2022 will likely be a bumper year for Chicago-area farmers markets. Several suburbs have added new markets or expanded the hours or days of existing ones. They’re also offering more crowd-pleasing extras, from live music to artists’ tables to kids’ activities.
It could be a good year for shoppers, too: Healthy organic food remains fairly untouched by inflation that is driving up prices at grocery stores, and several event organizers say they are making it easier this year for recipients of Illinois Link/SNAP food assistance cards to use their benefits. Find a full list of 70-plus markets in the Chicago area and suburbs below, organized by day of the week for easy shopping.
City Center
Division Street City Market
Neighborhood/suburb: Near North Side
Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, May 7 to Oct. 29
Bells and whistles: Pet-friendly, accepts Link
📍 100 W. Division St, Chicago, IL 60610
Green City Market
Neighborhood/suburb: West Loop
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, May 7 to Oct. 26
Bells and whistles: Matches Link/SNAP benefits, offers kids programming via Club Sprouts,
📍 115 S. Sangamon St, Chicago, IL 60607
South Loop Farmers Market Printers Row
Neighborhood/suburb: South Loop
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, May 28 to Oct. 15
Bells and whistles: Pet-friendly, offers weekly activities led by SouthLoop Artist Cove
📍 632 S. Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60605
City North
Edgebrook Farmers Market
Neighborhood/suburb: Forest Glen
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, Jul. 2 to Sep. 24
Bells and whistles: Occasional events for kids, non-profit booths
📍 6525 N. Hiawatha Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
Green City Market
Neighborhood/suburb: Lincoln Park
Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, Apr. 2 to Nov. 19
Bells and whistles: Matches Link/SNAP benefits, dog friendly, offers chef demos and kids programming via Club Sprouts
📍 1817 N. Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
Horner Park Farmers Market
Neighborhood/suburb: Irving Park
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, Jun. 4 to Oct. 22
Bells and whistles: Offers prepared food and occasional live music, pet-friendly
📍 2741 W. Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Nettelhorst French Market
Neighborhood/suburb: Lake View East
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, Apr. 16 to Oct. 29
Bells and whistles: Sells French-themed pastries and items, such as macarons
📍 3252 N. Broadway Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Northcenter Farmers Market
Neighborhood/suburb: North Center
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, Jun. 4 to Oct. 29
Bells and whistles: Accepts Link, offers occasional live entertainment, dog-friendly
📍 4100 N. Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
The Lincoln Park Farmers Market
Neighborhood/suburb: Lincoln Park
Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, Apr. 30 to Nov. 19
Bells and whistles: Pet-friendly, offers a knife-sharpening vendor and composting vendor
📍 2001 N. Orchard St, Chicago, IL 60614
City South
61st Street Farmers Market
Neighborhood/suburb: Woodlawn
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, May 14 to Oct. 29
Bells and whistles: Matches Link benefits, offers chef demonstrations, activities for kids and occasional live music, dog-friendly
📍 6100 S. Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
City West
Garfield Park Neighborhood Market
Neighborhood/suburb: Garfield Park
Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Dates: 2nd and 4th Saturdays, Jun. 11 to Oct. 22
Bells and whistles: Matches Link/SNAP benefits and features hyperlocal produce grown in the neighborhood. Many vendors offer pick up or delivery.
