2026 farmers market guide for Chicago’s suburbs

Northbrook

Cherry Lane & Meadow Rd., Northbrook, IL 60062

Fudge, nuts, soaps, dog treats, knife and tool sharpening. Opening day features a watermelon-cutting ceremony with free slices for all, music, face painting and giveaways. All produce sold at the market travels no more than a 150 mile radius of Northbrook.

Highland Park

486 Roger Williams Ave., Highland Park, IL 60035

(Jens Jensen Park on Dean Avenue)

Live music, prepared food including crepes, freshly-made falafel, and vegan desserts, farm fresh vegetables.

Libertyville

413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, IL 60048

(in Cook Park and at West Church Street)

Jazzman Jeff plays guitar every week, children’s reading programs, prepared food vendors include tacos, tamales, empanadas, mini-doughnuts, crepes, liege waffles. Local honey, ghee, dips & spreads, baked goods.

Lake Bluff

40 E. Center Ave. (The Village Green), Lake Bluff, IL 60044

(across from Village Hall)

Live music and children’s entertainment; waffles, empanadas and fresh pastries; farm produce, fresh flowers, and prepared foods. Corn roast on Aug. 14. Link/SNAP accepted on vendor basis.

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.

Evanston

1800 Maple Ave., Evanston, IL 60201

(University Place and Oak Avenue)

Live music daily, collaborations with local nonprofit arts groups, kids activities tent. Vendors for vegetarian and gluten free shoppers; bouquet making, cookie decorating.

Glenview

1510 Wagner Rd., Glenview, IL 60025

(at Wagner Farm)

Live music. Prepared food offerings include coffee, baked goods, and more. Link/SNAP accepted on vendor basis.

Wilmette

722 Green Bay Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091

(east of the Wilmette Metra station)

Winnetka

754 Elm St., Winnetka, IL 60093

(in the Winnetka train station parking lot)

Locally grown flowers, grass fed meat, vegetables and fruits, herbs and microgreens.

Skokie

5127 Oakton St., Skokie, IL 60077

Educational sessions and kids’ activities; weekly bands, two bands each Sunday.

Grayslake

201 Center St., Grayslake, IL 60030

(corner of Whitney and Center streets)

Live music, face painting and balloon art, kids activities. Prepared food including lumpia, grilled corn, tacos, boba, hot dogs, snow cones, hot pretzels and empanadas.

Lake Zurich

200 S. Rand Rd., Lake Zurich, IL 60047

(in Paulus Park)

Live music and kids entertainment, hand-crafted jewelry, essential oil products, South African cuisine, natural candles, freeze-dried snacks.

Arlington Heights

110 W. Fremont St., Arlington Heights, IL 60004

(Parking lot at the corner of West Fremont Street and North Vail Street)

Live music, kids’ activities focused around environmental education and healthy eating; group exercise classes (every three weeks); Kids’ Day on June 20, Dog Day July 25. Baked goods, coffee, breakfast sandwiches and burritos, smoothie bowls, empanadas and falafel.

Crystal Lake

88 E. Woodstock St., Crystal Lake, IL 60014

(Depot Park)

Kids crafts, lawn games, produce-only market, live music, dirty soda, handcrafted cutting boards, elderberry syrup, CBD tinctures.

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 11 and Aug. 22.

Palatine

137 W. Wood St., Palatine, IL 60067

(Palatine Train Station parking lot)

Live music, food-only market, all vendors less than 300 miles from the market. Tacos and tamales, mini donuts, coffee, matcha, empanadas, ice bar treats and more. Winter market Nov. through April, the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month.

Park Ridge

15 Prairie Ave., Park Ridge, IL 60068

(Intersection of Prairie Ave and Garden Street)

Live music, takes food pantry donations, kids activities. Plant and flower vendors, honey, olive oils, ice cream, sauces, jams, pickled vegetables and dog treats. Sprouts Kids Club, fresh or canned food donations accepted at New Hope Community Food Pantry.

Buffalo Grove

951 McHenry Rd., Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Kids crafts, cheese, tacos, avocado toast, Indian food, crepes, doughnuts. Weekly food pantry collection, pumpkin decorating in October.

Crystal Lake

401 Country Club Rd., Crystal Lake, IL 60014

located on our website

Food trucks, cooking demos, kids actvities including a balloon artist and face painter. Macarons, cupcakes, coffee, jerky, kombucha, treats for dogs, bath and body, candles, jewelry, pottery.

Lombard

9 S. Park Ave., Lombard, IL 60148

(between St. Charles Road and Michael McGuire Drive)

Gelato, fudge, dog treats, herbs. Free parking listed on Lombard Chamber website.

Batavia

100 N. Island Ave., Batavia, IL 60510

The South Riverwalk Plaza (N. Island Ave and Houston St) in front of Batavia City Hall

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

149 W. Brush Hill Rd., Elmhurst, IL 60126

(In the parking lot of Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church. Next to Endeavor Elmhurst Hospital.)

Live music, fresh-pressed juices, lemonades, jams/jellies, cider donuts, roasted nuts, candies, granola. Organic fruits and vegetables, herbs, microgreens and fresh cut flowers.

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)

Kids’ coloring sheets including graphics celebrating America’s Semiquincentennial, and Bugs Bunny coloring sheets to return for Winfield Farmers Market Vendor Bucks; crossword puzzle distributed for National Farmers Market Week (first week of August).

Elgin

S. Riverside Dr., Elgin, IL 60120

Market theme days including Back-to-School Health Day, Pet Palooza and Pollinator Party.

Schaumburg

190 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60193

(Trickster Cultural Center parking lot)

Pizza, falafel, breakfast sandwiches, bakery goods and Italian ice, balloon artist and face painting on some days.

