Outdoor

The Atwater Village Farmers Market features over two dozen of Southern California’s best local farms, showcasing their diverse range of organic herbs and lettuces. Additionally, there are various local food vendors offering a wide selection of specialty food items like salsa, hummus, tamales, and more. The market is a family-friendly event, with live entertainment provided by local musicians.

Everyone is invited to celebrate Pacific Islander cultures, including Hawaiian, Tahitian, Samoan, Tongan, Marshallese, Maori, and Fijian at the Aquarium of the Pacific’s 21st annual Pacific Islander Festival. This weekend-long festival features cultural displays, artisanal craft demonstrations, live music and dance performances, and its annual Heritage Award ceremony. Guests are also invited to explore the Tropical Pacific Gallery to see marine life found off the coast of the Pacific islands.

Check the website for ticket prices.

Explore this tranquil Japanese-style garden that blends design elements from four classic garden styles. Cross an arched bridge and walk on shaded paths along a koi-filled stream to the teahouse.

General – $15, Seniors 65 and over and Students with ID – $11, Children (5 to 12 years) – $5, Descanso members and children under 5 – Free

For the second year of the Flavors of Origin Festival, this free, community event will “take over” the Mar Vista Farmers Market during the Sunday market.

Featuring a unique stage, curated programming, and local farmer and vendor participation, this family-friendly, international nutritional food festival will showcase diverse local farmers and food producers, spoken-word artists and folklore storytellers, local music performers, expert nutritionists, and family recipes from the African Diaspora and Afro-Latino communities.

Attendees may learn about the geographical history of the featured communities, the use of specific ingredients found in traditional dishes, and will leave with free recipes and grocery card guides!

Sunday, June 2, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Approximately 25 certified California farms, live entertainment, activities, and Main Street based retail vendors present a vibrant atmosphere where locals and visitors alike shop and spend the morning with friends and family.  

This market was established in 1995 and is a collaboration with the Main Street Business Improvement Association, Ocean Park resident group, the Victorian and the Heritage Museum.  Approximately 40 certified California farms, live entertainment, activities, and Main Street based retail vendors present a vibrant atmosphere where locals and visitors shop and spent the morning with friends and family.

The Main Street market is open Sundays from 8:30am to 1:30pm, rain or shine, and may be closed for selected holidays.

All four markets accept Cal Fresh EBT and WIC-Farmers Market Nutrition Program checks.

The Sunday Main Street and Saturday Pico markets also provide a Market Match program for Cal Fresh EBT customers.  Market Match is California’s healthy food incentive program that matches customers’ CalFresh nutrition assistance benefits at farmers markets.  The Main Street Market (in partnership with ARP) matches up to $20 and the Pico Market Match Program (in partnership with Hunger Action Los Angeles) matches up to $15 for the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Listen to the calming sounds of water and take in the subdued palette of evergreen shrubbery embracing the Koi Pond. The garden features stone lanterns crafted of Okazaki stone over 200 years ago and a bonsai display maintained by the South Coast Bonsai Association.

Adults – $15, Seniors 65 and over and Students with ID – $11, Children (5 to 12 years) – $5, Foundation members and children under 4 – Free,

Entry on the third Tuesday of each month – Free.

Advance purchase is required to attend on Saturdays and Sundays.