Most towns in Chicago’s North Shore have their very own farmer’s market. But why not do a little market hopping? Below is our guide to local North Shore summer markets including all of the local farmers’ markets. Visit our CALENDAR for more farmers’ market info. including addresses and event links. And visit our festivals guide for all of those goodies!
TUESDAY MARKETS
Wheeling Town Center Tuesday Night Market, Wheeling Town Center Plaza, Wheeling, 4:30–8:30pm 2026 dates TBA. The market typically runs select Tuesdays May through August.
WEDNESDAY MARKETS
Ravinia Farmers Market, Jens Jensen Park (540 Roger Williams Ave.), Highland Park, 7am–1pm, June 3–October 28, 2026
Northbrook Farmers Market, Meadow Plaza (Cherry Lane & Meadow Road), Northbrook, 7am–1pm, June 17–October 14, 2026
Highwood Evening Gourmet Market, Everts Park (111 North Ave.), Highwood, 4:30–9:00pm, June 3–August 26, 2026
Check the live entertainment schedule here.
Northfield Market & Music, Clarkson Park, Northfield, 5:30–8:30pm, June 10–August 5, 2026
THURSDAY MARKETS
Ravinia Food Truck Thursdays, Jens Jensen Park (540 Roger Williams Ave.), Highland Park, 4:30pm–dusk, June 4–September 3, 2026
FRIDAY MARKETS
Lake Bluff Farmers Market, Village Green (10 E. Sheridan Pl.), Lake Bluff, 7am–12pm, June 5–October 9, 2026
SATURDAY MARKETS (MARKETS MAY NOT RUN ON JULY 4TH)
Wilmette French Market, just east of the Wilmette Metra Station (722 Green Bay Rd.), Wilmette, 8am–1pm, April 18–October 31, 2026
Downtown Evanston Farmers Market, University Place & Oak Ave., Evanston, 7:30am–1pm (7:00am early access for seniors and adults with disabilities), May 2–November 21, 2026
Special note: Only trained service dogs are allowed at the market. Emotional support animals are not considered service animals under the ADA because they do not need to be individually trained and do not need to carry out specific tasks.
Winnetka Farmers Market, Winnetka Metra Station (754 Elm St.), Winnetka, 7:30am–12:30pm, June 7–October 31, 2026
Glenview Farmers Market @ Historic Wagner Farm, Historic Wagner Farm (1510 Wagner Road), Glenview, 8am–12pm 2026 dates TBA — check glenviewparks.org. Typically opens the third Saturday of June and runs through mid-October.
Deerfield Farmers Market, Park Avenue (between Jewett Park Drive and Hazel Avenue), Deerfield, 7am–12:30pm, June 13–October 14, 2026
SUNDAY MARKETS
Buffalo Grove Farmers Market, Mike Rylko Park (951 McHenry Road), Buffalo Grove, 8am–12:30pm, June 14–October 11, 2026 (No market August 30)
Skokie Farmers Market, 5127 Oakton Street, Skokie, 7:30am–12:30pm, May 31–November 1, 2026
