Farmers market season is underway and, this year, our guide breaks out the information for suburban markets. (You’ll find information for 49 city markets in its own 2025 guide.)
This list of farmers markets in suburban Chicago is organized by region, then by day of the week, Monday through Sunday, and alphabetically by market. Each listing includes the 2025 hours and dates of operation, address, links to websites and social accounts, bells and whistles (such as live music and specialty vendors beyond farm produce), and whether the Illinois Link card is accepted. A paw emoji next to the name of a market means pets — dogs on leash is the usual policy — are welcome.
Click on the jump links below for quick access to specific areas of the city or a handy map view; on the map, hover over each dot for market information.
Tomatoes from Iron Creek Organic Farm at the Green City Market in Lincoln Park.
Victor Hilitski for the Sun-Times
North Suburbs
Farmers Markets in Chicago’s North North Suburbs
Northbrook Farmers Market
Wednesdays 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
June 18 to Oct. 8
Weekly
According to market manager Dale Duda, all produce has traveled no more than 150 miles to the market, guaranteeing the freshest possible offerings. Northbrook also prides itself on its all-volunteer set-up (look for anyone wearing a purple-red Onion Head T-shirt) and its emphasis on community service, whether for food pantries, pet rescues, or composting.
Ravinia Farmers Market
Wednesdays 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
June 4 to Oct. 29
Weekly
MainStreet Libertyville Farmers Market
Thursdays 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
May 29 to Oct. 16
Weekly (no market June 12)
Farmers and meat providers grow and produce their goods.
Lake Bluff Farmers Market
Fridays 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.
June 6 to Oct. 10
Weekly (no market July 4)
Fresh flowers, waffles, tamales, pierogies.
Deerfield Farmers Market
Saturdays 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
June 14 to Oct. 11
Weekly
Deerfield
Park Ave. & Hazel Ave., Deerfield, IL 60015
(Park Avenue between Jewett Park Drive and Hazel Avenue)
Sauces and syrups, honey, waffles, hummus bowls, bath and body products, pet treats and products.
Downtown Evanston Farmers’ Market
Saturdays 7:30 a.m. (7 a.m. for seniors and adults with disabilities) to 1 p.m.
May 3 to Nov. 1
Weekly
A market celebrating its 50th anniversary is doing something right (the big party is July 12). Visit beloved vendors, including Fred’s Breads, run by a local French pastry chef; Peasant Revolt Farm, which sells microgreens and other organic produce; and a fish vendor who offers fresh Alaskan wild-caught sockeye salmon, sourced directly from his brother. Watch the live music schedule for professional and touring artists.
Glenview Farmers Market
Saturdays 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
June 21 to Oct. 25
Weekly
Fresh cut flowers, custom wood products, bottled cocktails, hot sauces. Free parking at Saints Peter & Paul Greek Orthodox Church and Historic Wagner Farm lots.
Wilmette French Market
Saturdays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
April 19 to Nov. 1
Weekly (no market Sept. 13)
Winnetka Farmers Market
Saturdays 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
May 31 to Oct. 25
Weekly
Locally grown flowers, grass fed meat, vegetables and fruits, herbs and microgreens.
Skokie Farmers Market
Sundays 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
June 1 to Nov. 2
Weekly
Educational sessions and kids’ activities.
Northwest Suburbs
Farmers Markets in Chicago’s North Northwest Suburbs
Grayslake Farmers Market
Wednesdays 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
June 4 to Sept. 24
Weekly
Street parking map available online.
Barrington Thursday Night Out Farmers Market
Thursdays 4 p.m. to dusk
June 5 to Aug. 28
Weekly (no market July 3 and Aug. 7)
Barrington
Classic cars, live music, beer and wine.
Lake Zurich Farmers Market
Fridays 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
June 6 to Sept 12
Weekly (no market July 4 or 11)
Hand-crafted jewelry, essential oil products, South African cuisine, natural candles, freeze-dried snacks. Free parking in lots at the end of Whitney Lane or at the shopping center across the street.
Arlington Heights Farmers Market
Saturdays 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
May 10 to Oct. 11
Weekly
Arlington Heights
110 W. Fremont St., Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(West Fremont Street and North Vail Street)
Enjoy a farmers market run by a historical society, located across the street from the museum campus, which includes an old soda pop factory (you can sample sodas made from actual recipes from the 1800s). Family-friendly crafts and live music.
Crystal Lake Farmers Market
Saturdays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
June 14 to Sept. 27
Weekly
Mundelein Farmers Market
Saturdays 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
June 7 to Sept 20
Weekly
Mundelein
E. Park St. & N. Seymour Ave., Mundelein, IL 60060
(Park Street between Lake and Seymour Streets)
Educational Little Farmers Club for 3-12-year-olds. Little Makers Market for young makers ages six and up to join as vendors July 12 and Aug. 23.
