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Farmers markets in Boston

Pack your reusable shopping bags — we’ve rounded up 10 farmers markets around Boston.

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Views of the Central Square market.

Photo via @hutchins_farm

Get ready to stock up on your fruits and veggies, Boston.

In the spirit of supporting all things local, we’ve rounded up 10 farmers markets in the Boston area where you’ll find fresh food, live music, and local vendors.

With opening dates for these markets just around the corner, we’re sharing what you need to know before you grab your totes and get to shopping.

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Visit Mass Farmers Markets to find a market in your community.

Copley Square Farmers Market, 139 St. James Ave. | Tuesdays + Fridays | 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

  • Features: Boston’s biggest farmers market hosts more than 36 local food producers.
  • Getting there: Near the Green Line Copley stop and the Orange Line Back Bay Station
  • Space: Outdoors
  • Open: May-November

South Boston Farmers Market, 446 West Broadway | Mondays | 12-6 p.m.

  • Features: The South Boston market has been in operation since 2002 and the vendors are all based in Massachusetts.
  • Getting there: Near the Red Line Broadway Station
  • Space: Outdoors
  • Open: June-October

Egleston Farmers Market, 179 Amory St., Jamaica Plain | Saturdays | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

  • Features: This local market is helping make fresh, local food accessible to Jamaica Plain and Roxbury with the help of community partners like Community Servings and Bikes not Bombs.
  • Getting there: Near the Orange Line Stony Brook Station
  • Space: Outdoors
  • Open: May-October

Davis Square Farmers Market, 44 Day St., Somerville | Wednesdays | 12-6 p.m.

  • Features: Shop over 24 vendors at this long-running market in the parking lot across from the Davis Square Plaza.
  • Getting there: Near the Red Line Davis Station
  • Space: Outdoors
  • Open: May-November

Charlestown Farmers Market, Thompson Square | Wednesdays | 2-7 p.m.

  • Features: Shop the local vendors along Main Street next to the Hubway Bike stand, with a “Senior Shopper” hour held from 2 to 3 p.m..
  • Getting there: Near the Community College Orange Line Station
  • Space: Outdoors
  • Open: June-October

Central Square Farmers Market, 76 Bishop Allen Dr., Cambridge | Mondays | 12-6 p.m.

  • Features: Phone eats first at this picturesque market that stretches along the Norfolk Street block, near H-Mart and Graffiti Alley.
  • Getting there: Near the Red Line Central Station
  • Space: Outdoors
  • Open: May-November

Brighton Farmers Market, 30 Chestnut Hill, Brighton | Wednesdays | 3-7 p.m.

  • Features: The market offers a diverse variety of local vendors and Concerts in the Common are hosted twice a month.
  • Getting there: Near the Green Line Warren Street Station
  • Space: Outdoors
  • Open: June-September

Brookline Farmers Market, Centre Street West Parking Lot | Thursdays | 1:30-6:30 p.m.

  • Features: The 43-year-old market offers a diverse variety of local vendors and offers a coupon program for income-eligible families through the The Health Department of Brookline.
  • Getting there: Near the Green Line Coolidge Corner Station
  • Space: Outdoors
  • Open: June-November

East Boston Farmers Market, Saratoga and Border streets | Wednesdays | 3-6:30 p.m.

  • Features: This local market has online ordering and delivery options available.
  • Getting there: Near the Blue Line Maverick Station
  • Space: Outdoors
  • Open: July-October

Union Square Farmers Market, Union Square Plaza | Saturdays | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

  • Features: This local market is easily accessible from the new Green Line extension. Face masks will be required from 9 to 10 a.m.
  • Getting there: Near the new Green Line Union Square Station.
  • Space: Outdoors
  • Open: May-October
A table of berries at the Copley Square farmers market.

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