El Segundo Farmers Market on Main Street, Oct 22

The certified farmers market in downtown El Segundo sets up on Main Street every Thursday, and October 22 is the next date on our list after the 15th. If you are putting together things to do in Los Angeles this week that are easy and low-key, a loop through a South Bay market is a good fit.

When: Thursday, October 22, 2026 Where: 300 Block of Main Street, El Segundo Price: Not listed. Browsing is open, and you pay vendors directly for what you buy.

What to expect

Local Anchor, a South Bay community guide, describes the market as a one-stop spot for farm-fresh fruit, organic produce, bakery items, cheeses, ready-to-eat snacks, crafts, gifts and jewelry, with live music. It frames the market as a gathering place as much as a shopping trip, which suits a walkable Main Street lined with cafes and restaurants.

"Certified" means the sellers are California growers who raised what is on their tables, so the stands lean on what is in season. Late October usually means apples, citrus, squash and hardy greens, along with the last tomatoes and peppers of the year. It is a neighborhood market rather than one of the big LA food festivals, so you can be in and out in an hour or linger over a coffee afterward.

Planning your visit

Local Anchor lists the market as Thursdays from 3pm to 7pm on the 300 block of Main Street. Our own listing carries only the date, so treat that window as the published schedule and double-check the Local Anchor farmers market guide before you head out.

Bring reusable bags and a little cash for smaller vendors. Street parking near Main Street can fill up during market hours, so a short walk from a side street is often quicker than circling the block. The market is outdoors, and late-afternoon October weather in the South Bay can be warm, so water and sunscreen are worth carrying. Pet rules vary by market, so check the posted signs at the entrance.

More nearby

Because the market repeats weekly, you have other dates if this one does not fit your calendar. For more fresh-food outings, browse our food and drink events or see what else is happening around the Los Angeles area. Together they make a short list of upcoming events in Los Angeles that are easy on the wallet and put you in front of local growers.