Farmers Markets near Tinley Park, IL

Tinley Park's market sets up in Harmony Square every Saturday from June through October, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. More than 60 vendors sell produce, baked goods, and local crafts, making it one of the longer-running markets in Chicago's south suburbs. The Village of Tinley Park runs it rain or shine, with weather delays posted on Facebook. Parking and vendor details go up each season on the market's page.

Tinley Park

Oak Forest

Oak Forest's farmers market runs every other Wednesday, 4 to 8 p.m., in the Metra station parking lot near 157th Street and Cicero Avenue, a shift from its earlier Saturday morning schedule. Beyond produce, baked goods, and flowers, the city layers in health screenings, cooking demonstrations, and kids' activities like face painting on market days. It functions as much as a community event as a place to buy vegetables.

Orland Park's market fills the Village Center Complex parking area on Fridays, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., from June through October. More than 30 vendors sell fruits, vegetables, flowers, gourmet foods, oils, baked goods, and crafts. The Village runs it directly — reach the market office at (708) 403-6145 or [email protected] with vendor or scheduling questions.

Palos Heights

We are a seasonal farmers market that accept Link and Link Match from the State of Illinois. During the summer, we have weekly scavenger hunts for the kids.

Palos Heights

Palos Heights' Farmers' Market runs Wednesdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., May through October, in the municipal parking lot at 12217 S. Harlem Ave. Vendors bring fruit, vegetables, plants, flowers, and baked goods, with live music some weeks. The market stays open rain or shine, so a forecast of showers isn't a reason to skip it.

A seasonal farmers market at 1000 Sterling Avenue in Flossmoor, part of the south suburban market circuit that runs spring through fall with local produce and vendor goods.

With nearly 70 vendors most Sundays, this is one of the larger markets in the south suburbs — produce, flowers, plants, honey, meat, seafood, dairy, baked goods, canned goods, and hot food, plus a knife and blade sharpener on-site. It runs 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Breidert Green in downtown Frankfort, late April through late October.

Alsip

Operated by the Alsip Park District out of its Kostner Avenue complex on the city's southwest side, the same campus that houses Sprayfari Aquatic Park and Fountain Hills Golf Club. The market runs as part of the district's seasonal recreation programming rather than as a standalone nonprofit market, so hours and vendor lineup follow the district's calendar. Confirm dates directly with the park district office before visiting.

Homewood

Palos Park Farmers Market operates out of 12312 South 88th Avenue, running spring through fall in this wooded southwest-suburban village. Vendors sell seasonal produce and locally made goods, drawing shoppers from the surrounding Palos-area park system. Exact days and hours vary by season — the Village of Palos Park's offices can confirm the current schedule.

Mokena

The Mokena Market runs Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., May through mid-October, at 10901 W. La Porte Road. Vendors bring fresh produce, homemade food goods, and artisan crafts to the lot each week, a smaller seasonal alternative to the town's bigger French Market events. Samantha Cooper coordinates the Mokena Downtown Market lineup. Expect the usual small-town rotation, whatever a Will County grower picked that morning, plus jars, baked goods, and handmade items from local makers.

Frankfort

Park Forest has run a farmers market since 1974, making it one of the older markets in the south suburbs. The 2026 season runs Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., from May 30 through October 3, with produce, baked goods, and crafts alongside prepared food like pork sandwiches and tamales. It has recently operated under the name Park Forest Community Market.

Hickory Hills

The Hills Farmers Market is excited to be hosting their 3rd year. In 2024, with the support of the local small business community, we have been able to receive sponsorships that have helped us to offer more special events for seniors, and families. Our market is it's biggest in 2024 with our newest addition of a few "sprinkled in" food trucks as well as some great farmers and crafters. We look forward to a great year!

W Margaret St & Hubbard St Thornton

The Village of Thornton runs this market — officially 'Market in the Park' — at 102 Hubbard Street, spring through fall. It connects local growers directly with residents in this small south-suburban village rather than routing through a chamber of commerce, and it's small enough that most of the vendors are known by name rather than by booth number.

Thornton

Thornton's Market in the Park sets up on Saturday mornings at Hubbard Street, a small outdoor market built around local farmers and artisans rather than big produce distributors. The Village of Thornton runs it as a community gathering, with a vendor lineup that shifts through the season.

Held Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., May through late October, at Yukich Fields near 89th and Kedzie, this Evergreen Park market sells fresh produce, honey, baked goods, cheese, butter, and eggs alongside flowers and crafts.

Chicago

About 27 vendors set up Sundays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., May through October, in the commuter lot at 95th and Longwood on Chicago's South Side — rain or shine. It's part of the city's official Chicago City Markets program, run jointly with the 95th Street Business Association, and stocks fresh produce, flowers, baked goods, and crafts alongside the usual seasonal fruit and vegetable tables.

Crete

Crete European Market sets up Monday afternoons, 4 to 8 p.m., from mid-June through early August, in the Crete United Methodist Church parking lot at Main and Exchange. The Crete Area Chamber of Commerce runs it and welcomes cottage food producers alongside traditional growers, with booth fees of $27 a week or $216 for a full season. Coordinator Somer Snow handles vendor applications for the chamber.

