
Green City Market — 1817 N. Clark St. Wednesdays, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. May 6 – October 28, 2026. If there’s one Chicago farmers market everyone knows, it’s Green City Market in Lincoln Park. Wednesday and Saturday markets draw a huge and loyal crowd shopping for organic produce, flowers, baked goods, and more. And, once a year, it goes all out. And on top of that, The Chef BBQ in September brings 100+ Chicago restaurants together to cook with ingredients sourced directly from the market’s own farmers. The season never really ends either, with a West Loop location running into November and an indoor Avondale market carrying things through winter.
Pullman Farmers Market — 11100 S. Cottage Grove Ave. Wednesdays, 7 a.m. – Noon. July 8 – October 28, 2026. A South Side market focused on fresh produce and community vendors.
Ravenswood Community Farmers Market — 4900 N. Damen Ave. Wednesdays, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. May 14 – October 14, 2026. A community-focused neighborhood market with local vendors, prepared foods, kids’ activities, and rotating nonprofit and pet adoption groups throughout the season.
Uptown Farmers Market — Sunnyside Mall, 1257–1320 W. Sunnyside Ave. Wednesdays, 2:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. May 6 – November 4, 2026. This independently owned market features weekly, biweekly vendors, and pop-ups and community vendors every Wednesday afternoon in Chicago.
Thursday Farmers Markets Chicago
Daley Plaza Farmers Market — 50 W. Washington St., The Loop, Thursdays, 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. May 21 – October 22. One of the longest-running farmers’ markets in Chicago. A lunchtime must for Loop workers who want to grab-and-go prepared foods, seasonal produce, and enjoy live music downtown.
Austin Town Hall Farmers Market — 5610 W. Lake St. Thursdays, 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. June 11 – October 29, 2026. A West Side community-focused market with produce and neighborhood vendors.
Farm on Ogden’s Summer Market — 3555 W. Ogden Ave. Select Thursdays: June 11 & 25, July 9 & 23, August 13 & 27. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. A community-focused Lawndale market connected to Windy City Harvest featuring locally grown produce, urban agriculture programming, and one of Chicago’s most innovative food and wellness spaces.
Growing Home Farmstand — 1844 W. 59th St. Thursdays, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. May – October, 2026. A community-focused Englewood farmstand offering hyper-local organic produce, herbs, and vegetables grown through Growing Home’s urban farming programs.
Haute Tip: Look for vendors who rotate between markets. You can often find the same great produce at a smaller neighborhood stop with half the line.
Saturday Farmers Markets Chicago
Garfield Park Neighborhood Market — 135 N. Kedzie Ave. Second and fourth Saturdays, June – October, 2026. One of the most unique farmers markets in Chicago, featuring hyper-local produce grown in community gardens alongside West Side food businesses, Hatchery vendors, and locally made products from Black-, women-, and Latinx-owned businesses.
61st Street Farmers Market — 1400 E. 61st St. Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. May 16 – October 31, 2026. One of the best farmers’ markets on the South Side — 25 to 30 vendors selling organic produce, specialty baked goods, local honey, cheese, and more, with an indoor season that keeps it going year-round. This market is located in Hyde Park and Woodlawn communities, and is one of the more accessible options in the city.
South Loop Farmers Market — 632 S. Dearborn St. Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. May 16 – October 31, 2026. No market July 4 or September 12. The South Loop’s outdoor market runs Saturdays in Printers Row — fresh produce, local vendors, neighborhood parking, and pet-friendly. Bonus: a Thursday Night Market runs indoors at Water Tower Place, July through September, if evenings work better for you.
Horner Park Farmers Market — 2741 W. Montrose Ave. Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. June 6 – October 10, 2026. Irving Park Here you’ll find a community-first market where all vendors are small growers and artisans from around the Midwest. Free yoga classes and live music make it worth arriving early.
Hegewisch Farmers Market — 13323 S. Green Bay Ave. Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. June 13 – October 17, 2026. No market on August 1. A Southeast Side community farmers market focused on bringing fresh, local foods and neighborhood vendors to the Hegewisch area each summer weekend.
North Branch Farmers Market — 6525 N. Hiawatha Ave. Select Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. June – September, 2026. A newer neighborhood on the North side of Chicago, known for local produce vendors, prepared foods, free kids activities, crafts, and community-focused programming throughout the summer.
Division Street Farmers Market — 100 W. Division St. Saturdays, 7 a.m. – Noon. May 16 – October 24, 2026. Closed July 4. A market featuring dozens of vendors near the popular Near North and Gold Coast neighborhoods.
Eckhart Park Farmers Market — 1330 W. Chicago Ave. Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. May 16 – September 19, 2026. A neighborhood-focused market in West Town with produce and prepared foods.
Green City Market — 1817 N. Clark St. Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. April 4 – November 21, 2026. Saturday mornings at Green City Market feel like peak summer in Chicago. Expect chef-loved produce vendors, flowers, pastries, garden plants, coffee carts, and long lines for some of the city’s favorite food businesses.
