Indoor, early farmers markets blooming in the suburbs through April, May

Access to the best local, seasonal produce can be found almost year-round in the suburbs thanks to great indoor markets.

Scoop up the first spring veggies along with those farm fresh eggs, meats and baked goods. Make the most of a spring day and take a drive to visit a new location. Grab those reusable shopping bags and enjoy chatting with the local vendors while shopping for the best local produce and more.

Indoor markets

Indoor Batavia Market

9 a.m. to noon Saturdays, through May 9, at Sturdy Shelter Brewing, 10 S. Shumway Ave., Batavia; downtownbatavia.com/farmers-markets

Find local produce as well as handmade pasta, baked goods, soups, and meats. The Saturday Morning Farmers Market from 8 a.m. to noon opens for the outdoor season May 16 and the evening market on select Wednesdays opens June 10.

Buffalo Grove Indoor Winter Farmers Market

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the second and fourth Sundays through April; next market is April 12 at Vernon Township Community Center, 2900 N. Main St., Buffalo Grove; Facebook

Stock up on fresh produce, roasts, meat, baked goods, jams, jellies and more. The outdoor market will open June 14 in Mike Rylko Park.

St. Charles Indoor Farmers & Baked Goods Market

9 a.m. to noon Fridays through May at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, 307 Cedar Ave., St. Charles; Facebook

Fresh eggs, honey and baguettes and sourdough loaves at the weekly indoor market. The outdoor market will open in June.

Woodstock Indoor Farmers Market

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, April 11 and 25, at All Seasons Orchard, 14510 Route 176, Woodstock; woodstockfarmersmarket.org

More than 45 vendors participate in this indoor market where the musicians take it indoors to provide entertainment as folks shop. The outdoor market in the historic Woodstock Square runs Tuesdays and Saturdays starting in May.

Huntley Indoor Farmers Market

8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 11, Huntley Municipal Complex, 10987 Main St., Huntley; huntley.il.us/residents/huntley_farmers_market.php

The winter market runs November through April on the second Saturday of the month and the outdoor market opens this year on May 30.

Indoor Farmers Market at the Dole

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays, April 12, 19 and 26, at The Dole, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake; thedole.org

The indoor season of the well-loved farmers market is the perfect reason to visit the historic Dole Mansion. The outdoor season begins May 25.

Cary Winter Farmers Market

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays, April 19, May 3 and May 17, at Algonquin Township Building, 3702 Northwest Hwy., Crystal Lake; Facebook

Fresh eggs, produce and even tamales are some of the finds at the indoor winter market.

Trinity Lutheran, Rolling Meadows

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, April 19, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 3201 Meadow Drive, Rolling Meadows; Facebook

Shop for produce, baked goods, meat, eggs and more.

Deerfield Indoor Winter Farmers Market

9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at St. Gregory Church, 815 Wilmot Road, Deerfield; Facebook

The Deerfield Indoor Winter Farmers Market is held the first, third and fifth Saturdays of the month, November though April.

Outdoor markets

Grayslake Farmers Market

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, April 11-May 30, at Center Street, downtown Grayslake; grayslakefarmersmarket.com

Vendors brave the elements for the annual market featuring locally grown foods, handmade items and more.

Geneva French Market

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 12, in the parking lot of the Metra train station at 4th and South streets, Geneva; bensidounusa.com/geneva

European-style market features produce, eats, treats and treasures. Open Sundays through Oct. 25.

Palatine Winter Farmers Market

9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 18, at Palatine Metra station parking lot, 137 W. Wood St.; palatine.il.us/663/Farmers-Market

The winter market is open the first and third Saturdays, November through April. The summer farmers market opens May 3 in the same location.

Wheaton French Market

8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 11, in the downtown pavilion at Main Street and Liberty Drive, Wheaton; bensidounusa.com/wheaton

The market, open Saturdays, April 11 through Oct. 31, features fresh flowers, artisan foods and music. Free parking is available in the nearby Willow Avenue garage, and on-street parking.

Oswego Country Spring Market

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at Prairie Point Community Park, 4120 Plainfield Road, Oswego; oswegolandparkdistrict.org

Shop for spring produce and be sure to check out the Oswegoland Park District’s Earth Day Kite Fly taking place in the park at the same time. The weekly outdoor market on Sundays opens June 7.

• Daily Herald staff writers contributed to this report.