For many Chicagoans, the best time of year is upon us: Farmers market season. Some markets open in mid-May, while others wait until June. Here’s a list of 90-plus markets in the city and suburbs, organized by day of the week and region. Each listing includes the market’s hours of operation, location and any extras, such as live music and on-site food trucks. A dog emoji next to the name of a market means pets are welcome.
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(The 2023 guide updates a project that originally ran in 2022 and was reported by Kerry Cardoza and produced by Charmaine Runes.)
Explore markets by day
SATURDAY Abby Schilling of Mick Klug Farm in Michigan arranges produce at Green City Market in Lincoln Park. Victor Hilitski / Chicago Sun-Times City Center Day: SaturdaysHours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Dates: May 27 to Oct. 14
Bells and whistles:
Check the website for special programming. Link/SNAP accepted on vendor basis.
Location:
South Loop632 S. Dearborn St., Chicago , IL 60605
City North Day: SaturdaysHours: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.Dates: April 1 to Nov. 18
Bells and whistles:
Features a youth program, market tastings and culinary demos. Accepts Link/SNAP.
Location:
Lincoln Park1817 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60614
Green City Market Day: Saturdays (select days; check website for details)Hours: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.Dates: May 28 to Oct. 29
Bells and whistles:
Live music with bistro seating around the band. Accepts Link/SNAP.
Location:
Avondale3031 N. Rockwell St., Chicago, IL 60618
Day: SaturdaysHours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Dates: June 3 to Oct. 14
Bells and whistles:
Live music, and free yoga at 10 a.m. (weather permitting). This year’s Kids Day, with kid-focused activites, is Sept. 16. Link/SNAP accepted on vendor basis.
Location:
Irving Park2741 W. Montrose Ave. (Horner Park), Chicago , IL 60618
Day: SaturdaysHours: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.Dates: June 10 to Oct. 28
Bells and whistles:
Live stage entertainment and performances. Accepts Link/SNAP
Location:
North Center4100 N. Damen Ave., Chicago , IL 60618
City South Day: SaturdaysHours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Dates: May 13 to Oct. 28
Bells and whistles:
The range of programs includes chef demos, yoga, an activities tent for kids, chef demos and live music. Accepts Link/SNAP.
Location:
Woodlawn6100 S. Blackstone Ave., Chicago , IL 60637
Day: Saturdays (bonus market Nov. 4)Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Dates: June 3 to Oct. 28
Bells and whistles:
A special market is held on the third Saturday of each month, including live music, swapping opportunities, dance and yoga, cooking demos and more. Pricing is sliding scale. Accepts Link/SNAP.
Location:
Back of the Yards4459 S. Marshfield Ave., Chicago , IL 60613
City West Day: Saturdays (2nd and 4th of the month)Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Dates: June 10 to Oct. 28
Bells and whistles:
Specializes in hyperlocal produce grown in the neighborhood. Many vendors offer pick up or delivery. Accepts Link/SNAP.
Location:
Garfield Park135 N. Kedzie Ave. (The Hatchery), Chicago , IL 60612
Suburbs North Day: SaturdaysHours: 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Dates: May 6 to Nov. 4
Bells and whistles:
Live music, chef demos, a free kids’ club (Spud Club) and access to master gardeners from the University of Illinois Extension program. Accepts WIC coupons. Accepts Link/SNAP.
Location:
EvanstonUniversity Pl. and Oak Ave., Evanston , IL 60201
Day: SaturdaysHours: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.Dates: May 28 to Oct. 29
Bells and whistles:
Live music and activities for kids. Takes food pantry donations.
Location:
Park Ridge15 Prairie Ave., Park Ridge, IL 60068
Suburbs South Park Forest Farmers Market Day: SaturdaysHours: 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.Dates: May 6 to Oct. 28
Bells and whistles:
Local businesses sell artwork, garden ornaments, jewelry and more. Accepts WIC and Senior Nutrition Coupons. Accepts Link/SNAP.
Location:
Park Forest152 Main St., Park Forest, IL 60466
Suburbs West Day: SaturdaysHours: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.Dates: June 10 to Oct. 14
Bells and whistles:
Live music and one-of-a-kind artisan items. Accepts Link/SNAP.
Location:
Aurora65 Water St., Aurora, IL 60505
Day: SaturdaysHours: 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.Dates: June 3 to Oct. 28
Bells and whistles:
Live music and on-site seating. Link/SNAP accepted on vendor basis.
