Indoor Winter Farmers Markets Near Chicago 2026-27: City + Suburbs (and Holiday Markets)
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Here's every indoor farmers market Chicago has this winter, plus the suburban markets the city lists leave out: Evanston, Skokie, Crystal Lake, Batavia, St. Charles, Palatine and more. We checked each one against the market's own website for the 2026-27 season, because last year's dates are still floating around and several markets have moved or changed days.
Quick Summary
Yes, Chicago has indoor winter farmers markets in 2026-27. In the city, Logan Square's indoor market runs Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Avondale Collective from November 28 to March 27, the 61st Street market moves inside Experimental Station, and the South Loop market runs Sundays at Water Tower Place from January 3. Evanston, Skokie, Crystal Lake and Batavia run suburban winter markets.
Most winter markets don't run every week, so the date list matters more than the day of the week. We spend our winters at indoor holiday markets around Chicagoland, and the dates for those are at the bottom.
Key Takeaways:
Winter Farmers Markets Near Chicago at a Glance
Every market in this guide, grouped by area. Each name links to the market's own page. Where a market hasn't posted its 2026-27 dates yet, we say dates not confirmed yet and give last season's pattern; we'll update this guide as dates are released.
| Market | Town | Days and hours | Where | 2026-27 dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Square Indoor Farmers Market | Chicago (Avondale) | Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Avondale Collective, 2800 N. Milwaukee Ave. | Every Saturday, Nov 28, 2026 – Mar 27, 2027 |
| 61st Street Farmers Market (indoor season) | Chicago (Woodlawn) | Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Experimental Station, 6100 S. Blackstone Ave. | Nov 7, 14, 21; Dec 5, 12, 19; Jan 9; Feb 13; Mar 13; Apr 10 |
| South Loop Farmers Market at Water Tower Place | Chicago (Streeterville) | Sundays, 12 – 4 p.m. | Water Tower Place, 835 N. Michigan Ave., 4th floor | Every Sunday, Jan 3 – Mar 21, 2027 |
| Green City Market winter market | Chicago | Saturdays, hours not posted yet (8 a.m. – 1 p.m. last winter) | 3031 N. Rockwell St. | Dec 5, 2026 – Mar 20, 2027 |
| Plant Chicago winter indoor markets | Chicago (Back of the Yards) | TBA, TBA | Plant Chicago, 4459 S. Marshfield Ave. | February – April 2027 announced Dates not confirmed yet; we'll update this when they're released. |
| Edgewater Indoor Market | Chicago (Edgewater) | Select Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Broadway Armory, 5917 N. Broadway, 1st floor gym | Jan 9, 23; Feb 6, 20, 2027 |
| Evanston Indoor Farmers' Market | Evanston | Select Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Evanston Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd. | Dec 12, 26; Jan 9, 23; Feb 6, 20; Mar 6, 20, 27; Apr 3, 10, 17, 24 |
| Downtown Evanston Winter Indoor Farmers Market | Evanston | Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (last season) | Immanuel Lutheran Church, 616 Lake St. | Listed Dec 5, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027 by Visit Chicago North Shore; the market hasn't posted its own dates Dates not confirmed yet; we'll update this when they're released. |
| Skokie Winter Market on Main | Skokie | Select Sundays, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Downtown Skokie (the Village lists 4051 Oakton St.; last season it was on Main St.) | Dec 13; Jan 10, 24; Feb 7, 21; Mar 7, 21; Apr 11, 25 |
| Farmers Market+ at The Dole | Crystal Lake | Select Sundays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Dole Mansion, 401 Country Club Rd. | Nov 8, 15, 22; Dec 6, 20; Jan 10, 24; Feb 7, 21; Mar 7, 21; Apr 4, 11, 18, 25 |
| Palatine Winter Farmers' Market | Palatine | Select Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Palatine train station area (the Village lists the train station parking lot) | Nov 7, 14, 21; Dec 5, 12, 19; Jan 16; Feb 6, 20; Mar 6, 20, 27; Apr 3, 17 |
| Woodstock Indoor Farmers Market | Woodstock | Select Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. | All Seasons Orchard, 14510 IL Route 176 | Nov 7, 14, 21; Dec 5, 12, 19; Jan 2, 16, 30; Feb 13, 27; Mar 13, 27; Apr 10, 24 |
| Cary Winter Farmers Market | Crystal Lake | 1st and 3rd Sundays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Algonquin Township Building, 3702 US-14 | 1st and 3rd Sundays, October through May |
