Calabasas Farmers Market

About

The Calabasas Farmers Market turns your Saturday morning into a sensory adventure for kids, where they can sample fresh fruit, watch live music performances, and run around the open spaces of Juan Bautista de Anza Park. It's an ideal blend of healthy shopping and family fun, where children learn about where food comes from while parents stock up on farm-fresh produce and artisan goods. The relaxed, community vibe makes it easy to navigate with kids of all ages.

What to Expect

Expect a vibrant outdoor market with colorful produce stands lining the park pathways, vendors offering samples of fruits, vegetables, and prepared foods, and live musicians creating a festive atmosphere. Kids can explore the open park areas between vendor visits, and the laid-back setting allows little ones to move freely while parents browse. The market features a mix of local farmers, bakers, and artisan food makers, with plenty of opportunities for children to see, touch, and taste fresh ingredients. The community atmosphere is welcoming to families, with other parents and kids creating a social environment.

Highlights for Kids

• Generous free samples of fresh fruit, juices, and baked goods that kids can try throughout the market
• Live music performances creating a festival-like atmosphere that keeps kids entertained
• Wide open park spaces for running and playing between shopping stops
• Colorful, Instagram-worthy produce displays that fascinate young children
• Friendly vendors who often explain how their products are grown or made, turning shopping into learning

Pro Tips for Families

1. Arrive early (8:00-9:00 AM) for the best selection and cooler temperatures, plus vendors are often more generous with samples when they're well-stocked
2. Bring a wagon or sturdy reusable bags as kids can help transport purchases while also having a place to rest if they get tired
3. Give kids their own small budget ($5-10) to choose something special,it turns shopping into an educational decision-making activity
4. Pack hand wipes or a small towel since kids will be touching and sampling produce, and visit the park playground either before or after shopping to burn off energy

Best Time to Visit

Early morning between 8:00-9:30 AM offers the freshest selection, fewer crowds, and more comfortable temperatures, especially important during warmer months. The market runs until noon, but the last hour tends to have picked-over inventory. Mid-morning (9:30-10:30 AM) strikes a nice balance if your family isn't early risers,still good selection but a livelier atmosphere with the music in full swing.

Food & Drinks

You'll find ready-to-eat options including fresh pastries, empanadas, tamales, crepes, fresh-squeezed juices, and seasonal fruit cups that make great breakfast or snacks for kids. Many vendors offer samples, so children can taste before committing. Bring a reusable water bottle as there may be limited beverage stations. Plan to either eat as you stroll or settle on the park grass for a picnic-style breakfast. Kid favorites typically include fresh berries, warm baked goods, and fruit smoothies.

Parking & Access

Parking is available in the Juan Bautista de Anza Park lot off Calabasas Road, though it fills quickly on busy Saturdays,arrive before 9 AM for easier spots. Street parking is also available on nearby residential streets. The market is completely stroller-friendly with paved and flat pathways throughout the vendor area. The park setting provides easy access with no stairs or obstacles, making it manageable for parents with multiple children, wagons, or strollers.