Enjoy one of the great free farmers markets held all over Chicago. Chicago is a town where folks are looking for locally grown, seasonal food, made by local farmers using sustainable practices, and as a result the popularity of open air food shopping has grown substantially. Today Chicago plays host to over 30 Farmer Markets across many different neighborhoods with farmers from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin participating. Shopping at a farmers market can be a family affair for shoppers and farmers alike. It’s not uncommon to see an entire family of farmers with children and adults alike helping customers, especially in the busy summer months when children are out of school.
Most, but not all, of the markets are sponsored by the city and occur on one day of the week with the exception of a few of the more popular markets such as the Green City Market. Each market is open from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., unless otherwise indicated. Over time the locations and days of some markets has shifted as the city is constantly working to provide balanced coverage to different neighborhoods throughout the week. The only days there are no markets open are Monday and Friday. While most markets begin on the first week of the month listed be sure to check your local market 
before visiting because a few begin in the second week of the month.
Chicago’s Farmers Markets bring more than 70 vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers to over 20 neighborhoods throughout the City of Chicago. Markets are held Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday around the city.
Markets and Dates are subject to change without notice.
Downtown Markets
Tuesdays
Thursdays
Neighborhood Markets
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Saturdays
Sundays
Other Chicago Farmers Markets
(Independently Run)
ALL THE DETAILS ON THE FREE FARMERS MARKETS
Tuesday
Lincoln Square
When: 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – June through October
Where: City parking lot at Lincoln, Leland and Western next to the Western Brown Line stop.
Prudential Plaza
When: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – June through October
Where: Lake Street and Beaubien Court
Museum of Contemporary Art/Streeterville
When: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. – June through October
Where: 220 East Chicago Avenue
Federal Plaza
When: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – May through October
Where: Adams and Dearborn Street
Wednesday
Green City Market
When: Outdoor Market- 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., May through October
Indoor Market- 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., November through April
Where: Outdoor Market– South end of Lincoln Park at LaSalle Street in Lincoln Park along path between 1750 North Clark and Stockton Drive.
Indoor Market- Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N. Cannon Drive.
Lawndale
When: 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – June through October
Where: Parking lot of Community Bank of Lawndale at Grenshaw St. and Homan Ave.
Gately/Pullman
When: 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – June through October
Where: Arcade Park, 111th street and Cottage Grove.
Seaway
When: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – June through September
Where: Seaway National Bank parking lot, 87th St. and Langley Ave.
South Shore
When: 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – June through October
Where: South Shore Bank parking lot, 70th and Jeffery.
Thursday
Hyde Park Market
When: 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – June through October
Where: Cul-de-sac at 52nd Place and Harper Court
Sears Tower
When: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – June through October
Where: At the park between the 311 South Wacker building and Sears Tower.
Daley Plaza
When: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – June through September
Where: Washington and Dearborn at Daley Plaza
Dunning/Eli’s/Wright College
When: 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – June through October
Where: 6701 W. Forest Preserve Drive at Montrose in the parking lot of Eli’s Cheesecake World
The Park at Jackson & Wacker
When: 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – June through October
Where: 311 South Wacker Drive
Saturday
Austin
When: July 8-Oct. 21.
Where: Parking lot of Emmet Math, Science and Technology Academy at Madison St. and Central Ave.
Bronzeville
When: 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – June 3 through October 12
Where: Dunbar Vocational Career Academy parking lot, 30th and King Drive
East Garfield Park
When:
Where: See listing under Sunday markets.
Edgewater
When: June 18-Oct. 22
Where: Broadway Armory parking lot, Broadway and Thorndale
Green City Market
When: Outdoor Market- 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., May through October
Indoor Market- 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., November through April
Where: Outdoor Market– South end of Lincoln Park at LaSalle Street in Lincoln Park along path between 1750 North Clark and Stockton Drive.
Indoor Market- Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N. Cannon Drive.
HomeGrown
When: Noon-3 p.m. July 8-Nov. 4
Where: Chicago: 2626 W. Division St.
Lakeview: Nettlehorst School
When: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m through Oct. 29
Where: Broadway and Melrose
Lincoln Park
When: Saturdays May 20-Oct. 28
Where: Parking lot of Lincoln Park High School, Armitage and Orchard
Morgan Park
When: Saturdays, June 3-Oct. 22
Where: Parking lot of Shiloah M.B. Church, 92nd and Ashland.
Near North Side
When: Saturdays, June 18-Oct. 22
Where: Division between State and Clark
North Center
When: Saturdays, June 3-Oct. 28
Where: North Center Town Square, at Lincoln, Damen and Belle Plaine
North Halsted
When: Saturdays, June 3-Oct. 22
Where: Parking lot of Faith Tabernacle Church, Halsted, Broadway and Grace
Printers Row
When: Saturdays, June 18-Oct. 22.
Where: Dearborn and Polk
Sunday
Beverly. City parking lot, southeast corner of 95th and Longwood. Sundays through Oct. 23.
West Lawn. Parking lot at Republic Bank, 65th and Pulaski. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays, June 19-Oct. 23.
Wicker Park. Wicker Park, Wicker Park and Damen. Sundays, June 19-Oct. 23.
Roscoe Village. Friedrich Ludwig Jahn play lot, Belmont and Wolcott. Sundays, June 19-Oct. 23.
Ashburn: Parking lot, 87th St. and Kedzie Ave. June 18-Oct. 22.
Beverly: City parking lot on the southeast corner of 95th St. and Longwood Dr. June 4-Oct. 22.
East Garfield Park: 300 N. Central Park Ave., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 3-Oct. 28.
Lake Shore East: 220 N. Park Dr. (or 220 N. Columbus Dr. then take elevator to lower level). July 16-Oct. 22.
Logan Square: Logan Blvd. and Milwaukee Ave. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 4-Oct. 29.
Pilsen Community Market: 1800 S. Halsted. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 14- Sept 27
Wicker Park/Bucktown: Wicker Park and Damen Ave. June 4-Oct. 22.