| Buffalo Grove Indoor Winter Farmers Market | Buffalo Grove | 2nd and 4th Sundays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (last season) | 2900 N. Main St. (Vernon Township Community Center) | 2nd and 4th Sundays last season Dates not confirmed yet; we'll update this when they're released. |
| Batavia Indoor Market | Batavia | Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Sturdy Shelter Brewing, 10 S. Shumway Ave. | Every Saturday from Oct 31, 2026 into mid-May 2027 |
| St. Charles Indoor Farmers & Baked Goods Market | St. Charles | Fridays, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Baker Memorial United Methodist Church (Baker Hall), 307 Cedar Ave. | Every Friday, October through May |
| Geneva Green Market | Geneva | 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | First Congregational Church, 327 Hamilton St. | Opens Sun, Nov 22, 2026; the rest of the season isn't posted yet |
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Chicago (6)
- Logan Square Indoor Farmers MarketMarket page
- 61st Street Farmers Market (indoor season)Market page
- South Loop Farmers Market at Water Tower PlaceMarket page
- Green City Market winter marketMarket page
- Plant Chicago winter indoor marketsDates not confirmed yetMarket page
- Edgewater Indoor MarketMarket page
North Shore (3)
- Evanston Indoor Farmers' MarketMarket page
- Downtown Evanston Winter Indoor Farmers MarketDates not confirmed yetMarket page
- Skokie Winter Market on MainMarket page
Northwest suburbs (5)
- Farmers Market+ at The DoleMarket page
- Palatine Winter Farmers' MarketMarket page
- Woodstock Indoor Farmers MarketMarket page
- Cary Winter Farmers MarketMarket page
- Buffalo Grove Indoor Winter Farmers MarketDates not confirmed yetMarket page
West suburbs (3)
- Batavia Indoor MarketMarket page
- St. Charles Indoor Farmers & Baked Goods MarketMarket page
- Geneva Green MarketMarket page
Checked against each market's own website or official Facebook page on November 3, 2026. Markets marked "dates not confirmed yet" hadn't posted this season's dates; we'll update them as dates are released.
Indoor Farmers Markets in Chicago
Logan Square Indoor Farmers Market
The biggest name in Chicago winter markets moves indoors on Saturday, November 28, 2026 and runs every Saturday through March 27, 2027, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Avondale Collective, 2800 N. Milwaukee Ave. The market says it stays open on holidays. Its summer season was Sundays at 2620 N. Milwaukee, so if you're used to Sunday mornings in Logan Square, winter is a Saturday trip (Logan Square Farmers Market).
61st Street Farmers Market in Woodlawn
Experimental Station takes the 61st Street market inside its building at 6100 S. Blackstone Ave. on Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It runs most Saturdays in November and December (Nov 7, 14, 21 and Dec 5, 12, 19), then one Saturday a month: January 9, February 13, March 13 and April 10 (Experimental Station).
South Loop Farmers Market at Water Tower Place
The South Loop market spends the winter downtown, on the 4th floor of Water Tower Place, 835 N. Michigan Ave., every Sunday from January 3 to March 21, 2027, noon to 4 p.m. Parking is validated for 2 hours, and dogs are welcome. If you went to its Saturday winter market at Roosevelt Collection in past years, that one isn't on the schedule this season (South Loop Farmers Market).
Green City Market Winter Market
Green City Market's indoor market returns to Avondale from December 5, 2026 to March 20, 2027, at 3031 N. Rockwell St. (both dates are Saturdays). It hasn't posted hours yet; last winter it ran Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Street parking only, and the 77, 93 and 94 buses stop nearby. Green City triple-matches Link up to $25 (Green City Market).
Edgewater Indoor Market
The Edgewater Chamber of Commerce brings its indoor market back to the Broadway Armory, 5917 N. Broadway (1st floor gym) on four Saturdays: January 9 and 23, and February 6 and 20, 2027, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Expect 80-plus vendors, from winter produce and baked goods to prepared food and gifts. The Armory has a paid lot off Thorndale Avenue (Edgewater Chamber of Commerce).
Plant Chicago in Back of the Yards
Plant Chicago has announced winter indoor markets from February to April 2027 at its firehouse, 4459 S. Marshfield Ave. Dates aren't confirmed yet; we'll update this when they're released. It matches Link purchases on produce up to $25 (Plant Chicago).
