These are the Best Farmers' Markets in NYC and Beyond

From locally grown fruits and veggies to handmade soaps, candles, and jewelry, these amazing NYC farmers' markets are the best places to eat and buy local.

By NYMetroParents Staff May 7, 2021

Now more than ever, grocery shopping al fresco is the ideal, peaceful shopping experience. Not to mention, the kids can learn about what types of produce are in season and see get a sense of where their food is actually sourced. These farmers' markets in NYC and the surrounding counties have everything you'll want to buy local from fruits and vegetables to locally raised meat and dairy, handmade soaps, candles, and jewelry. Check out our list of farmers' markets in NYC and beyond, with all modified COVID-19 hours and any safety restrictions you will want to know about before you visit.

Westchester County
Rockland County and Bergen County, NJ
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Queens
Nassau County
Suffolk County

Click on the links above to view the farmers' markets in your preferred area!

Farmers' Markets in Westchester County

Down To Earth Farmers' Markets

Myrtle Boulevard and North Chatsworth Avenue, Larchmont
Hours: Beginning April 24: Saturdays, 8:30am-1pm
St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 168 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck
Hours: Through April 17: 9am-1pm
North Avenue, New Rochelle
Hours: Beginning June 11: Fridays, 9am-2pm
Main and Spring streets, Ossining
Hours: Through May 1: Saturdays, 9am-1pm
Parking lot in Theodore Fremd and Purdy avenues, Rye
Hours: Beginning May 9: Sundays, 8:30am-2pm
What you need to know: All of the Down to Earth Markets are offering online order and pickup through Source What’s Good, which works based on location, so you can select the market closest to you.
From baked goods to seafood, olive oil, cheese, chutney, and more, Down to Earth Farmers' Markets offer visitors a variety of locally made items from vendors in and around the area. Though the Mamaroneck and Ossining locations are open throughout the winter, there are locations in Larchmont, New Rochelle, and Rye that return during the warmer months.

Hastings Farmers' Market

Temporarily located in the commuter parking lot across from the Hastings-on-Hudson Metro-North station to maximize social distancing.
Hours: Through May 15: Every other Saturday, 9:30am-1pm
What you need to know: Masks are mandatory for shoppers and vendors; shoppers should pre-order and pre-pay for as much as possible. See website for full COVID-19 protocols.
Enjoy a beautiful view of the Hudson River while listening to live music as you stroll through vendors and booths full of local fare such as meats, coffee, cheese, produce, and European-style goods.

Irvington Farmers' Market

Main Street School Parking Lot, 101 Main St., Irvington
Hours: Through May 23: Every other Sunday, 9:30am-1pm
What you need to know: All vendors and shoppers must wear face masks or face coverings at all times; vendors’ tents will be spaced 10 feet apart; shoppers will not be allowed to touch produce and most items will be pre-bagged; credit card and Venmo payments are preferred (if you must pay with cash, please bring exact change); no sampling is allowed; shoppers are encouraged to pre-order as much as possible; and single-use plastic bags are encouraged during the pandemic.
All items sold at this farmer's market come from vendors located within 200 miles of the area, selling produce, baked goods, cheeses, pickles, plants, and more.

Pleasantville Farmers' Market

Outdoor Market: Memorial Plaza Parking Lot, 10 Memorial Plaza, Pleasantville
914-205-4545
Hours: Beginning April 3: Saturdays, 8:30am-1pm
What you need to know: You can shop online at the Pleasantville Farmers’ Market Online from Tuesdays at 7pm to Thursdays at 7pm before picking up at the market on Saturdays. Wear a mask or cloth, covering both nose and mouth, when visiting the market; bring your reusable bags; there will be a handwashing station located near the main entrance; maintain 6 feet of distance between yourself and other shoppers while in the marketplace; please keep your visit to the market as short as possible; select just one member of your family to send to the market; please do not use the market as a social or family outing.
The largest farmers' market in Westchester County, Pleasantville Farmers' Market is located in the historical walking village. Run by nonprofit organization Foodchester Inc., the market’s goals are to support local foods and agriculture. Find seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, breads, prepared foods, and more.

Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow Farmers' Market

Temporarily relocating to the Tarrytown Rec Center lot
Hours: Through May 8: Second and fourth Saturdays, 9:30am-12:30pm
What you need to know: Pre-ordering and curbside pickup available; you must sign up for curbside pickup by 2pm on Fridays. Masks required at the market. The May 8 Mother’s Day Market features craft vendors and more.
Located between Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow, shoppers have access to fresh produce, artisanal breads, baked goods, meats, cheeses, and more.

Farmers' Markets in Manhattan

67th Street Flea and Farmers Market

67th Street between First and York Avenues (at PS 183)
Hours: Every Saturday, 6am-5pm, year-round
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required.
Features 70 vendors of antiques, collectibles, furniture, jewelry, stamps, coins, toys, books, and more. There's also local produce for sale.

92nd Street

First Avenue between 92nd and 93rd streets
Hours: June 20-Nov. 21: Sundays, 9am-4pm
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required. There are changes to how you can use your Health Bucks. Visit website for details. Cooking demos, seasonal celebrations, and family friendly activities are also postponed due to COVID-19. Food Scrap & Clothing Collections are cancelled until further notice.

Abingdon Square

Hudson Street and West 12th Street
Hours: Saturdays, 8am-2pm
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required. There are changes to how you can use your Health Bucks. Visit website for details. Food Scrap & Clothing Collections are cancelled until further notice.

Columbia

Broadway between 114th and 116th streets
Hours: Thursdays and Sundays, 8am-4pm
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required. There are changes to how you can use your Health Bucks. Visit website for details. Food Scrap & Clothing Collections are cancelled until further notice.

Dag Hammarskjold Plaza

47th Street at Second Avenue, Manhattan
Hours: Wednesdays, 8am-3pm
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required. There are changes to how you can use your Health Bucks. Visit website for details. Food Scrap & Clothing Collections are cancelled until further notice.

East 82nd Street

82nd Street between First and York avenues
Hours: Saturdays, 9am-2:30pm
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required. There are changes to how you can use your Health Bucks. Visit website for details. Food Scrap & Clothing Collections are cancelled until further notice. Cooking demos, seasonal celebrations, and family friendly activities are also postponed due to COVID-19.

Fort Washington

Fort Washington Avenue and West 168th Street, Manhattan
Hours: June 1-Nov. 23: Tuesdays, 8am-3pm
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required. There are changes to how you can use your Health Bucks. Visit website for details. Food Scrap & Clothing Collections are cancelled until further notice. Community activities, cooking demonstrations and recipe exchanges are also postponed due to COVID-19.

Inwood

Isham Street between Seaman Avenue and Cooper Street
Hours: Saturdays, 8am-3pm
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required. There are changes to how you can use your Health Bucks. Visit website for details. Food Scrap & Clothing Collections are cancelled until further notice. Cooking demos, seasonal celebrations, and family friendly activities are also postponed due to COVID-19.

The Market NYC

483 Broadway, Soho
Hours: Open 11am-8pm Monday-Friday, 10am-8pm Saturday, 11am- 7pm Sunday
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required.

Mount Sinai

Madison Avenue and 99th Street, Manhattan
Hours: June 16-Nov. 24: Wednesdays, 8am-5pm
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required. There are changes to how you can use your Health Bucks. Visit website for details. Food Scrap & Clothing Collections are cancelled until further notice. Cooking demos, seasonal celebrations, and family friendly activities are also postponed due to COVID-19.

NYC Health + Hospitals/Gouverneur Farmstand

Madison Street at Clinton Street
Hours: July 16-Nov. 19: Thursdays, 8:30am-2pm
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required. There are changes to how you can use your Health Bucks. Visit website for details. Food Scrap & Clothing Collections are cancelled until further notice. Cooking demos, seasonal celebrations, and family friendly activities are also postponed due to COVID-19.