📍 135 N. Kedzie Ave (The Hatchery), Chicago, IL 60612
West Humboldt Park City Market
Neighborhood/suburb: Humboldt Park
Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, Jun. 4 to Oct. 1
Bells and whistles: Accepts Link
📍 3601 W. Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
Suburbs North
Arlington Heights Farmers Market
Neighborhood/suburb: Arlington Heights
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, May 14 to Oct. 15
Bells and whistles: Often offers performances and kid-friendly events
📍 110 W. Fremont St, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Crystal Lake Farmers Market
Neighborhood/suburb: Crystal Lake
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, Jun. 18 to Sep. 24
Bells and whistles: Offers activities and crafts for kids
📍 90 E. Woodstock St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Downtown Evanston Farmers Market
Neighborhood/suburb: Evanston
Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, May 7 to Nov. 5
Bells and whistles: Features educational activities for children ages 2-10 and live music. Opens early for seniors’ hours from 7 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Vendors sell original artwork. Service animals allowed, live music
📍 University Ave. at Oak St. (behind Hilton Garden Inn), Evanston, IL 60201
Glenview Farmers Market
Neighborhood/suburb: Glenview
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, Jun. 18 to Oct. 22
Bells and whistles: Opens its Heritage Center farm grounds at 10 a.m., free parking, and offers Link Match
📍 1510 Wagner Rd (Historic Wagner Farm), Glenview, IL 60025
Park Ridge Farmers Market
Neighborhood/suburb: Park Ridge
Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, May 28 to Oct. 29
Bells and whistles: Live music; tents for kids’ activities, business of the week, and food pantry donations
📍 15 Prairie Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Winnetka Farmers Market
Neighborhood/suburb: Winnetka
Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, Jun. 4 to Oct. 29
Bells and whistles: Features e-bike test drives and accessible parking
📍 510 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093
Woodstock Farmers Market
Neighborhood/suburb: Woodstock
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, Apr. 23 to Oct. 22
Bells and whistles: Offers live music on Saturdays at the market
📍 121 W. Van Buren St, Woodstock, IL 60098
Suburbs South
Park Forest Farmers Market
Neighborhood/suburb: Park Forest
Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, May 7 to Oct. 29
Bells and whistles: Accepts EBT/Link, WIC, and Senior Nutrition Coupons
📍 152 Main St., Park Forest, IL 60466
Tinley Park Farmers Market
Neighborhood/suburb: Tinley Park
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, Jun. 4 to Oct. 15
Bells and whistles: Offers live music and entertainment
📍 17375 Oak Park Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60477
Suburbs West
Aurora Farmers Market
Neighborhood/suburb: Aurora
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, Jun. 4 to Oct. 8
Bells and whistles: Features food trucks and some live music and kids events
📍 65 Water St, Aurora, IL 60505
Brookfield Farmers Market
Neighborhood/suburb: Brookfield
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, Jun. 4 to Oct. 15
Bells and whistles: Offers activities for kids
📍 8820 Brookfield Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513
Downers Grove Farmers Market
Neighborhood/suburb: Downers Grove
Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, May 7 to Oct. 15
Bells and whistles: Offers live music
📍 5001 Main St, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Naperville Farmers Market
Neighborhood/suburb: Naperville
Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, June to November
Bells and whistles: Offers on-site seating and live music
📍 200 E. 5th Ave, Naperville, IL 60563
Oak Park Farmers Market
Neighborhood/suburb: Oak Park
Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, May 21 to Oct. 29
Bells and whistles: Provides transportation for seniors (it must be scheduled in advance). Features live music and on-site donuts. Accepts Link, Link Match
📍 460 Lake St (in the Pilgrim Church parking lot), Oak Park, IL 60302
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Sunday
A woman checks out the many types of jam available at the weekly market in Daley Plaza. Al Podgorski / Chicago Sun-Times
City Center
Maxwell Street Market
Neighborhood/suburb: Near West Side
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Dates: Sunday, Apr. 3 to Dec. 18
Bells and whistles: Accepts Link, features live music and street food
📍 800 S. Desplaines St, Chicago, IL 60607
City North
Glenwood Sunday Market
Neighborhood/suburb: Rogers Park
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Dates: Sunday (no market Jun. 26 or Aug. 21), Jun. 5 to Oct. 23
Bells and whistles: Matches Link/SNAP benefits
📍 6900-7000 N. Glenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
Jefferson Park Sunday Market
Neighborhood/suburb: Jefferson Park
Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Dates: 2nd and 4th Sundays, May 1 to Oct. 23
Bells and whistles: Features arts and craft vendors and performances, offers a plant swap early in the season
📍 4818 N Long Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
NorthPark Community Market
Neighborhood/suburb: North Park
Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Dates: Sunday (Jun. 12, 26 / Jul. 10, 24 / Aug. 28 / Sep. 25 / Oct. 16), Jun. 12 to Oct. 15
Bells and whistles: Live music, activities for children, accepts Link
📍 5527 N. Kimball Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Northwest Side Farmers Market (pop-up)
Neighborhood/suburb: Irving Park
Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Dates: Sunday (May 22 / Jul. 3 / Oct. 30) , May 22 to Oct. 30
Bells and whistles: Features arts and craft vendors and performances. Offers a plant swap early in the season
📍 4626 N Knox Ave (Irish American Heritage Center), Chicago, IL 60630
Portage Park Famers Market
Neighborhood/suburb: Portage Park
Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Dates: Sunday (Jun. 5, 19 / Jul. 17, 31 / Aug. 7, 21 / Sep. 4, 18 / Oct. 2), Jun. 5 to Oct. 2
Bells and whistles: N/A
📍 4000-4100 N. Long Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
Wicker Park Farmers Market
Neighborhood/suburb: Wicker Park
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Dates: Sunday, May 15 to Oct. 30
Bells and whistles: Accepts Link, pet-friendly
📍 1425 N. Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
City South
Remixing the Narrative Farmers Market
Neighborhood/suburb: Roseland
Hours: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Dates: Sunday (Jun. 5, 19 / Jul. 10, 24 / Aug. 7, 21 / Sep. 11, 25), Jun. 5 to Sep. 25
Bells and whistles: Offers a free book table
📍 11001 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
95th Street Farmers Market
Neighborhood/suburb: Beverly
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Dates: Sunday , May 1 to Oct. 30
Bells and whistles: Offers a weekly entertainment lineup and children’s activities such as face painting. Features a tent for community resources
📍 1835 W. 95th St, Chicago, IL 60643
Bronzeville City Market
Neighborhood/suburb: Bronzeville
Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Dates: Sunday, Jul. 10 to Oct. 16
Bells and whistles: Accepts Link
📍 4700 S. King Dr, Chicago, IL 60615
Hyde Park Farmers Market
Neighborhood/suburb: Hyde Park
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Dates: Sunday, Jun. 5 to Sep. 25
Bells and whistles: Accepts Link, offers occasional community events like dance classes
📍 1516-1528 E. 54th St, Chicago, IL 60615
Mercado Raices del Sur
Neighborhood/suburb: Brighton Park
Hours: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Dates: First Sunday of the month, Jun. 5 to Oct. 2
Bells and whistles: Accepts Link
📍 2537 W. 47th St, Chicago, IL 60632
City West
Growing Solutions Farm – Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii
Neighborhood/suburb: Near West Side
Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Dates: Sunday, Jun. 15 to Oct. 9
Bells and whistles: Fresh produce from a farm where young adults with autism and related challenges gain vocational and social skills while getting outside in the fresh air
📍 1224 W. Lexington St, Chicago, IL 60607
Logan Square Farmers Market
Neighborhood/suburb: Logan Square
Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Dates: Sunday, May 8 to Oct. 30
Bells and whistles: Offers SNAP Match and accepts Farmers Market Nutrition Program checks, features prepared food, pet-friendly
📍 3025-3113 W. Logan Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647
Suburbs North
Buffalo Grove Farmers Market
Neighborhood/suburb: Buffalo Grove
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Dates: Sunday, Jun. 12 to Oct. 16
Bells and whistles: Collects school supplies weekly to donate to students in fall
📍 951 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Skokie Farmers Market
Neighborhood/suburb: Skokie
Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Dates: Sunday, Jun. 5 to Nov. 6
Bells and whistles: Offers SNAP Match, free parking
📍 5127 Oakton St, Skokie, IL 60077
Suburbs South
Suburbs West
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Wednesday
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
City North
Green City Market
Neighborhood/suburb: Lincoln Park
Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Dates: Wednesday, Apr. 2 to Nov. 19
Bells and whistles: Matches Link/SNAP benefits, dog friendly, offers kids programming via Club Sprouts
📍 1817 N. Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
Ravenswood Farmers Market
Neighborhood/suburb: Ravenswood
Hours: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Dates: Wednesday, Jun. 15 to Oct. 12
Bells and whistles: Guest artists, retailers, health and wellness providers, food trucks, and local non-profit organizations
📍 4900 N. Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Uptown Farmers Market
Neighborhood/suburb: Uptown
Hours: 2:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Dates: Wednesday, May 4 to Nov. 2
Bells and whistles: Matches Link benefits, offers weekly raffle for farmers market voucher and composting service, dog-friendly
📍 4620 N. Broadway Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Andersonville Farmers Market
Neighborhood/suburb: Andersonville
Hours: 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Dates: Wednesday, May 11 to Oct. 19
Bells and whistles: Matches Link/SNAP benefits, dog-friendly
📍 1500 W. Catalpa Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
City South
Garfield Ridge Farmers Market
Neighborhood/suburb: Garfield Ridge
Hours: 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Dates: Wednesday, TBA to TBA
Bells and whistles: Food trucks
📍 6072 S. Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
City West
Growing Solutions Farm – Onsite Stand
Neighborhood/suburb: Near West Side
Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Dates: Wednesday, Jun. 1 to Oct. 26
Bells and whistles: Fresh produce from a farm where young adults with autism and related challenges gain vocational and social skills while getting outside in the fresh air
📍 2200 W. Campbell Park Dr, Chicago, IL 60612
Suburbs North
Grayslake Farmers Market
Neighborhood/suburb: Grayslake
Hours: 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Dates: Wednesday, Jun. 8 to Sep. 28
Bells and whistles: Offers a spring market on Saturdays through Jun. 4. Also offers a fall market from October to December
📍 201 Center St, Grayslake, IL 60030
Suburbs South
Suburbs West
Elmhurst Farmers Market
Neighborhood/suburb: Elmhurst
Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Dates: Wednesday, Jun. 1 to Oct. 26
Bells and whistles: N/A
📍 541 S York St, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Riverside Farmers Market
Neighborhood/suburb: Riverside
Hours: 2:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Dates: Wednesday, Jun. 1 to Oct. 5
Bells and whistles: Offers weekly programming, including kids activities and live music. Vendors sell prepared foods.