West Dundee

98 Oregon Ave., West Dundee, IL 60118

Batavia

29 N. River St., Batavia, IL 60510

(North River Street between Wilson and Spring Streets)

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

Burlington Ave. & Garfield Ave., Lisle, IL 60532

(Commuter Parking Lot B, along Burlington Avenue, east of Main Street)

Artisan crafts, baked goods, cheeses, fresh produce, jewelry, olive oils, pet products.

Oak Park

460 Lake St., Oak Park, IL 60302

(in the Pilgrim Church parking lot)

Bluegrass music, rides for seniors ($1 suggested donation) for residents of Oak Park and River Forest and vouchers for low-income seniors to exchange for eligible foods. Go Green Days (May. 23 and May. 30), a Corn Roast (Aug. 8), a Pie Bake Off (Sept. 19), and Stone Soup (Nov. 14).

Wheaton

Main St. & Liberty Dr., Wheaton, IL 60187

(Wheaton Pavillion)

Fresh flowers, artisan foods, music.

Elmhurst

103 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst, IL 60126

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.

Crete

1321 Main St., Crete, IL 60417

(corner of Main Street and Exchange Street)

Handicap accessible.

Beecher

673 Penfield St., Beecher, IL 60401

“All American Days” and Christmas pop-up market, Link/SNAP accepted on a vendor basis.

Homewood

18020 Martin Ave., Homewood, IL 60430

(Martin Square)

Vegetarian options, meats (beef, pork, and poultry), cold-pressed juices, fresh brewed coffee, sourdough and gluten-free baked goods, handmade crafts and wood products.

Park Forest

26th Street and Western Avenue, Park Forest, IL 60466

(Near Juancho’s Food Truck)

Local farmers, food vendors, artisans, and small businesses; baked goods, artisan crafts, eco-friendly cleaning products, jewelry. The market accepts EBT/Link, WIC, and Senior Nutrition Coupons.

Tinley Park

17375 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, IL 60477

(Harmony Square Plaza)

Blues, jazz, pop, rock and country music; yoga every Saturday at 8am. Fire Department appearances, library bookmobile once a month.

Downtown Frankfort

Kansas St. and Oak St., Frankfort, IL 60423

Located in Downtown Frankfort in the Elwood Street parking lot, Breidert Green parking lot, 2 Smith Street parking lot, and on Oak Street.

Country, rock, pop, jazz, blues, and classic hits music. Community business expo featuring local businesses, art fair showcasing local artists and their work. Link/SNAP accepted on vendor basis.

Hinsdale

30 E. Chicago Ave., Hinsdale, IL 60521

(Chicago Avenue between Garfield and Washington streets)

Fresh-cut flowers, thoughtfully-crafted skincare, kids activities (caricatures, balloons), specialty food vendors including roasted nuts, coffee, baked goods, tamales, cheese, olive oil, honey, dog treats. Link/SNAP accepted on vendor basis.

Lemont

322 Main St., Lemont, IL 60439

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.

Naperville

523 S. Webster St., Naperville, IL 60540

(located on the grounds of Naper Settlement)

Local bluegrass and country artists. Educational classes and demonstrations on raising backyard chickens, soap making, using and storing herbs, and other agricultural topics.

Aurora

1999 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL 60506

Exclusive punch card, local artisans and food.

Palos Heights

12217 S. Harlem Ave., Palos Heights, IL 60463

(in municipal parking lot)

Weekly scavenger hunt with prizes for kids, prepared food including burritos, tamales, soft pretzels; frequent shopper punch card is available.

Riverside

10 Pine Ave., Riverside, IL 60546

Live music and activities for kids. Prepared food offerings include bagels, tamales, smoothies, baked goods and coffee.

Western Springs

914 Hillgrove Ave., Western Springs, IL 60558

In front of the water tower from Lawn Ave to Grand Ave

Local musicians, story time, July concert series.

Clarendon Hills

1 S. Prospect Ave., Clarendon Hills, IL 60514

(in front of Village Hall)

Açaí bowls, CBD products. Children’s storytime every second Thursday of the month, produce and fresh baked goods.

Evergreen Park

89th St. & Kedzie Ave., Evergreen Park, IL 60805

(Yukich Fields)

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.

Hickory Hills

8652 W. 95th St., Hickory Hills, IL 60457

(parking lot)

Food trucks, storytime in the park, Senior Day. Soy candles and organic body products, local honey, all-natural dog treats and dog ice cream, curated spices and spice mixes.

Aurora

65 Water St., Aurora, IL 60505

Live musicians, free yoga once a month, children’s activities, themed special event days. Food trucks/prepared foods (BBQ, fresh donuts, empanadas, and more) Philips Park Zoo visits once a month.

Brookfield

8820 Brookfield Ave., Brookfield, IL 60513

Young Entrepreneurs Market for ages 16 and under, special events throughout the season, rotating variety of artisans, bakers, food vendors and specialty products all season long.

Downers Grove

5001 Main St., Downers Grove, IL 60515

(Main Street Metra station parking lot)

Live music, floral arrangements, handmade soap, coffee beverages. Located in the parking lot of Main Street Train Station.

Naperville

200 E. 5th Ave., Naperville, IL 60563

Live music. Special events include Summer Fest (Aug. 15), Fall Fest (Sept. 28) and the market’s Halloween Parade (Oct. 31). Prepared food offerings include: avocado toast, breakfast items, coffee, doughnuts, smoothies, Acai bowls, burgers and kabobs.

Plainfield

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL 60544

Wreaths, sourdough starters, 3D printed items, smoked meat, gluten free goods, infused olive oils, paintings, Filipino cuisine, burgers, flowers.