Farmers Markets Near Me

October · Massachusetts

What's in season at Massachusetts farmers markets in October

Fall harvest peak. Apple cider donuts season. Backed by USDA data on 117 Massachusetts markets and the typical growing patterns for midwest & northeast.

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Massachusetts signature this month

Cranberries (Cape Cod)

MA is a top-2 cranberry state. Bogs flooded for harvest in late fall.

Apples

New England apple traditions — Macoun, McIntosh, Cortland.

Peak this October

These are at their absolute best right now — buy them in volume, eat them all week.

Cranberries (Cape Cod) Apples pumpkins winter squash cider pears brussels sprouts cranberries (WI/MA)

Also in season

Reliably available at most markets this month.

sweet potatoes cabbage leeks kale broccoli late tomatoes concord grapes

◐ Ending — last weeks

Grab these before they're gone for the year.

tomatoes peppers eggplant sweet corn

← Last month

September in Massachusetts

Was peak: apples, tomatoes, pears, peppers…

Next month →

November in Massachusetts

Coming into peak: apples, winter squash, sweet potatoes, leeks…

Where to shop in Massachusetts

Top Massachusetts farmers markets

Berkshire Grown Holiday Farmers' Markets

2nd Floor Great Barrington · 01230
5.0 (3)

Boston Public Market on the Greenway

Boston · 02202
5.0 (1)

Carlisle Farmers Market

Next to Kimball's Ice Cream Stand Carlisle · 01741
5.0 (1)

Florence Farmers' Market

Florence · 01062
5.0 (7)

Medfield Farmers' Market

Medfield · 02052
5.0 (1)

Mission Hill Farmers' Market

Boston · 02120
5.0 (6)

Monson Farmers' Market

Monson · 01057
5.0 (5)

Norwell Farmers Market

Norwell · 02061
5.0 (1)
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Seasonal data is generalized to midwest & northeast. Local microclimates, hoop houses, and specific orchard varieties can shift these by 2-4 weeks. Always confirm with the specific market or vendor — and ask the farmer what just came in. Source: USDA cooperative extension calendars synthesized into 6 US climate zones.