This South Side market runs July through October at Arcade Park, 111th and Cottage Grove, in the Pullman neighborhood. It's part of the City of Chicago's farmers market program, selling fresh produce and local goods to the historic Pullman community.

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Pullman Farmers' Market sets up in Arcade Park at 111th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue, inside Chicago's Pullman Historic District — the planned company town built around the old Pullman railcar works. Local vendors sell seasonal produce during the market's summer run. Pullman's status as a National Monument brings foot traffic most neighborhood markets don't get.

New Lenox

Chicago Street Markets is dedicated to supporting small businesses by hosting vibrant local farmers markets and vendor events. We are passionate about creating opportunities for artisans, crafters, growers, and small business owners throughout the year, allowing them to connect with new clients. Our events celebrate local creativity and entrepreneurship while bringing unique, handcrafted goods and fresh, locally sourced products to the heart of our community

One of the City of Chicago's neighborhood markets, Ashburn sets up at 6700 S. Kedzie Avenue with a seasonal lineup of produce, local meats, and specialty goods from area farms. Like the city's other ward markets, exact weekly hours are set by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events program rather than a standalone market group, so it's worth confirming the current-season schedule before visiting.

Summit Park District runs this market on Wednesdays, 2 to 7 p.m., June through October, at 5700 South Archer Road. Vendors sell locally grown fruit and vegetables, raw honey, butter, eggs, and coffee — a straightforward grocery-run market timed for the after-work crowd rather than a weekend outing. The park district's lot has over 200 parking spaces, so it isn't a squeeze to get to.

Part of the City of Chicago's neighborhood market program, this Englewood/Auburn Gresham market runs Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., July through September, at 76th and Racine. Vendors sell fresh produce, proteins, and handcrafted goods sourced from area farmers and food makers.

IMAN Health and Wellness Farmers Market shares its 2744 W. 63rd St. address with IMAN's Fresh Beats and Eats market — both grow out of the Inner-City Muslim Action Network's health and wellness programming on Chicago's South Side, connecting neighbors with fresh produce as part of the nonprofit's broader holistic health work.

IMAN's Fresh Beats and Eats Farmers' Market runs Sundays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., from late May through late September at 2744 W. 63rd St. on Chicago's South Side. The Inner-City Muslim Action Network, a nonprofit founded in 1997, organizes it as part of a broader health and wellness mission, selling produce, eggs, milk, and meat direct from local growers.

Burr Ridge

More than 25 vendors set up Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 450 Village Center Drive in Burr Ridge, with farm-picked produce, gourmet items, and hand-crafted specialties rather than a bare-bones produce stand. The market runs through Shop Burr Ridge, the village's local business initiative. Check their site for the current season's dates before visiting.

Chicago

Healthy Food Hub is a program of Black Oaks Center for Sustainable & Renewable Living, delivering weekly Rx Therapeutic Food Bags to families working to prevent or manage high blood pressure. Enrollment is open to residents of eight zip codes across Chicago's south side and Pembroke Township, including 60619, and participants track blood pressure and complete surveys as part of the program. Registration runs on a seasonal cycle tied to the growing season.

Chicago

Seaway Bank Farmers' Market sets up at 645 E. 87th Street, tied to the site of the historic Seaway National Bank — once one of the largest Black-owned banks in the country before it was absorbed into another institution in 2017. Directory listings describe a standard produce-and-goods market on Chicago's South Side. Given the bank's ownership changes, confirm current market dates before visiting.

Lyons

Chicago

E.G. Woode Food Hub operates out of a storefront on West 63rd Street in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood. Beyond the name and address, no details on hours, offerings, or ownership are published online — reach out directly to confirm what's currently available.

Lemont's market sets up Tuesdays from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Village Green, tucked behind Pollyanna Social and Aster Gardens on Main Street. Now in its fourth year, it pairs a rotating lineup of local produce and food vendors with live music each week. Reach the market directly at [email protected] or 630-606-9152 for vendor or scheduling questions.

Stephen Street and Talcott Avenue Lemont

Lemont's market runs Tuesday evenings, 4 to 7 p.m., from late June through late September, with vendors drawn from within about two hours of town — no out-of-season produce trucked in from elsewhere. Expect rotating local growers, bakers, and prepared-food stands near Stephen Street and Talcott Avenue, with live music some weeks.

The Illinois Farmers Market Association isn't a market itself — it's the statewide nonprofit that trains and certifies the markets and vendors who are, running SNAP/WIC certification, webinars, and a "What's in Season" shopping guide out of its Paulina Street office in Chicago. It's the group to contact if you run a market, not a place to buy produce.

Chicago

Star Farm is a nonprofit urban farm that's operated in Back of the Yards since 2016, growing kale, chard, collards, tomatoes, and root vegetables on land that used to sit vacant. It runs a storefront market at 5256 S. Ashland Avenue with a deli, produce, and farm eggs, plus a CSA with weekly deliveries. Beyond selling food, the farm trains and employs neighborhood residents — the market is one piece of a larger operation.

