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Farmers markets this week

Arlington Heights Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, at the corner of Vail Avenue and Fremont Street, Arlington Heights. Fresh, locally grown produce, baked goods, honey, artisanal foods, popcorn, pet treats, and more. Weekly events include “Music at the Market,” “Little Sprouts Corner,” and more. arlingtonheightsfarmersmarket.org.

Aurora Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, at Water Street Square, 65 S. Water St. Fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables, baked goods and pastry items, local food trucks and vendors (including Dick’s Mini Donuts), coffee, one-of-a-kind artisan items and more. aurora-il.org/1595/Aurora-Farmers-Market.

Batavia Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, on North River Street, between Wilson and Spring streets, Batavia. Produce, baked goods, plants, honey and related farm products; vendors must grow, harvest and/or produce at least 75% of market products. downtownbatavia.com/farmers-market.

Batavia Farmers Market-evening: 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, on the South Riverwalk Plaza in front of city hall, 100 N. Island Ave. Produce, baked goods, plants, honey and related farm products. Held in conjunction with the Batavia Park District's River Rhapsody Concert Series. Park in the public lot off North River Street between State and Spring streets, and walk across the pedestrian bridge. downtownbatavia.com/farmers-market.

Buffalo Grove Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sundays, at Mike Rylko Community Park, 951 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Locally grown fruits, vegetables, gourmet coffee, baked goods, specialty foods, and more. Live entertainment, kids activities, community booths and business spotlights. vbg.org/FarmersMarket.

College of Lake County: 3-5:30 p.m. Thursdays, at the College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Vegetables grown by students. facebook.com/clchorticulture.

Crystal Lake Farmers Market+ At The Dole: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays, on the front lawn of the historic Dole Mansion, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake. Food vendors, live music, kids’ activities, beverages, food trucks, and more. Free parking available at the Triangle Lot and at South Elementary School and Lundahl Middle School parking lots. VIP Parking on the Dole lawn is $5 per vehicle. farmersmarketatthedole.org.

Daley Plaza Farmers Markets: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays, at Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St., Chicago. Fresh produce and prepared food, flowers and other garden plants, handcrafted merchandise and other locally-sourced goods. chicago.gov.

Deerfield Farmers Market: 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays, on Park Avenue, between Jewett Park Drive and Hazel Avenue. Conventional and organic vegetables, fruits, fresh-cut flowers and specialty products. Music and kids’ activities every week. Visit deerfield.il.us/301/Farmers-Market or facebook.com/deerfieldfarmersmarketIL/.

Downtown Downers Grove Market: 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays, at the train station parking lot, 5001 Main St., Downers Grove. Vegetables, fruits, baked goods and specialty foods, along with potted flowers, herbs/vegetables, makers and more. Live music. downers.us.

Dundee Depot Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, at The Depot, 319 N. River St., East Dundee. Produce, baked goods, handmade goods, art, vintage and antique items, collectibles, repurposed goods, household, garden and resale merchandise, and services. Flag Day Salute June 14. eastdundee.net.

Downtown Elgin Farmers Market: 3-7 p.m. Fridays, on South Riverside Drive, Elgin. Featuring 30-45 vendors with fresh produce, handmade goods, specialty foods, and unique finds. Kid’s Corner. downtownelgin.com/market/.

Elawa Farm Garden Market: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays, at Elawa Farm, 1401 Middlefork Drive, Lake Forest. Produce, herbs and flowers harvested from the Elawa Garden and vendors. elawafarm.org.

Elmhurst Farmers Market: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays, in the parking lot of Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Road. Fruit, vegetables, cheese, meat, baked goods, more. elmhurstfarmersmarket.com or facebook.com/elmhurstfarmersmarket.

Elmhurst French Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays, in a city parking lot at Park and Prospect avenues, Elmhurst. bensidounusa.com/elmhurst/

Evanston Farmers Market: 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, at University Place and Oak Avenue, Evanston. Free parking is available in the adjacent 1800 Maple Ave., Self Park. 7 a.m. access for seniors and adults with disabilities. evanstonfarmersmarkets.org.

Fox Lake Friday Night Live Market: 4-7 p.m. Fridays, at Lakefront Park, 10 Riverview Ave., Fox Lake. Combines with the Friday Night Concert Series from 7-9 p.m. with a food and beverage options from local businesses and food trucks. Musical lineup and theme: June 12 (Cosmic Beats & Books). foxlake.org.

Geneva French Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays, in the commuter lot at Fourth and South streets in downtown Geneva. Fresh produce, textiles, baked goods, gifts, and more. bensidounusa.com/geneva/.

Glendale Heights Market: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays, at Veterans Memorial Park, 220 E. Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights. Food, produce, crafts, and more. ghrec.org.

Glenview Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, at Historic Wagner Farm, 1510 Wagner Road, Glenview. Seasonal produce, meat, eggs, cheese, bread, pastries, fresh cut flowers, coffee, chocolates, French pastries, smoked fish, herbs and spices, honey and empanadas. Free parking in the Saints Peter & Paul Greek Orthodox Church and Historic Wagner Farm lots. No parking on Wagner Road. glenviewfarmersmarket.org.

Grayslake’s Farmers Market: 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays on Center Street in downtown Grayslake. Fruit, vegetables, meats, seafood, wine, and more. grayslakefarmersmarket.com.

Highwood’s Evening Gourmet Market: 4:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays, at Everts Park, 111 North Ave., Highwood. Enjoy food and drinks while exploring over 60 vendors and listening to live music acts from 6-9 p.m. Music lineup: June 10: Red Panda Band. celebratehighwood.org/highwood-evening-gourmet-market.

Hinsdale Farmers Market: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays, along Chicago Avenue, between Garfield and Washington. hinsdalechamber.com/farmers-market.

