Brafo's Music Class at Topanga Farmers Market, Dec 18

One week before Christmas, the Topanga Farmers Market keeps its Friday rhythm going with another session of Brafo's Music Class. On December 18, the class sets up at the Topanga Community Center for songs, shakers and movement aimed at young children and the grown-ups who bring them. If you keep a running list of things to do in Los Angeles that skip the freeway crawl and the ticket queue, this one earns a spot.

What to expect

The class is built for participation. Kids sing, tap, shake and dance, and parents and caregivers are expected to join in. Nobody sits in rows watching a stage. Brafo leads the group beside the weekly market, so the music mixes with the usual canyon sounds of vendors setting up and neighbors catching up.

When: Friday, December 18, 2026 (the listing shows a placeholder start time, so confirm the hour) Where: Topanga Community Center, 1440 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, Topanga Cost: Not listed on the source. Confirm with the market before you go.

The market around it

The farmers market is the reason many families come up the canyon in the first place. Browse the produce stalls, pick up something for lunch, and let the kids wander between tables before or after the music. It is a small neighborhood gathering with a children's activity built in, a calmer alternative to the big weekend crowds elsewhere in the city.

Planning your visit

• The class runs outdoors at the community center, so check the market's social channels if rain is in the forecast. December mornings in the canyon can run cold.
• Topanga Canyon Boulevard is winding and can back up. Leave extra time and expect parking to fill up on busy Fridays.
• Dress in layers, and bring a blanket or small mat if your little ones like to sprawl while they listen.
• Brafo's class has been showing up on several Fridays this season, so if this date does not work, another session may fit your schedule better. It is an easy pick when you are scanning upcoming events Los Angeles families can drop into on short notice.

Why go

December gets loud with shopping and travel. An hour of singing in a canyon parking lot, with a bag of fresh fruit at the end, is a gentler way to spend a Friday morning. The class suits toddlers and preschoolers best, but older siblings tend to join the shaker parade anyway.

For more family-friendly picks near the canyon, browse the food and drink section and the Los Angeles neighborhood page.