Denver Farmers Markets 2026: The Definitive Metro & Aurora Guide
The full 2026 map of farmers, craft, and art markets across Denver, the metro, and Aurora plus weeknight markets, First Friday art walks, holiday markets, and where to find free food if you need it.
A good farmers market is the best cheap morning in Denver, and the metro has way more of them than most people realize - well over 40 once you count the small neighborhood ones, the weeknight markets, the suburbs, and the craft and holiday markets that aren't about produce at all. This is the full map for 2026, with links to every market we could verify. We grouped everything by area so you can find the one near you, and we kept the weeknight and one-off events in here too, since those are the ones people always miss.
Read this first. Colorado market season runs roughly May through October, with craft and holiday markets filling in winter. Organizers set dates, hours, and sometimes locations season by season, and a handful move or skip a weekend. We cross-checked the 2026 details against multiple market and city sources, but a few disagreed on exact hours and end dates (City Park especially), so always tap the market's own link below before you drive out. See "What to confirm before you go" at the bottom.
The Big In-City Markets
The ones worth planning a morning around. If you actually want the good produce, show up early - the best stuff at the popular markets is gone by 11.
City Park Farmers Market
Saturdays, May 2 through late October, mornings, at the City Park Esplanade (Colfax and Columbine, 2551 E. Colfax across from East High). The big one for real food - 100+ Colorado farmers, ranchers, and food producers, plus live music. Sources differ on the exact hours and final date (you'll see 8 a.m.–1 p.m. through Oct. 31 and 9 a.m.–2 p.m. through Oct. 10), so confirm the day you go. cityparkfarmersmarket.com
Cherry Creek Fresh Market
Saturdays, May 2 to October 10, 2026, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Cherry Creek Shopping Center, east side (near Steele St, around First and University). Run by Colorado Fresh Markets, this is the largest and most polished market in Denver, leaning prepared-food and upscale, with free validated parking in the mall garage. coloradofreshmarkets.com
South Pearl Street Farmers' Market
Sundays, May 3 to November 8, 2026, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., on the 1400 and 1500 blocks of Old South Pearl St (between Florida and Iowa). 170+ vendors and one of the most pleasant markets to just walk, since it runs down a real main street with shops and restaurants open alongside. One of the longest seasons in the metro. southpearlstreet.com
Union Station Farmers Market
Reported for 2026 as Saturdays and Sundays, roughly May 31 to October 26, around noon to 6 p.m., at Union Station (1701 Wynkoop St). The rare afternoon market, so it's the one you can hit after a slow start. Smaller and curated. The downtown market has changed format in recent years, so confirm it's running before you go. listed at Visit Denver
Denver Neighborhood & Smaller City Markets
Smaller, more local, more about the walk and the community than a full produce haul. Several of these are easy to miss.
Highlands Farmers Market
Sundays, May 10 to October 25, 2026, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 32nd Ave and Lowell Blvd in Highland Square. Pairs perfectly with the 32nd Ave coffee and brunch spots. The same blocks throw a Harvest Festival on Oct. 25 to close the season (see one-off events below). thehighlandsfarmersmarket.com
Central Park Farmers Market
Sundays, June 21 to October 11, 2026, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Founders Green (29th and Roslyn). A genuine east-side neighborhood market, run by the MCA. centralparkfarmersmarket.com
University Hills Farmers Market
Saturdays, May 9 to October 31, 2026, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Wellshire Presbyterian Church (2999 S. Colorado Blvd, around Colorado and Amherst - note the recent location change). 60+ vendors and a long season on the south-central side. farmersmarketscolorado.com
Harvey Park Farmers Market
Saturdays, opening May 2, 2026, into October, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy (2250 S. Quitman Way). New for 2026 and the southwest side's own market, with 50+ vendors. Worth supporting early in its first season. harveyparkfarmersmarket.com
People + Produce at Belleview Station
Sundays, May 31 to October 11, 2026, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Belleview Station near I-25 and Belleview (6785 E. Chenango Ave). 50+ vendors plus food trucks, a beer garden, and live music - more of a hang than a quick errand. Convenient if you're down by DTC. belleviewstation.com
Green Valley Ranch Farmers Market
Wednesdays, June 3 to August 26, 2026, 5 to 8 p.m., at Town Center Park (4890 Argonne St). A weeknight market for the far northeast side near DEN, with 50+ vendors. gvrfarmersmarket.com
Community & pay-what-you-can markets
Sprout City Farm Stand - Denver Green School, 6700 E. Virginia Ave. Wednesdays, Aug. 6 to Oct. 22, 4 to 6 p.m. Pay-what-you-can, accepts SNAP/EBT.
