New York City is no stranger to fairs, markets, and outdoor bazaars. But if you’re looking to kill a few birds with one stone–like socialize, enjoy the outdoors, and get your weekly food shopping done–then NYC’s endless amount of farmers markets in NYC are a must-visit. Plus, the level of fresh produce and goods you can find there is unmatched.
Whether you’re looking for seasonal produce, unique ingredients, fresh baked goods, or just an excuse to yap with your neighbors, here are some of the best farmers markets in NYC.
1. Union Square Greenmarket, Union Square
One of the most popular farmers markets in NYC is Union Square Greenmarket. This world-famous market began with just a few farmers in 1976 and has grown exponentially since, sometimes featuring up to 140 farmers, bakers, fishers, and more. Here you’ll find hundreds of varieties of items to choose from during any given season, from fresh fruits and vegetables to award-winning farmstead cheeses and homemade moonshine (we highly suggest trying the moonshine!).
📍 Union Square Park
🗓️ Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday, year-round
⏰ 8am – 6pm
2. 79th Street Greenmarket, Upper West Side
Behind the Museum of Natural History you’ll find this year-round market that stretches from 78th Street to 81st Street each Sunday. You can find almost anything here, from fresh fish and duck to baked goods and fresh flowers. Come summertime the berry selection is abundant, and in the springtime you can find a bunch of foraged greens.
📍 Columbus Ave between W 77th St & W 79th St
🗓️ Every Sunday, year-round
⏰ 9am – 4pm
3. Down to Earth Farmer’s Market, Multiple Locations
Down to Earth Markets bring together local farmers and food makers who source locally. Plus they invite qualified producers into their markets, giving these local food entrepreneurs a place to sell their products directly to shoppers, making it one of our favorite farmers markets in NYC.
4. Tompkins Square Greenmarket, East Village
Located along the southwest corner of Tompkins Square Park, this year-round market brings local food to the neighborhood every Sunday. Here you’ll find anything from specialty produce and berries, to plants and flowers, and fresh eggs and glass bottled milk. They also host free cooking demonstrations, seasonal celebrations, and family-friendly activities!
📍 Avenue A and E 7th St
🗓️ Every Sunday, year-round
⏰ 9am – 4pm
5. Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket, Prospect Park
Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket is just steps away from iconic landmarks like the Brooklyn Museum and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, so you can make a whole day of it when shopping here. You can expect all sorts of goods, ranging from maple syrup to fresh produce to breads to hard ciders.
📍Prospect Park West, Flatbush Ave
🗓️ Every Saturday, year-round
⏰ 8am – 4pm
6. Fort Greene Park Greenmarket, Fort Greene
You can find Fort Greene Park Greenmarket outside the entrance of Fort Greene Park. Find everything from greens and potatoes to fresh seafood and baked goods. You can even pick up some wine pressed from Long Island grapes.
📍 Washington Park between Dekalb Ave and Myrtle Ave
🗓️ Every Saturday, year-round
⏰ 8am – 3pm
7. Domino Park Greenmarket, Domino Park
With a brand new address, Domino Park Greenmarket is open June through November for all your farmer’s markets needs. Grab some waterfront views, some produce, and enjoy the gorgeous weather!
📍River St between S 3rd & S 4th St
🗓️ Every Sunday, June 15th – November 23rd
⏰ 8am – 3pm
8. 7th Ave Sunset Park Greenmarket, Sunset Park
Head to the Sunset Park Greenmarket every Saturday to browse fresh local produce and maybe to pick up a plant or two. No matter what you’re looking for you can’t go wrong heading to this greenmarket. From December to June, GrowNYC even operates an additional farm stand that sells regionally grown and produced items!
📍 7th Ave & 44th St
🗓️ Every Saturday, year-round
⏰ 8am – 3pm
9. Bay Ridge Greenmarket, Bay Ridge
Head to Bay Ridge’s Greenmarket situated in a Walgreens parking lot every Saturday year-round. Often the gathering space for this tight-knit community, here you’ll find a large selection of producers selling everything from fresh caught fish, baked goods, fresh seasonal fruit, and flowers.
