Category Archive • Holiday events

Mark Your Calendars for Two Special LFP Farmers Markets & Holiday Crafts Fairs

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‘Tis the season for holidays galore. And they won’t be complete without pre-holiday stops at two special indoor editions of the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market plus two fantastic crafts fairs for all your shopping needs. The annual Thanksgiving Farmers Market & Crafts Fair will take place on Sunday, November 24th, while the Holiday Farmers Market ...

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Candy, Comedy, Clowns, & More – Celebrate Halloween with Us!

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The spooky countdown is on to one of the biggest events of the year at Third Place Commons, the annual Halloween Celebration! The fun begins on Thursday, October 31st with trick-or-treating for costumed kiddos throughout the Town Center at Lake Forest Park from 4 to 6 PM. There will also be some family-friendly activities in the Commons ...

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Apply by Oct. 8th for Our Holiday Crafts Fairs!

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Artists and crafters are now invited to apply for Third Place Commons Holiday Crafts Fairs on Sunday, November 24 and Sunday, December 15. Both crafts fairs will take place from 10 AM to 3 PM on the lower level of the Town Center at Lake Forest Park in conjunction with special, indoor pre-holiday editions of the ...

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Top Notch Holiday Shopping this Sunday, Dec. 16th

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You won’t find better holiday shopping than this Sunday, December 16th from 10-3 at Third Place Commons’ annual indoor Holiday Farmers Market and Crafts Fair. Yes, ‘tis the season of gift giving and there will be delightful, unique, and handmade gifts for all at the Holiday Crafts Fair. Whether you’re shopping for some cashmere comfort, a ...

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A Whole Host of Holiday Fun in December

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You know that every month is a busy one at Third Place Commons. But with everything from an indoor holiday farmers market & crafts fair to dance recitals and dance lessons to holiday concerts and beloved children’s entertainer Caspar Babypants – plus weekly live music and dancing as always – December is moving into overdrive! Here’s ...

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Trick-or-Treating & Free Magic Show Wednesday at the Commons!

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The spooky countdown is on to one of the biggest events of the year at Third Place Commons, our annual Halloween Celebration! Weeks of special Halloween themed festivities wrap up in a grand finale this Wednesday, October 31st – Halloween night. The fun begins with trick-or-treating for costumed kiddos across Lake Forest Park Town Center from ...

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Donuts, Alpacas & More at Market Closing Party – This Sunday, 10/21

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Donuts, Alpacas & More at Market Closing Party – This Sunday, 10/21

The Lake Forest Park Farmers Market is ending its regular season with a bang and celebrating the market with a Closing Day Party, this Sunday, October 21st from 10AM to 3PM. So what makes a great Closing Day Party? Alpacas? Donuts? Halloween dog “treats-for-tricks” and costumes? Giveaways for all ages? Seasonal fruits & vegetables, farm-fresh meat ...

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Apply Now for our Holiday Crafts Fairs

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Applications are now being accepted for Third Place Commons’ Holiday Crafts Fairs on Sunday, November 18 and Sunday, December 16. Both crafts fairs will take place from 10 AM to 3 PM on the lower level of Lake Forest Park Town Center in conjunction with special, indoor pre-holiday editions of the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market. ...

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A Look Back at a Great 2017!

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You have helped make 2017 a banner year at Third Place Commons and the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market!  Truly, the Commons has been overflowing with wonderful events over the past year. In February, a student marimba concert played to a packed house. In March, the Earth Smart Green Fair enlightened hundreds of community members eager to ...

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A Year-End Message from Third Place Commons Board Members to YOU

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December 2017 When you think of Third Place Commons, what do you think of first? Do you think of the arts? Of the live music and dancing? Of the Art-Ins, game nights, foreign language conversation groups, and other community meet-ups? Do you think of having lunch with friends or meeting with colleagues or having a coffee while ...

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