Here's the thing about Westchester: there's a farmers market somewhere in the county every single day of the week during the summer. Not every weekend — every day. Monday through Sunday, rain or shine (mostly), from May through November, you can buy produce that was in the ground that morning, bread that was baked at dawn, and cheese that was aged in a barn upstate.
We spent a full week visiting a different market each day to put together this guide. The result is a day-by-day schedule that tells you not just where the market is, but what it's good for, when to arrive, and which vendors to look for. Bookmark this — you'll use it all summer.
Monday: Pleasantville
Location: Memorial Plaza, Pleasantville | Hours: 8:30 AM–1 PM | Season: June–November
Monday markets are rare, and Pleasantville's is the one that starts the week right. It's a mid-sized market — 20 to 25 vendors — with a strong produce selection and excellent baked goods. The setting is a brick plaza in the village center, which means you can combine your market trip with a walk through Pleasantville's downtown.
What it's good for: Restocking after the weekend. The produce here is fresh-picked and the selection skews toward vegetables over fruit. There's a cheese vendor who's worth seeking out — their aged cheddar is some of the best in the county.
When to arrive: By 10 AM. The market isn't huge, and the best produce goes fast. By noon, pickings are slim.
Tuesday: New Rochelle
Location: Library Green, New Rochelle | Hours: 9 AM–3 PM | Season: June–November
New Rochelle's market is one of the larger weekday markets in the county, with 30-plus vendors and a diverse selection that reflects the city's international character. You'll find traditional Hudson Valley produce alongside prepared foods from local restaurants and food trucks.
What it's good for: Lunch. This market has the best prepared food scene of any weekday market — multiple food trucks, empanadas, Jamaican patties, and a vendor selling fresh pasta. Come hungry.
When to arrive: 11 AM for lunch, or 9 AM for the best produce selection. The market runs until 3 PM, so it's the most flexible schedule on this list.
Wednesday: White Plains
Location: Court Street, between Main Street and Martine Avenue | Hours: 8 AM–4 PM | Season: May–November
White Plains runs the largest weekday farmers market in the county. It takes over a block of Court Street in the city's downtown, with 40-plus vendors stretching down the block. It's the market that feels most like a city market — dense, diverse, and busy from open to close.
What it's good for: Variety. With 40 vendors, you can find almost anything — produce, bread, cheese, meat, fish, honey, flowers, and specialty items like olive oil and hot sauce. It's the best market for one-stop shopping.
When to arrive: Before noon. The lunch rush hits around 11:30 when office workers descend, and the produce vendors get overwhelmed. Go early for the best selection and the shortest lines.
Thursday: Hartsdale
Location: Hartsdale Train Station parking lot | Hours: 10 AM–4 PM | Season: June–October
Hartsdale's market is a commuter-friendly affair that takes over the train station parking lot on Thursdays. It's smaller than White Plains but has a loyal following, with about 15 vendors focused mostly on produce and baked goods.
What it's good for: Convenience. If you commute via Metro-North, you can grab your week's produce on the way home. The market is compact — 15 minutes is enough time to shop.
When to arrive: Afternoon. The market runs until 4 PM, and since it's smaller, the selection holds up later in the day than the bigger markets.
Friday: Yonkers
Location: Trevor Park, Yonkers | Hours: 12 PM–6 PM | Season: June–November
Yonkers' Friday market is the only afternoon-evening market on this list, and that timing is its superpower. You can shop for weekend produce on your way home from work — something no morning market allows. The setting in Trevor Park is green and pleasant, and the market has about 20 vendors.
What it's good for: Weekend prep. This is the market to hit if you're cooking for the weekend — the produce is fresh, the selection is solid, and the timing means you're not rushing on Saturday morning.
When to arrive: 3–5 PM. The market is at its liveliest in late afternoon, and the vendors are happy to make deals on remaining produce as closing time approaches.
