If you want to eat healthier, the time to start is now.
The spring and summer months bring a fresh flavor to Chicago with its bustling farmers markets. Take your pick from straight off the farm fruits and vegetables, gluten free foods, and handmade baked goods. You don't have to travel far to get your fill of healthy snacks. The city has farmers markets located in several neighborhoods.
Here's a look at some of this season's farmers markets in Chicago:
Mondays
*Loyola (1200 W. Loyola)
June 8 - September 21
3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
September 28 - October 12
2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Tuesdays
*Federal Plaza (Adams & Dearborn)
May 19 - October 27
7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Local
*Lincoln Square (2301 W. Leland)
June 2 - October 27
7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
*Columbus Park (Harrison & Central)
June 30 - September 29
2 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Wednesdays
*Andersonville (1500 W. Berwyn)
May 20 - September 9
3 p.m. - 8 p.m.
September 16 - October 14
3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Edison Park (6730 N. Olmsted)
May 27, June 24, July 29, August 26, September 30
4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
*Green City Market, Outdoor
2732 N. Clark St. (Lincoln Park)
May 2 - October 31
7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
*Treasure Island
2121 N Clybourn Ave. (Lincoln Park)
May 13 - September 30
3 p.m. - 8 p.m.
*La Follette Park (1333 N. Laramie)
July 1 - September 30
2 p.m. - 7 p.m.
*Pullman (111th & Cottage Grove)
July 8 - October 28
7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
*Ford City (7601 S. Cicero)
July 8 - September 30
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
*Lawndale (3750 W. Ogden)
July 8 - October 7
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
*Pilsen (18th & Blue Island)
July 8 - September 2
4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
*Seaway Bank (87th & Langley)
July 22 - September 23
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
*Washington Park (555 E. 51st)
July 8 - October 7
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
*Wood Street Farm Stand (5814 S. Wood)
April 22 - October 28
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursdays
*Argyle (Broadway & Argyl)
July 9 - August 27
5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
*Daley Plaza (Washington & Dearborn)
May 14 - October 29
7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
*Treasure Island (not city-run)
3460 North Broadway (Lakeview East)
May 14 - October 1
3 p.m. - 8 p.m.
*Austin Town Hall (Lake & Central)
July 2 - October 1
2 p.m. - 7 p.m.
*Willis Tower (233 S. Wacker)
June 25 - October 29
7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
*Garfield Park (200 N. Kedzie)
June 18, July 16, August 13, September 17, October 15
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
*Hyde Park (53rd & Harper)
June 4 - October 29
7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Lincoln Square (2301 W. Leland)
June 4 - October 29
4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
South Loop (1936 S. Michigan)
June 25 - October 15
4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Southport (3411 N. Southport)
June 4 - October 8
3 p.m. - 8 p.m.
*Weiss Uptown (4646 N. Marine)
June 4 - October 22
7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Saturdays
*Green City Market, Outdoor
2732 N. Clark St. (Lincoln Park)
May 2 - October 31
7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
*Green City Market - Fulton
Fulton St. & Halstead St.
June 6 - October 31
7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
*Division Street (Division & Dearborn)
May 16 - October 31
7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
*Edgewater (1200 W. Norwood)
June 13 - August 17
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Humboldt Park (California & Division)
June 6 - October 10
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Horner Park (2741 W. Montrose)
June 6 - October 3
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
*Garfield Park (Lake & Kedzie)
June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12, October 10
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
*Lincoln Park (Armitage & Orchard)
June 6 - October 31
7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
*Englewood/Anchor House (71st & Racine)
June 27 - October 3
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
*North Center (4100 N. Lincoln)
June 13 - October 24
7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Plant Chicago (1400 W. 46th)
June 27 - September 5
11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
*Printers Row (Polk & Dearborn)
June 20 - October 24
7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
*Roseland (11400 S. Michigan)
April 25 - August 28
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
*61st Street (6100 Blackstone)
May 16 - October 31
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
*West Humboldt Park (3601 W. Chicago)
June 27 - September 26
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sundays
Beverley (95th & Longwood)
May 10 - October 25
7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
*Glenwood (6950 N. Morse)
June 7 - October 25
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
*IMAN Fresh Bets & Eats (2744 W. 63rd)
May 24 - October 25
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Jefferson Park Farmers Market (4800 N. Long)
June 14 & 28, July 12 & 26, August 9 & 23, September 13 & 27, October 11 & 25
9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
*Logan Square Farmers Market (3107 W. Logan)
May 17 - October 25
10 a.m. 3 p.m.
*Perry Avenue (5749 S. Perry)
June 28 - September 27
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
*Pilsen (1800 S. Halsted)
May 31 - October 25
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
*Portage Park (Berteau & Centra)
June 7 - October 4
10 a.m. 2 p.m.
*South Shore (79th & South Shore)
June 21 - August 27
12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
*Wicker Park (1425 N. Damen)
June 14 - October 25
8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
*=Farmers markets that accept LINK cards
