
Spring is here, Houston. When checking off your spring bucket list in Houston, be sure to pencil in a visit to one of more of Houston’s farmer’s markets. Discover the best in local produce, baked goods, and confectionaries in fun, family-friendly atmospheres these local farmers markets in Houston.
Downtown
1. Downtown Farmers Market
The Wednesday downtown farmers market is held at the Acre at Allen Center as well as the Central Plaza at Houston Center. Here, visitors can find artisanal products, as well as local produce, confections, breads, meats, fresh seafood, handmade home products, and more. At the McKinney St. market, residents can swing by for tasty, on-the-go meals.
π1200 Smith Street & 1221 McKinney St.
π 10:30 am β 1:30 pm every second and fourth Wednesday of the month
2. East End Farmers Market
Open from 10 am to 2 pm on Sundays, East End Farmers Market takes place on the Navigation Esplanade in front of the original Ninfa’s Restaurant. Here, visitors can select from fresh garden fruits, local farm and dairy products, prepared foods, and more in an historic community.
π2800 Navigation Blvd
π 10 am β 2pm Sundays
3. Urban Harvest Farmers Market
What began as a 7-vendor, community operation in 2004 has since blossomed into a one of the largest farmers markets in Texas. Open year round, the Urban Harvest Farmers Market features over 100 vendors β all from within 180 miles of Houston β upholding their vision of supporting fresh, real food and those who grow and raise it.
π2752 Buffalo Speedway
π 8 am β 12 pm Saturdays
Eastside
4. Azteca Farmers Market
Open 365 days of the year, the Azteca Farmers Market is one of the best farmers markets in Houston. With stellar street eats, fresh produce, and over 50 vendors, Azteca gives visitors 13 acres of vibrant market space to graze, buy fresh produce, and nosh.
Aside from its assortment of spices, fresh produce, exquisite drinks, and genuine cuisine, the market also showcases an array of reasonably priced imported household items, ceramics, apparel, garden decorations, jewelry, and other meticulously crafted treasures.
π7710 Lyons Ave.
π 8 am β 7 pm
Heights
5. The Houston Farmers Market

Houston’s oldest and largest farmer’s market traces back to the early ’40s. After over 75 years, the market now stands as a near 18-acre complex featuring local vendors, as well as destination dining options such as Underbelly Burger, Comalito, and Crawfish and Noodles. Today, the market is held daily closing only on Christmas and New Year’s Day.
π2520 Airline Dr
π 6 am β 7:30 pm
6. Heights Mercantile
Held every second and fourth Sunday of the month, Heights Mercantile features seasonal pop-ups, family-focused activities like face painting, live DJs, and more among over 50 small batch, sustainability-focused vendors.
π714 Yale Street
π 9 am β 1 pm every second and fourth Sunday of the month
7. Central City Co-Op
Central City Co-Op is a “farmer’s first” everyday farmer’s market that delivers in affordable, organic produce. The co-op features weekly “farmshares” in which customers can opt to buy a portion of mixed produce and fruit from one of the co-op’s farmer partners. Central City also offers a variety of products ranging from wines, dairy products, and prepared meals.
π2525 Harvard St
π 9 am β 6 pm Tuesday β Friday; 9 am β 4 pm Saturday and Sunday
8. M-K-T Sunset Farmers Market

On the third Thursday of the month, M-K-T hosts a Sunset Farmers Market from 6 pm β 9 pm. The farmer’s market is a join effort from M-K-T and Feel Good Group, an event-based company known for its experience-forward events. As such, the farmers market features an array of local artisan vendors, foodie hotspots, and family entertainment in the way of face-painting, crafts, and live performances.
π600 N. Shepherd Dr.
π 6 pm β 9 pm third Thursday of the month
Northside
9. Sunny Flea Market
Sunny hosts numerous vendors and shops offering a vast array of items, ranging from inexpensive clothing, cosmetics, and trinkets to birds and baby turtlesβplus, you might even encounter a couple of dinosaurs (yes, dinosaurs).
Nevertheless, this sprawling market provides far more than just odds and ends and budget electronics. If you’re seeking affordable, genuine, and mouthwatering food, Sunny Flea Market stands out as an ideal destination.
π8705 Airline Dr
π 9 am β 6 pm Saturday and Sunday
Rice Village
10. Rice Village Farmers Market
One of Houston’s most picturesque and walkable neighborhoods hosts an open-air farmer’s market every first and third Sunday of the month. Rain or shine, the market features over 40 vendors including on-site hot food eateries, including: b’tween sandwich co., The Smoke, and Nuttin’ But Pound Bakery.
πKelvin Dr. & Amherst St.
π 9 am β 1 pm first and third Sunday