Union Square Greenmarket

Whether you're looking for fresh vegetables, locally raised proteins, or handcrafted goods, Union Square Greenmarket in New York, New York offers a curated selection from area farmers and food makers.

Operating Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026, this market follows a regular schedule that shoppers can plan around.

Farmers markets like Union Square Greenmarket represent a fundamentally different way of accessing food compared to a supermarket. When you shop at Union Square Greenmarket, the person selling you tomatoes is often the same person who planted them — a level of transparency and traceability that industrial food systems cannot replicate. That direct relationship is what draws many New York residents to the market week after week.

The selection at Union Square Greenmarket changes as the growing season progresses. Early in the season, expect cool-weather crops like salad greens, radishes, and herbs. Peak summer brings the widest variety — tomatoes, peppers, corn, stone fruits, and squash. By fall, the market shifts toward storage vegetables, apples, pears, preserves, and baked goods that make use of seasonal harvests. This seasonal rhythm is something you feel at a farmers market in a way you never do in a grocery store.

Union Square Greenmarket draws shoppers from across the New York area who value knowing where their food comes from. Unlike the anonymized supply chains that supply most grocery stores, every item at this market was grown or produced by a vendor you can talk to, ask questions of, and build a relationship with over the course of the season.

Union Square Greenmarket plays an important role in the New York community by providing residents with a reliable source of fresh, locally produced food and a space for community connection.

Contact Union Square Greenmarket directly to learn about accepted payment methods, including whether SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted.