Chicago Spring & Summer Farmers Market Guide 2025
Hey there, Chicago food lovers and neighborhood explorers!
We know you’ve been bundled up all winter dreaming of fresh produce and community gatherings, and the farmers market season is finally here.
Nothing is more magical than strolling through a Chicago farmers market on a sunny morning, taking in the colors of fresh produce, smelling the aroma of fresh baked goods, and having friendly conversations with vendors and shoppers in the outdoor air.
Farmers markets are more than just a place to grab fresh honey or local tomatoes. They’re the heartbeat of our local neighborhoods – each one reflecting the unique character and diversity of their community. That’s why we love them so much, and it’s inspired us to put together this guide for some of the very best ones that will carry you through summer.
We’re the Ben Lalez Team, and after helping over a thousand families find their perfect Chicago homes over the last decade, we know that these markets are a unique perk that everyone can enjoy. So, let’s dive into what’s in store for the 2025 market season.
April 5th – Green City Market – Lincoln Park
Location: South end of Lincoln Park, 1817 N. Clark St.
Dates & Hours: Saturdays from April 5 through November 22, 2025, 8am – 1pm. Wednesdays from May 7 through October 30, 2025, 7am – 1pm. The market runs rain or shine.
What You’ll Find: Chicago’s first and largest sustainable farmers market, top local chefs, seasonal Midwest produce, farm-raised meats, cheeses, baked goods, flowers, fresh smoothies, crêpes, and more.
How To Get There: Located at the Lincoln Park Green City Market pavilion area, via CTA buses (22 Clark, 36 Broadway, 151 Sheridan, etc.) and a short walk from Sedgwick (Brown/Purple Line) or Clark/Division (Red Line) stations.
Official Info: https://www.greencitymarket.org/market/details/lincoln
April 19th – Nettelhorst “French Market” – Lakeview
Location: 3252 N. Broadway.
Dates & Hours: Saturdays from April 19 to November 1, 2025, 8am – 2pm.
What You’ll Find: A European-style open-air market operated by Bensidoun (the French market specialists), farm produce, artisanal cheeses, breads and pastries, cut flowers, and specialty foods.
How To Get There: Situated along Broadway Street, via the CTA #36 Broadway bus, the Belmont Red/Brown/Purple Line station is about a 10-minute walk.
Official Info: https://bensidounusa.com/nettelhorst/
May 1st – Lincoln Square Farmers Market – North Side
Location: 4513 N. Lincoln Ave.
Dates & Hours: Tuesdays (morning market) from May 6 to October 28, 2025, 7am – 12pm, and Thursdays (evening market) from May 1 to October 30, 2025, 3pm – 7pm. Note: No Thursday market on major holiday dates (e.g. no market July 4).
What You’ll Find: A neighborhood market featuring local farmers and food producers. You’ll find everything from fresh produce (organic vegetables, fruits, herbs), baked goods, cheeses, meats, eggs, honey and prepared foods. The mix of Tuesday and Thursday markets allows both a morning “farm stand” experience and an after-work market with live music.
How To Get There: Next to the CTA Brown Line Western station, and served by the #49 Western bus. Bike racks are available in the square.
Official Info: https://www.lincolnsquare.org/farmers-market
May 3rd – Green City Market – West Loop
Location: Mary Bartelme Park, 900 W. Monroe St.
Dates & Hours: Saturdays from May 3 through late November 2025, 8am – 1pm.
What You’ll Find: Local organic produce, meats, dairy, baked goods, and ready-to-eat foods, similar to the Lincoln Park market. It’s a bit smaller but still draws popular vendors and even chef demos.
How To Get There: Located in the West Loop’s Mary Bartelme Park, it’s a ~10-minute walk from the CTA Morgan or UIC-Halsted Blue Line stops. The #8 Halsted bus and #20 Madison bus also stop nearby.
Official Info: https://greencitymarket.org/market/details/west
May 4th – Wicker Park Farmers Market – West Town
Location: Wicker Park proper, 1425 N. Damen Ave.
Dates & Hours: Sundays from May 4 through October 26, 2025, 8am – 2pm (rain or shine).
What You’ll Find: A vibrant neighborhood market now in its 25th season with farm-fresh produce (from regional farms like Nichols Farm), seasonal fruits, artisanal cheeses, eggs, baked goods, local honey, flowers, prepared foods (ready-to-eat tamales, pastries, etc.), plus occasional craft vendors. The market often features live music performances.