Huntley Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, on Huntley Square along Coral Street. Fresh produce, artisanal crafts, and tasty treats from regional vendors. Theme days: June 13, Antique Farm Equipment Day. huntley.il.us.

Lake Bluff’s Farmers Market: 7 a.m. to noon Fridays, at the Village Green, Scranton Avenue and Sheridan Road, downtown Lake Bluff. Also, live music and children’s entertainment. lakebluff.org/residents/farmers-market.

Lake Zurich’s Farmers Market: 3-7 p.m. Fridays, at Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. Over 30 vendors offering fresh produce, bakery items, sauces, honey, pesto, spices, cheese, eggs, fresh meat, artisan goods, and more, Hands-on crafts and creative activities, interactive children’s entertainment. Special events: July 31: Kid's Makers market; Aug. 7: National Night Out event; Aug. 14: Shredding and Shoes events; and Sept. 4: Touch-a-Truck. lakezurich.org/366/Farmers-Market.

Lisle French Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, Commuter Lot B at 1001 Burlington Ave. Fresh produce, plants, flowers, bakery items and more. bensidounusa.com/lisle.

Lombard Farmers Market: 3-7 p.m. Tuesdays, at South Park Avenue at St. Charles Road, downtown Lombard. Seasonal fruits, vegetables, handcrafted goods, live music, and kids activities. lombardchamber.com/.

  Fresh flowers are among the offerings at Libertyville's farmers market. Paul Valade/pvalade@dailyherald.com, 2018

MainStreet Libertyville’s Farmers Market: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays, in Cook Park and on West Church Street, downtown Libertyville. Fresh, nutritious food with a very short supply chain. mainstreetlibertyville.org.

McHenry Stade’s Farm Market: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, at 3709 Miller Road, McHenry. Strawberry U-pick season opens mid-June; check Facebook or website for updates and weekly offerings. stadesfarmandmarket.com.

Mount Prospect Lions Club Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays, at the West Metra commuter lot, Northwest Highway and Main Street/Route 83, Mount Prospect. Vendors from Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan feature fresh produce, herbs, meats, cheeses, breads, baked goods and specialty crafts. Drop off donations for Mount Prospect Food Pantry, used eyeglasses and hearing aids. mplions.org.

Mundelein’s Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, Park Street between Lake and Seymour streets, Mundelein. Fresh produce, meats, baked goods, candies, herbs, goat milk products, artisan crafts, candles, jewelry, soaps and more. Little Farmers Club for kids age 3 to 12. Themed events each week. Hosted by the Mundelein Community Connection. mundeleincommunityconnection.org.

Naperville Farmers Market: 7 a.m. to noon Saturdays, in the Fifth Avenue Station parking lot, 200 E. Fifth Ave., Naperville. Featuring locally grown food, breads, sweets, and an array of products. facebook.com/NapervilleFarmersMarket/.

Palatine Farmers Market: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, at the Palatine Train Station parking lot, 137 W. Wood St., Palatine. Features produce, meat and eggs from nearby farms, a variety of vendors and food products. Local musicians and entertainment during the summer. facebook.com/palatinefarmersmarket/

The Palatine Farmers Market continues its 35th season on Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Courtesy of Nghi Loi Pappas

Park Ridge Farmers Market: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, at 15 Prairie Ave., between Main and Garden streets. Fresh herbs, flowers, specialty foods, baked goods, seasonal fruits and vegetables, and more with vendors from Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and Indiana. Free live music and kids activities every week. parkridgefarmersmarket.com.

Ravinia Farmers Market: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays, at Jens Jensen Park, 486 Roger Williams Ave, Highland Park. Fresh locally sourced produce and live musical performances. Music lineup: June 10: Mark Dvorak at 9 a.m. and Jaik Willis at 11 a.m. For the weekly musical lineup, go to raviniafarmersmarket.com.

Roselle French Market: 4-8 p.m. Thursdays, at Petal Porch, Main and Prospect streets. Outdoor market with fresh produce, artisan goods, specialty foods, and more. bensidounusa.com/roselle/roselle.html.

Schaumburg Farmers Market: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays, in the parking lot of Trickster Art Gallery, 190 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Locally grown fruits and vegetables, certified organic produce, microgreens, pasture-raised meats, flowers, plants, gourmet cheeses, and dog treats. Also, pastries, baked goods, olive oil, pierogies, empanadas, body care products, and knife sharpening services. Fresh lemonade, coffee, crepes, kettle corn, lunch items, and sorbet bowls made on-site. villageofschaumburg.com/our-village/visit/farmers-market.

St. Charles Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays, in the parking lot on Riverside and State Avenue in downtown St. Charles. Fresh produce, meat, eggs, cheese, breads, sweets, honey, and more. facebook.com/STCFarmersMarket.

West Dundee French Market: 4-8 p.m. Fridays, at The Pump House, 98 Oregon Ave., West Dundee. Fresh produce, honey, greens, soaps, breads, cheeses, flowers, artwork, wearables and more. bensidounusa.com/westdundee/.

Wheaton French Market: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, at Main and Liberty streets in Wheaton. Featuring fresh flowers, artisan foods, music and more. bensidounusa.com/wheaton/.

Winfield Farmers Market: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays, at the southwest corner of Geneva and County Farm roads. 40 vendors featuring fresh produce and bakery items, specialty foods, handcrafted jewelry, homemade goods. In June, kids, age 10 or under, can pick up a special coloring page celebrating America’s 250th. facebook.com/WinfieldFarmMarket.

Woodstock Summer Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays and Tuesdays, around the historic town square, 101 N. Johnson St. Producers-only market. Saturday Storytime with Read Between the Lynes at 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, weather permitting. Musical performances from local artists. woodstockfarmersmarket.org.