Palatine Farmers Market
Saturdays 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
May 3 to Oct 25
Weekly
All vendors are local, within 300 miles of Palatine, and produce their own food. Live music, dog treats, civic group feature (Palatine Garden Club, League of Women Voters, etc.)
Park Ridge Farmers Market
Saturdays 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
May 24 to Oct. 25
Weekly
Park Ridge
15 Prairie Ave., Park Ridge, IL 60068
(at the intersection of Prairie Avenue and Main Street)
Local musician spotlights, Sprouts Kids Club, fresh or canned food donations accepted at New Hope Community Food Pantry.
Buffalo Grove Farmers Market
Sundays 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
June 15 to Oct. 12
Weekly (no market June 6 or July 29)
Buffalo Grove
Kids crafts, cheese, tacos, empanadas, Indian food, crepes, doughnuts. Weekly food pantry collection, school supply collection in June.
Farmers Market+ At The Dole
Sundays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
May 25 to Oct. 26
Weekly (no market June 29 and July 6)
Crystal Lake
Food court area with live music, food trucks, and tents. Children’s activities including balloon twisting, face painting, and roaming characters. Olive oil, dips, dog treats, bath and body products, jewelry, pottery.
West Suburbs
Farmers Markets in Chicago’s North West Suburbs
Lombard Farmers Market
Tuesdays 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
May 20 to Oct 7
Weekly
Gelato, fudge, dog treats, herbs. Free parking listed on Lombard Chamber website.
Batavia Farmers’ Market
Wednesdays 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
June 4 to Aug 27
Weekly
Vendors grow, harvest, and/or produce at least 75% of market products. This is the smaller version of Batavia’s flagship Saturday market, hosting about 20 sellers.
Elmhurst Farmers Market
Wednesdays 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
June 4 to Oct. 29
Weekly
Elmhurst
149 W. Brush Hill Rd., Elmhurst, IL 60126
(parking lot of Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, next to Elmhurst Memorial Hospital)
Organic açaí, dips and nuts, handmade bagels, egg rolls, olive products, kettle corn.
Winfield Farmers Market
Wednesdays 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
June 4 to Oct 29
Weekly
Winfield
County Farm Rd. & Geneva Rd., Winfield, IL 60190
(Prairie Trail Center shopping plaza parking lot at southwest corner of Geneva and County Farm roads)
Downtown Elgin Market
Fridays 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. (or 8 p.m. on first Fridays May 23, June 6, Aug. 1)
May 23 to Oct. 10
Weekly
Live music and chef demos.
Schaumburg Farmers Market
Fridays 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
June 6 to Oct. 31
Weekly
Breakfast sandwiches, empanadas, crepes, information tables from community organizations.
West Dundee French Market
Fridays 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
May 23 to Aug 22
Weekly
West Dundee
Batavia Farmers’ Market
Saturdays 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
May 17 to Oct 25
Weekly
Brick-lined streets, boardwalk shops, a riverwalk nearby and upwards of 60 vendors can fill up the Saturday market. Nothing sold there travels more than two hours, says market spokesperson Beth Walker, and some growers are just 15 minutes away. On the third Saturday of each month, the market doubles in size as 50 local artisans also set up shop.
Lisle French Market
Saturdays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
May 3 to Oct 11
Weekly
Oak Park Farmers Market
Saturdays 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
May 17 to Oct. 25
Weekly
Bluegrass music, rides for seniors, vouchers for low-income seniors to exchange for eligible foods. Events include Go Green Days (May. 17 and May. 24), a Corn Roast (Aug. 9), a Pie Bake Off (Sept. 6), and Stone Soup (Oct. 25). Free parking available in the Oak Park River Forest High School parking garage.
Wheaton French Market
Saturdays 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
April 12 to Nov. 29
Weekly
Wheaton French Market
Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Nov. 1 to Nov. 29
Weekly
Elmhurst French Market
Sundays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
June 8 to Sept 28
Weekly (no market Sept. 7)
Geneva French Market
Sundays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Nov 2 to Nov 16
Weekly
Geneva
328 Crescent Pl., Geneva, IL 60134
(parking lot of the Metra train station at 4th and South Streets)
Located in parking lot of the Metra Train station at 4th & South streets.
Geneva French Market
Sundays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
April 13 to Oct 26
Weekly
Geneva
328 Crescent Pl., Geneva, IL 60134
(parking lot of the Metra train station at 4th and South Streets)
Located in parking lot of the Metra Train station at 4th & South streets.
Glen Ellyn French Market
Sundays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
May 4 to Sept 28
Weekly
Located in the Main Street train station south parking lot.
