FARMERS MARKETS

Arlington Heights Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 16 at Vail Avenue and Fremont Street. Proceeds benefit the Arlington Heights Historical Society. For information, (847) 255-1225 or ahfarmersmarket.org.

Buffalo Grove Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 10, at Mike Rylko Community Park, in front of Spray 'n Play, 951 McHenry Road. Locally grown fruits, veggies, meats, poultry, artisan cheeses, dairy, flowers, coffee and tea, honey, salsas, dips, pastries, doughnuts and gourmet fresh mushrooms. See facebook.com/BuffaloGroveFarmersMarket.

Elk Grove Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through mid-October, at the Clock Tower on the Municipal Grounds, 901 Wellington Ave. Includes a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, spices, breads and meats. See facebook.com/elkgrovefarmersmarket.

Glenview Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays through Oct. 24 at the Historic Wagner Farm, 1510 Wagner Road. Rain or shine. Shop for seasonal fruits and vegetables, flowers, homemade jellies and preserves, cheese and eggs. Free parking is available. For a full list of vendors and special market events, visit glenviewfarmers market.org.

Glencoe Farmers Market: 3:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 30, at Wyman Green, 675 Village Green Court, Glencoe. The market features farm-fresh produce and fruit, eggs, honey, flowers and much more, including organic. For information, see glencoechamber.org.

Mount Prospect Lions Club Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 31 at the Mount Prospect Train Depot, East Commuter Parking Lot, near the corner of Northwest Highway and Emerson Street. Vendors from Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan. Fresh produce, herbs, meats, cheeses, breads, other baked goods, specialty crafters, unique food items and other one-of-a-kind vendors. See mplions.org.

Northbrook Farmers Market: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 13, downtown at Meadow Plaza, Cherry and Meadow streets. Rain or shine, except for severe weather. Farm-fresh produce and other artisan foods. For information, see NorthbrookFarmersMarket.org.

Park Ridge Farmers Market: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 30, at 15 Prairie Ave., between Main and Garden streets. Offers a variety of fresh herbs, flowers, specialty foods, baked goods, and seasonal fruits and vegetables. Free live music and kids' activities every week. Rain or shine. For information, see parkridgefarmersmarket.com.

Wilmette French Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through October, at the Wilmette Metra, 722 Green Bay Road. A French-style open-air market featuring fresh produce, baked goods, local retail businesses and community groups. For information, see wilmette.com/visitors/french-market.

Winnetka Farmers Market: 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 30, in the parking lot next to Winnetka Village Hall, 510 Green Bay Road, corner of Green Bay and Oak Street. Local vendors offering fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, baked goods, juices, coffee, eggs, flowers, knife sharpening, crafts, and one-of-a-kind goods and services. Rain or shine. Call (847) 446-4451 or email farmersmarket@winnetkanorthfieldchamber.com.