Community Starts Here!
Third Place Commons builds real community in real space by hosting hundreds of free events in a large, flexible gathering spot with a dining area, semi-private meeting room, and a stage. In addition to our many community events, our flagship program is the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market.
Third Place Commons is located on the upper level of the Town Center at Lake Forest Park with surrounding restaurants and free Wi-Fi courtesy of KCLS and the Lake Forest Park Library. Our friends and neighbors at Third Place Books are right next door.
Join Our Market Community!
The Lake Forest Park Farmers Market is the flagship program of Third Place Commons. The food & agriculture focused market offers a wide variety of products including many organic options.
Honoring 20 Years of Community & Fresh Food By Teri Howatt, Sarah Phillips & Karen True February 2025 In 2000, an innovative partnership between Ron Sher, maverick developer and founder of Third Place Books, and a group of passionate community members led by Anne Stadler brought Third Place Commons to life in Lake Forest Park.… Read More20th Anniversary of the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market
Join us on Father’s Day, June 15, 2025 for a special 20th anniversary celebration at the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market – the same day the market bell first rang 20 years ago! We’ll kick off the day with live music, special guests, and cake as we celebrate the rich history and bright future of… Read MoreCelebrate 20 Years of the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market – Sunday, June 15th
Community Starts Here!
Third Place Commons builds real community in real space by hosting hundreds of free events in a large, flexible gathering spot with a dining area, semi-private meeting room, and a stage. In addition to our many community events, our flagship program is the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market.
Third Place Commons is located on the upper level of the Town Center at Lake Forest Park with surrounding restaurants and free Wi-Fi courtesy of KCLS and the Lake Forest Park Library. Our friends and neighbors at Third Place Books are right next door.