South Suburbs
Farmers Markets in Chicago’s North South Suburbs
Crete Farmers Market
Mondays 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
June 16 to Aug. 4
Weekly (no market June 3)
Beecher Farmers Market
Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
May 11 to Oct. 26
2nd and 4th Saturdays (no market Sept. 13 and 27; check Facebook page for locations)
Homewood Outdoor Farmers Market
Saturdays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
May 31 to Oct. 11
Weekly
Cheese, tea, mushrooms, tacos, jewelry, kettle corn.
Park Forest Main Street Market
Saturdays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
May 3 to Oct. 25
Weekly
Park Forest
Tinley Park Farmers Market
Saturdays 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
June 7 to Oct. 11
Weekly (no market July 20)
Come hang and shop to the live stylings of Irish folk, Oktoberfest polka, jazz soloists and even Blues Hall of Fame luminary Smiley Tillmon. Local nonprofits partner up at the market to bring libraries, fire trucks, crafts and growing plants for kids of all ages. Keep an eye out for recipe swaps from local restaurants and cooking demos from vendors like WonderPork Farm.
Frankfort Country Market
Sundays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
April 27 to Oct. 26
Weekly
Frankfort
Kansas St. and Oak St., Frankfort, IL 60423
(in the Elwood Street parking lot, Breidert Green Park parking lot, 2 Smith Street parking lot, and on Oak Street)
Fresh flowers, plants, poultry, seafood, dairy, canned items.
Southwest Suburbs
Farmers Markets in Chicago’s North Southwest Suburbs
Hinsdale Farmers Market
Mondays 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
June 16 to Oct. 13
Weekly
Hinsdale
30 E. Chicago Ave., Hinsdale, IL 60521
(Chicago Avenue between Garfield and Washington streets)
Tamales, cheese, dog treats, bath and beauty luxury items, jewelry, children’s gifts, face painting.
Lemont Farmers Market
Tuesdays 4 p.m to 7 p.m.
June 24 to Sept. 30
Weekly
Founder and landscaper Amanda Thomsen saw the village dragging its feet on a park next to her plant and garden store. Now, she’s about to begin her third year running a hyperlocal market there, where most produce is grown an hour or less away. Seek out Pollyanna Brewing Company for beer and cocktails. The variety of monthly live music will knock your socks off.
Naper Settlement Farmers Market
Tuesdays 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
July 1 to Sept 23
Weekly
Local bluegrass and country artists. Educational classes and demonstrations on raising backyard chickens, soap making, using and storing herbs, and other agricultural topics.
Aurora Farmers Market
Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
July 2 to Aug. 20
Weekly
Palos Heights Farmers Market
Wednesdays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
May 7 to Oct. 8
Weekly (no market July 2)
Scavenger hunt and prizes for kids, burritos and tamales.
Riverside Farmers Market
Wednesdays 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
June 4 to Oct. 8
Weekly
Riverside
Baked goods, tamales, smoothies, vegan options.
Western Springs French Market
Wednesdays 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
May 7 to Sept 3
Weekly
Western Springs
Local musicians, story time, July concert series.
Clarendon Hills Farmers Market
Thursdays 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
May 15 to Oct 16
Weekly
Açaí bowls, CBD products. Children’s storytime every second Thursday of the month.
Evergreen Park Farmers Market
Thursdays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
May 1 to Oct. 30
Weekly
La Grange Farmers Market
Thursdays 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
May 22 to Oct. 30
Weekly
La Grange
E. Harris Ave. & LaGrange Rd., La Grange, IL 60525
(Harris Avenue between LaGrange Road and 6th Avenue)
Flowers, Alaskan salmon, pasta, açaí, Polish food.
Hills Farmers Market
Fridays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
June 6 to Sept. 26
Weekly
Baked goods, microgreens, food trucks, crafters.
Aurora Farmers Market
Saturdays 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
June 7 to Oct. 4
Weekly
Brookfield Farmers Market
Saturdays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
June 7 to Oct. 25
Weekly
Brookfield
Downtown Downers Grove Farmers Market
Saturdays 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
May 10 to Oct 18
Weekly
Live music, floral arrangements, handmade soap, coffee beverages. Located in the parking lot of Main Street Train Station.
Naperville Farmers Market
Saturdays 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.
June 7 to Oct. 25
Weekly
Naperville
Bottled spirits and dry spirit mixes, superfood-infused oat milk lattes, chocolate, spices, seafood, hummus, chai blends, pickles, pet products.
Plainfield Farmers Market
Sundays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
June 1 to Sept. 7
Weekly
Plainfield
Wreaths, sourdough starters, 3D printed items, smoked meat, gluten free goods, infused olive oils, paintings, Filipino cuisine, burgers, flowers.