How To Get There: Located at Damen & Wicker Park Ave., right by the Damen CTA Blue Line station. Several bus routes (e.g. #50 Damen, #72 North) stop nearby.
Official Info: https://www.wickerparkbucktown.com/farmers-market/
May 4th – El Paseo Community Market – Pilsen
Location: El Paseo Community Garden, 944 W. 21st St.
Dates & Hours: Sundays from May 4 through October 5, 2025, 10am – 2pm. This is a brand-new weekly market debuting in 2025.
What You’ll Find: A community-run market with fresh produce, eggs, flowers, and bread alongside Mexican specialties like conchas (pan dulce) and local coffee and ceramics.
How To Get There: Located in Pilsen just off 21st St. and Sangamon. It’s a 5-minute walk from the 18th Street Pink Line station. The #50 Damen bus (Damen & Cermak) and #8 Halsted bus (Halsted & Cermak) are also relatively close.
Official Info: https://elpaseogarden.org/market/
May 4th – 95th Street Farmers Market – Beverly
Location: 95th St. and Longwood Drive, 1835 W. 95th Street.
Dates & Hours: Sundays from May 4 through October 26, 2025, 8am – 1pm.
What You’ll Find: Beverly’s neighborhood market has farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, local baked goods), and even grab breakfast or lunch from prepared food vendors. Local artisan products and plants/flowers are also available, and there will be musical guests and children’s activities.
Accessibility: Adjacent to the Metra Rock Island Line 95th St. station.
Official Info: https://95thstreetba.org/farmers-market/
May 14th – Andersonville Farmers Market – Andersonville
Location: 1500 W. Winona St.
Dates & Hours: Wednesdays from May 14 to October 22, 2025, 3pm – 7pm.
What You’ll Find: A popular northside market with regional farms (selling fresh produce, meats, dairy, and eggs) and specialty food businesses.
How To Get There: Via the #92 Foster or #50 Damen buses (the market is just off Foster & Clark). The Berwyn Red Line station is about a 15-minute walk east.
Official Info: andersonvillemarket.org
May 17th – 61st Street Farmers Market – Woodlawn
Location: 6100 S. Blackstone Ave.
Dates & Hours: Saturdays from May 17 to October 25, 2025, 9am – 2pm.
What You’ll Find: An award-winning market on Chicago’s South Side, dedicated to local sustainable food, selling organic fruits and vegetables, pasture-raised meats, farm fresh eggs, honey, handmade spice blends, fresh cheeses, dairy products, and baked goods.
How To Get There: Located on 61st Street (which is closed to traffic for the market) near the University of Chicago, via the CTA #63 63rd Street bus (get off at Dorchester) and about a 10-minute walk from the Hyde Park Metra station.
Official Info: experimentalstation.org
May 22nd – Daley Plaza City Market – The Loop
Location: Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St. (Downtown Loop)
Dates & Hours: Thursdays from May 22 to October 24, 2025, 7am – 2pm. This is the City of Chicago’s flagship farmers market, now in its 40+ year.
What You’ll Find: Daley Plaza market is a bustling lunchtime destination, including Illinois and Michigan farmers (selling seasonal produce, flowers, and plants). Many downtown workers swing by for a grab-and-go lunch. You’ll find stands offering things like gourmet grilled cheese, empanadas, fresh smoothies, tamales, and even raclette cheese sandwiches. Live music or cultural performances often take place on the Plaza stage during market hours.
How To Get There: Located in the heart of the Loop’s civic center – the Washington/Wabash L station (Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple lines) is two blocks away, and multiple bus lines stop on Clark, Dearborn, or Washington. Metra riders can walk from Ogilvie or Union Station in 10–15 minutes.
Official Info: chicago.gov
May 24th – South Loop Farmers Market – Printers Row
Location: Printers Row Park, 632 S. Dearborn St.
Dates & Hours: Saturdays from May 24 to November 1, 2025, 9am – 1pm.
What You’ll Find: A charming neighborhood market with organic produce, artisan food vendors (think handmade pastas, local honey, sauces), baked goods (from pies to pastries), and rotating guest vendors. There are often kids’ activities and community tables.
How To Get There: In the heart of Printers Row – just a few blocks south of downtown. It’s a 5-minute walk from the Harrison Red Line station or Lasalle Blue Line station. The #146 and #147 buses (along Michigan Ave.) and the #22 Clark bus get you within a couple blocks.