North Shore: Evanston and Skokie
Evanston Indoor Farmers' Market
The City of Evanston's indoor market returns to the Evanston Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd., on select Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. This season starts later than last year: there are no November dates. The 13 dates are December 12 and 26; January 9 and 23; February 6 and 20; March 6, 20 and 27; and April 3, 10, 17 and 24. About 25 vendors rotate through, and LINK purchases on fruits and vegetables are matched up to $25 a day. Free parking is across the street at Bridge Street and McCormick (City of Evanston).
Downtown Evanston has a second winter market at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 616 Lake St. Visit Chicago North Shore lists it from December 5, 2026 to March 13, 2027. Last season it ran Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The market hasn't posted its own dates yet (its Facebook page was last active in 2024), so treat these as not confirmed; we'll update this when they're released.
Skokie Winter Market on Main
Skokie's winter market starts a month earlier this year, on Sunday, December 13, then runs January 10 and 24, February 7 and 21, March 7 and 21, and April 11 and 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Village's page lists the address as 4051 Oakton St.; last winter the market was on Main Street, so confirm the spot before you drive over (Village of Skokie).
Northwest Suburbs: Crystal Lake, Palatine and Near Schaumburg
Farmers Market+ at The Dole, Crystal Lake
The most complete winter schedule in the northwest suburbs is inside the historic Dole Mansion, 401 Country Club Rd., Crystal Lake. It runs Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., starting November 8, 2026 and ending April 25, 2027, but not every Sunday: November 8, 15 and 22; December 6 and 20; January 10 and 24; February 7 and 21; March 7 and 21; and April 4, 11, 18 and 25. Expect 50-plus vendors, live music and a brunch bar. The market says it doesn't take EBT/SNAP this season (Farmers Market+ at The Dole).
Palatine Winter Farmers' Market
Palatine's winter market has posted its full 2026-27 schedule: Saturdays November 7, 14 and 21; December 5, 12 and 19; January 16; February 6 and 20; March 6, 20 and 27; and April 3 and 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Palatine Farmers' Market on Facebook). The Village lists it at the Palatine train station parking lot, so plan on being outdoors and dress for it. Our Palatine Farmers Market guide covers the summer market.
Is There a Winter Farmers Market Near Schaumburg?
Not in Schaumburg itself. The Friday Schaumburg Farmers Market at the Trickster Cultural Center ends its season on November 1. The closest winter options are Palatine's Saturday market, The Dole in Crystal Lake, and the Buffalo Grove indoor market at 2900 N. Main St. (2nd and 4th Sundays last season, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; this season's dates aren't confirmed yet, so watch its Facebook page).
More in McHenry County
The Woodstock Farmers Market moves indoors to All Seasons Orchard, 14510 IL Route 176, on 16 Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: November 7, 14 and 21; December 5, 12 and 19; January 2, 16 and 30; February 13 and 27; March 13 and 27; and April 10 and 24 (Woodstock Farmers Market).
The Cary Winter Farmers Market runs the first and third Sundays, October through May, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Algonquin Township Building, 3702 US-14 in Crystal Lake (Cary Winter Farmer's Market).
West Suburbs: Batavia, St. Charles and Geneva
Batavia Indoor Market
Batavia's indoor market is the west suburbs' weekly winter option: every Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon, at Sturdy Shelter Brewing, 10 S. Shumway Ave., from October 31, 2026 into mid-May (Shaw Local).
St. Charles Friday Indoor Market
If you've seen people mention a Friday indoor market in St. Charles, it's the Indoor Farmers & Baked Goods Market at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, in Baker Hall at 307 Cedar Ave. It runs every Friday, October through May, 9 a.m. to noon; enter on Cedar Avenue (Baker Memorial). It's the only weekday winter farmers market we found.
Geneva Green Market
The Geneva Green Market opens its season on Sunday, November 22, 2026, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., indoors at First Congregational Church, 327 Hamilton St. The rest of the season's dates aren't confirmed yet; we'll update this when they're released (Geneva Green Market).
Tips for Shopping a Winter Farmers Market
Winter markets are smaller than summer ones, and the best stuff goes first.
Expect storage crops (potatoes, squash, apples, onions), greens from hoop houses, eggs, meat, cheese, bread and baked goods, honey and plenty of prepared food. Vendor lists are shorter than in summer, so come early if you want eggs or bread. Several markets on this list skip weeks or close for snow, so a quick look at their website or social page before you leave saves a wasted drive.
Holiday and Christmas Markets Near Chicago
From mid-November to Christmas Eve, holiday markets take over the weekends. These are the big ones, with their 2026 dates.