Saturday: Scarsdale
Location: Chase Park, Scarsdale | Hours: 9 AM–1 PM | Season: May–November
If you only go to one farmers market in Westchester, make it Scarsdale on a Saturday morning. This is the county's premier market — 35-plus vendors, a beautiful setting in Chase Park, and the kind of community atmosphere that makes you want to linger. There's live music most weeks, a playground for kids, and food trucks for breakfast.
What it's good for: The full experience. This is the market where you go for breakfast (grab a crepe and a coffee), shop for produce, and stay for an hour. It's a Saturday morning destination, not a quick stop.
When to arrive: 9 AM, no later. The market is popular — by 10:30, the parking is full and the best produce is picked over. Early birds get the tomatoes.
Parking: Street parking around Chase Park. Arrive before 9:30 or expect to walk a few blocks.
Sunday: Hastings-on-Hudson
Location: Zinsser Field, Hastings-on-Hudson | Hours: 9 AM–1 PM | Season: June–November
Hastings closes out the week with a market that has a different feel from the others — more laid back, more local, and set in a park that overlooks the Hudson River. It's a smaller market (about 20 vendors) but the quality is high and the setting is unbeatable.
What it's good for: A lazy Sunday. Pair the market with a walk along the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail (which passes through Hastings — see our village-by-village trail guide) or brunch in the village. This is the market for a full Sunday outing.
When to arrive: 10 AM. The market is less rushed than Saturday markets, and the vendors are happy to chat. Arrive at 10, stay until noon, then walk the village.
Parking: Street parking in the village. The walk from the lot to the market takes you through Hastings' charming downtown — bonus.
Seven days. Seven markets. One county. There is no excuse for eating a flavorless supermarket tomato in Westchester between June and November.
Market Strategy: How to Shop Like a Local
Bring Your Own Bags
Most vendors have bags, but bringing your own is faster, greener, and keeps your hands free. A canvas tote and a few mesh produce bags are all you need.
Walk the Whole Market First
Don't buy the first tomato you see. Walk the entire market, compare prices and quality, then go back and buy. The differences between vendors can be significant — same vegetable, different farm, different price.
Bring Cash
Most markets now accept cards (and many vendors use Square or similar), but cash is still faster and universally accepted. Small bills are appreciated.
Talk to the Farmers
Ask what's good this week. Ask how to cook it. Ask what's coming next week. Farmers love to talk about their food, and you'll learn more in a five-minute conversation than you will from any cookbook. They'll also tell you when to come back — "the peaches will be perfect next Saturday" is inside information you can't get anywhere else.
Plan Your Week
Don't buy more than you can eat in a week. Farmer's market produce is picked ripe, which means it doesn't keep as long as supermarket produce. Buy what you'll use, and come back next week.
Beyond Produce
Westchester's farmers markets have expanded well beyond fruits and vegetables. Most markets now include:
- Bread: Artisan loaves from local bakeries — sourdough, rye, focaccia
- Cheese: Hudson Valley cheesemakers offering aged cheddar, fresh mozzarella, and goat cheese
- Meat: Grass-fed beef, pasture-raised pork, and free-range chicken from local farms
- Eggs: Pasture-raised, with bright orange yolks that supermarket eggs can't match
- Honey: Raw, local honey — the kind that helps with seasonal allergies
- Flowers: Cut flowers, bouquets, and potted plants from local growers
- Prepared foods: Empanadas, tamales, pasta, pickles, jams, and sauces
Off-Season Options
Most outdoor markets close by November, but a few winter markets keep the local food scene alive through the cold months. The winter weekends guide covers indoor options, and several farms in northern Westchester have farm stands that operate year-round. The town guides for Bedford and Pound Ridge point to some of the best.
The farmers market schedule in Westchester is one of the county's most underappreciated assets. Seven days a week, you can eat food that was grown within 50 miles of your house, by people whose names you know. That's rare, and it's worth building your week around.