The New Rochelle Downtown Farmers Market is now open for business on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through October 29, 2023, at the newly revived Anderson Plaza. In addition to shopping for fresh and local goods, marketgoers can look forward to community events and gatherings throughout the market season. At press time, plans for weekly live entertainment, kids’ activities and biweekly cooking demos were in the making.

“The presence of a farmers market in the community is an opportunity for people to complete their shopping, support local businesses/vendors and have the chance to explore New Rochelle downtown’s amazing transformation at the same time,” says Karel Littman, executive director of the New Rochelle Downtown Business Improvement District, a nonprofit association established in 2000 of more than 800 business and property owners with an aim of economic development, new business and new investment.

Restaurants including RocNRamen; Splendid Diner; SmokenSpice; Town Pizza; Yum Ice Cream on Anderson Street; Joe Coffee at the Stella; and Applebee’s, Pinkberry and Buffalo Wild Wings at nearby New Roc City are an easy stroll away for marketgoers to grab a bite to eat before or after the market. The newly renovated plaza also offers inviting outdoor seating.