Fall Farmers Markets in the San Fernando Valley, Where to Shop This Season

Fall is a lovely time to explore the San Fernando Valley’s farmers markets. Evening options in Northridge and Granada Hills, Tuesday markets in Sherman Oaks and at CSUN, and the Sunday Studio City market offer different ways to enjoy seasonal produce and neighborhood life. Forneris Farms in Mission Hills also has pumpkins in 2026, but no corn maze this year.

The pleasures of shopping in season

An autumn market gives you room to enjoy more than a grocery list. Pumpkins and winter squash bring color to the stalls, while persimmons, pomegranates and other seasonal produce help make an ordinary shopping trip feel connected to the time of year.

What is available changes with harvests and individual vendors. Some stalls sell locally grown produce, others offer prepared food, bread or specialty goods. Ask the seller about the items that catch your eye rather than assuming every product is organic or grown nearby.

Markets also offer a simple way to spend time in a neighborhood. A familiar stall, a quick conversation and something good to take home can become part of a weekly routine.

Wednesday evenings in Northridge

The Northridge Farmers Market and Family Festival operates Wednesdays from 5 to 9 p.m. at 9301 Tampa Avenue. Coastal Pacific Markets lists the 2026 season as March 11 through October 28, making October the final part of this year’s scheduled season.

It is an evening option for people who want to visit after work or school. Check the organizer’s announcements before heading out, particularly near the end of the season or if weather may affect the event.

Friday nights in Granada Hills

The Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce lists its Certified Farmers Market on Fridays from 6 to 10 p.m., around White Oak Avenue and Chatsworth Street. The chamber also promotes the Granada Grubfest alongside the market.

Fresh produce, artisanal goods and food vendors can make this an outing rather than a quick errand. For the current layout and vendor information, use the chamber’s market page.

Tuesday shopping in Sherman Oaks and at CSUN

The Sherman Oaks Farmers Market is a weekday option, not a weekend market. Its operator, Raw Inspiration, lists Tuesdays from 2 to 6 p.m. at 14006 Riverside Drive, by Fashion Square.

At CSUN, Associated Students lists the campus farmers market in Matador Square on Tuesdays during the fall and spring semesters, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Because it follows the academic calendar, check the university’s current event information before making a special trip.

Sunday mornings in Studio City

The Studio City Farmers Market’s own website now lists Sunday hours from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Ventura Place, between Radford Avenue and Laurel Canyon Boulevard. The market operates rain or shine and offers produce, artisanal foods and a children’s section.

A morning visit leaves time to explore the surrounding neighborhood afterward. Check the market’s website for parking information and any announcements before you go.

A farm stand stop in Mission Hills

Forneris Farms, at 15200 Rinaldi Street in Mission Hills, offers a different experience from a weekly street market. The family farm lists its market hours as 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, with earlier closing on holidays.

For 2026, the farm says it will have pumpkins but no corn maze. It also states that the farm market is cash only and that the fields are not open for self harvesting. Check its pumpkin patch information for the current seasonal arrangements.

A farm stand visit is a chance to enjoy a piece of the Valley’s agricultural history while shopping for what the season brings.

A small ritual that makes a place familiar

Markets are one way to experience a community beyond its housing listings. They let you see ordinary neighborhood life, from the morning coffee stop to the evening crowd gathering around food stalls.

A lively market does not guarantee that a neighborhood or home will suit every buyer. It is one part of the picture, alongside the location, your daily routine and the property itself.

If a Valley community has caught your attention, Dominique can help you explore homes there and compare your options.