Mercado de Colores — 2759 S. Harding Ave. Select Saturdays throughout the season. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. A vibrant Little Village community market highlighting local businesses, produce, and culture.
North Branch Farmers Market — 6525 N. Hiawatha Ave. Select Saturdays throughout the season. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. A smaller neighborhood farmers’ market on the Northwest Side.
Northcenter Farmers Market — 4100 N. Damen Ave. Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. June 21 – October 25, 2026. No market on August 2. A neighborhood market with flowers, produce, and local vendors in the heart of Northcenter.
Plant Chicago Farmers Market — 4444 S. Marshfield Ave. Select Saturdays throughout the season. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. A sustainability-focused market in Back of the Yards featuring local growers and makers.
The Lincoln Park Farmers Market — 724 W. Armitage Ave. Saturdays, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. April 25 – November 21, 2026. A longstanding Lincoln Park neighborhood market with produce, flowers, and local vendors.
Sunday Chicago Farmers Markets
95th Street Farmers Market — 1835 W. 95th St. Sundays, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. May – October, 2026. A South Side community farmers market operating rain or shine with fresh produce, flowers, baked goods, and local vendors each weekend.
Logan Square Farmers Market — 2400 N. Kedzie Blvd. Sundays, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. May 10 – October 25, 2026.
One of the only weekly, year-round farmers markets in Chicago — and one of the best in the state, named a top Illinois market by USA Today. You come for the produce and stay for the prepared food, the vendors, and the vibe of a Sunday morning well spent.
Hyde Park Farmers Market — 1516 E 54th St – 54th Street and Old Lake Park Ave West. Sundays, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. June 7 – September 27, 2026. This farmers market in Hyde Park is a central place to find fresh produce and unique goods from local vendors.
Glenwood Farmers Market — 6960 N. Glenwood Ave. Sundays, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. June 7 – October 25, 2026.
An award-winning Rogers Park staple for over a decade. Sustainably grown meats, produce, cheese, honey, flowers, and prepared foods every Sunday.
North Park Community Market — 5555 N. Kimball Ave. Third Sundays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. May 17 – October 18, 2026. A community-driven Northwest Side market featuring local vendors, live music, kids’ activities, yoga classes, nonprofit organizations, and neighborhood programming throughout the season.
Jefferson Park Sunday Market — 4822 N. Long Ave. Second and fourth Sundays, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. June – October, 2026. A longtime Northwest Side neighborhood market with local produce vendors, tamales, ice cream, baked goods, bath products, and rotating community vendors throughout the season.
Portage Park Farmers Market — 4100 N. Long Ave. Select Sundays, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. June – October, 2026. A relaxed neighborhood farmers market held inside Portage Park with rotating local vendors and easy access to green space, playgrounds, and the public pool during the summer.
Roscoe Village Farmers Market — 3035 N. Hoyne Ave. Sundays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. June – September, 2026. A neighborhood farmers market with fresh produce, pastries, breads, tacos, coffee, tamales, and local vendors located near Hamlin Park.
Wicker Park Farmers Market — 1425 N. Damen Ave. Sundays, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. May – October, 2026. This favorite neighborhood farmers’ markets, featuring sustainably grown local foods, regional vendors, handmade goods, and a strong focus on supporting small businesses and community connection in Wicker Park.
Bronzeville Farmers Market — 4702 S. King Dr. Sundays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. June 7 – September 27, 2026. A South Side community farmers market hosted at The South Side Sanctuary featuring fresh produce, local vendors, prepared foods, and neighborhood businesses every Sunday throughout the summer.
Chicago Nettelhorst French Market — 3252 N. Broadway. Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. April 18 – October 31, 2026. No market September 19. A longtime Lakeview neighborhood farmers market featuring fresh produce, flowers, baked goods, specialty foods, and local vendors throughout the season.
FAQ: What To Know About Chicago’s Farmers’ Markets
What are the top Chicago farmers markets known for fresh produce?
Green City Market and Logan Square Farmers Market are consistently the most well-regarded for produce quality. On the South Side, 61st Street Farmers Market is a standout with 25–30 vendors selling organic fruits, vegetables, and specialty goods each season.
Which Chicago farmers markets are open on weekends?
Most of the biggest markets run on weekends — Green City Market (Wed & Sat), Logan Square (Sun), 61st Street (Sat), South Loop Printers Row (Sat), Horner Park (Sat), and Glenwood (Sun) are all solid weekend options.
Where can I find organic farmers markets in Chicago?
Green City Market, 61st Street Farmers Market, Horner Park, and Andersonville all offer organic and sustainably grown produce. Most markets source from local and regional farms committed to sustainable practices.
Do Chicago farmers markets have vegan and gluten-free options?
Yes — most markets have vendors with vegan and gluten-free prepared foods and baked goods. 61st Street Farmers Market specifically features vegan and gluten-free specialty baked goods as part of its regular vendor lineup.
What days and times do Chicago farmers markets run?
Markets run every day of the week from May through October. Hours vary — most Saturday and Sunday markets run from 8 or 9 AM to 1 or 2 PM. The South Loop Night Market runs on Thursdays 4 to 8 PM, July through September.