Location:
Naperville200 E. 5th Ave., Naperville , IL 60563
SUNDAY Greens like spinach are hallmarks of spring market bounty. Manuel Martinez / WBEZ City Center Day: SundaysHours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Dates: May 28 to Oct. 29
Bells and whistles:
Live music and activities for families. Also sells handmade crafts, resale housewares and clothing. Link/SNAP accepted on vendor basis.
Location:
Near West Side800 S. Desplaines St., Chicago , IL 60607
City North Day: Sundays (2nd and 4th of the month)Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Dates: June 11 to Oct. 22
Bells and whistles:
Live music, cooking classes for kids, arts and craft vendors and a plant swap early in the season.
Location:
Jefferson Park4818 N Long Ave., Chicago , IL 60630
Day: Sundays (May 21; June 11, 25; July 9, 23; Aug. 13; Sept. 10; Oct. 8)Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Dates: May 21 to Oct. 8
Bells and whistles:
Live music and activities for kids. On May 21, a native plant giveaway; on June 11, free bike repair and helmet giveaway; and on Sept. 10, an extended market day called the Bryn Mawr Block Party. Accepts Link/SNAP.
Location:
North Park5515 N. Kimball Ave., Chicago, IL 60625
Day: Sundays (first, third and fifth Sundays; no market July 4)Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Dates: June 4 to Oct. 1
Bells and whistles:
Live music at every market. Link/SNAP accepted on vendor basis.
Location:
Portage Park4100 N. Long Ave., Chicago , IL 60641
City South Day: SundaysHours: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.Dates: May 7 to Oct. 29
Bells and whistles:
Live music and, every other week, an entertainment lineup and children’s activities, such as face painting. Accepts Link/SNAP.
Location:
Beverly1835 W. 95th St., Chicago , IL 60643
City West Day: SundaysHours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Dates: May 14 to Oct. 29
Bells and whistles:
Live music, and the Little Peas Kids Club, a program for children to connect them to their local food system. Accepts Link/SNAP.
Location:
Logan Square3025-3113 W. Logan Blvd., Chicago , IL 60647
Suburbs North Day: SundaysHours: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Dates: June 18 to Oct. 15
Bells and whistles:
Condiments, gourmet coffee and pastries are also for sale. Additional booths will showcase local organizations and businesses.
Location:
Buffalo Grove951 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Day: SundaysHours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Dates: May 28 to Oct. 29
Bells and whistles:
Live music with bistro seating around the band, cooking demos, food trucks, market bar and kids entertainment.
Location:
Crystal Lake401 Country Club Rd. , Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Skokie Farmers Market Day: SundaysHours: 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Dates: June 4 to Nov. 5
Bells and whistles:
Accepts Link/SNAP.
Location:
Skokie5127 Oakton St., Skokie, IL 60077
Suburbs South Day: SundaysHours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Dates: April 23 to Oct. 29
Bells and whistles:
Live entertainment and special events throughout the season, such as chef demos, an art fair and a community business expo. Link/SNAP accepted on vendor basis.
Location:
FrankfortBreidert Green and 1 N. White parking lots, Frankfort, IL 60423
MONDAY Fresh mushrooms from River Valley Ranch in Burlington, WI., line a table at Green City Market in Lincoln Park. Victor Hilitski / Chicago Sun-Times City North Day: MondaysHours: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.Dates: June 5 to Sept. 25
Bells and whistles:
Live music, dance and Zumba classes, and workshops. Offers farmers market coupons for seniors. Accepts Link/SNAP.
Location:
Edgewater5917 N. Broadway, Chicago , IL 60660
Suburbs South Suburbs West
TUESDAY Chicago has a tradition of markets. Vicki Riemersma and Bill Zandstra from Zandstra Farms laugh with a customer at a farmer’s market near Armitage and Halsted streets in 1983. Richard Derk / Chicago Sun-Times City Center Day: TuesdaysHours: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.Dates: June 6 to Oct. 31
Bells and whistles:
On June 13, a special event will mark the season opening. Link/SNAP accepted on vendor basis.
Location:
Streeterville220 E. Chicago Ave. , Chicago , IL 60611
City North Day: TuesdaysHours: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.Dates: June 6 to Oct. 10
Bells and whistles:
Family-friendly workshops and activitities featuring local vendors and nonprofts. Accepts Link/SNAP.
