With spring turning into summer in the Pasadena area, It's time to embrace the freshness of the season by eating local. From local farmers' markets offering So Cal's freshest fare, to CSAs offering a bounty of seasonal delights and boutiques of locally produced foods ... there are plenty of ways to eat fresh in Pasadena, South Pas, Altadena and La Canada! By choosing locally grown produce, you're not only treating your taste buds, but also supporting sustainable agriculture and the hardworking farmers in the area. Discover where you can find locally grown fruits, vegetables, and more for your family. | |||
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| There are local farmers’ markets for almost every day of the week! Here is where you can bring the family to browse fresh produce, locally-produced artisanal goods, and much more. Farmers' Markets are a fantastic way to get kids interested in trying new, healthy foods! | |||
| Tuesdays | Pasadena Certified Farmers' Market Villa Parke Center, 363 E Villa St, Pasadena, CA 91101 Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | ||
| Wednesdays | Altadena Farmers’ Market Alta Loma Park, 600 W Palm St., Altadena, CA 91001 Wednesdays, 3pm -7pm (Spring / Summer only) | ||
| Thursdays | South Pasadena Farmers’ Market Just South of Mission St at 920 Meridian Ave South Pasadena, CA, 91030 Thursdays, 4pm - 8pm in Spring, Summer & Fall, and 4pm - 7pm in Winter | ||
| Fridays | California Certified Farmers’ Markets Old Town Monrovia, 700 S. Myrtle Ave, Monrovia CA 91016 Fridays, 5pm - 9pm Altadena Neighborhood Farmers’ Market Alta Loma Park, 587 W Palm St. Altadena, CA 91001 Fridays, 4pm - 8pm | ||
| Saturdays | Pasadena Certified Farmers’ Market PHS / Victory Park, 2900 N Sierra Madre Blvd, Pasadena, CA Saturdays, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm California Certified Farmers’ Markets Memorial Park, 1346 Foothill Blvd., La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011 Saturdays, 9am - 1pm | ||
| Sundays | Temple City Farmers’ Market City Hall, 9701 Las Tunas Blvd., Temple City, CA 91780. Sundays, 8:30am - 1pm or 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 pm seasonally Old Pasadena Certified Farmer’s Market Near Fair Oaks Ave at 54 E Holly St Pasadena, CA 91103 Sundays, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm | ||
CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture Clubs) deliver super fresh, locally grown produce to your door. Support local farmers and enjoy a regular supply of fresh, seasonal produce by joining a local CSA. Or get your hands dirty and make lasting memories with your children by joining a community garden and growing your own fresh vegetables and herbs! | ||
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| Community Supported Agriculture (CSA’s) | ||
Huarache Farms, Sierra Madre CSA boxes available for delivery: https://www.huarachefarms.com/csa-boxes | ||
Urban Homestead, Pasadena CSA boxes available for delivery: https://www.urbanhomestead.org/farm-boxes | ||
| Community Gardens for Grow-Your-Own | ||
Altadena Community Garden 3330 N Lincoln Ave, Altadena, California 91001 | ||
Pasadena Community Garden 721 S Pasadena Ave Pasadena, CA 91105 | ||
| Our community is also blessed with many small businesses that produce delicious fare right here. Support small businesses by purchasing specialty items produced here in our community. Each of the specialty shops below make their own products, which are sold at their shops as well as other small community retailers. | ||
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| Fresh Local Boutiques (sporting locally produced foods) | ||
E. Waldo Ward – locally grown and processed jams and preserves 273 E. Highland Ave., Sierra Madre, CA 91024 Open Monday - Friday 8:30 to 4:30 & Saturday 10:00 to 3:00 | ||
Klausesbees - local honey Altadena, CA; Email to purchase: klausesbees@yahoo.com | ||
Grist and Toll – local flour mill 990 S. Arroyo Pkwy #1, Pasadena, CA 91105 Open Wednesday – Saturday 11am – 5pm | ||
Semolina Artisanal Pasta at Ferrazzani's Pasta & Market – freshly made pastas 1976-8 Lincoln Ave., Pasadena, CA 91103 Open daily 11am – 6pm | ||
Jones’ Coffee – Wonderful Coffees Roasted locally 693 S. Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA Open daily 7am – 5pm | ||
| Know of any other farmers markets or specialty foods produced in Pasadena, South Pasadena, Altadena or La Canada that we should highlight? Let us know at KathrynZ@MacaroniKID.com! | ||
