A Guide to La Grange Area and West Suburban Farmer's Markets

There's just something about shopping at a farmer's market that is so much nicer than a trip to your local grocery store. Maybe it's the smell: all those perfectly ripe vegetables sitting out in the air.

Locally grown produce is better for the environment and the local economy. It also provides shoppers with a direct connection to the farmers that grow our food. These guys and gals tend to be really helpful and knowledgeable too. They can give you recipe ideas, or point out a product you might not have tried before. Many even have samples out so your can give their products a try!

There are also a lot of them in our area. Want a full list? The blog Kidlist has a great guide to farmers market in the western suburbs from Chicago's Green City Market to Wheaton's French Market.

What's Close By?

La Grange Farmer's Market

• Located at 53 S. La Grange Rd. in the parking lot next to . This market runs on Thursdays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. from May 10 through Oct. 25.
  

La Grange Park Farmer's Market

• Located at the corner of 31st Street and La Grange Road in the parking lot of , 9 E. 31st St., this farmer's market is open every Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 8 through Oct. 23.
  

Brookfield Farmer's Market

• Located at Brookfield Village Hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave., on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. from June 2 to Oct. 27.

Western Springs French Market

Located in front of the iconic , 914 Hillgrove Ave., on Thursdays from 2-7 p.m. May 3 through Oct. 25.

Know of another great place to buy fresh produce this summer? Tell us in comments and we'll add it to our guide.