📍 3rd Ave & 95th St (in the Walgreens parking lot)
🗓️ Every Saturday, year-round
⏰ 8am – 3pm
10. Forest Hills Greenmarket, Forest Hills
Situated in front of the Forest Hills Post Office, this neighborhood market carries a variety of locally grown, fresh products. You can also participate in free cooking demonstrations and kids activities throughout the season.
📍 Queens Blvd at 70th Ave
🗓️ Every Sunday, year-round
⏰ 8am – 2pm
11. Astoria Farmers Market, Astoria
This summer Astoria launched the Astoria Farmers Market, a new monthly event bringing top-quality produce and goods to locals. Shoppers can peruse 20+ food growers and artisanal vendors offering a diverse selection of offerings from fresh-caught, sustainable seafood from Long Island to locally harvested honey.
📍 31st Ave. between 33rd St. and 35th St.
🗓️ Every second Sunday of the month, May 11th to November
⏰ 1pm – 5pm
12. Sunnyside Greenmarket, Sunnyside
Located near Lou Lodati Park, the Sunnyside Greenmarket is a thriving community offers a diverse mix of products. Find a selection of vegetables grown in Orange County, specialty Mexican produce and herbs, cider, seasonal fruit, fresh-caught fish, and more.
📍 Skillman Ave. between 42nd and 43rd St
🗓️ Every Saturday, year-round
⏰ 8am – 2pm
13. Norwood Farmstand, Norwood
Founded in 2013, the Norwood Farmstand offers fresh and affordable produce grown by regional farmers. Food sold at this market, through the help of GrowNYC Wholesale, also helps provide healthy and fresh food to communities across the city with high prevalence of diet-related diseases and a lack of access to fresh fruit and veggies.
📍 E Gun Hill Rd & Dekalb Ave (SE corner)
🗓️ Every Thursday, year-round
⏰ 9:30am – 2:30pm
14. Bronx Borough Hall Greenmarket, The Bronx
The Bronx Borough Hall Greenmarket is a market filled with endless amounts of fresh, locally grown vegetables, seasonal fruit, local honey, and quality baked goods. It’s open each year June through November.
📍 E 161st & Grand Concourse
🗓️ Every Tuesday, June 3rd to November 25th
⏰ 8am – 4pm
15. Poe Park Greenmarket, The Bronx
Located along the southern edge of Poe Park is this popular Bronx Greenmarket. Residents have been coming here for decades to see familiar farmers and pick up some fresh, locally-grown fruit, vegetables, specialty Mexican herbs and greens, and delicious baked goods such as pastries and bread.
📍 E. 192nd St. between Grand Concourse and Valentine Ave
🗓️ Every Tuesday, June 24th to November 25th
⏰ 8am – 3pm
16. Jackson Heights Greenmarket, Jackson Heights
The recently expanded Jackson Heights Greenmarket is the largest and busiest Greenmarket in Queens. Reflecting the culinary diversity of the neighborhood, the Jackson Heights market offers a broad selection of vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, honey, chicken, and specialty Mexican produce.
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📍 34th Ave & 79th Street to 80th St
🗓️ Every Sunday, year-round
⏰ 8am – 2pm
17. Saint George Greenmarket, Staten Island
Head to the St. George Greenmarket for fresh seasonal produce, cheese, seafood, and more. You can also pick up fresh juices and plants and flowers along the way. And, if you’re lucky, you may be able to snatch up some fresh heirloom tomatoes.
📍 St. Mark’s Pl. and Hyatt St.
🗓️ Every Saturday, year-round
⏰ 8am – 2pm
18. Staten Island Mall Greenmarket, Staten Island
One of our favorite farmers markets in NYC is Staten Island Greenmarkets. At this greenmarket you’ll fine homemade baked goods such as pies, bread, and pastries, as well as fresh local honey and perfectly ripe orchard fruit.
📍 Staten Island Mall (Commuter Lot Behind Macy’s)
🗓️ Every Saturday, June 7th – November 22nd
⏰ 8am – 2pm
19. Bronx Eats Farmers Market, The Bronx
Bronx Eats Farmers Market is a weekly market that offers fresh, locally sourced produce and goods and showcases a diverse selection of products from local vendors. From seasonal fruits and vegetables to baked goods and specialty items, there’s be something to tantalize every palate.
📍 Fordham Plaza
🗓️ Every Friday, June 21st to October 25th
⏰ 10am – 3pm