Huerta Urbana (run by Focus Points Family Resource Center) - 2501 E. 48th Ave, Elyria-Swansea. Fridays, June 19 to Oct. 30, 2 to 5 p.m. Pay-what-you-can, accepts SNAP/EBT. No market July 3, Sept. 4, Oct. 2.
Aurora Markets
Aurora has quietly built a real spread, and a couple of these lean more craft-and-community than pure produce, which is part of the fun.
Southlands Farmers Market
Saturdays, May 9 to September 26, 2026, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Southlands (around 6205 S. Main St, E-470 and Smoky Hill). Family and dog friendly, with local crafts and made-in-Colorado goods alongside produce and prepared food. thelocalcolorado.com
Rebel Marketplace
First and third Saturdays, June 6 to October 17, 2026, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Del Mar Park (312 Del Mar Circle). A city-run market with a strong community feel. rebelmarketplace.com
Rebel Marketplace Night Market (Hoffman Heights)
An evening edition at the Hoffman Heights Library (1298 Peoria St) on select Wednesdays - May 27, June 24, July 29, and Aug. 26, 2026, 6 to 8 p.m. The rare after-work market on this side of town. rebelmarketplace.com
High Prairie Park Farmers Market
Select Saturdays June through October at High Prairie Park (E. 59th Pl and N. Orleans St), 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., on roughly June 13, July 11, Aug. 8, and Sept. 12, 2026, with the Prairie Harvest Fest closing it out Oct. 3. Far-northeast / Painted Prairie side.
The Aurora Farmers Market & APS markets
The Aurora Farmers Market - a separate, independently run market. Confirm current 2026 dates and location.
Aurora Public Schools markets - free community markets that rotate across school sites (Yale Elementary, Mrachek Middle, Murphy Creek P-8, and others). APS posts an updated flyer each quarter. Aimed at neighborhood access, not tourism.
Stanley Marketplace
Not a weekly farmers market, but worth knowing: Stanley (2501 Dallas St) is a 100,000-square-foot food hall and marketplace with 50+ local businesses that regularly hosts pop-up markets, maker fairs, and seasonal events. Check its calendar when you're in north Aurora. stanleymarketplace.com/events
South Metro
Littleton
Southwest Plaza: Saturdays, May 2 to October 31, 2026, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., southeast lot at Wadsworth and Bowles (8501 W. Bowles). Long, consistent season.
Aspen Grove: Fridays, June 5 to Sept. 25, 2026, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr. A weekday option.
Sterling Ranch (Providence Park): Wednesdays, June 24 to Oct. 14, 2026, 3 to 7 p.m., at 8100 Piney River Ave. Weeknight market on the far southwest edge. Accepts SNAP/EBT.
Highlands Ranch
Sundays, May 3 to November 1, 2026, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (or sellout), at the Highlands Ranch Town Center (9288 Dorchester St). Long season, easy parking, accepts SNAP/EBT. denverfarmersmarket.com
Castle Rock (two markets)
Festival Park Farmers Market: Sundays, roughly May 24 to October 11, 2026, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Festival Park (300 Second St) in walkable downtown.
Castle Rock Original Farmers Market: Saturdays, June 20 to Oct. 3, 2026, 8 a.m. to noon, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds (500 Fairgrounds Dr). Smaller, growers-focused, 30+ vendors.
Parker
Sundays, May 10 to October 25, 2026, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Mainstreet in downtown Parker (19565 E. Mainstreet). One of the biggest in the metro at 100+ vendors. No market around June 14 for a town event, so check first. thelocalcolorado.com
West Metro
Golden (two markets)
Golden Farmers Market: Saturdays, May 30 to Oct. 3, 2026, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 10th and Illinois (by the Golden Library, 1019 10th St). Closed around July 25–26 for Buffalo Bill Days.
Golden Midweek Market: Wednesdays, June 10 to July 29, 2026, 3 to 6 p.m., at Golden High School (701 24th St).
