Spring is here and that means our favorite secret for fresh flowers and produce is back - farmers market season in the Chicago Western Suburbs! And it runs all the way through Fall!
We love supporting our local farmers and buying locally-grown produce and goods. Plus, it's fun for the whole family to visit a farmers market in the Western Suburbs
Here are four things to note before heading out to farmers markets in Chicagoland
- Pick-your-own farms can sometimes change hours on short notice dependent on weather, produce availability, and other factors. It's best to call ahead to make sure pick-your-own is available that day. Prices can also change from day to day.
- Bring your own containers or bags to avoid any extra charges!
- Bring cash as some farmer market & stands don't take credit cards.
- Some farmer markets might have rules or requests in place due to COVID. Please check their websites or social media sites before heading out!
Here are the details on farmers markets and farmstands in the Chicago Western Suburbs
Farmers Markets & Farmstands in the Western Suburbs |
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Farmers markets in Chicago Western Suburbs typically open for the season in April/May and run through October. Here are our favorite Farmers Markets in the Western Burbs:
Weekly Pop-Up Markets:
Sundays: Geneva
Mondays: Hinsdale
Tuesdays: Lombard
Wednesdays: Elmhurst, Western Springs, Winfield
Thursdays: Clarendon Hills, La Grange, West Chicago
Saturdays: Brookfield, Downers Grove, Lisle, Wheaton
Brookfield
Opening Date: June 6
When: Saturdays 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Runs Until: October 31
Where: 8820 Brookfield Ave, Brookfield
More info:
https://brookfieldfarmers.com/
Clarendon Hills
Opening Date: May 14
When: Thursdays 7:00 am to 1:00 pm
Runs Until: Mid-October
Where: Village Hall, 1 N Prospect Ave, Clarendon Hills
More info:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1601375627817128
Downers Grove
Opening Date: Mid May
When: Saturdays 7:00 am to 12:30 pm
Runs Until: October
Where: Main Street Train Station, 5001 Main St., Downers Grove
More info:
https://www.ymcachicago.org/indian-boundary/downtown-downers-grove-market/
Elmhurst
Opening Date: June 7
When: Wednesdays 7:00 am to 1:00 pm
Runs Until: October 24
Where: Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Rd, Elmhurst
More info: https://elmhurstfarmersmarket.com/
Geneva
Opening Date: April 12
When: Sundays 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Runs Until: November 16
Where: Metra Station Parking Lot at 4th & South Streets
More info: https://www.bensidounusa.com/geneva/
Hinsdale
Opening Date: June 15
When: Mondays 7:00 am to 1:00 pm
Runs Until: October 12
Where: Chicago Ave. between Garfield St. and Washington St., Hinsdale
More info:
https://www.hinsdalechamber.com/farmers-market/
La Grange
Opening Date: May 21
When: Thursdays 7:00 am to 1:00 pm
Runs Until: October 29
Where: Village Hall, 53 La Grange Rd., La Grange
More info:
https://lgba.com/la-grange-farmers-market/
Lisle
Opening Date: May 2
When: Saturdays 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Runs Until: October 24
Where: Lisle Commuter Parking Lot B, along Burlington Avenue
More info:
https://villageoflisle.org/228/French-Market
Lombard
Opening Date: May 19
When: Tuesdays 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Runs Until: October 6
Where: S. Park Ave and W. St. Charles Road, Downtown Lombard
More info:
https://lombardchamber.com/lombard-farmers-market-2/
West Chicago
Opening Date: June 4
When: Thursdays 4:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Runs Until: August 20
Where: 100-132 Main Street
More info:
https://westchicago.org/mosaic-market/
Western Springs
Opening Date: May 6
When: Wednesdays 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Runs Until: August 26
Where: 914 Hillgrove Ave
More info:
https://www.bensidounusa.com/westernsprings/
Winfield
Opening Date: May
When: Wednesdays 7:00 am to 1:00 pm
Runs Until: October
Where: County Farm Road and Geneva Road, Winfield
More info:
https://www.facebook.com/WinfieldFarmMarket/
Wheaton
Opening Date: April 11
When: Saturdays 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Runs Until: November 29
Where: Main St. and Liberty Dr., Wheaton
More info: https://bensidounusa.com/wheaton/
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Seasonal Farmstands Open Daily:
Barn Owl Garden Center
1N583 S Gary Ave, Carol Stream, IL 60188
www.barnowlgarden.com
Kellers' Farmstand
2500 Johnson Rd, Oswego, IL 60543
www.kellersfarmstand.com
Keller’s Farmstand
516 Knoch Knolls Rd, Naperville, IL 60565
www.kellersfarmstand.com
The Farm
10720 31st St, Westchester, IL 60154
www.thefarmwestmont.com
The Farm
34 E 63rd St, Westmont, IL 60559
www.thefarmwestmont.com
TOM's Farm Stand
101 E Lake St, Bartlett, IL 60103
www.tomsfarmmarket.com
Tom's Farm Market | Garden Center | Bakery | Cafe | Gift Shop
10214 Algonquin Rd, Huntley, IL 60142
www.tomsfarmmarket.com
We Grow Dreams Inc
1055 W Washington St, West Chicago, IL 60185
www.wegrowdreams.org
Wheaton Nurseries Garden Center & Houseplant Gift Shop
626 E Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton, IL 60187
www.wheatonnurseries.com
Do you have a favorite spot to shop locally grown produce & goods in the Western Suburbs that you don't see listed here? Let me know at erica.alhorn@macaronikid.com and we'll add it to our list!
