There’s nothing quite like farmers market season in the Boston suburbs. From fresh produce and flowers to baked goods and locally made products, Boston-area farmers markets have become a favorite community tradition throughout Greater Boston.
Whether you’re already living in the suburbs or exploring new towns around Boston, visiting local farmers markets is one of the best ways to get a feel for a community’s personality and everyday lifestyle. Spend a morning browsing vendors, grabbing coffee, and exploring downtown, and you’ll quickly understand what makes each town unique.
We’ve rounded up some of our favorite farmers markets in the Boston suburbs below. For a full statewide list of Massachusetts farmers markets and updated seasonal information, visit Mass Farmers Markets.
MetroWest Farmers Markets (NW & SW too)
Acton-Boxborough Farmers Market
19 Elm St, Acton
Sundays from 10 AM – 1 PM
125 Front St., Ashland
Saturdays from 9 AM – 1 PM
32 Centre St, Brookline
Thursdays from 1:30 – 6:30 PM
343 Bedford Rd, Carlisle
Saturdays from 8 AM – 12 PM
670 High St, Dedham
Wednesdays from 2 – 6 PM
2 Oak St, Framingham
Thursdays from 3 – 7 PM
200 Main St, Franklin
Fridays from 2 – 6 PM
Town Common, 93 E Main St, Hopkinton
Sundays from 11 AM – 3 PM
78 Main St, Hudson
Tuesdays from 3:30 – 6 PM
Main St., Maynard
Saturdays from 9 AM – 1 PM
26 North St, Medfield
Sundays from 9 AM – 1 PM
Fun fact: The Medfield Market was co-founded by our wonderful client Maria Leshner!
Natick Common, 12 S Main St, Natick
Saturdays from 9 AM – 1 PM
352 Lowell Ave, Newton
Saturdays from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
1189 Beacon St, Waban
Tuesdays from 1:30 – 6 PM
580 Washington St, Norwood
Tuesdays from 2 – 6 PM
938 East St, Walpole
Saturdays from 9 AM – 1 PM
65 Lexington St, Waltham
Saturdays from 9:30 AM – 2 PM
149 Main St, Watertown
Wednesdays from 2:30 – 6:30 PM
Russell’s Garden Center, 397 Boston Post Rd., Wayland
Wednesdays from 12 – 4 PM
10 Union St., Westborough
Thursdays from 2 – 6 PM
North of Boston Farmers Markets
34 Bartlet St., Andover
Saturdays from 9 AM – 1 PM
29 Mystic St, Arlington
Wednesdays from 2:00 – 6:30 PM
10 Claflin St, Belmont
Thursdays from 2 – 6:30 PM
56 Broadway, Beverly
Mondays from 3 – 7 PM
Chelmsford Market on the Common
Westford St & North Rd, Chelmsford
Saturdays from 11 AM – 2 PM
The Hammond A. Hosmer House, 1557 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington
Tuesdays from 2 – 6:30 PM
217 Pleasant St., Marblehead
Saturdays from 9 AM – 12 PM
2501 Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford
Thursdays from 3 – 7 PM
Bowden Park, W Emerson St, Melrose
Thursdays from 2:30 – 6:30 PM
50 Water St., Newburyport
Sundays from 9 AM – 1 PM
120 R Main St, North Andover
Sundays from 10 AM – 1 PM
32 Derby Square, Salem
Thursdays from 3 – 7 PM
Stoneham Town Common, 340 Main St, Stoneham
Thursdays from 2:30 – 6:30 PM
22 Monument Ave, Swampscott
Sundays from 10 AM – 1 PM
288 Livingston St, Tewksbury
Thursdays from 4 – 7 PM
468 North Ave, Wakefield
Saturdays from 9 AM – 1 PM
140 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington
Sundays from 10 AM – 1 PM
Church St & Waterfield Rd, Winchester
Saturdays from 9 AM – 1 PM
Ingleside Park, 125 Brookfield Rd, Winthrop
Sundays from 9 AM – 1 PM
South of Boston Farmers Markets
Braintree Town Hall, One JFK Memorial Drive, Braintree
Saturdays from 9 AM – 1 PM
Highland Ave., Cohasset
Thursdays from 2 – 6 PM
95 Station St., Hingham
Saturdays from 9 AM – 1 PM
140 Main St., Marshfield
Fridays from 2 – 6 PM
98 Wharf St, Milton
Thursdays from 1 – 6 PM
1 Linden St, Quincy
Sundays from 12:30 – 4 PM
46 Broad St., Weymouth
Wednesdays from 4 – 7 PM
Why We Love Farmers Markets
At Suburban Jungle, we always encourage clients to spend time exploring local downtowns and community events while searching for the right suburb, and farmers markets are one of the best places to start.
They offer a glimpse into everyday life in a town: neighbors catching up over coffee, kids running around with fresh pastries, local musicians playing nearby, and small businesses showcasing what makes the community special.
Plus, they make weekend plans easy.
Before heading out, be sure to check local market websites for updated schedules and featured vendors.
If you would like to explore some of Boston’s awesome suburbs, check out these towns offering quick commutes to Boston and Cambridge. Looking for walkability, here are some great towns in the Boston area with walkable downtowns. And here are our top five reasons to love MetroWest Boston, the North Shore, and the South Shore. Finally, are you a foodie? Here are some of the best Boston suburbs for food lovers.
For more insights, visit SJ’s Boston blog page and the Boston Featured Market section on our website.
Looking for more ways to explore Boston suburbs? Connect with the team at Suburban Jungle and let us help you find the town that fits your lifestyle best.