Location:
Lake View3400-3458 N. Southport Ave., Chicago , IL 60657
City South Suburbs North
WEDNESDAY Andersonville Farmers Market often offers live entertainment. Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere / Chicago Sun-Times City North Day: WednesdaysHours: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.Dates: May 3 to Oct. 25
Bells and whistles:
Features a youth program, market tastings and culinary demos. Accepts Link/SNAP.
Location:
Lincoln Park1817 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60614
Day: WednesdaysHours: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.Dates: June 14 to Oct. 11
Bells and whistles:
Family-friendly live music, and children’s play area, including a bounce house. On June 21, the market is a stop on the Malt Row on Damen Beer Stroll.
Location:
Ravenswood4900 N. Damen Ave., Chicago, IL 60625
Day: WednesdaysHours: 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.Dates: May 3 to Nov. 1
Bells and whistles:
Live music, a booth that showcases a neighborhood organization and activities for kids once a month. Accepts Link/SNAP.
Location:
Uptown4455 Malden St., Chicago, IL 60640
City South City West Day: WednesdaysHours: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Dates: May 10 to Oct. 10
Bells and whistles:
Fresh produce from a farm where young adults with autism and related challenges gain vocational and social skills. Link/SNAP accepted on vendor basis.
Location:
Near West Side2200 W. Campbell Park Drive, Chicago, IL 60612
Suburbs North Northbrook Farmers Market 🐕 Day: WednesdaysHours: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.Dates: June 21 to Oct. 11
Bells and whistles:
Opening day (June 21) will feature a watermelon-cutting ceremony by the village president, music, balloon sculpting, face painting and giveaways. The market collects donations for the Northfield Township Food Pantry. Accepts Link/SNAP.
Location:
NorthbrookMeadow Shopping Plaza parking lot (corner of Cherry and Meadow), Northbrook, IL 60062
Suburbs South Suburbs West Day: WednesdaysHours: 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.Dates: June 7 to Oct. 4
Bells and whistles:
Link/SNAP accepted on vendor basis.
Location:
Riverside10 Pine Ave., Riverside , IL 60546
THURSDAY Windy City Harvest has a produce stall at the South Loop Farmers Market on Thursday evenings. Natalie Watts / Chicago Sun-Times City Center City North City South Day: ThursdaysHours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.Dates: May 4 to Oct. 26
Bells and whistles:
Cooking demonstrations with free samples and recipe cards for healthy meals. Free farm tours also available. Accepts Link/SNAP.
Location:
West Englewood1844 W. 59th St., Chicago , IL 60636
City West Day: ThursdaysHours: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.Dates: June 8 to Oct. 26
Bells and whistles:
Live music and community resource information. Accepts Link/SNAP.
Location:
Austin5610 W. Lake St., Chicago , IL 60644
Suburbs North Suburbs South Day: Thursdays (no market Aug. 3)Hours: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.Dates: June 8 to Aug. 17
Bells and whistles:
Live music from 6 to 7:30 p.m., food trucks and activities for kids, including crafts, a petting zoo, magic acts and a bubble fest. Link/SNAP accepted on vendor basis.
Location:
Orland Park9705 W. 142nd St., Orland Park, IL 60462
Market in the Glen 🐕 Day: Thursdays (third Thursdays only)Hours: 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.Dates: July 20 to Oct. 19
Bells and whistles:
Live entertainment from music to a bee-keeping demo. On Sept. 21, kids can play on plows, police cars, garbage trucks and fire trucks at the the Touch a Truck event. Link/SNAP accepted on vendor basis.
Location:
Homer Glen14240 W. 151st St., Homer Glen, IL 60491
Suburbs West
FRIDAY Courtesy of the Lincoln Square Farmers Market City West Day: FridaysHours: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.Dates: May 10 to Oct. 10
Bells and whistles:
Fresh produce from a farm where young adults with autism and related challenges gain vocational and social skills.
Location:
Near West Side2200 W. Campbell Park Drive, Chicago, IL 60612
Suburbs North Schaumburg Farmers Market Day: FridaysHours: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.Dates: June 2 to Oct. 27
Bells and whistles:
Live music and workshops on selected dates; vendors sell prepared food. Link/SNAP accepted on vendor basis.
Location:
Schaumburg190 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL 60193
Suburbs South
