The Ballard Sunday Market is open year round, though the place really starts hopping in spring and summer. They have everything from fresh produce and farm-raised meats … to antiques and homemade jams and sauces. The Ballard neighborhood is one of Seattle's most lively, with a thriving music scene and a number of great restaurants and shops.[link]

Open for almost a decade, the Columbia City Farmer's Market sells fresh seafood, meat, veggies, fruits, honey, and more. The market is only open 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Wednesdays.[link]

This weekly Sunday flea market is great for secondhand goods, eccentric pieces, and all kinds of retro, vintage, and antique treasures. The market hosts over 150 vendors … and is surrounded by interesting boutiques and cafes.[link]

Another weekday market, Lake City is less crowded than the weekend markets but still has all of the great produce and meats. Like many of the other markets in the … Seattle, Lake City hosts cooking demos, produce tastings, and live music.[link]

The produce here is sometimes a little pricier than other markets, but it's super-fresh. The flowers are particularly bright and gorgeous, and a few vendors also sell … delicious baked goods.[link]

The big daddy of Seattle markets, Pike Place is a permanent market open daily. Currently undergoing renovations, which will span the next 2 1/2 years, it features goods … from local farmers, numerous sit-down restaurants, bakeries, fresh seafood, meat, groceries, and a whole swath of vendors selling crafts, jewelry, art, and clothing. Several permanent mall-like expansions make the place one of the most popular shopping centers in town.[link]

This is one of the largest and oldest outdoor markets in Seattle, selling all of the usual fresh produce, cheeses, bread, and handmade gourmet goodies. The market also … hosts live music, cooking demos, and gardening booths on Saturdays.[link]

The West Seattle Farmer's Market features over 35 farmers from across the state selling fruit, veggies, free-range chicken and eggs, and fresh cheeses. Every week, you'll … find live music, activities for kids, and cooking demos.[link]