Opening Day – Celebrating Northbrook’s 125th Anniversary
Welcome to the 2026 season of the Northbrook Farmers Market! Join us for our Opening Day Bash as we celebrate the start of the season and the Village of Northbrook’s 125th anniversary.
Opening Day features fun for all and a festive morning filled with community, fresh finds, and special activities. Musicians from the Northbrook Symphony will perform live, setting the tone for a vibrant kickoff to the season.
Be sure to join us at 10:00 am for the traditional watermelon-cutting ceremony, which officially opens the market.
Free attractions include:
• Live music
• Face painting
• Slices of cold watermelon
• Cool swag and giveaways
• And more
Shop the freshest locally grown, in-season fruits and vegetables, artisan-crafted foods, flowers, and specialty vendors—all in one welcoming, community-focused setting.
Location:
Meadow Plaza parking lot
Cherry Ln. & Meadow Rd.
Northbrook, IL 60062
Time:
7:00 am – 1:00 pm
Details:
• Free onsite parking
• Dog friendly
• SNAP matching program available
• Rain or shine (weather permitting)
Come celebrate Opening Day, 125 years of Northbrook, and a season full of Wednesday Love.