Is There a Christmas Market in Naperville?
No, not in 2026. Christkindlmarket ran in Naperville for three years, 2016 through 2018 (NCTV17). Since 2022 the suburban Christkindlmarket has been next door in Aurora, at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway. Some event listings still show a "Christkindlmarket Naperville 2026"; the organizers announced only three locations for 2026: Daley Plaza, Wrigleyville and Aurora.
In Naperville itself, Naper Settlement holds Holly Jolly Days, December 11 to 13, 2026, at 523 S. Webster St.: a heritage holiday event with crafts and demonstrations rather than a vendor market. Its page lists 1 to 6 p.m. and $6 tickets; check Naper Settlement before you buy.
Christkindlmarket 2026 Dates
All three Christkindlmarkets open Friday, November 20, 2026, and all three are free to visit (NBC Chicago, Enjoy Aurora). The Daley Plaza market turns 30 this year.
| Market | Where | 2026 dates | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christkindlmarket Aurora | RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora | Nov 20 – Dec 24, Thursdays to Sundays (plus Nov 25 and Dec 21–23) | Thu 11–7, Fri–Sat 11–9, Sun 11–6; Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve 11–4 |
| Christkindlmarket Chicago | Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St., Chicago | Nov 20 – Dec 24, daily | Sun–Thu 11–8, Fri–Sat 11–9; Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve 11–4 |
| Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville | Gallagher Way, 3635 N. Clark St., Chicago | Nov 20 – Dec 31, closed Christmas Day | Mon–Thu 3–9, Fri–Sat 11–9, Sun 11–7; longer hours Dec 21–23 and 28–30 |
More Suburban Holiday Markets
- Downers Grove Makers & Merchants Market: Saturday, November 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., run by the Downers Grove Junior Woman's Club.
- Long Grove Vintage Holidays: November 20 to December 24 in downtown Long Grove's shops, starting with Light Up Long Grove on Friday, November 20, 5 to 8 p.m.
- Mount Prospect Christkindlmarket: Wednesday, November 25, 4 to 7 p.m., at Village Hall, 50 S. Emerson St., with the tree lighting. Free.
- St. Charles Holiday Homecoming: Friday and Saturday, November 27 and 28, with the Electric Christmas Parade down Main Street at 5:30 p.m. Saturday.
- Geneva Christmas Walk: Friday, December 4, 6 to 9:30 p.m., downtown around the courthouse lawn, with the tree lighting at 6.
- Hinsdale Christmas Walk: Friday, December 4, 5 to 7 p.m., downtown, for its 60th year.
We'll be at a lot of holiday markets ourselves this year. Here's the list.
Where to Find Gigawatt Coffee This Winter
Our summer farmers markets wrap up in October, but the tent doesn't go into storage. From mid-November to mid-December we move indoors to holiday markets and craft fairs around Chicagoland, with the bags we sell all summer and samples to taste before you pick one.
| Date | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 14 | Kris Kringle Market, 12–5 p.m. | Imperial Oak Brewing, Brookfield |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Willowbrook High School Craft Fair, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. | Willowbrook High School, 1250 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Spartan Showcase Craft & Artisan Fair, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. | St. Catherine of Siena School, 845 W. Main St., West Dundee |
| Sat, Nov 21 | Lurvey's Holiday Open House, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. | Lurvey's, 2550 E. Dempster St., Des Plaines |
| Sat, Nov 21 | Kris Kringle Market, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. | Imperial Oak Brewing, 501 Willow Blvd., Willow Springs |
| Sat–Sun, Nov 21–22 | Carl Sandburg High School Fall Craft Show, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. both days | Carl Sandburg High School, 13300 S. La Grange Rd., Orland Park |
| Thu–Sun, Dec 3–6 | One of a Kind Holiday Show (Thu–Sat 10–7, Sun 10–5) | The Merchandise Mart, 7th floor, Chicago |
| Sat, Dec 5 | Lancer Holiday Craft Fair, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. (bags only, no brewed coffee) | Lake Park High School West Campus, 500 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Roselle |
| Sat, Dec 5 | Holiday Makers Market, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. | One Lake Brewing, 1 Lake St., Oak Park |
| Sat, Dec 5 | Krampus Night Market, 5–10 p.m. | Soundgrowler Brewing, 8201 183rd St., Tinley Park |
| Fri–Sun, Dec 11–13 | Chicago Winter Wonderland Craft and Vendor Market (Fri–Sat 10–5, Sun 11–5) | Yorktown Center, Lombard |
| Sat–Sun, Dec 12–13 | Last Chance Craft & Art Fair, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. | College of DuPage Athletic Arena, Glen Ellyn |
| Sat–Sun, Dec 12–13 | Randolph Street Market Holiday Market (Sat 10–7, Sun 10–5) | 1341 W. Randolph St., Chicago |
| Sat, Dec 19 | Holiday Market (hours to be announced) | Church Street Brewing, 1480 Industrial Dr., Itasca |
Hours come from each organizer, on their site or in their event details. Where an organizer hasn't announced hours yet, we'll update this as they're released. Plans change with weather and venues, so check our events page before you head out.
