Santa Monica Farmers Markets announce May 2026 events and activities

3 articles · Updated · smdp.com · Apr 30

Highlights include cherry season, Mother's Day offers, Bike Everywhere Month incentives and live music at Pico, Main Street and Downtown Arizona Avenue markets.
Cyclists visiting the Main Street market can claim a market dollar, while the City Transportation Department and Santa Monica Spoke will host Bike Month outreach on 2 and 6 May.
The programme also features the SMC Mother's Day Glass Sale, children's activities, pop-ups and a Memorial Day performance by Masanga Marimba Band on 24 May.

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