Spring/Summer Local Events & Activities
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Bolingbrook
Farmer’s Market
Saturday’s, June 12th – October 9th, 9am-noon. Located at Boughton & Janes. For info call 815.954.9788.
Chicago
Beverly Farmer’s Market
Sundays, May 16th thru October 24th, 7am-1pm. Located in the parking lot, southeast corner at 9500 S. Longwood. Vendors will selling fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers
Daley Plaza Farmer’s Market
Every Thursday from May 13th thru October 14th, 7am-3pm. Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St., Chicago.
Country Club Hills
Farmer’s Market
Every Saturday, June 13th thru Saturday, October 3rd, 8am-2pm. Located across the street from City Hall in the brand new Country Club Hills Pavilion at 4116 West 183rd St. Shop for fresh local produce, hand-crafted house wares, and other one-of-a-kind, home-made goodies while listening to festive music and enjoying a summer treat or two.
Crete
Crete European Market
Saturdays, 8am-1pm, May – mid October.
1321 Main St. For info call 708.672.9216
Evergreen Park
Farmer’s Market
Thursdays, June 3rd – October 28th, 7am – 1pm. Located at Yukich Field, 89th & Kedzie. For info call 708.422.1551.
Flossmoor
Farmer’s Market
Friday’s, June 18th – October 15th, 8am-1pm. Located at the Flossmoor Public Library parking lot, 1000 Sterling Ave. For info call 708.798.2300.
Frankfort
Frankfort Country Market
Sundays, April 25th – May 30 (Spring market) and June 6th – Oct. 10 (Summer market), 10am-2pm. Breidert Green, Oak and Kansas Streets. Spring market: early crops, gardening items and specialty items. Summer market: full roster of growers and producers with live music on the Local Flavor Stage. For more info call 815.469.2177
Prestwick Area Garden Club Meetings
9:30am, first Wednesday of the month, at the Prestwick Country Club, 601 Prestwick Dr., Frankfort. For more info call 708.917.8033.
Homewood
Farmer’s Market
St. Paul Community Church lot, 18200 Dixie Highway. Saturdays, mid-June-October, 8am-1pm.
708.206.3375
Homer Glen
Farmer’s Market
Every Saturday starting June 12th through October 16th, 2pm-5pm. Located at Bell Road & 159th St, in the Sears Essentials parking lot. There’s plenty of shopping for fresh produce, organic meats, homemade pies, soaps and plenty more.
Earth Day/Arbor Day
Saturday , May 22nd, 11am-4pm, at the Konow Farm, 16849 S. Cedar Rd, Homer Glen. Exhibits feature antique cars, green solutions, examples of efficient use of energy and ideas for conserving and protecting our natural resources. Children can participate in activities that connect them with nature, including animal demonstrations, kite flying and speakers. No charge. For more info call 708.301.0632
Joliet
Farmer’s Market
Every Friday, June 4th thru October 1st, 8am – 2pm, located on Chicago Street between Van Buren and West Jefferson St. and the Van Buren Plaza. Featuring a huge selection of locally-grown produce, farm-fresh eggs, homemade noodles, jams and jellies, tempting bakery goods, specialty teas and coffees. You can also buy specialty craft merchandise, fresh cut flowers, bedding and hanging plants, candles and merchandise from Pampered Chef and Homemade Gourmet & more.
Kankakee
Farmer’s Market
Every Saturday , May 29th thru October 30th, 7am-12noon. Located on Merchant St. and Schuyler Ave. in downtown Kankakee. Offering 30 vendors in Summer with a variety of fresh produce, plants, flowers, breads, meats, baked goods, olives, cheeses, concessions and other specialty items. m
La Grange Park
Farmer’s Market
Every Tuesday May 13th thru October 26th, 8am-1pm. Located in the parking lot at the lower level of the Village Market, at the intersection of Woodlawn & Sherwood (behind Panera along Woodlawn Avenue). Be sure to stop by and sample the fresh taste of summer!
Lemont
Farmer’s Market
Tuesdays, June 1 – October 26th, 8am-1pm. Located at Old Town Square, Stephen and Talcott. For more info call 630.243.2700.
Lockport
Farmer’s Market
Every Monday, starting June 14th thru October 11th. Located at the South Landing area next to the Norton Building and across the street from the Lincoln Landing. In addition to fresh fruits and vegetables, local residents will have the opportunity to enjoy Labriola bread, olive oils/seasons, homemade pies, toffee, fudge, cookies, bonbons, salsa, barbecue sauce, hot sauce and artisan cheeses that you typically won't find at your local grocery store.
Manhattan
Farmer’s Market
Tuesday’s, June 8th – October 12th, 4pm-7pm. Located downtown along Wabash. For more info call 815.954.9788
Manteno
Farmer’s Market
Thursday’s, July 1 – October 14, 2pm-6pm. Located at the southeast corner of Division and Main Street. For more info call 815.954.9788.