PS 57 Farmstand

East 115 Street and 3 Ave
Hours: July 22-Nov. 25: Wednesdays, 9:30am-4pm
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required. There are changes to how you can use your Health Bucks. Visit website for details. Food Scrap & Clothing Collections are cancelled until further notice. Cooking demos, seasonal celebrations, and family friendly activities are also postponed due to COVID-19.

Roosevelt Island Farmers' Market

Temporarily located under the Motorgate Helix, Roosevelt Island
570-768-6025
Hours: Saturdays, 6am-3pm; seniors and people with disabilities can shop from 7-8am
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required.

St. Stephen’s Greenmarket

82nd Street between 1st and York Avenues
Hours: Saturdays, 9am-2:30pm
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required. There are changes to how you can use your Health Bucks. Visit website for details. Food Scrap & Clothing Collections are canceled until further notice.
Every Saturday, a dedicated following shoppers head to this market. Containing a full range of products from fruits, vegetables, baked goods, chicken and beef, your shopping bag will be full by the time you leave this market.

Stuyvesant Town

South end of Stuyvesant Town Oval, near 14th Street Loop between First Avenue and Avenue A, Manhattan
Hours: May 16-Dec. 19, Sundays, 9:30am-4pm
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required. There are changes to how you can use your Health Bucks. Visit website for details. Cooking demos, seasonal celebrations, and family friendly activities are postponed due to COVID-19. Visit the website to make sure all your favorite vendors will be there.

Tompkins Square Park

Avenue A and East 7th Street, Manhattan
Hours: January-April: Sundays, 9am-4pm; May-December: Sundays, 9am-5pm
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required. There are changes to how you can use your Health Bucks. Visit website for details. Food Scrap & Clothing Collections are cancelled until further notice. Cooking demos, seasonal celebrations, and family friendly activities are also postponed due to COVID-19.

Tribeca

Greenwich Street between Chambers and Duane streets, Manhattan
Hours: Wednesdays and Saturdays, 8am-3pm
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required. There are changes to how you can use your Health Bucks. Visit website for details. Food Scrap & Clothing Collections are cancelled until further notice. Community activities, cooking demonstrations and recipe exchanges are also postponed due to COVID-19.

Tucker Square

66th Street and Broadway, Manhattan
Hours: Thursdays and Saturdays, 8am-3pm
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required. There are changes to how you can use your Health Bucks. Visit website for details. Food Scrap Collections are cancelled until further notice. Cooking demos, seasonal celebrations, and family friendly activities are also postponed due to COVID-19.

Union Square Greenmarket

Union Square West from 15th to 17th streets, Union Square
North and West sides of Union Square Park
(212) 788-7900
Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 8am-6pm
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required. There are changes to how you can use your Health Bucks. Visit website for details. There is a free Union Square Greenmarket App for detailed product availability and producer attendance, updated by market staff every market day by 9am. Union Square Greenmarket maintains a busy schedule of weekly events and activities. Information can be found at the Market Information Tent (look for the GrowNYC logo). All events will be held at Union Square unless otherwise noted.
More than 140 vendors are in attendance during peak season, complete with chef and cooking demonstrations, school and adult tours, and a constantly packed schedule filled with events and activities. In peak season 140 regional farmers, fishers, and bakers sell their products to a dedicated legion of city dwellers. As Greenmarket's flagship market, the seasonal bounty is unparalleled, with hundreds of varieties to choose from during any given season. From just-picked fresh fruits and vegetables, to heritage meats and award-winning farmstead cheeses, artisan breads, jams, pickles, a profusion of cut flowers and plants, wine, ciders, maple syrup and much more. Located in one of New York City's great public spaces, the atmosphere at Union Square on a market day is electric: 60,000 market shoppers shop and chat with farmers; students of all ages tour the market and learn about seasonality; visitors watch and taste cooking demonstrations by some of New York's hottest local chefs.

