Whether you’re looking to buy your parents a bouquet, try a new hot sauce, or craving a warm loaf of bread, Seattle markets have you covered. The months where spring turns to summer are the months of farmers’ markets, fresh flowers, and locally made goods. Seattle is lucky enough to boast upwards of ten farmers’, street, and flea markets, many of which are year-round. As the weather warms up and plants are in bloom, now’s a perfect time to visit.

While the variety offered at each market differs, they all have a few things in common. All the markets have lots of produce, which costs a little more than your average grocery store, but will most likely be fresher, a little more organic, and local. Most will have flowers, a bakery or two, and numerous caterers providing a variety of food options, from Himalayan to Ethiopian.

For an option near Garfield High School, start with the Madrona Neighborhood Farmers’ Market. It opened for the year on May 17 and will take place every Friday from three to seven PM. The market takes place in the parking lot of the Grocery Outlet, which admittedly hinders the ambiance of it all. However, the market is wonderfully integrated into the city and makes for easy grocery shopping on a Friday night. It is always full of parents on their way home from work and kids heading home from school.

For a weekend option, consider the University District Market or the Capitol Hill Sunday Market. Both are bigger than the Madrona Market, with more food options and a wider variety of stalls. They often have live musicians, if you’re lucky. The University District Market is hosted on the Ave each Saturday and attracts a crowd of college kids. If you’re looking for, say, locally foraged mushrooms and edibles, or locally foraged shrooms and edibles, go here. The Capitol Hill Market is a great option for a date or catching up with a friend. Located right off Cal Anderson Park, it’s perfect for buying a treat and sitting on the grass. Another thing that sets this market apart is the many additional vendors that will set up nearby, selling their own goods: jewelry, art, and clothing.

If you do end up attending one, make sure to talk to your vendor and ask questions. Get the narrative behind their wares and hear their story. Most are happy to tell, and it’ll get you a smile (and a free flower if you’re lucky).