Two of the brewery markets on that list (the Kris Kringle markets at Imperial Oak and the Krampus Night Market at Soundgrowler) come from the Streetz Artz Alliance, which curates handmade sip-and-shop markets at independent breweries around Chicagoland. Their events page lists more brewery markets than the ones we're at.
Every bag on the table is air roasted in Bensenville. Instead of tumbling in a hot drum, the beans ride on a bed of hot air, which keeps the bitter, burnt flavors out and leaves a cleaner, smoother cup. Some customers find us at a holiday market and stay for years:
"Love it! This is the original roast we ordered at a Christmas market 4 years ago and we've been a loyal customer ever since"
— Sean J., verified Gigawatt customer, five-star review of Luminosity Breakfast Blend
Shopping for a coffee lover on your list? Our sample packs are five 3 oz bags, so they can find a favorite before committing to a full bag.
The sample packs include our best-selling Kite & Key Blend and Live Wire Espresso. The rest of the lineup is on our coffee blends page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there indoor farmers markets in Chicago in the winter?
Yes. In the city, the Logan Square Indoor Farmers Market runs Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Avondale Collective, 2800 N. Milwaukee Ave., from November 28, 2026 to March 27, 2027. The 61st Street market moves inside Experimental Station in Woodlawn, the South Loop market runs Sundays at Water Tower Place from January 3 to March 21, 2027, and Green City Market's indoor market runs December 5 to March 20 at 3031 N. Rockwell St.
When does the Logan Square indoor farmers market start?
The Logan Square indoor season starts Saturday, November 28, 2026 and runs every Saturday through March 27, 2027, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Avondale Collective, 2800 N. Milwaukee Ave. The summer market is on Sundays; the winter market is on Saturdays.
Is there a winter farmers market near Schaumburg?
Not in Schaumburg itself; its Friday market ends November 1. The closest winter options are the Palatine Winter Farmers' Market (select Saturdays from November 7, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Palatine train station), Farmers Market+ at The Dole in Crystal Lake on select Sundays, and the Buffalo Grove indoor market, whose 2026-27 dates aren't posted yet.
Are there any weekday farmers markets near Chicago in winter?
Only one that we found: the St. Charles Indoor Farmers & Baked Goods Market at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, Fridays 9 a.m. to noon. Every other winter farmers market in the Chicago area runs on Saturday or Sunday, and there are no Monday markets in winter.
Can farmers markets be indoors?
Yes. Most Chicago-area farmers markets move indoors from November to April, into community centers, churches, breweries, a mansion and even a shopping mall. Vendors bring storage crops, hoop-house greens, eggs, meat, cheese, bread and prepared food. Palatine's winter market is the main exception: it stays outdoors in the train station lot.
Is there a Christmas market in Naperville?
No. Christkindlmarket ran in Naperville from 2016 to 2018. Since 2022 the suburban Christkindlmarket has been at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, in Aurora; in 2026 it runs November 20 to December 24, Thursdays to Sundays. Naperville's own holiday event is Holly Jolly Days at Naper Settlement, December 11 to 13, 2026.
How much does it cost to go to Christkindlmarket Aurora?
It's free to get in. Christkindlmarket Aurora at RiverEdge Park has no admission charge in 2026; you pay only for the food, drinks and gifts you buy. It's open Thursdays 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sundays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., from November 20 to December 24.
Where can I find Gigawatt Coffee in the winter?
At indoor holiday markets and craft fairs around Chicagoland from November 14 to December 19, 2026, including the One of a Kind Holiday Show at the Merchandise Mart (December 3 to 6) and the Randolph Street Market Holiday Market (December 12 and 13). The full list is in this post and on our events page.
See you at a market. Stay caffeinated.
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