University District, Every Saturday of the Year
Head to the University District Farmers Market any Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm, in every season. You will find it at NE 52nd Street and University Way NE. As one of the earliest farmers markets in Seattle, it carries a settled, dependable feel that makes it easy to build a Saturday around.
Since it never takes a winter break, it is your safest Saturday pick from November through April. Arrive close to opening for the widest selection.
Pike Place Market, Any Day
Pike Place Market has stood at Pike Place and Pine Street since 1907, and it welcomes you daily from 9 am to 6 pm. Saved from redevelopment by a 1971 public vote, it remains the city's best-known market. Its hillside layout spreads across several levels, so give yourself plenty of time to wander.
Browse our Pike Place Market guide for its layout, history and nearby landmarks. Save it for a Saturday when you also want to explore downtown.
Seasonal Saturday Markets
Starting in late spring, Saturday shoppers gain several neighborhood options. Each keeps its own season, so check the calendar before you plan.
- South Lake Union Saturday Market: Stroll over between 11 am and 4 pm, in season, to 2100 6th Ave in Denny Triangle. The later start is perfect if you like a slow morning. See our South Lake Union Saturday Market guide.
- Magnolia Farmers Market: Open 10 am to 2 pm at 33rd Ave W and W McGraw St, in season.
- Delridge Farmers Market: A seasonal market in South Delridge, running 10 am to 2 pm.
- Lake City Farmers Market: Find it near NE 125th St and 28th Ave NE in Victory Heights, where it holds both Thursday and Saturday market days. Check its schedule to see which day runs when.
Sunday Markets Around the City
Sunday is when Seattle's year-round neighborhood markets truly shine. Four of them run in every season, which makes Sunday the easiest day for winter shopping.
Ballard
Start your Sunday at the Ballard Farmers Market, open every week from 9 am to 2 pm, all year. It sits right in the center of the neighborhood, where 22nd Ave NW meets Ballard Ave NW. That early start makes it a natural first stop before brunch nearby.
Fremont
Spend a relaxed afternoon at the Fremont Sunday Market, which runs year-round from 10 am to 4 pm at 3401 Evanston Ave N (spring and summer) or 701 N Northlake Way (fall and winter). Its longer hours give you more afternoon flexibility than any other Sunday option.
West Seattle
The West Seattle Farmers Market sets up every Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm, in all seasons. Look for it at California Ave SW and SW Alaska St, in the heart of the West Seattle Junction.
Capitol Hill
The Capitol Hill Farmers Market gathers at E Denny Way and Broadway E, just a block from Cal Anderson Park. Its Sunday market runs year-round from 11 am to 3 pm, and a Tuesday afternoon market joins in during summer. Confirm current days on the market's page before you head up the hill.
Markets Open Through Winter
Six markets keep going in every season, making them your best bets once the seasonal markets close in fall.
- Pike Place Market, daily
- University District, Saturday
- Ballard, Sunday
- Fremont Sunday Market, Sunday
- West Seattle, Sunday
- Capitol Hill, Sunday
Lake City also stretches its season into December, giving the north end a late-fall option.
What You Will Find at Winter Stalls
In the mild Pacific Northwest lowlands, the growing season never fully stops. Winters rarely bring lasting snow, so hardy greens hold on and fall plantings are the first to return in spring.
Cold months bring tables full of storage vegetables such as winter squash, celeriac, rutabaga, turnips and sunchokes, along with overwintered kale, sprouting brassicas and wild mushrooms. By spring, keep an eye out for foraged foods like fiddlehead ferns, watercress and miner's lettuce.
Weekday Markets for a Busy Weekend
If your weekend is already full, catch one of the seasonal markets that meet on weekday afternoons. Columbia City runs Wednesday afternoons in season, near Columbia Park and a short walk from light rail, while Queen Anne gathers on Thursday afternoons in season.
Phinney Ridge holds a Friday afternoon market in season, in the upper lot at 6532 Phinney Ave N. All three make an easy after-work stop.
Planning Your Weekend Market Run
Most neighborhood markets wrap up by early afternoon, so mornings are your safest window. Fremont and South Lake Union run later, a welcome option if you like to sleep in.
Seasonal opening and closing dates change each year, so confirm the current season on the official market page before your trip. Grab a sturdy bag, and pick one neighborhood to enjoy rather than racing across town.