West 57th Street

Ninth Avenue between 56th and 57th streets, Manhattan
Hours: June 2-Nov. 24, Wednesdays and Saturdays, 8am-5pm
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required. There are changes to how you can use your Health Bucks. Visit website for details. Food Scrap & Clothing Collections are cancelled until further notice. Cooking demos, seasonal celebrations, and family friendly activities are postponed due to COVID-19.

West 79th Street

Columbus Avenue & 77th Street (NE corner)
Hours: Sundays, 9am-4pm
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required. There are changes to how you can use your Health Bucks. Visit website for details. Food Scrap & Clothing Collections are cancelled until further notice. Cooking demos, seasonal celebrations, and family friendly activities are also postponed due to COVID-19. GrowNYCGrains will be vending on the fourth weekend of every month.

West 97th Street

97th Street between Columbus and Amsterdam avenues
Hours: Fridays, 8am-2pm
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required. There are changes to how you can use your Health Bucks. Visit website for details. Food Scrap & Clothing Collections are cancelled until further notice. Cooking demos, seasonal celebrations, and family friendly activities are also postponed due to COVID-19.

West 175th Street

175th Street between Wadsworth and Broadway
Hours: June 24-Nov. 18, Thursdays, 8am-4pm
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required. There are changes to how you can use your Health Bucks. Visit website for details. Food Scrap & Clothing Collections are cancelled until further notice. Community activities, cooking demonstrations and free recipes are also postponed due to COVID-19.

Farmers' Markets in Brooklyn

4th Ave Sunset Park

4th Avenue between 59th & 60th Streets
Hours: July 10-Nov. 20, Saturdays, 8am-3pm
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required. There are changes to how you can use your Health Bucks. Visit website for details. Cooking demos, seasonal celebrations, and family friendly activities are postponed due to COVID-19.

7th Ave Sunset Park

7th Avenue and 44th Street, Brooklyn
Hours: Saturdays, 8am-3pm
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required. There are changes to how you can use your Health Bucks. Visit website for details. From December through June, the GrowNYC staff operates a stand selling produce grown in the region, and from July-November vendors sell individually. Cooking demos, seasonal celebrations, and family friendly activities are postponed due to COVID-19. Greenmarket Kids is postponed until further notice.

Bartel Pritchard Square Sunday

Prospect Park West at 15th Street, Brooklyn
Hours: May 2-Dec. 19, Sundays and Wednesdays, 9am-3pm
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required. There are changes to how you can use your Health Bucks. Visit website for details. Cooking demos, seasonal celebrations, and family friendly activities are postponed due to COVID-19.

Boro Park

14th Avenue between 49th Street and 50th Street
Hours: July 8-Nov. 18, Thursdays, 8am-3pm
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required. There are changes to how you can use your Health Bucks. Visit website for details. Cooking demos, seasonal celebrations, and family friendly activities are postponed due to COVID-19.

Bay Ridge

3rd Avenue & 95th Street (Walgreens parking lot)
Hours: May 1-Nov. 20, Saturdays, 8am-3pm
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required. There are changes to how you can use your Health Bucks. Visit website for details. Food Scrap & Clothing Collections are cancelled until further notice. Cooking demos, seasonal celebrations, and family friendly activities are also postponed due to COVID-19.

Bensonhurst

18th Avenue between 81st and 82nd Streets
Hours: May 30-Nov. 21, Sundays, 9am-3pm
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required. There are changes to how you can use your Health Bucks. Visit website for details. Cooking demos, seasonal celebrations, and family friendly activities are postponed due to COVID-19.

Brooklyn Borough Hall

On plaza at Court Street and Montague Street
Hours: Saturdays, 8am-3pm (Thursday market is temporarily closed)
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required. There are changes to how you can use your Health Bucks. Visit website for details. Food Scrap & Clothing Collections are cancelled until further notice.

