Fall is here, and pumpkins aren’t the only sign of the new season — farmers markets across all five boroughs of New York City are coming back into view, too. While many are still sadly saying goodbye to summer, farmers are celebrating the seasonal transition as late-summer crops finish ripening and cool-weather vegetables are ready to harvest.
This past weekend, we visited the Union Square Greenmarket and the Fulton Stall Market, and we’re excited to share our experience. I suppose many assume that farmers markets rely exclusively on farmers’ goods and produce, but we were surprised to see so many artists sharing their craft as well. A chorus group welcomed us at Union Square Park, and as we made our way to the market, we passed students showcasing their projects and families simply enjoying the windy weather together. It was charming to see the leaves beginning to change color as people wandered through the markets, supported local vendors, and shared special moments with loved ones.
The Union Square Greenmarket happens on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. located in Union Square Park. One moment that stood out to us was when we stopped by a handmade jewelry stand owned by a 65-year-old man from Morocco. He told us how he draws inspiration from his native country to create his beautiful pieces, and for the past 12 years, he and his wife have been selling around the streets of New York City. It was so nice to hear these kinds of stories because it turns grocery shopping into a cultural experience, and we ended up buying two pairs of earrings.
On Saturday, Sept. 26, we visited the Fulton Stall Market, a nonprofit farmers market in Seaport that is dedicated to local food. They hold an indoor public market from Monday to Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and an outdoor farmers market every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The weather wasn’t the best to take in the beautiful Seaport view, so we only made our way through the indoor market, which sells an insane variety of fresh goods from local farmers and producers. They also have one of the best blueberry pies we’ve ever had.
With this being only the first weekend of fall 2026, we still have many other markets we plan on visiting before the trees become white and covered in snow. Here is our farmers market bucket list for this season:
- 79th Street Greenmarket — located in Central Park West Historic District, open Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Inwood Greenmarket — located at Isham St. & Seaman Ave., open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket — located at Prospect Park & Flatbush Ave., open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- NYBG Farmers Market — located in the New York Botanical Garden, open Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., running through Oct. 21.
Markets in New York City just make sense. The city, the big and tall buildings surrounding the small tables in the park, just makes it feel more special than anywhere else. It’s not only about shopping at a local market; it can be a full cultural experience and our way to support farmers, producers, and local small businesses.