Lakewood
Saturdays, June 13 to October 3, 2026, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (or sellout), at Mile Hi Church, 9077 W. Alameda Ave (Alameda and Garrison). Smaller and easy to reach off Alameda. denverfarmersmarket.com
Arvada
Sundays, June 7 to September 27, 2026, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Olde Town Square (5702 Olde Wadsworth Blvd). 50+ vendors and a perfect pairing with the Olde Town coffee and brunch scene - reachable on the G Line without a car. arvadafarmersmarket.com
Evergreen (foothills)
For a mountain-town morning: an Evergreen market runs Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (the Center for the Arts market, May 26 to Sept. 22, at 31880 Rocky Village Dr; a separate "Original" Evergreen market also runs Tuesdays at 28253 Meadow Dr, June 2 to Sept. 29). farmersmarketscolorado.com
North Metro
Westminster Farmers Market: June 6 to Sept. 26, 2026, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at 98th and Sheridan (5255 W. 98th Ave).
Orchard Farmers Market: Sundays, June 7 to Sept. 27, 2026, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Macy's lot at Orchard Town Center (14535 Delaware St).
Thornton, Northglenn, Brighton, Commerce City, and Broomfield markets also run on rotating 2026 schedules - the roundups linked at the bottom keep the most current details for those.
Just Beyond the Metro (Worth the Drive)
Boulder County and the north are close enough to count if you'll travel for a great market:
Boulder County Farmers' Market (Boulder): Saturdays, April 4 to Nov. 21, 2026, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., on 13th St between Arapahoe and Canyon, plus a Wednesday evening market (3:30 to 7:30 p.m., into early October). 60+ vendors, one of the best in the state. No pets.
Longmont: Saturdays, April 4 to Nov. 21, 2026, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Boulder County Fairgrounds. No pets.
Lafayette: Sundays, May 3 to Oct. 25, 2026, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Public Rd. A growers-only market run by the City Park Farmers Market team.
Louisville (Real Farmers Market): Saturdays, May 9 to Oct. 10, 2026, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 824 Front St.
Erie (Real Farmers Market): Thursdays, May 7 to Sept. 17, 2026, 5 to 8 p.m., on Briggs St.
After-Work & Weeknight Markets
If a Saturday morning never happens for you, these run on weekdays or evenings:
Wednesday: Green Valley Ranch (5–8 p.m.), Sterling Ranch / Littleton (3–7 p.m.), Golden Midweek (3–6 p.m.), Sprout City (4–6 p.m.), Boulder evening (3:30–7:30 p.m.), Rebel Night Market in Aurora (select Weds, 6–8 p.m.)
Thursday: Erie (5–8 p.m.)
Friday: Aspen Grove / Littleton (10 a.m.–2 p.m.), Huerta Urbana (2–5 p.m.)
Tuesday: Evergreen (10 a.m.–2 p.m.)
Craft, Art & Maker Markets
Not everything is produce. For handmade goods, art, vintage, and the weekend-treasure-hunt feeling, these are the ones that matter. Several rotate locations, so follow them for the next date.
Horseshoe Craft & Flea Market - seasonal outdoor market, 100+ vendors across art, apparel, home goods, jewelry, and vintage. Named Denver's best flea market by Westword several years running. The single best one-stop.
Denver BAZAAR - the city's signature pop-up marketplace: makers, craft cocktails, music, hosted in different neighborhoods and building into a big holiday run.
Vibe Artisan Markets - free indoor markets with 130+ artisans, DJs, cocktail bars, and food trucks, often at The Arch in RiNo (3001 Walnut St). Good cold-weather option.
Denver's Community Market - every second Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., free, up to 100 local artists and vintage curators.
Tennyson Street Fair (Berkeley) - a street-fair-style market with 200+ local businesses on Tennyson between W. 41st and W. 43rd. More festival than farmers market, but it scratches the same itch.
Also worth following for rotating dates: I Heart Indie Markets, Colorado Markets, and Mollie McGee's.
Art Walks & First Fridays
Denver's art districts throw free First Friday art walks every month - galleries open late, plus street musicians, local makers, food stalls, and outdoor vendor markets (the outdoor market vendors come back in May). They're some of the best market-style nights in the city and they run year-round. 2026 First Fridays land on: Jan 2, Feb 6, Mar 6, Apr 3, May 1, June 5, July 3, Aug 7, Sept 4, Oct 2, Nov 6, and Dec 4.
Art District on Santa Fe - the original and biggest. 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., along Santa Fe Dr roughly 13th to Alameda (between Kalamath and Inca). Open galleries, local makers, food stalls, and an outdoor vendor market in season.
RiNo Art District - 6 to 9 p.m. across the River North galleries, studios, and breweries.
Tennyson Street Cultural District (Berkeley) and 40 West Arts District (Lakewood) also run First Friday walks with galleries and vendors.
