Aurora Farmers Market - Downtown — Local services in Aurora Township

This was my first time visiting the Aurora Farmer's Market. The market has a parking lot right next to it and parking is free. I met a friend there and we had a blast. We shopped around and found several things to buy. It was my birthday so I bought myself a handmade necklace, some homemade breads and we stopped for a bite to eat at one of the stands. We had cheese stuffed plantains and cheese/spinach empanadas. I will visit again for sure this time I might buy some fruits...

This is a nice farmers market, where you'll typically find 5 or 6 farm stands, as well as more craft type stands like homemade soaps. They also have a couple food vendors, and the empanadas are really good. The cheese guy usually comes out with some fantastic cheese selections, and there will be one or two stands selling flower plants or vegetable plants. Pro tip, go a little later in the season to get the real, locally...

The Aurora Farmers Market is the best in the western suburbs. It might not be the biggest, but the quality is unbelievable. And there is a huge amount of variety. The quality is what's most incredible. Plus the bookmobile is usually there. I get some fresh produce, artisan cheese, homemade bread, local honey, soap, fresh fish, meat, etc. Additionally, the cooked food options are great and the ambiance from the...