Looking for farmers markets in White Plains? The heart of Westchester County, White Plains has a popular downtown farmers market showcasing fresh Hudson Valley produce. This local guide covers White Plains’s farmers markets, what to buy, when to go by season, and how to find the freshest, most current details from people who shop them every week.
White Plains’s farmers markets
The White Plains Farmers Market runs downtown in season (often on set weekdays and Saturdays), bringing Hudson Valley farms and food vendors to the city center. It’s a convenient, community-friendly market, and NYC’s famous markets are a short train ride away.
What to buy at White Plains farmers markets
Expect Hudson Valley produce, apples and stone fruit, sweet corn and tomatoes, fresh greens, local honey and cheese, artisan breads, flowers, and prepared foods — classic New York regional bounty.
Seasons & when to go
The market is seasonal, running roughly late spring through fall, peaking in late summer (corn, tomatoes) and offering Hudson Valley apples in autumn. NYC’s year-round markets are about 30 minutes away in the off-season. To pair a market run with a walk, see our guide to the best parks in White Plains.
What to know about White Plains farmers markets
The downtown market is walkable and near Metro-North (about 30 minutes to Grand Central). Check current days and hours (they’re seasonal). Go early for the best selection; the Hudson Valley apples in fall are a highlight.
What White Plains locals recommend
Market days, seasonal hours, and the best vendors change constantly — and locals know which stalls are worth the trip. On Neighborhood Nurturers’ White Plains community, real White Plains neighbors share their favorite markets and vendors, and what’s in season right now. For more, see our guide to the best things to do in White Plains. Join your White Plains neighbors free and get real local market recommendations →
Getting the most out of White Plains
Each market has its own rhythm, vendors, and best-early hours worth learning. If you are planning a morning at the market in White Plains, it helps to build it around the parts of town you already love. Spots like the Silver Lake Preserve and Kensico Dam Plaza anchor the areas locals gravitate to, and the best plans tend to pair one of those with a stop from this guide. Neighbors also point to Turnure Park when they want something a little quieter or off the usual path. Knowing those anchors makes it far easier to line up a morning at the market that actually fits the day you have in mind, whether you have a couple of free hours or a whole afternoon in White Plains.
More White Plains guides worth bookmarking
Part of what makes White Plains rewarding is how much it packs into a small footprint. If you found this useful, these companion guides cover the same neighborhoods from different angles: Best restaurants in White Plains, Things to do in White Plains, Parks in White Plains. Between them you can plan an entire day — or an entire weekend — without ever leaving town.
Ask a White Plains neighbor first
Guides get you started, but the freshest tips always come from people who live here. Hours change, new spots open, and locals know which places are worth it right now. The White Plains community on Neighborhood Nurturers is where residents swap honest, current recommendations — ask White Plains neighbors what they would do, or join your town community free and get answers from real people who actually know White Plains.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the White Plains farmers market?
The White Plains Farmers Market runs downtown in season (often set weekdays and Saturdays), with NYC’s markets a short train ride away.
What is sold at the White Plains farmers market?
Hudson Valley produce, apples and stone fruit, sweet corn and tomatoes, fresh greens, local honey and cheese, artisan breads, and prepared foods.
What do locals recommend at White Plains markets?
White Plains neighbors share their favorite vendors and seasonal picks in our community.