Official Info: https://www.southloopfarmersmarket.com/
June 1st – Glenwood Sunday Market – Rogers Park
Location: 6960 N. Glenwood.
Dates & Hours: Sundays from June 1 to October 26, 2025, 9am – 2pm.
What You’ll Find: A beloved neighborhood farmers market with certified organic produce, meats from small regional farms, cheeses, breads, desserts, pickles, honey, pastries and more.
How To Get There: It’s on Glenwood Avenue, right next to the Morse CTA Red Line station. The #155 Devon bus and #22 Clark bus are close.
Official Info: https://glenwoodsundaymarket.rpba.org/
June 5th – Garfield Ridge Farmers Market – Garfield Ridge
Location: 6343 W. 55th.
Dates & Hours: Wednesdays from June 5 to September 25, 2025, 3pm – 7pm.
What You’ll Find: A Southwest Side community market featuring local farm produce, honey, baked goods), and handmade craft items.
How To Get There: The market is along Archer Avenue. The #62 Archer bus stops very close, and it’s a short ride from the CTA Midway Orange Line station (roughly 1.5 miles east).
Official Info: https://www.facebook.com/GRFarmersmarket
June 7th – Horner Park Farmers Market – Irving Park
Location: Horner Park, 2741 W. Montrose Ave.
Dates & Hours: Saturdays from June 7 to October 11, 2025, 9am – 1pm.
What You’ll Find: An open-air marketplace with fresh produce, pasture-raised eggs and meats, freshly baked breads, jams, and locally roasted coffee. The market also often features free community activities – for example, yoga classes, live acoustic music, and kids’ crafts.
How To Get There: Located within Horner Park on the city’s Northwest Side. The #78 Montrose bus stops right at Montrose & California, directly in front of the park.
Official Info: https://www.hornerpark.org/farmers-market
June 12th – Austin Town Hall Farmers Market – Austin
Location: Austin Town Hall Park, 5610 W. Lake St.
Dates & Hours: Thursdays from June 12 to October 30, 2025, 1pm – 6pm (rain or shine).
What You’ll Find: A West Side market bringing farm-fresh goods and artisan vendors. Community programs and resources are also available.
How To Get There: The CTA Green Line (Lake branch) stops at Central station, just one block west of Austin Town Hall Park. The #20 Madison bus and #85 Central bus also get you in the vicinity.
Official Info: https://www.austintownhallcitymarket.com/
June 12th – South Loop Night Market – Roosevelt Collection
Location: Roosevelt Collection Shops, 150 W. Roosevelt Rd.
Dates & Hours: Thursdays from June 12 to September 25, 2025, 4pm – 8pm.
What You’ll Find: A night market blending a farmers market with a street festival vibe featuring farm stands with fruits and veggies and artisan goods like handmade jewelry, candles, or artwork. You’ll also find live music, kid’s activities, and nighttime entertaininment.
How To Get There: A 5-minute walk from Roosevelt Station (Red/Green/Orange Lines), head west on Roosevelt Rd. Several buses (12, 18, 146, 3) also serve the area.
Official Info: https://www.southloopfarmersmarket.com/night-market-on-thursdays
June 14th – Garfield Park Neighborhood Market – East Garfield Park
Location: The Hatchery, 135 N. Kedzie Ave.
Dates & Hours: 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month, June through October 2025, 10am – 2pm.
What You’ll Find: This is a community-led market emphasizing hyper-local vendors and neighbors with produce grown in the neighborhood (like herbs, greens, and tomatoes from local gardens), homemade baked goods, and crafts. There are gardening workshops or live music during the market.
How To Get There: The Hatchery is located just off Kedzie and Lake. The Kedzie Green Line station is only a 1-minute walk away (the market is literally adjacent to the station). The #52 Kedzie bus and #20 Madison bus also stop nearby.
Official Info: https://www.gpcommunitycouncil.org/programs/neighborhood-market
No matter which corner of Chicago you call home, you’ll find a local farmers market somewhere to enjoy. These vibrant community gatherings are just one of the many reasons we love this city and all its unique neighborhoods.
Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer trying to get a feel for different areas or someone considering a move to a new neighborhood, these markets offer a taste of local culture and community spirit.
We hope this guide helps you discover new favorites and maybe even inspires your next home search.
If you’re curious about any of these neighborhoods or want to know more about what makes each area special, the Ben Lalez Team is always here to help. Contact us and we’ll be happy to share our local Chicago insights with you!