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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
If you have questions about this, please email help@theknot.com.
Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
Best Farmers Markets
We moved to Chicago in the dreary days of January and am excited to see the sun start to shine and smell spring in the air... for me, that means that the start of Farmer's Markets can't be too far behind!
I grew up in rural Indiana, so I am a huge fan of fresh veggies! Can any of you share where your favorite Farmer's Markets are located, and days/times if you've got them? Although I'm located in Hyde Park, I'm up for traveling if the produce is worth it. I know it's not very sustainable, but I've actually been known to drive up to 45 minutes at 5 a.m. on a Saturday in order to get the best sweet corn in the city (Indianapolis, where I'm from...) Crazy, perhaps... any info you share is appreciated!
Re: Best Farmers Markets
Hey fellow Indy-nestie! I moved here in November from Fishers and am also looking forward to the fun Chicago fmkts. I've "heard" there are really good ones in the loop (which comes as a surprise to me!). Last summer while visiting, I saw one in the streets near Gold Coast but can't recall where (somewhere near the red line Chicago stop) - it looked plentiful and was on a Sat a.m.
Cheers to a fresh summer produce!
Check out this site: http://www.explorechicago.org/city/en/supporting_narrative/events___special_events/special_events/mose/chicago_farmers_markets.html
For more information, visit www. chicagofarmersmarkets.us, unless otherwise indicated.
GREEN CITY MARKET
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Andersonville. Berwyn Avenue, between Clark and Ashland. 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Wednesdays, June 24-Sept. 9. (773) 728-2995; www.andersonville.org
Austin. Parking lot of the Emmet Math, Science & Technology Academy, Madison and Central. Saturdays, July 11-Oct. 24.
Beverly. Parking lot, southeast corner of 95th and Longwood. Sundays, through Oct. 25.
Bronzeville. 4400-4500 S. Cottage Grove. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, June 6-Oct. 31. (773) 426-9366; www.qcdc.org.
Chatham/Seaway. Seaway Bank parking lot, 87th and Langley. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays, July 15-Sept. 30. (773) 602-4865; www.seawaybank.us.
Daley Plaza. Washington and Dearborn. 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 15.
Downtown Farmstand. 66 E. Randolph. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, and 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Saturday. (312) 742-8419; www.chicagofarmstand.com.
Dunning. Parking lot of Eli's Cheesecake Co., Montrose and Forest Preserve Avenue. Thursdays, June 18-Oct. 29.
Edgewater. 6034 N. Broadway. 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, July 4-Oct. 31. (773) 561-6000; www.edgewater.org.
Englewood. Rowan Trees (Garden Society & 4-H Club), southwest corner of Englewood and Normal. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 31. (773) 874-2028.
Federal Plaza. Adams and Dearborn. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays, through Oct. 27.
Gately/Pullman. Arcade Park, 111th and Cottage Grove. Wednesdays, June 10-Oct. 28.
Hyde Park. 52nd Place and Harper. Thursdays, June 4-Oct. 29.
Hyde Park. Museum of Science and Industry, 57th and Lake Shore Drive. Fridays: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 5, June 19, July 3, July 17, Aug. 7, Aug. 21, Sept. 4, Sept. 18, Oct. 2 and Oct. 16.
Irving Park. Independence Park, south side of Irving Park, between Springfield and Hamlin. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays: June 14, June 28, July 12, July 26, Aug. 9, Aug. 23, Sept. 13, Sept. 27 and Oct. 11. (312) 263-3754; www.independence-park.com.
Lakeview. Nettlehorst School, Broadway and Melrose. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 7. (630) 784-0862.
Lawndale. Central Park and Ogden. Wednesdays, July 8-Oct. 14.
Lincoln Park. Parking lot of Lincoln Park High School, Armitage and Orchard. Saturdays through Oct. 31.
Lincoln Park. Menomonee and Clark. 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays through Oct. 31. (773) 880-1266; www.chicagogreencitymarket.org.
Lincoln Square. City parking lot at Lincoln, Leland and Western. Tuesdays, June 9-Oct. 27.
Logan Square. 3107 W. Logan. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays, June 7-Oct. 25. (773) 489-3222; www.logansquarefarmersmarket.org.
Mount Greenwood. Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences, 3857 W. 111th. 9 a.m.-1 p.m, Mon.-Sat., July 1-Oct. 31. (773) 535-2500; www.chicagoagr.org.
Near North Side. On Division, between State and Clark. Saturdays, through Oct. 31.
Near North Side. City Farm Heirloom Tomato Stand, 1204 N. Clybourn. 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m-1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10-Oct. 31. (312) 636-0771; www.cityfarmchicago.org.
Norwood Park. Parking lot at Century 21 McMullen, 6400 N. Northwest Hwy. 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, May 30, June 27, July 25 and Aug. 29. (773) 230-9039; www.norwoodpark.org.
North Center. North Center Town Square, at Lincoln, Damen and Belle Plaine. Saturdays, June 13-Oct. 31.
Pilsen. Parking lot of Chicago Community Bank, 1800 S. Halsted. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays, June 14-Sept. 27. (773) 495-0029; www.pilsencommunitymarket.org.
Printers Row. Parking lot at Dearborn and Polk. Saturdays, June 13-Oct. 31.
Prudential Building Plaza. Lake and Beaubien. 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, June 9-Oct. 27.
River North. 500 W. Erie. Sundays, June 21-Oct. 25.
Sears Tower. Jackson and Wacker (on the park between the 311 S. Wacker building and Sears Tower). 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays, June 18-Oct. 29
South Shore. ShoreBank parking lot, 70th and Jeffery. Wednesdays, June 10-Oct. 28.
Southport. Blaine School, 1420 W. Grace. 8 a.m.-noon. Saturdays, June 13-Oct. 10.
Streeterville. Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago (on the plaza). 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, June 9-Oct. 27.
Wicker Park/Bucktown. Wicker Park and Damen. Sundays, June 7-Oct. 25.
Woodlawn. 61st Street, between Dorchester and Blackstone. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 31. www. experimentalstation.org.