Carroll Gardens

Carroll Street between Smith and Court Streets
Hours: May-Dec.: Sundays, 8am-3pm; Jan.-April: Sundays, 8am-2pm
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required. There are changes to how you can use your Health Bucks. Visit website for details. Food Scrap & Clothing Collections are cancelled until further notice. Cooking demos, seasonal celebrations, and family friendly activities are also postponed due to COVID-19.

Cortelyou

Cortelyou Road between Argyle & Rugby
Hours: Sundays, 8am-2pm
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required. There are changes to how you can use your Health Bucks. Visit website for details. Food Scrap & Clothing Collections are cancelled until further notice. Cooking demos, seasonal celebrations, and family friendly activities are also postponed due to COVID-19.

Cypress Hills Farmstand

Fulton Street and Richmond Street
Hours: July 17-Nov. 20, Fridays, 10am-3pm
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required. There are changes to how you can use your Health Bucks. Visit website for details. Food Scrap & Clothing Collections are cancelled until further notice. Cooking demos, seasonal celebrations, and family friendly activities are also postponed due to COVID-19.

Flatbush Junction Farmstand

Flatbush Ave and Nostrand Ave
Hours: July 18-Nov. 21, Saturdays, 9am-2pm
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required. There are changes to how you can use your Health Bucks. Visit website for details. Food Scrap & Clothing Collections are cancelled until further notice. Cooking demos, seasonal celebrations, and family friendly activities are also postponed due to COVID-19.

Fort Greene Park

Washington Park between Dekalb & Willoughby
Hours: Saturdays, 8am-3pm
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required. There are changes to how you can use your Health Bucks. Visit website for details. Cooking demos, seasonal celebrations, and family friendly activities are also postponed due to COVID-19.

Grand Army Plaza

Prospect Park West & Flatbush Avenue
Hours: Saturdays, 8am-3pm
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required. There are changes to how you can use your Health Bucks. Visit website for details. The Food Scrap program is cancelled until further notice. Cooking demos, seasonal celebrations, and family friendly activities are also postponed due to COVID-19.

Kensington Farmstand

Fulton Street and Richmond Street
Hours: July 18-Nov. 21, 8:30am-3pm
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required. There are changes to how you can use your Health Bucks. Visit website for details.

Brownsville Pitkin Farmstand

Pitkin Avenue between Thomas Boyland Street and Amboy Street
Hours: July 18-Nov. 21, 9am-2pm
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required. There are changes to how you can use your Health Bucks. Visit website for details.

McCarren Park Greenmarket

North 12th Street and Union Avenue, Greenpoint
212-788-7900
Hours: May-Dec.: 8am-3pm; Jan.-April: 8am-2pm
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required. There are changes to how you can use your Health Bucks. Visit website for details.
Nestled between Greenpoint and Williamsburg, this market offers an assortment of meat, fresh milk and yogurt, honey, preserves, seasonal produce, eggs, and more. Also hear music from local artists, take home market recipes, and more.

South Williamsburg

Taylor Street and Lee Avenue
Hours: July 18-Nov. 18: Thursdays, 8am-3pm
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required. There are changes to how you can use your Health Bucks. Visit website for details. Cooking demos, seasonal celebrations, family friendly activities are suspended due to COVID-19.

Farmers' Markets in Queens

Forest Hills Greenmarket

Queens Boulevard and 70th Avenue, Queens
Hours: June-Dec.: Sundays, 8am-3pm; Jan.-May: Sundays, 8am-2pm
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required. There are changes to how you can use your Health Bucks. Visit website for details. Food Scrap & Clothing Collections are canceled until further notice.
Free cooking demonstrations, kids’ activities, and the opportunity to get to know the farmers that produce the fresh and locally-grown foods and goods, Forest Hills Greenmarket is a great place to learn about the health and environmental benefits of eating locally.

