Plan a September 19–20 outing around fresh food, neighborhood discoveries and time together.
A farmers market can turn an ordinary grocery run into a family outing: pick something for dinner, meet a grower and let the kids choose an ingredient they have never tried.
These 10 picks offer a mix of coastal stops, neighborhood markets and convenient shopping destinations. They are presented as an outing guide rather than a ranked competition.
1. Orange Home Grown — Orange
Saturday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. | 303 W. Palm Avenue
This market combines California farms with food artisans selling products such as breads, cheeses and dips. Its calendar lists both a Kids Club and Seed Lending Library for September 19, making it a particularly appealing family stop. Check activity details with Orange Home Grown.
2. SOCO Farmers’ Market — Costa Mesa
Saturday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. | 3315 Hyland Avenue
Come for produce and browse specialty foods and handmade goods. The operator lists offerings such as artisan breads, hummus, tamales and pupusas. Parking is free, and CalFresh/EBT is accepted at the information booth. View market details.
3. Irvine Farmers’ Market at Mariners Church — Irvine
Saturday, 8 a.m.–noon | 5001 Newport Coast Drive
An early start makes this a practical first stop before the rest of Saturday’s activities. The market operates in the Mariners Church parking lot, according to the county’s certified market directory.
4. Corona del Mar Farmers Market — Newport Beach
Saturday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. | 3201 E. Pacific Coast Highway
Choose this stop if you want to build a morning around Corona del Mar. Its four-hour Saturday window leaves time to explore the surrounding village after shopping. View the operator’s schedule.
5. Laguna Beach Farmers Market — Laguna Beach
Saturday, 8 a.m.–noon | 521 Forest Avenue
This early market is located in the parking area beside City Hall. It is a convenient option for shoppers planning a Saturday visit to Laguna Beach. View the county listing.
6. Yorba Linda Farmers Market — Yorba Linda
Saturday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. | 5091 Mountain View Avenue
North County readers can make this their Saturday shopping stop without heading toward the coast. The operator confirms the weekly location and hours on its market schedule.
7. Newport Beach Farmers’ Market — Newport Pier
Sunday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. | Newport Pier
For a beachside outing, this market brings produce, flowers and specialty foods to the pier area. The operator lists small-batch breads, Mediterranean dips, juices and teas among its offerings. View market details.
8. Ladera Ranch Farmers Market — Ladera Ranch
Sunday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. | 28275 Avendale Boulevard
A South County option for families who want a Sunday morning market closer to home. The location and weekly hours are listed by Farm & Craft Market.
9. Laguna Niguel Farmers Market — Laguna Niguel
Sunday, 8 a.m.–noon | Plaza de la Paz, 27241 La Paz Road
Early shoppers can finish their market visit before lunchtime. The county lists this Sunday market at the Plaza de la Paz shopping center. View the county listing.
10. Farmers Market at The District — Tustin
Sunday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. | 2411 Park Avenue
This is a useful pick for combining market shopping with other errands. The operator currently lists the Tustin market at 2411 Park Avenue; use that address when planning your visit. View the operator’s schedule.
Make it a family tradition
Bring reusable bags, water and a cooler if you plan to buy perishables. Give children a small shopping budget and invite them to ask a farmer how something grows.
These hours reflect published recurring schedules checked September 17. Confirm any last-minute changes with the operator before traveling; vendor attendance and individual offerings can vary.
