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2024 Guide to Farmers Markets in the Chicago Suburbs

Meredith Francis
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There are an abundance of farmers markets in Illinois. Explore a list of the farmers markets located in the Chicago area, from the northern suburbs to the southern and western suburbs. 

For a list and map of farmers markets within the city of Chicago, check out our other list! And take a look at the history and impact of one of Chicago's favorites, Green City Market. 

Aurora Farmers Market

Saturdays:
65 S. Water St., Aurora
June 1 through October 5
8:00 am to 12:00 pm

Wednesdays:
1999 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora
July 3 through August 21
10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Batavia Farmers Market

North River St. between Wilson St. and Spring St., Batavia
Saturdays
May 18 through October 26
8:00 am to 12:00 pm 

Brookfield Farmers Market

Brookfield Village Hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave., Brookfield
Saturdays
June 1 through October 12
8:00 am to 1:00 pm

Buffalo Grove Farmers Market

Mike Rylko Park, 951 McHenry Rd., Buffalo Grove
Sundays
June 16 to October 13
8:00 am to 12:30 pm

Deerfield Farmers Market

Park Ave. between Jewett Park Dr. and Hazel Ave., Deerfield
Saturdays
June 8 through October 5
7:00 am to 12:30 pm

Downtown Downers Grove Farmers Market

Main Street Train Station, 5001 Main St., Downers Grove
Saturdays
Mid-May to late October
7:00 am to 12:30 pm

Downtown Elgin Market

Riverside Dr., Downtown Elgin
Fridays
June 7 to October 11
3:00 pm to 8:00 pm (June to August)
3:00 pm to 7:00 pm (September to October)

Elk Grove Village Farmers Market

901 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove
Saturdays
June through October
8:00 am to 1:00 pm

Elmhurst Farmers Market

York St. and Vallette St., Elmhurst
Wednesdays
June 5 through October 30
7:00 am to 1:00 pm

Evanston Farmers Market

University Pl. and Oak Ave., Evanston
Saturdays
May 4 through November
7:30 am to 1:00 pm

Evergreen Park Farmers Market

Yukich Fields, W. 89th St and S. Kedzie Ave., Evergreen Park
Thursdays
May 2 through October 23
8:00 am to 1:00 pm

Geneva French Market

Parking lot at the Metra Train Station at 4th St. and South St., Geneva
Sundays
April 14 through November 17
9:00 am to 2:00 pm 

Glenview Farmers Market

Historic Wagner Farm, 1510 Wagner Rd., Glenview
Saturdays
June 15 through October 19
8:00 am to 12:00 pm

The Hills Farmers Market

8652 W. 95th St., Hickory Hills
Fridays
Starting June 7
7:00 am to 1:00 pm

Hinsdale Farmers Market

Chicago Ave. between Garfield St. and Washington St., Hinsdale
Mondays
June 3 through October 14
7:00 am to 1:00 pm

Lake Bluff Farmers Market

Lake Bluff Village Green, Sheridan Rd.
Fridays
June 7 through October 11
7:00 am to 12:00 pm

Lake Zurich Farmers Market

Henry J. Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Rd., Lake Zurich
Fridays
June 7 through September 13
3:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Libertyville Farmers Market

Cook Park, W. Church St., Libertyville
Thursdays
May 30 through October 17
7:00 am to 1:00 pm 

Lisle French Market

Garfield Ave. adjacent to PrairieWalk Pond, Lisle 
Saturdays
May 4 through October 12
8:00 to 1:00 pm

Naperville Farmers Market

5th Avenue Train Station, 200 E. 5th Ave., Naperville
Saturdays
Starting June 1
7:00 am to 12:00 pm

Northbrook Farmers Market

Meadow Plaza parking lot, Cherry Ln. and Meadow Rd., Northbrook
Wednesdays
June 19 through October 9
7:00 am to 1:00 pm

Oak Park Farmers Market

460 Lake St., Oak Park
Saturdays
May 18 through October 26
7:00 am to 1:00 pm

Park Ridge Farmers Market

15 Prairie Ave, Park Ridge
Saturdays
May 25 through October 26
7:00 am to 1:00 pm

Ravinia Farmers Market

Rogers Williams Ave. and St. Johns Ave, Highland Park
Wednesdays
June 5 through October 30
7:00 am to 1:00 pm

Riverside Farmers Market

10 Pine Ave., Riverside
Wednesdays
June 5 through October 9
2:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Skokie Farmers Market

5127 Oakton St., Skokie
Sundays
June 2 through November 3
7:30 am to 12:30 pm

St. Charles Farmers Market

307 Cedar Ave., St. Charles
Fridays
June to October
8:00 am to 1:00 pm

Tinley Park Farmers Market

17375 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park
Saturdays
June 1 through October 12
8:00 am to 12:30 pm

Western Springs French Market

Tower Green, 914 Hillgrove Ave., Western Springs
Wednesdays
Starting May 8
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Wheaton French Market

Main St. and Liberty Dr., Wheaton
Saturdays
April 13 to October 26, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
November 2 to November 30, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Wilmette French Market

722 Green Bay Rd., Wilmette
Saturdays
April 20 through November 2
8:00 am to 1:00 pm

Winnetka Farmers Market

Station Park, 754 Elm St., Winnetka
Saturdays
Starting June 1
7:30 am to 12:30 pm