The Naper Settlement Farmers Market is a weekly summer market held on the historic grounds of Naper Settlement in downtown Naperville, Illinois. It combines local shopping with live music, food trucks, children’s programmes, educational demonstrations and access to selected museum attractions.
For the 2026 season, the market has expanded through a partnership with Bensidoun USA, an outdoor market-management company. More than 40 vendors are expected to participate during the season, making the event larger than in previous years.
Naper Settlement Farmers Market Dates and Hours
The 2026 Naper Settlement Farmers Market runs every Tuesday from June 30 through September 22.
Market hours are: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Tuesday
Admission to the market and its scheduled activities is free. Visitors can enter the grounds to shop, attend programmes, listen to music and explore selected museum areas without purchasing a regular admission ticket.
The market is held at: Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster Street, Naperville, Illinois 60540
The location is close to Downtown Naperville, the Riverwalk, shops and restaurants, making it convenient to combine a market visit with other activities in the area.
What Visitors Can Buy
The vendor selection may change from one Tuesday to another. Shoppers can expect a mixture of food businesses, local producers, bakers, artisans and independent retailers.
Products available during the season may include baked goods, coffee, tea, spices, sauces, mustard, kettle corn, prepared meals, flowers and locally produced meat. Some vendors also offer jewellery, pottery, clothing, baby products, bath and body items and handmade gifts.
Food trucks and prepared-food vendors allow visitors to purchase a meal or snack and eat at shaded picnic tables on the museum grounds. Because individual vendors are subject to change, a particular product may not be available every week.
Live Music Every Tuesday
Live music is one of the market’s main attractions. Performances are scheduled from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the porch of the historic Paw Paw Post Office.
The musical programme includes local jazz, bluegrass and folk performers. The opening market featured the Matt Shevitz Trio as part of a WDCB Jazz Night, while different musicians are scheduled throughout the season.
Visitors can listen while shopping, eating or relaxing at the outdoor tables. The informal setting makes the performances suitable for families and people who may not normally attend a separate ticketed concert.
Activities for Children
The 2026 market introduces a weekly family programme known as Down on the Farm Hour. It generally runs from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Activities may include interactive storytelling with the Naperville Public Library, nature programmes and performances by Miss Jamie’s Farm. Programmes are held around the Harvard Early Learning Playscape and Splashpad.
The activities are free and are designed to give younger visitors something to enjoy beyond shopping. Families can also walk through the outdoor museum grounds and view historic buildings during the market.
Free Agriculture and Nature Classes
Adults can attend free food, farming and nature programmes from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Topics planned for the season include backyard chicken keeping, beekeeping, food preservation and canning.
The sessions are presented with assistance from community groups and local specialists. They are intended to provide practical information in a relaxed setting rather than functioning as formal, long-term courses.
Specific class topics vary by date, so visitors interested in a particular subject should check the weekly market schedule before attending.
Museum Exhibits and Living History
The market takes place within Naper Settlement’s outdoor museum campus. During market hours, visitors can explore selected historic buildings and living-history areas without paying museum admission.
Available attractions may include the blacksmith shop, one-room schoolhouse and the We the People: Naperville and the American Story exhibit. The exhibition was introduced in connection with the United States’ 250th anniversary and examines Naperville’s history within the wider American story.
Parking at Naper Settlement
Free visitor parking is available at Naper Settlement’s main parking lot at the southwest corner of Porter Avenue and Webster Street, near 200 W. Porter Avenue.
Additional free parking becomes available after 5 p.m. in designated municipal parking areas near Eagle Street and Aurora Avenue. Accessible parking is available at several nearby locations, including the main visitor lot. Street-parking signs and time restrictions should always be followed.
Planning a Visit
Visitors should bring reusable shopping bags and wear comfortable footwear because the market covers an outdoor historic campus. Although many sellers accept cards, carrying some cash may be useful for smaller vendors.
The event is generally held outdoors, so weather conditions should be checked before travelling. Market programmes, performers and vendors can change without notice.
The Naper Settlement Farmers Market offers more than a traditional produce-shopping trip. Its combination of independent vendors, food, free music, museum access and family activities turns Tuesday evenings into a community event in the centre of Naperville.