North Redondo Beach Farmers Market, Oct 7

A midweek farmers market is one of the easier ways to turn an ordinary Wednesday into something worth leaving the house for. The North Redondo Beach Farmers Market sets up on Green Lane at Artesia Blvd, and the next one on the calendar is Wednesday, October 7. If you are building a list of things to do in Los Angeles that do not involve a freeway slog to Hollywood, this South Bay market belongs on it.

When: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 Where: Green Lane at Artesia Blvd, North Redondo Beach Listing: Local Anchor community calendar

What to expect

Farmers markets in this part of the South Bay tend to follow a familiar rhythm: fresh fruit and vegetables, baked goods, flowers and a handful of prepared-food stalls. It is a neighborhood-scale market rather than a destination one, which is its charm. You can walk the whole thing in twenty minutes, or take an hour if you stop to talk to growers and taste what is in season.

October is a good month for it. Late summer fruit is winding down while fall produce starts to arrive, so expect a mix that looks different from what you saw in August. If you are curious what is actually in season, ask the vendors. They will usually tell you what is best this week and how they would cook it.

Plan your visit

Bring reusable bags, a few small bills and a sun hat, since the stalls are outdoors. Parking around Artesia Blvd is street-based, so give yourself a few extra minutes to find a spot, or walk or bike over if you live nearby. The hours shown on the event listing are a placeholder, so confirm the current market hours with the organizer before you go. Prices vary by vendor and are not listed, so carry both cash and a card to be safe.

For LA food festivals and bigger tastings, you will want a different kind of outing. A neighborhood market like this one is the opposite: low-key, repeatable and useful. It fits into a regular weekly routine, and it is a nice way to support growers who sell directly to the people who live around them.

More around Los Angeles

Browse more food and drink events across the region, or check what else is on the upcoming events Los Angeles calendar before you plan your week. Redondo Beach also pairs well with a walk toward the coast afterward if you want to make an afternoon of it.