City of Santa Monica, CA
10/10/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/10/2024 12:09
Santa Monica Farmers Markets celebrate the bounty of fall with two pumpkin themed events
October 10, 2024 11:00 AM
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Oct. 10, 2024) - Two family-friendly events during the Downtown and Main Street Markets bring fall flair and celebrate the season's bounty in Santa Monica.
The All You Can Carry Pumpkin Patch is set for Wednesday, Oct. 16, during the Wednesday Downtown Farmers Market. For $10 per person, kids and adults can take home all the pumpkins that can be carried in one trip. No helpers, no carts, no bags, just a bit of muscle, some luck and tons of fun. All are invited to try to beat last year's record of six pumpkins. The patch opens at 8:30 a.m. through 12:30 p.m. or when the pumpkins are all carried off. Find the patch at the intersection of Arizona Avenue and Second Street.
The Sunday Main Street Market on Oct. 20 will include the free Pumpkin Adoptions event from 10 a.m. through 1 p.m. or until all pumpkins have been adopted. Kids 12 and under can pick a free baby pumpkin to adopt and take home at no cost. Local produce, coffee, prepared food, live music, local artisans and free kids' activities will round out the fun-filled day. The Sunday market is located at 2640 Main St. near the intersection of Main St. and Ocean Park Blvd.
All are encouraged to shop local at any Santa Monica Farmers Market. All Santa Monica Farmers Markets accept SNAP/EBT, including the P-EBT and SunBucks Cards, and a Market Match program is offered at the Main Street and Pico Markets, where customers can receive a match of up to $20 in coupons for fresh fruits and vegetables. All markets accept the WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program checks.
For more information, visit santamonica.gov/farmersmarket or follow on Instagram and Facebook @SMFMS.
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