Matteson
Farmer’s Market
Friday’s, June 11-October 8th, 4pm-7pm. Located at Lincoln Mall on U.S. 30. For more info call 815.954.9788.
Mokena
Mokena’s Fabulous French Market
Saturdays, 8am-1pm, May 1-Oct. 30, at Front Street Metra Station parking lot, Front Street and Wolf Road. Experience the ambiance of a traditional European marketplace as vendors sell a mix of products, including, perennials, fruits and vegetables, arts & crafts, soaps and fragrances, quality goods, cut and dried flowers, gourmet foods, jewelry, baked goods, specials events and more! What makes this so unique- Bensidoun USA imports European style canopies so that the public's experience is reminiscent of the vibrant markets of Paris. www.mokena.org
Naperville
Farmer’s Market
Saturday’s , June thru October, 7am- noon, located at the Fifth Avenue Station Parking Lot. Local farmers sell fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, baked goods and other produce in an open-air market.
New Lenox
Farmers Market
Saturdays, starting May 5th thru early Oct., 8am-1pm. Located in the south parking lot of the Village Hall, 1 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox. Vendors will sell fresh produce, bakery goods, jam and jelly, garden plants, hanging baskets, herbs and olive oil. For more info email info@newlenox.net
The New Lenox Chamber, through the sponsorship of the 2010 New Lenox Farmer's Market, has access to an exhibitor space at the market. The market is each Saturday through October 2nd and is open from 8:00am - 1:00pm. The booth is available for our members to rent on a week to week basis. The cost to reserve the chamber booth at the Farmer's Market is $50 per Saturday. If you are interested in reserving the exhibit space, please contact the chamber office.
Oak Lawn
Farmer’s Market
Come out and enjoy The Village of Oak Lawn Farmers Market located at 52nd Avenue and Dumke Drive. The market features a variety of fruits and berries, potatoes, and many leafy, green vegetables as well as juices, cheese, spices, jellies and jams, bread and pastries, sausages, fresh flowers and much more! Open every Wednesday from 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. beginning June 2nd and ending October 13, 2010.
Orland Park
Orland Park Farmers Market
Fridays, 9am-1pm, June 4th – October 1. Located at the Village Center, 14700 S. Ravinia Ave. More than 25 vendors offer a variety of fresh produce, flowers, plants, pasta, bakery items, gourmet spices, jewelry, home and garden items, purses, beauty products and more. For more information call 708.403.6140
Smart Vegetables: Organic Steps from Seed to Salad
Saturday, May 22nd 10am-11am at the Cultural Center Exhibit Hall, 14760 Park Lane. There is no better path to great nutrition and taste than growing your own vegetables. Learn how to grow 10 easiest veggies and herbs.
Discovery Park Community Garden-Open to residents & Non-residents
Located on Brookhill Drive in the Brookhills subdivision of Orland Park, has plots available. The garden will consist of 21 20x20foot plots, and beginning April 16th Orland Park residents can purchase a plot for $30. Beginning May 1st, nonresidents can purchase a plot for $35, depending on availability. Call the Village of OP Parks Dept. for more info 403.6219.
Open Lands Garden Walk
Sunday, June 27th, 10am-3pm at the Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S. Ravinia Ave. The 2010 Open Lands of Orland Park Garden Walk will showcase residential and business gardens in the Old Orland and Tuckaway areas. The event starts from the Civic Center where boutique, garden, and craft vendors will be offering their products. Tickets are $15 and at Frederick T. Owens Village Hall. For more information call 708.403.6140.
Palos Heights
Farmers Market
Wednesdays, beginning May 5th, 7am-11am at the Northwest corner of Harlme Ave., & College Drive./Rte. 83 in the Private Bank parking lot. An abundance of produce & goods including plants, olive oil/vinegars, kettle corn, breads/baked goods, cheese, fruits and vegetables, snackes/sweets, Middle Eastern foods, honey, refreshments, Pampered Chef, Homemade Gourmet, organic lotions, soy candles and more. www.palosheights.org
Palos Park
Farmer’s Market
Begin’s July 2nd, every Friday, July to October, rain or shine. Located in the parking lot of Presbyterian Church, 123rd St. & 88th Ave., 8am-12:30pm.
Park Forest
Farmer’s Market
Saturdays thru October 30th, 7am-noon. Located at 271 Lakewood Blvd. For more info call 708.748.1118.
Tinley Park
Farmer’s Market
Saturday, June 5th thru September 25th. 7am-12noon. Food/Harvest/Agriculture. Every Saturday in Zabrocki Plaza. Browse vendors selling fresh produce, flowers and other items. Kids will enjoy free crafts and face painting.
The Green in Gardening
Wednesday, June 9th, Tinley Park Public Library, 7851 Timber Drive. Master Gardener Kathleen Obirek will talk about natural and organic alternatives for insect repellant, fertilizer, and other products for gardening and outdoor living. Door prizes. For more info call 708.532.0160, x3.