Get ready to welcome fall with gourds, crafts, and community fun at the Virginia Avenue Park's Mini Fall Festival and Glass Pumpkin Sale. On October 5, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., this free event will offer a range of activities for all ages, embodying the spirit of the season. The Santa Monica College glass pumpkin sale will feature unique handblown creations by students, which are available for purchase.
In the mix of autumnal excitement, families can enjoy a complimentary “straight from the farm” pumpkin—thanks to Murray Farms. It's one per family, though, and this is while supplies last. Incorporating the weekly Pico Farmers Market, the event will also provide a chance to stock up on seasonal produce and prepared foods, according to the official press release.
Those looking for entertainment can find it courtesy of the Pico Branch Library. They will host an interactive performance by Baila Baila in the Pico Branch Amphitheater. This music and dance event, celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, takes place from 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. and invites families to immerse themselves in culture by dancing and singing together in Spanish.
Meanwhile, visitors with a vested interest in the future of local spaces can engage with the Santa Monica Airport Conversation Project. Appearing as a pop-up at the festival, the initiative is seeking community input for a park-centered future of the Santa Monica Airport site. This is because they're currently in the second phase of a nearly two-year engagement process. More information on shaping this aspect of the city's landscape is available for the interested.
For those planning to attend and in need of additional details, they can click here or dial (310) 458-8688. Whether it's to snatch a glass pumpkin, indulge in the harvest's offerings, or contribute to the future vision of Santa Monica, the Mini Fall Festival is shaping up to be a hub for fall festivities and civic engagement.