One-Off & Seasonal Special Events
Not weekly markets, but farmers-market-style events worth catching when the dates land:
Prairie Harvest Fest (Aurora / Painted Prairie) - the harvest festival that caps the High Prairie Park market, around Oct. 3.
Highland Square Harvest Festival - Oct. 25, 2026, 2 to 5 p.m., on 32nd Ave between Lowell and Perry. Free, with a pumpkin patch, beer garden, and live music to close the Highlands season.
Civic Center Night Market - a downtown evening market series in Civic Center Park (the AAPI Culture Fest edition runs May 22, 5 to 10 p.m.). Food, makers, and music after dark.
Hecho en Westwood - cultural community markets on Morrison Rd with local vendors, food, and art, anchored by Cinco de Mayo en Westwood (May 2–3, 2026) and Muertos en Westwood in the fall.
Four Mile Historic Park Pumpkin Harvest Festival - a fall harvest festival with vendors and seasonal activities on the near-southeast side.
Thornton Harvest Fest - the north metro's fall festival with a market component.
Holiday & Winter Markets
When produce season ends, the holiday markets carry mid-November through December.
Denver Christkindlmarket - the authentic German-style holiday market, opening around Nov. 20, 2026, with a new home on the Auraria Campus plus anniversary touches like a carousel and glass-ornament workshops. The most atmospheric one in the city.
Cherry Creek Holiday Market - free outdoor market in Cherry Creek North (Fillmore St between 1st and 2nd) with rotating local makers, open daily from about Nov. 20 to Dec. 24, with a concert series and a festive bar.
Denver Holiday BAZAAR (Swirly Twirly Market) - several weekends of makers, treats, and lights.
Mile High Holiday Mart (Junior League of Denver) - a long-running juried holiday shopping event.
Holiday Vibe Market - the indoor Vibe artisan market's winter edition.
Horseshoe Holiday Market - the flea market's seasonal handmade-and-vintage version.
How to Do a Market Right
Go early for produce, late for deals. Serious shoppers hit the food markets right at open. The last hour is when vendors discount what's left.
Bring cash and a card. Most vendors take cards now, but the small ones and the best taco stand often don't.
Ask about SNAP / Double Up Food Bucks. Many Colorado markets accept SNAP and match it through Double Up Food Bucks, which doubles your produce dollars. Look for the info booth.
Check the dog and pet policy. Some markets are dog-friendly, some only allow service animals near food, and the Boulder County markets allow no pets at all.
Bring a bag, and a cooler for the car if you're buying meat, eggs, or cheese in summer.
What to Confirm Before You Go
Every date, time, and location above came from 2026 market and city sources, but a few details conflicted between sources - notably City Park's exact hours and closing date - and markets adjust their schedules season to season. Before you drive out, tap the market's own link for that week. The things most likely to change are the exact season start and end dates and one-off location moves (Golden's Buffalo Bill Days closure, Parker's skipped weekend, University Hills' new site). The roundups below keep the most current full lists.
Food Help, If You Need It
Markets are a great deal, but if money is tight, plenty of these accept SNAP and many match it through Double Up Food Bucks (ask at the info booth). And if you just need free food, no questions asked, here is where to start. These resources are open to everyone, and the hotline below helps regardless of immigration status.
Start here
Hunger Free Colorado Food Resource Hotline - call 855-855-4626 (Mon–Thu 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Fri 8 a.m.–noon), available in 150+ languages, for anyone regardless of status. They will point you to the closest food near you. hungerfreecolorado.org/find-food
2-1-1 Colorado - dial 2-1-1 (or 866-760-6489), free, for food plus housing, utility, and childcare help.
Food Bank of the Rockies - Find Food locator - the fastest way to find every pantry and free distribution near you. foodbankrockies.org/find-food
City of Denver Food Assistance - the city's directory of food resources. denvergov.org food assistance
Pantries & free markets
Metro Caring (Denver) - one of the city's largest hunger-relief programs, run as a fresh-foods shopping market with dignity. Appointments by phone at 303-860-7200.
Food Connect Colorado (Aurora / Montbello) - free food market every Thursday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., no income requirements.
Food Bank of the Rockies - the regional food bank behind hundreds of partner pantries, with an Aurora distribution center at 20600 E. 38th Ave.
24/7 community fridges
Denver Community Fridges are free, outdoor fridges and pantries you can use anytime, no sign-up. Take what you need, leave what you can. Locations are in Globeville, Five Points (three), Sunnyside, and Baker - check the site for current addresses and hours, since fridges move.
Related First In Denver Guides
Highlands Neighborhood Guide - the Sunday market is a neighborhood institution.