Markets in Chicago worth going out for.

The neighbourhoods are the whole point, and I'd rather send you to Pilsen or Logan Square than anywhere downtown.

I keep track of markets in Chicago and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

Woman's Club of Evanston Holiday Bazaar

Woman's Club of Evanston Holiday Bazaar

Fri, Nov 20 · 5:30 PM

Evanston

Juried holiday market in a historic ballroom

Green City Market Lincoln Park

Green City Market Lincoln Park

Lincoln Park

Farmers market grazing

Gangnam Market

Gangnam Market

West Town

Asian food hall & grocery

Old Orchard Vintage & Artisan Market

Old Orchard Vintage & Artisan Market

Sun, Oct 4 · 10:00 AM

Skokie

Treasure hunting & tunes

Hamptons Farmers Market

Hamptons Farmers Market

Sun, Oct 4 · 12:00 PM

Sheridan Park

Community market with heart

Green City Market

Green City Market

Sat, Oct 10 · 8:00 AM

Lincoln Park

Fresh produce, doubled dollars

The Lincoln Park Farmers Market

The Lincoln Park Farmers Market

Sun, Oct 4 · 7:00 AM

Lincoln Park

Fresh produce & SNAP match

61st St. Farmers Market

61st St. Farmers Market

Sun, Oct 4 · 9:00 AM

Woodlawn

Local produce & community

Daley Plaza Farmers Market

Daley Plaza Farmers Market

Sun, Oct 4 · 7:00 AM

Chicago Loop

Downtown produce under the Picasso

Lincoln Square Farmers Market

Lincoln Square Farmers Market

Sun, Oct 4 · 3:00 PM

Lincoln Square

Local produce & community

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Really Really Free Market

Really Really Free Market

Sat, Oct 10 · 10:00 AM

Lake View

Everything free, bring something

One time only
Palmhouse Holiday Market

Palmhouse Holiday Market

Sat, Dec 12 · 11:00 AM

Evanston

Local makers & festive sips

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Frequently asked questions

How are these markets in Chicago chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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