Jackson Heights Greenmarket

34th Avenue between 79th and 80th streets, Jackson Heights
212-788-7900
Hours: June-Dec.: Sundays, 8am-3pm; Jan.-May: Sundays, 8am-2pm
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required. There are changes to how you can use your Health Bucks. Visit website for details. Clothing Collections are canceled until further notice.
The Jackson Heights Greenmarket celebrates one of the most diverse areas of the city with a wide selection of vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, honey, chicken, and specialty Mexican produce. Enjoy community activities, cooking demonstrations, live music, and recipe exchanges at this market.

Sunnyside Greenmarket

Skillman Ave (Between 42nd & 43rd Streets), Queens
Hours: June-Dec.: Saturdays, 8am-3pm; Jan.-May: Saturdays, 8am-2pm
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required. There are changes to how you can use your Health Bucks. Visit website for details. Food Scrap & Clothing Collections are canceled until further notice. Weekly cooking demos, seasonal celebrations, and family-friendly activities are postponed due to COVID-19.
Sunnyside Greenmarket is a thriving marketplace attracting a diverse range of shoppers of all ages. Featuring a wide selection of specialty Mexican herbs and produce, ethnic artisan breads, and wine pressed from locally grown grapes, Sunnyside also has plenty of activities for the whole family to enjoy.

Farmers' Markets in Nassau County

Port Washington Farmers' Market

Port Washington Town Dock, Main Street, Port Washington
516-883-0887
Hours: June 5-Nov. 20: Saturdays, 8am-12pm
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required. Visit website for full COVID-19 protocols.
The Port Washington Farmers' Market is a project of the nonprofit organization Grassroots Environmental Education, based in Port Washington. Shop for organic vegetables and fruits, fish, breads, baked goods, pasta, cheeses, pickles, flowers, organic coffee, teas, and honey.

Farmers' Markets in Suffolk County

Bayview Farms & Market Reopening at some point in April

891 Main Road, Route 25, Aquebogue
Sound Shore Farms & Market
5629 Sound Ave., Jamesport
631-722-3077
Hours: Bayview: Open 8am-6pm, daily through Dec. 24.
Sound Shore: Open 8am-6pm, daily through Oct. 31
What you need to know: Due to the current COVID-19 health concerns, Bayview Farms has been exhausting all food safety guidelines in handling produce and grocery items. It has contracted a sanitizing service to take the next step in keeping the market disinfected. The staff asks visitors to wear a face covering when you are shopping. Also, limit the number of shoppers to two per car.
With two locations, this farmers market offers seasonal produce along with specialty items including Tate’s Cookies, homemade pies, Crescent Duck products, homemade sausage and kielbasa, fresh pasta, jams and jellies, and more. You can also inquire about buying items like corn and tomatoes in bulk when available.

Kings Park Market

Municipal Lot 25A and Main Street, Kings Park
Hours: June-Nov.: Sundays, 9am-2pm
What you need to know: Masks and distancing required.
Offering certified organic vegetables and greens, Long Island corn, heirloom tomatoes, milk, cheese, pasta, and baked goods, this market serves members of the Smithtown community and features cooking demonstrations and local events.

Northport Farmers’ Market

Main Street by the harbor, Northport Village
Hours: June-Nov.: Saturdays, 8am-12:30pm
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required. Immunocompromised and senior shoppers are encouraged to shop from 8-8:30am. See website for instructions on how to sign up for a shopping slot.
Shop a wide selection of produce, cheeses, coffees, breads, farmers’ market specialties, plants, and more by the harbor.

Port Jefferson Winter Farmers' Market

Port Jefferson Village Center, 101-A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson
Market Manager, Melissa Dunstatter: 516-551-8461
Hours: Beginning May 2: Sundays 9am-2pm
What you need to know: Vendors will now be spread further apart. Only one customer is allowed in each booth at a time. Please practice social distancing while waiting in line to shop with a vendor. Everyone must wear a mask when you come to shop and work at the market. Gloves must be worn by our vendors. Some vendors may not accept cash: please bring a credit card with you.
Enjoy a selection of locally sourced goods such as produce, honey, bread, baked goods, plants, and more. The market moves outdoors to the Jeanne Garant Harborfront Park from May through November.