We hope everyone is warm and cozy today as our canyon receives this beautiful rain. Our Certified Farmers Market is open Rain or Shine! If it’s still drizzly on Friday morning, please throw on your rain boots and come support the 45+ vendors that picked fresh produce for us in the rain today and drove to our canyon. If you love to come to the Farmers Market on sunny days, we all need to support the market on rainy days too in order for the vendors to stay committed. Don’t be a fair-weather customer! It would be rad-ish if you stopped by! And remember, love is best when you turnip for those who grow and make your food.

$30 Produce Voucher for those in need at the Market this Friday, Feb 14th

THIS WEEK, thanks to the ongoing support from World Central Kitchen, the Topanga Farmers Market is providing $30 vouchers to families and individuals who have lost their homes, are facing serious financial hardship due to the recent fires, or need support with groceries at this time.

These vouchers can be used as currency at any of the nine farm vendors at the Topanga Farmers Market. 

Vouchers must be picked up in person at the market on Friday, February 14th, between 9 AM and 1 PM, and can be redeemed any Friday before March 28th.

How to Receive a Voucher:

To ensure these vouchers go to those who truly need them, you must sign up in advance using the link below. The deadline to sign up is Thursday, February 13th, at 6 PM. We have limited funding, so we hope that the vouchers can get to the people who really need them.

Click here to sign up for a voucher

If you have questions about eligibility, please email [email protected].

Welcome Back, Topanga: A Community Gathering & Fundraiser in Collaboration with Theatricum Botanicum

Saturday, February 15 | 11 am - 4 pm, at the Theatricum Botanicum

🌈 The Topanga Farmers Market has joined forces with the Theatricum Botanicum for a day of healing and community. Come together to support local businesses and families impacted by the recent fires and help us honor our firefighters and emergency responders. This event is free to attend, open to all, and no reservations are needed. See below for the Schedule of Events!

Valentine’s Day Artisan Market THIS FRIDAY

Valentine’s Day Flower Workshop with Superbloom

Join us at the market on February 14th from 11-1 for a special Valentine’s Day floral workshop hosted by Superbloom! Whether celebrating a relationship with a friend, lover, or self this Valentine’s Day treat yourself and someone special to a fun and seasonal workshop. 

💐 Learn design fundamentals in a relaxed and creative environment. 

💖 Leave with a beautiful vase design ready to be gifted or taken home. 

Tickets are $95, and available online for purchase until 2/10. Email questions to [email protected]. Tickets are non-refundable except in the case the workshop is canceled.

Support Our Market Family

Nicola, our beloved Topanga Farmers Market team member and a cherished Palisades resident for 13 years, needs our help in the aftermath of the Palisades Fire. When the fire broke out, Nicola, her daughters, and their dogs, had only 30 minutes to grab what they could and evacuate their Palisades Highlands home. Miraculously, Nicola’s rental home did not burn down, but it is sadly no longer habitable. Her car sustained damage and is no longer operable. As she navigates the immediate challenges of securing new housing and a new vehicle, she also faces significant long-term expenses. Our community has an opportunity to rally around Nicola and help her rebuild. Any amount you can contribute will make a meaningful difference in helping Nicola and her girls rebuild their lives. Click here to Support Nicola and her family.

One of our beloved vendors, Hannah Wear of Greener Empowerment Foundation, tragically lost her home. Hannah has been a true steward of our canyon, championing native plant awareness, pollinator projects, and Sustainable Saturday events. We are committed to supporting her, her husband Kevin, and their daughter Pearl as they rebuild their lives. If you’re able to help, please contribute to their GoFundMe campaign here: Support the Parkhurst-Wear Family.

Additionally, many of our loyal customers have lost their homes. Click here to see a list of families impacted. If you know of others, please let us know so we can share their campaigns with our community.

Community Clothing Swap

👕 ♻️ Last Friday, we launched our Community Clothing Swap and we’ll be continuing every week in the future.

It's a sustainable way to refresh your wardrobe—bring up to 5 clean, gently-used items (no stains, tears, undergarments, athletic wear, or shoes) and swap them for something new-to-you. We welcome both kids’ and adults’ clothes. Not only can you swap items, but you can also leave clothes for others to take or make a $10 donation to the market to purchase pieces that catch your eye. Come find some new treasures and give your old items a second life! This is not an opportunity to offload a ton of unwanted clothes - instead, bring things you would give to a friend. **If raining hard at the market, the Clothing Swap will not take place.

Important Upcoming Dates

February 14 - 🌹 Valentine’s Day Floral Workshop with Superbloom 🌹 11am-1pm

February 14 - CANCELED DUE TO RAIN! 💃🕺 In the Field: A Movement Experience with Erin Rose Ward & Mollie Mendoza, 10 -11:15 am

Sat, February 15 - 🌈 Welcome Back, Topanga: Community Gathering & Fundraiser at Theatricum Botanicum 🙏 A day of healing and celebrating, benefiting local families impacted by the Palisades Fire. Free entry.

February 21 - 🧵 Mending at the Market 🧵 with Tigerowl (bring your clothes to be repaired)

February 21 - Under the Oak: Kids Activity- 🥁 Music Class with Brafo 🥁, 10:30 am (Rain Location 🌧️ Inside the Community House on the stage)

March 7 - Under the Oak: Kids Activity- 🥁 Music Class with Brafo 🥁, 10:30 am (Rain Location 🌧️ Inside the Community House on the stage)

March 21 - Under the Oak: Kids Activity- 🥁 Music Class with Brafo 🥁, 10:30 am (Rain Location 🌧️ Inside the Community House on the stage)

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