📍 10 Pine Ave, Riverside, IL 60546
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Thursday
Windy City Harvest has a produce stall at the South Loop Farmers Market on Thursday evenings. Natalie Watts / Chicago Sun-Times
City Center
Daley Plaza City Market
Neighborhood/suburb: Loop
Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Dates: Thursday, May 12 to Oct. 27
Bells and whistles: Accepts Link, sometimes offers live music
📍 50 W. Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602
South Loop Farmers Market Grant Park
Neighborhood/suburb: South Loop
Hours: 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Dates: Thursday, Jun. 2 to Oct. 13
Bells and whistles: Pet-friendly, offers weekly activities led by SouthLoop Artist Cove
📍 1201 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
City North
Lincoln Square Farmers Market
Neighborhood/suburb: Lincoln Square
Hours: 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Dates: Thursday, May 3 to Oct. 27
Bells and whistles: Accepts Link starting in June, offers a compost service, pet-friendly
📍 2309 W. Leland Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
City South
Growing Home Farmstand
Neighborhood/suburb: West Englewood
Hours: 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Dates: Thursday, May 12 to Oct. 20
Bells and whistles: Features cooking demonstrations with free samples and recipe cards for healthy meals. Offers free farm tours and says WIC, SNAP, EBT and senior coupons are double-valued.
📍 1844 W. 59th St, Chicago, IL 60636
City West
Amita Saints Mary and Elizabeth West Town Health Farmers Market
Neighborhood/suburb: West Town
Hours: 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Dates: Thursday, Jun. 2 to Oct. 27
Bells and whistles: Accepts Link
📍 1125-1127 N. Oakley Blvd, Chicago, IL 60622
Austin Town Hall City Market
Neighborhood/suburb: Austin
Hours: 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Dates: Thursday, Jun. 9 to Oct. 27
Bells and whistles: Accepts Link/SNAP
📍 5610 W. Lake St, Chicago, IL 60644
PCC Austin Farmers Market
Neighborhood/suburb: Austin
Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Dates: Thursday, Jun. 2 to Oct. 27
Bells and whistles: Offers Link Match, accepts WIC and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program checks
📍 330 N. Lotus Ave, Chicago, IL 60644
Suburbs North
MainStreet Libertyville Farmers Market
Neighborhood/suburb: Libertyville
Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Dates: Thursday, Jun. 2 to Oct. 20
Bells and whistles: Some vendors offer online ordering days before the market so shoppers can pick up items quickly
📍 413 N. Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048
Suburbs South
Market at the Park
Neighborhood/suburb: Orland Park
Hours: 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Dates: Thursday, TBA to TBA
Bells and whistles: Offers live music, free parking
📍 9705 W. 142nd St, Orland Park, IL 60462
Market in the Glen
Neighborhood/suburb: Homer Glen
Hours: 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Dates: 1st and 3rd Thursdays, Jul. 7 to Sep. 15
Bells and whistles: Offers live entertainment
📍 14240 W. 151st St, Homer Glen, IL 60491
Suburbs West
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Friday
Mary Imgmire looks at the fruit in the Windy Hill Farm stand at the farmers market in downtown Joliet. John Patsch / Chicago Sun-Times
City Center
City North
City South
Back of the Yards Farmers Market
Neighborhood/suburb: Back of the Yards
Hours: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Dates: Friday, May 6 to Nov. 3
Bells and whistles: Accepts Link, offers coupons for senior citizens and locally sourced bulk products
📍 940 W. 50th Pl, Chicago, IL 60609
City West
Growing Solutions Farm – Onsite Stand
Neighborhood/suburb: Near West Side
Hours: 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Dates: Friday, Jun. 1 to Oct. 26
Bells and whistles: Fresh produce from a farm where young adults with autism and related challenges gain vocational and social skills while getting outside in the fresh air
📍 2200 W. Campbell Park Dr, Chicago, IL 60612
Suburbs North
Schaumburg Farmers Market
Neighborhood/suburb: Schaumburg
Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Dates: Friday, Jun. 3 to Oct. 28
Bells and whistles: Vendors sell prepared food
📍 190 S. Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193
Suburbs South
Joliet Community Market
Neighborhood/suburb: Joliet
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Dates: Friday, June to September
Bells and whistles: Offers live music
📍 102 N. Chicago St, Joliet, IL 60432
Suburbs West
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