Look at all the beautiful veggies! Take a bunch home, cook, eat, and enjoy—you didn’t even have to fight the big farmer’s market crowds to enjoy your dinner. That’s why you live up here. Thursdays, 3 to 7 p.m., early June through early October.

Go here for the fresh produce and pasta to kick off your weekend. This one’s a growing market that’s not as crowded as some of the others. It’s open every Friday from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m., early June through late September.

Wander through the throng of this large and popular market as you gather flowers, produce, and fresh doughnuts. People watch as you stuff yourself with burritos and fish tacos. This year-round market operates every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Get some bright organic vegetables, and have a picnic surrounded by kids and birds in Meridian Park. The freshness of life will enhance your experience. This one operates from mid-May through late September from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

If you prefer small, no-nonsense markets where you can buy produce without getting bumped into, this is your destination. Magnolia is a beautiful place to spend time in anyway. It runs on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., early June through late October (except August 5).

This farmers market has an especially strong food truck presence, but what else do you have to do on Thursday besides stuff your face, have a beverage of choice, and wander home? Every Thursday between early June and mid October between 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

It’s touristy and crowded, but where else are you going to find exactly what you’re looking for? If you haven’t been yet, go, because it’s a classic for a reason. During week and early in the morning are best to avoid the crowds. General market hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays.

A healthy selection of wine, cheese, organic produce, fresh pasta, Greek yogurt, salmon, and more guarantees you won’t be stopping anywhere else to feed yourself for the week. It’s every Sunday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.—maybe stop by Easy Street for a record while you’re at it.

Fruit and veggie stands, no tourists, reasonably priced flower bouquets, baked goods, smiles, and cheese make up this charming market, open on Wednesday evenings from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. from early May to mid-October. The adjacent Columbia Park turns into a kind of charming, community picnic.