Get ready to fill up your reusable shopping bags with fruits and veggies, Kansas Citians.
In the spirit of supporting all things local, we’ve rounded up 20+ farmers markets in the KC area where you’ll find fresh food, live music, and local vendors.
Belton Farmers’ Market | Thursdays, May through Sept. | 4-7 p.m. | 613 E. North Ave.
- Features: See everything from seasonal produce and handmade goods to delicious treats like fresh kettle corn.
- Parking: Find parking.
- Space: Outdoor
Bonner Springs Farmers’ Market | Saturdays, May 3-Oct. 18 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Centennial Park, 206 E. Cedar St.
- Features: For a $20 annual fee, you can become a Friend of the Market and receive a tote bag or license plate, as well as a voting seat at the Annual Market meeting.
- Parking: Explore free + paid options downtown.
- Space: Outdoor
Brookside Farmers’ Market | Saturdays, year-round | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | HJ’s Community Center, 6425 Wornall Rd.
- Features: If they’re selling it, they grew it — this market doesn’t allow middle men, meaning you get to shake hands with the sustainable farmers and ranchers behind your favorite foods.
- Parking: Free parking can be found surrounding the HJ’s Youth & Community Center.
- Space: Outdoor
City Market Farmers’ Market | Saturdays + Sundays, year-round | 8 a.m.-3 p.m. | 20 E. 5th St.
- Features: Shop local produce and grocery (don’t forget to check out the florals) with these vendors.
- Parking: Find parking near + public transportation to the City Market.
- Space: Outdoor
Note: From Jan. through Feb., the farmers market is only open on Saturday. From Nov. to March, the market opens at 9 a.m.
Green Street Market | Wednesdays + Saturdays, April-Oct. | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | 209 SE Green St., Lee’s Summit
- Features: Big changes have arrived at this city center, including an all new indoor market and streetscaped pavilion.
- Parking: Find free, covered parking.
- Space: Indoor/Outdoor
Note: From April through Oct., the farmers market is open on Saturdays. From May 7 through Oct., the market opens for Wednesdays.
Drumm Market | Saturdays, April-Oct. | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | 3210 S. Lee’s Summit Rd., Independence
- Features: This center supports children in foster care through a variety of life skill-teaching programs, including by tending to a 4-acre garden, caring for small livestock, and operating this seasonal market.
- Parking: On-site parking
- Space: Outdoor
Gladstone Farmer’s Market | Saturdays, May-Oct. | 8 a.m.-1 p.m. | 4109 NE Pleasant Valley Rd.
- Features: Find artisan goods like beaded jewelry and woodburnings alongside a selection of fresh veggies, fruits, honey, and flowers.
- Parking: On-site parking at the Atkins-Johnson Farm
- Space: Outdoor
Independence Farmers Market | Saturdays, May-Oct. | 8 a.m.-1 p.m. | 211 W. Truman Rd.
- Features: This growers-only market features local meat, produce, sweets, and handmade crafts — all produced within an 100-mile radius.
- Parking: Find parking around Independence Square.
- Space: Indoor/outdoor
Note: From June-Aug., the market also operates on Wednesdays from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Winter Markets (Dec-April) are the first Saturday of the month from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Ivanhoe Farmers Market | 2nd Saturdays, May-Oct. | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | 3700 Woodland Ave.
- Features: This neighborhood market runs on community pride and is one of the many stops on Cultivate KC’s KC Farmer’s Market Passport where you can earn prizes like 10% off at Ruby Jean’s Juicery.
- Parking: On-site and street parking
- Space: Outdoor
KC Farm School | Wednesdays, May-Nov. | 3-7 p.m. | 2443 S. 42nd St., KCK
- Features: Alongside fresh food from the farm + its nearby partners, this market features local musicians, community education experiences, farm tours, workshops, and cooking demos.
- Parking: On-site parking
- Space: Outdoor
KCK Farmers Market | Saturdays, June-Oct. | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | The Merc Co+op, 501 Minnesota Ave.
- Features: Locals who qualify can shop its Double Up Food Bucks initiative, matching SNAP funds for up to $25 per day.
- Parking: On-site and street parking
- Space: Outdoor
Lenexa Farmers’ Market | Saturdays, April 26 - Oct. 25 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Lenexa Civic Campus, 17101 W. 87th St. Pkwy.
- Features: Have a favorite vendor? Make a beeline straight to their stall with the weekly vendor location map.
- Parking: Find free parking at the Civic Campus Parking Garage.
- Space: Outdoor
Note: This market is open Tuesdays, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. from May 27–Aug. 26.
Overland Park Farmers’ Market | Saturdays, April 19- Nov. 22 | 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (April-Sept.), 8 a.m.-12 p.m. (Oct.-Nov.) | Matt Ross Community Center, 8101 Marty St.
- Features: This award-winning market is swapping spaces for the 2025 season while it builds an entirely new indoor/outdoor venue.
- Parking: Find parking in downtown Overland Park here.
- Space: Outdoor
Note: This market is also open on Wednesdays, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., until Sept. 4.
Parkville Farmers’ Market | Saturdays, April 26-Oct. 25 | 7 a.m.-12 p.m. | English Landing Park, 8701 McAfee St.
- Features: This year’s market will feature an entirely new shelter.
- Parking: Find parking near the new location.
- Space: Outdoor
Note: The market is also open Wednesdays from 12-4 p.m., June 11-Sept. 10.
