Category Archive • Weekend Activities

Now Hiring for the LFP Farmers Market

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Third Place Commons is now hiring for the 2023 season at the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market. The LFP Farmers Market, a food and plant focused market beginning its 18th season, is a friendly, well-established community of long-time vendors and dedicated shoppers. The market is seeking a Community Booth Set-up Assistant for the season.  Read brief ...

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A Year-End Message from our Executive Director

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What a wonderful year it’s been for our Commons Community! With the support of folks like you, Third Place Commons has seen an extraordinary period of rebirth, rebuilding, and regrowth in our many public programs and services. Rebirth – When we first reopened our Third Place Commons doors to in-person programs in fall 2021, we focused ...

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Holiday Farmers Market & Crafts Fair This Sunday, 12/18

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Hope you’ve started your shopping list because it’s almost time for Third Place Commons’ annual Lake Forest Park Holiday Farmers Market and Crafts Fair. There will be no better place to shop for last minute gifts and all your holiday meals than this coming Sunday, December 18th from 10 AM to 2 PM. Don’t miss an amazing ...

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Vendor Line-up for LFP Farmers Market & Crafts Fair on 11/20

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Get ready to shop because this Sunday, November 20th is the big Lake Forest Park Farmers Market & Crafts Fair – just in time for Thanksgiving! Visit with your favorite market vendors while picking up all the tasty goodies you need to make your holiday feast complete. You’ll find plenty of farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, ...

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Don’t Miss the LFP Thanksgiving Farmers Market & Holiday Crafts Fair on 11/20

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The holiday shopping season officially begins on Sunday, November 20th from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Lake Forest Park Thanksgiving Farmers Market and Crafts Fair. This wonderful annual tradition is the perfect opportunity to shop your favorite market vendors and stock your fridge and pantry with delicious, fresh autumn offerings for your big family ...

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Closing Day at the LFP Farmers Market This Sunday, 10/16

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The Lake Forest Park Farmers Market, a program of Third Place Commons, will wrap up its regular season with a bang this Sunday, October 16th from 10AM to 2PM. Yes, we know Sunday’s a big sports day, but you’ve got more than enough time to get down to the market before the festivities start. And you definitely won’t want to miss ...

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Win Up to $50 at the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market!

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Celebrate Super Selfie Sundays at the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market! On Sunday, September 18th and Sunday, September 25th, head to the market and snap a photo of yourself for your chance to win free market goodies! It’s easy to enter. Here’s how: Take a selfie with your market haul of produce, flowers, or other market goodies while ...

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The Return of Dancing & the LFP Farmers Market!

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  There’s big news at Third Place Commons. While community transmission remains moderate and controlled, Third Place Commons has updated the community dancing policy to allow dancing once again during the Weekend Music program. This is especially exciting given the great line-up of highly danceable bands coming up at Third Place Commons including: 4/29 – Left Turn on ...

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Dancing Is Back at Third Place Commons!

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BIG NEWS! Dancing is back at Third Place Commons!   While community transmission numbers remain low, we have updated our policy to allow dancing once again. Woo hoo! However, in light of the ongoing pandemic and still increasing infection rates, we ask for your help in keeping our community and staff safe.   Dancing is a high exertion activity ...

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Building Blocks 3 & 4: Civic Engagement & Getting Involved

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With the Third Place Commons Rebuilding Community Annual Celebration and Fundraiser just around the corner on March 5th, two building blocks of community are taking center stage this week. If Building Block #1 is a set of guiding principles, and Building Block #2 is gathering space, then Building Blocks #3 and #4 go hand in hand ...

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