Every season at the farmers market is special, but autumn might be the most magical. Here in Southern California, fall brings the best of both worlds—sunny skies and late-summer bounty alongside crisp new harvests like persimmons, pomegranates, apples, squash, and leafy greens. Our long growing season is a gift, and so are those cooler canyon mornings (perfect for showing off your autumnal canyon market fits!). It’s supposed to be 71 degrees on Friday - could not be more perfect! See you at the market!

Exciting Happenings THIS FRIDAY at a Glance:

🪶 Native American Craft w/ Kat High and Storytelling / Book Signing with Alan Salazar in honor of CA Native American Day - 10am-1pm under the oak tree

🥁 Brafo’s Music Class will take place at 10:30am down under the magic oak tree

🍝 POP-UP Vendor: Fresco Pasta 

Celebrate California Native American Day at the Market THIS FRIDAY!

Cuyama Orchards Brings Organic Apples Back for Fall

🍎✨ They’re back! Cuyama Orchards—growers of some of California’s finest organic heirloom apples—are returning to the market just in time for crisp fall days. Let’s show them the trip to our canyon is worth it by picking up apples every Friday. Unlike most apples you’ll find elsewhere (even many labeled organic), Cuyama’s are never coated in toxic wax—just pure, clean, and delicious. They also sell raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar that has a cult following. Come say hello to Frank and stock up this Friday! 🌿

New Vendor: Achadinha Cheese Co.

CHEESE!!! 🧀 Family-run Achadinha Cheese Company (pronounced Osh-a-deen-a—you’re welcome) makes award-winning farmstead cheeses on their 230-acre Petaluma ranch. Their herd of goats and cows graze lush pastures, producing seasonal favorites like aged Capricious, Greek-style feta, fresh curds, and the beloved Broncha. They also craft probiotic yogurt and butter—all made sustainably and without preservatives.

Locals Needed to Deliver Produce Boxes to Canyon Seniors

Help us bring fresh produce to Topanga seniors 💚
We’ve got volunteers to pack the boxes—now we just need a few locals to deliver them! Simply pick up a box (or two) after shopping and drop it to a nearby senior on your way home. If you know Topanga’s winding neighborhoods, we’d love your support!

🚗 Pick up: between 9:30–1
📩 Sign up: [email protected]

This Week’s POP-UP Vendor: Fresco Pasta

This Friday, Fresco Pasta is bringing authentic, small-batch Italian fresh pastas, Italian meats, and cheeses to our community -- from their signature Mushroom & Cheese Ravioli, to their luxurious Lobster Ravioli, and the fresh burrata, every dish is crafted with intention, tradition, and a deep love of food!

ReadyFest Topanga Emergency Preparedness Fair - Sat, Oct 4th at the TCC

We can’t wait to see you at ReadyFest Topanga Emergency Preparedness Fair on Saturday, October 4th at the TCC. This free event offers family fun, expert tips, and hands-on experiences to help you prepare, stay safe, and protect our community. Plus—we’ll be handing out free organic fruit at the Farmers Market booth. 🍎 Come say hi!

Register Here!

HALLOWEEN COSTUME SWAP!

🎃 EVERY FRIDAY in OCTOBER, we are hosting our HALLOWEEN COSTUME SWAP! 🎃We will be accepting costume donations on Friday, September 26th and will be ready to swap starting on Friday, October 3rd and all the Fridays in October.

This Week’s Artisan Line-Up - Shop for Libra Season Birthday Presents!

Come explore our artisan market happening INSIDE the Community House every Friday.

Kids Music at the Market with Brafo: Fall Dates

We’d love to offer music every Friday, but to make that possible, we need more families to help contribute $15 per class. Here's the link to send your donation via Venmo. 100% of the contributions go directly to our amazing music educator, Brafo!

Thanks to all the families that contribute every week! Together we can keep the music going under the oak tree this fall! 

Supporting Our Local Non-Profits: California Wildlife Center

The California Wildlife Center (CWC) rescues, rehabilitates, and releases wild animals in the greater LA area who might otherwise suffer from human encroachment, habitat loss, and environmental damage.

This Friday is the last market to bring your donations for CWC - we’re collecting pillowcases, flat sheets, empty toilet paper rolls and empty tissue boxes for CWC’s rehab center in Monte Nido. Lightly used pillowcases and sheets provide soft, reusable bedding that lines enclosures, offers comfort during healing, and supports dozens of injured and orphaned wildlife patients over time.

The cardboard toilet paper tubes and tissue boxes are used as enrichment items—often filled with food to help teach juvenile patients how to forage, practice natural behaviors, and prepare for life back in the wild.

📞 If you find an animal in need of emergency care, call the CWC hotline at 310-458-WILD (9453). Interested in volunteering? Click here to get involved! 

Important Upcoming Dates

Sept 26th - 🥁 Under the Oak: Kids Activity- Music Class with Brafo 🥁, 10:30 am

Sept 26th - 🪶 Native American Craft w/ Kat High and Book Signing with Alan Salazar in honor of CA Native American Day

Oct 3, 17, 24, 31 - 🎃 HALLOWEEN COSTUME SWAP 🎃

Oct 3, 17, 24, 31 - 🧵 Mending at the Market with Topanga Homespun

Sat, Oct 4th - ReadyFest Topanga Emergency Preparedness Fair @ the TCC

Oct 10th - 🥒 Pickle Workshop with In a Pickle 

Oct 10th - 🥁 Under the Oak: Kids Activity- Music Class with Brafo 🥁, 10:30 am

Oct 24th - 🥁 Under the Oak: Kids Activity- Music Class with Brafo 🥁, 10:30 am

Oct 31st -  🎃 Trick or Treat at the Market

Oct 31st - 🩸 Blood Drive @ the TCC

Nov 28th - ❌ CLOSED on BLACK FRIDAY ❌

Dec 5, 12, 19 - ❄️ Holiday Artisan Markets! ❄️

Dec 26th - ❌ CLOSED for the WINTER HOLIDAYS ❌

Jan 2nd - ❌ CLOSED for the WINTER HOLIDAYS ❌

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