Though it may always feel like summer to some visitors, the fall season tends to bring cooler, crisper, drier weather to The Palm Beaches, further celebrating the destination’s warm and sunny spirit. A welcome mix of cooler temperatures and light breezes only enhances the atmosphere, creating the perfect setting for fresh markets to pop up.

As the majority of the United States starts hunkering down for the winter season, this is truly when The Palm Beaches’ market season comes to life. Open-air green markets and farmers markets offer a blissful bounty of produce, flowers, handcrafted goodies and creations from local vendors. Enjoy a leisurely stroll and shop for the best picks of the season.

Here are a few new and returning destination favorites:

West Palm Beach GreenMarket

The Gardens GreenMarket

Lake Worth Beach Farmers Market

Swank Farmers Market

Saturdays, Oct. 2, 2021–June 25, 2022, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 14311 North Rd., Loxahatchee Groves Take a trip to the countryside, where you can browse and buy from more than 25 artisanal vendors at this hydroponic and sustainable working farm. Under the roof of an 8,500-square-foot, open-air barn, you’ll find coffee beans, creamed honey, fresh pasta, homemade sauces, oils and vinegars, pickles, chutneys, jellies and jams, teas, kombucha, chocolate, plant-based milks, dairy products, seafood and fish dips, poultry, meats and, of course, fresh produce at this food-focused extravaganza. Bring the family and say hi to the chickens, pigs and sheep.

Lakeside Market at Wellington Town Center

Fridays, Oct. 1, 2021–April 22, 2022, 5 to 9 p.m. 12150 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington Enjoy a twilight market experience at the Town Center Promenade along the water, which offers al fresco shopping that supports local businesses. Locally sourced, farm-to-fork and homemade goods are available under the stars, with highlights including herbs, freshly baked goods, flowers and artistic crafts. Live music at the park’s gazebo is also part of the experience, and rotating food trucks and vendors provide tasty options for dinner.  

Royal Palm Beach Green Market and Bazaar

Saturdays, Oct. 9, 2021–April 30, 2022, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 1050 Royal Palm Beach Blvd., Royal Palm Beach With a beautiful lakeside location at Village Hall, this market is a fantastic spot to pick up a selection of fruit, vegetables, honey, spices, herbs, plants and seafood. Organic and vegan foods are also part of the offerings. In addition to the local food purveyors, vendors also include a selection of artists, crafters and jewelry makers.  

Delray Beach GreenMarket

Saturdays, Oct. 23, 2021–May 21, 2022, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach Every week, the lawn in front of the Cornell Art Museum at Old School Square becomes a destination for those seeking artisan bread, small-batch foods, local meat and seafood, fresh eggs and dairy, just-picked fruit, farm-to-fork produce and other gourmet fare. Live musical entertainment sets the mood for a pleasant outing in the sun.