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October 03, 2024

🚗 BIG NEWS: It is with absolute joy that we announce, starting THIS FRIDAY, all parking at the Topanga Farmers Market will be FREE!

💚 Since the market began, parking was tricky (what Topanga property doesn’t have it’s share of parking woes?!) But thanks to the contributions of our wonderful sponsors (who we will be acknowledging starting this coming month), some amazing locals who have pitched in to help, and a bit of strategic math, we are able to remove parking fees from the market.

👨‍🌾 But we need your help to keep parking free! We’re looking for two parking volunteers each week for 2-hour shifts to join our dedicated team of parking attendants. If free parking at the market is important to you, consider giving just 2 hours of your time to make it possible - CLICK HERE to sign up! We will gladly still accept parking donations (and our new model relies on some donations), so please stop by the Manager’s Booth if contributing for parking is possible for you. And remember, the best way to ensure that our community market thrives for years to come is by showing up to shop and supporting the 45+ small businesses that work hard to bring the finest produce, foods and artisan goods to our market each week.

🍁 As the canyon settles into the autumn, we are truly coming into our stride as a farmers market — seven months from when we launched, last March. October brings with it some new and exciting events. Read on for a glimpse of what’s in store:

🎃 Halloween Costume Swap at the Farmers Market! 👻 Did you know that each year the United States produces approx. 5,950 tons of textile waste from Halloween costumes alone?* Join us each Friday in October at our Manager’s Booth for a fun and eco-friendly Halloween Costume Swap. Bring your gently used costumes—kid and adult sizes welcome! You can donate, swap, or purchase costumes at $10 each. Let’s reduce waste, save money, and give old costumes a new life. All proceeds support the Farmers Market!

🎶 Join the incredibly talented Brafo from Music Collab for a fun musical experience for kids and their adults down on the lawn! 👶 ✨ Enjoy African drums, acoustic guitar, and more! Come sing, dance, and enjoy the market before or after class! 🥁 Bring blankets and hats.

Our Current List of Farms and Prepared Foods: Our market is constantly evolving to suit the needs of our community. Check out our current lineup of farms and specialty foods at our market.

Open Studios of Topanga is THIS WEEKEND!

One of the best weekends in Topanga all year! Come to the Market on Friday to buy tickets, pick up your studio map and wristbands or buy tickets online here. Learn more here!

Upcoming Important Dates

October 4, 11, 18, 25 - 🕷️ Halloween Costume Swap 🕷️

October 11 - Kids Activity: 🎃 Pumpkin Decorating 🎃 to support Topanga Elementary

October 11 - On the Field: Kids Activity- 🥁 Music Class with Brafo 🥁

October 18 - 🧵 Mending at the Market 🧵 with Tigerowl bring your clothes to be repaired

October 18 - 🩸 Blood Drive with the American Red Cross 🩸 Signup here.

October 25 - On the Field: Kids Activity- 🥁 Music Class with Brafo 🥁

November 1 - On the Field: The 360 Emergence- Breathwork, Meditation & Dance Class with Erin Rose Ward 🧘‍♀️

November 8 - On the Field: Kids Activity- 🥁 Music Class with Brafo 🥁

November 15 - ♻️ Electronics Recycling ♻️ with Homeboy Electronics and 🧵 Mending at the Market 🧵 with Tigerowl (bring your clothes to be repaired)

November 15 - On the Field: Workshop with Jules Horn, Human Garage

November 22 - On the Field: Kids Activity- 🥁 Music Class with Brafo 🥁

November 22 - Knife Sharpening with The Sharper Chef

November 29 - MARKET CLOSED, Black Friday

December 6, 13 and 20 - ❄️☃️ Winter Holiday Artisan Markets ❄️☃️

December 27 - MARKET CLOSED

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