As it has for decades, the Farmers Market at Third and Fairfax will celebrate the holidays with charming decorations, a rich variety of seasonal music, a Menorah lighting ceremony and plenty of special entertainment just for youngsters. Please visit the Farmers Market Special Events page for the latest information on the holiday festivities. There are a dizzying number of holiday-related events in Los Angeles, be sure to read our Holiday Events and Activities guide so you don't miss any of them. And thanks to LA's long-time commitment to fresh, local ingredients you can visit farmers markets throughout the city all year round.
Salvation Army Kettle Kick-Off at Farmers Market (Nov. 26, 2012)
The Salvation Army welcomes the season with their annual kettle kick-off event in the Market Plaza on Monday, November 26th at 5 p.m., featuring music, fun and lots of holiday cheer. Festivities will include a Christmas tree lighting, toy collections, holiday entertainment and a special tribute to the United States Marine Corps' Toys for Tots program - a great way for all to get in the holiday spirit.
Hanukkah Celebration (Dec. 9, 2012)
The holiday season kicks off with a free Hanukkah celebration on Sunday, December 9th from 2:30-5 p.m. Kids can help build a giant Lego menorah and make their own greeting cards. The renowned Zimmer Children’s Museum will offer games and crafts. The party also features "Chanukah Pajamikah" with Doda Mollie, a cantor soloist and educator. A Menorah Lighting Ceremony will take place at sundown.
Holiday Festivities (Dec. 20-24, 2012)
Celebrate the season at Farmers Market from December 20-24 and enjoy traditional caroling, holiday arts and crafts, and live swing, jazz, and country/western bands playing everyone's favorite Christmas tunes. The festivities also include a visit by the Radio Disney Road Crew and must-see Nutcracker marionette shows. Here's the complete schedule:
Thursday, December 20
- Goode Time Carolers: 12-3 p.m., Strolling
- The Alley Cats’ Doo Wop Christmas: 12:30 & 2 p.m., Plaza
- Big Lucky’s Holiday Swing Show: 7-9 p.m., West Patio
Friday, December 21
- Goode Time Carolers: 12-3 p.m., Strolling
- Decorate Pine Cone Ornaments with The Entertainment Group: 12-3 p.m., Plaza
- Lucky Diaz & The Family Jam Band: 12:30 & 2 p.m., Plaza
- Mike Mann & His Cowboy So’ Ho’ Ho’ul: 7-9 p.m., West Patio
Saturday, December 22
- Radio Disney - music, games, crafts, & more: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Plaza
- The Conductors’ Polar Express: 1:15 & 2:15 p.m., Plaza
- Yuletide Carolers: 2-5 p.m., Strolling
- Rudolph’s Ranch Party: 7 p.m., til late West Patio
Sunday, December 23
- Create Nutcracker Stick Puppets w/ Art 2 Go 12-3 p.m., Plaza
- Jim Gamble Nutcracker Marionette Show 12:30 & 2 p.m., Plaza
- Yuletide Carolers 2:30-5:30 p.m., Strolling
- The Kid & Nic Holiday Show 5-7 p.m., West Patio
Monday, December 24
- Ellas Son Christmas Mariachi: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Strolling