Boston’s Best Farmers Markets & Spring Produce Guide

Spring in Boston means warmer weather, fresh produce, and the return of farmers markets! Whether you’re looking for locally grown fruits and veggies, artisanal goods, or farm-fresh flowers, Boston’s farmers markets have something for everyone. Here’s where to shop and what’s in season this spring!

🌿 Best Farmers Markets in Boston

1. Boston Public Market (Year-Round) 📍 100 Hanover St, Boston

A must-visit indoor market featuring over 30 local vendors selling produce, dairy, meats, baked goods, and more. Perfect for a spring stroll with fresh coffee in hand!

2. Copley Square Farmers Market (Opens in May) 📍 139 St. James Ave, Boston

One of Boston’s largest outdoor markets, offering seasonal fruits, vegetables, flowers, and local honey. Open Tuesdays & Fridays—perfect for stocking up on midweek essentials!

3. SoWa Open Market (Opens in May) 📍 500 Harrison Ave, Boston

More than just a farmers market—SoWa is a vibrant mix of local farms, handmade goods, food trucks, and live music. A weekend favorite in the South End!

4. Union Square Farmers Market (Opens in May) 📍 Union Square, Somerville

A beloved neighborhood market offering a variety of organic produce, fresh seafood, and artisan bread. Great for discovering new local vendors!

5. Harvard University Farmers Market (Opens in June) 📍 Harvard Science Center Plaza, Cambridge

If you’re in the Cambridge area, this market is perfect for grabbing locally grown produce, fresh herbs, and farmstead cheeses.

🍓 Spring Produce Guide: What’s in Season?

Spring is all about fresh, crisp, and vibrant flavors! Here’s what to look for at the markets this season:

🥕 Vegetables: Asparagus, radishes, peas, spinach, lettuce, scallions, arugula
🍓 Fruits: Strawberries, rhubarb, apples (from winter storage)
🌿 Herbs: Mint, chives, parsley, cilantro, dill
🌼 Other Fresh Finds: Farm-fresh eggs, local honey, fresh-cut flowers, artisan cheeses

Shopping at local farmers markets supports small businesses and brings the freshest flavors to your table! Which market are you excited to visit first? Let me know in the comments! 😊👇