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Now in its 19th season, Brookfield's Saturday market draws more than 40,000 visitors a year to 8820 Brookfield Avenue, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., June through October. Produce comes from growers across Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, and Wisconsin, alongside honey, bakery goods, sauces, soaps, and artisan items. The Brookfield Chamber of Commerce runs it.

Riverside

Brookfield

Brookfield

The Brookfield Farmers Market is a vibrant, community-driven event held on the west side of Brookfield Village Hall at 8820 Brookfield Avenue. Entering its 18th season in 2025, the market welcomes over 40,000 visitors annually, making it one of the most well-attended markets in the region. Open every Saturday from June through October, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, the market features a curated selection of local farmers, artisans, and small businesses offering fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, honey, sauces, handmade soaps, candles, and unique crafts. A standout feature is the Young Entrepreneurs Market, a dedicated space for kids under 16 to launch and run their mini businesses. From crafts and artwork to baked goods and creative products, these young vendors bring energy, innovation, and inspiration to the market — and are a favorite among shoppers. Each week, the market also features live music, family-friendly entertainment, and special themed events.

Seguin Gardens Market operates at 3100 South Central Avenue in Cicero. Directory listings confirm the address and describe a standard produce-and-goods farmers market, but none list specific hours or season — call ahead if you're planning a visit around a particular date.

Plant Chicago runs its farmers market, Mercado de Intercambio, on the second Saturday of each month — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in warmer months at 45th and Marshfield, moving indoors to Southside Social from February through April. Link matching doubles produce purchases up to $25, and the market takes food scraps for community composting. It's monthly, not weekly, so mark the second Saturday specifically.

Chicago

Midwest Foods is a family- and women-owned food supplier based at 3100 W. 36th Street in Chicago, with a second facility in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The company supplies restaurants and professional kitchens with fresh produce, pre-cut ingredients, and specialty dry goods across 125,000 square feet of SQF-certified space. It holds Certified Women's Business Enterprise and MOSA organic certifications and sources from regional growers.

Berwyn

The Berwyn Township market sets up at Lesak Park, 6600 W. 26th Street, on Sundays from July through September, skipping Labor Day weekend, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vendors bring fresh vegetables, locally raised meat and eggs, and handcrafted goods, with an organic option or two most weeks. Township Hall handles vendor and scheduling questions.

Hinsdale

Lockport's Saturday farmers market — currently branded Trackside Farmers Market — runs through a partnership between the city and Chicago Street Markets, filling tables with fresh produce, baked goods, and other locally made goods from late May through mid-September, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Chicago

Chicago

Chicago

61st Street Farmers' Market runs at 6100 S. Blackstone Ave. in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood, drawing more than 2,500 shoppers a week to stalls from 35-plus local farmers and food artisans. Run by the nonprofit Experimental Station, the market has helped over 300 SNAP households buy fresh produce and has taught 600-plus residents to grow and cook their own food through ongoing education programs. The market operates year-round.

Chicago

Iron Street Urban Farm Market operates on the urban farm site at 3333 S. Iron St. in Chicago, land Growing Power originally developed for sustainable agriculture and food-access programming on the South Side.

Bronzeville's market runs Sundays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., June through September, at 47th Street and King Drive, in partnership with The South Side Sanctuary. SNAP and EBT are accepted at the table. Expect fresh, locally grown produce alongside prepared foods and handcrafted items from South Side vendors — the market's Instagram carries weekly vendor lists.

Ujamaa Co-op runs a rotating farmers market through Chicago's South Side, with a stop at 4857 S. Evans Avenue alongside stands at senior buildings and other neighborhood locations. Shoppers find fresh produce, baked goods, and flowers from local vendors, and the market matches SNAP/Link purchases up to $25. Days and stop locations shift through the spring-to-fall season, so checking their Facebook page before heading out is worth it.

Farm on Ogden operates less like a weekend pop-up and more like a neighborhood grocery store. Chicago Botanic Garden's Windy City Harvest runs it year-round at 3555 W. Ogden Avenue in North Lawndale, open Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., stocked with seasonal, locally grown produce, plants, and seeds.

Chicago

The Hyde Park Farmer's Market sets up in the Hyde Park Bank parking lot at 54th Street and Lake Park Avenue every Sunday, June through September, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. It's organized through Downtown Hyde Park Chicago rather than the neighborhood's other well-known market on 61st Street — Hyde Park has more than one, and this is the one anchored closer to the University of Chicago campus.

Chicago

Hyde Park Farmers' Market runs Sundays, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., May through October, at Hyde Park Square. It bills itself as a growers' market — every vendor is a family farm using regenerative or humane practices — selling produce, meat, eggs, cheese, cut flowers, and prepared foods, with preordering available through some vendors.

Westmont

Westmont's Open Market sets up at the corner of Cass Avenue and Irving Street with a seasonal lineup running spring through fall. Vendors sell produce, jams and preserves, prepared food, soaps and body products, and handmade crafts. It's a village-run market — confirm the current day and hours with the Village of Westmont before visiting.