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The LA mother of all flea's! This is by far the most gigantic + rewarding flea markets. So many good finds + times from this flea market. If you're looking for some furniture, decor, or textiles this is your place. If you've never been, just go.
Cost: $15-$20-$10-$8
One of the best (+ free) flea markets in the L.A area, Pasadena City College brings out all the stops + best vendors. Over 500 vendors gather on the 1st Sunday of every month, it brings out all the best vendors with great prices.
Cost: FREE
Photo c/o PCC Flea Market
Antiques + Collectibles abound at the Santa Monica Airport! Every 1st + 4th Sunday everything from home decor, furniture + jewelry is yours to buy. Excited to check out this flea and get my hands on some goods!
Cost: $7/$5
MAKE Collectives, our February Maker of the Month, is having a pop-up over at Urban Hive Market this month! Check it out!
Cost: FREE
Join MAKE Collectives in Long Beach + enjoy a glass of Bourbon champagne with light refreshments as you make a bath tea, bath salt, bath tea bags, or body polish/scrub. Learning from the best, a local maker from Naked Scrubs, just how to pamper yourself, or your loved one this February.
AJ will teach us:
+ leave with very own scrub, bath salt or tea as well as the knowledge to make them at home whenever you please.
Cost $25
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By far, my f a v o r i t e flea in the area! If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of DTLA check out the LB Antique Market. With over 800+ vendors this flea's sure to satisfy all your haggling cravings. Check out my Flea Feature for some more inspiration + info.
Cost: $6
Photo c/o Long Beach Antique Market
Promoting indie in every way possible is their game. I can't wait to check out this Silverlake flea and the amazing vintage home decor, vinyls, and fashion they got going on. The fact that they highlight bands and dj's I might actually get the husband to join.
Cost: FREE
Sister Flea to the Rose Bowl Flea, I've heard Ventura Flea is just as good, if not possibly, better than the Rose Bowl. I'm heading there this month to check it out for myself, so you'll get all the details soon. Oh, apparently T-Swift shops here, so that has to be a good sign.
Cost: $10/$5
Artists + Fleas in the DTLA blends fleas + artisans to provide a one-stop-shop for all your vintage and scouring needs. They also have workshops and food trucks to round out this trip. Check out their goods and support your local artists!
Cost: FREE
Photo c/o Artists + Fleas
I always look for a dependable flea, and Melrose Trading Post is just that. Every Sunday, rain or shine, this flea will be there. Not only can you find local vintage finds + amazing clothes, this non-profit flea market helps out the arts + education.
Cost: $3
Photo c/o Tour de Thrift
Inspired by their upcycled + loved retro trailer, Driving Miz Daisy brings funky finds, antiques, upcycled goods + tons of vendors to South Orange County. I haven't been myself but know some great vendors attend + I look forward to checking it out this month.
Cost: FREE
The Artsy Flea is a weekly curated flea + craft fair, family friendly + full of vendors + food trucks. With a $1 admission fee + free parking, I won't be missing this one.
Cost: $1
In honor of my musician husband, I'm adding this Flea to the list. We'll definitely be checking it out one of these days. Vintage clothes, a few instruments + tons of vinyls is sure to fill your first Sunday of the Month anytime.
Cost: $2
Open every Fri, Sat + Sun, Crafted at the Port of Los Angeles, is a permanent fair featuring local SoCal artisans. Not only does the marketplace feature products + goods, they house live music events + DIY workshops. I can't wait to checkout their marketplace this month + maybe even a DIY class!
Cost: FREE
Photo c/o Pretty + Perky @ Crafted
It's past time for Spring cleaning but if you haven't here's your chance to clear out + donate! Be sure to read the rules on how to donate your junk or just show up to buy some great stuff!
Cost: FREE
This pop-up is sure to please with craft food + local artists coming together to give you 3 hours of indie inspiration. The Crown Collective + Rolling Greens will be there demonstrating some of their finest DIY's : ) Can't go wrong with this one.
Cost: FREE
Shopwalk DTLA + Urban Air Market are coming together for the first time to create one amazing open air market focusing on sustainable design. I got a chance to hit Urban Air Market in Oakland a few years back + I am so excited to see it grow + expand to Los Angeles! Be sure to check out this one of a kind experience.
Cost: FREE
"This artisanal exposition is a celebration and a platform provided to some of Los Angeles' most gifted artists, textile artists, craftsmen, and handmade vendors. Its an event that allows our local residents to get exposed to innovative art, creative and diverse perspectives, and to shop uniquely handmade artful tchotchkes. In addition, this is also a platform of advocacy for those who have the courage to live out their creative visions and dreams, as well as extending that courage into their livelihoods and sharing it with their local community members." Love everything about this description + can't wait to go check this one out!
Cost: FREE
If you missed my first Maker of the Month post on Silverado Salvage be sure to go check it out now! Jeff, owner of Silverado Salvage, made one of his dreams come true (+ mine) when he took a 40' shipping container to Eastern Europe + filled it with unbelievable goodies that will be on sale this month!!
Cost: FREE
This is a unique junk show + not to be missed! Artists bring their overflow of craft supplies + other goods for a super sale. If you're in the market for craft supplies such as paint, shells + whatever else crafters keep, this is your place!
Cost: FREE
Echo Park Craft Fair is a beautiful merging of artists + crafters from around the Los Angeles area. So many talented artists are featured here, it is a shame to ever miss. If you're in the East L.A neighborhood go check it out + pick up some summer finds!
Cost: $10 single/$16 weeekend
Photo c/o Echo Park Craft Fair
If you're in SF April 29 - May 1st, without a doubt go check out the Spring Renegade Craft Fair. Held at Fort Mason there are so many good vendors, makers, foodies + crafters you will never be disappointed. Although I can't make it this year, go for me + have some drinks + take some pics : ) Be aware that April 29th is a wholesaler only day, April 30 - May 1st is open to the public.
Cost: FREE
There is so much goodness happening at this Spring's Artisanal LA I can hardly contain my excitement. From handmade goods, DIY-ers, crafters, pop up urban farms, to food + drinks you will be sure to have a day full of happiness + merriment.
Cost: $10 online | $15 at the door
This will be my first time attending this what seems to be a badass indoor flea market. I have no idea really what to expect, but do expect a blog post on it coming up soon : ) There will be antiques, vintage finds + handmade goods. Check out the early bird Sip + Shop event on April 8th, or for only $2 check out the entire event on April 9th!
Cost: $25 | $10 | $2
When I learned of Emily Katz from Justina Blakeney's latest bohemian bible The New Bohemians I fell completely inlove with her style. I've been trying to make it to one of her workshops for months now + never seem too, but now I have no excuse! She's now offering certain workshops online! Take them at any time, whenever it works in your schedule, + be prepared to up your coolness.
Cost: Varies
Photo c/o Emily Katz
For all my bohemians out there, go check out this Gem Faire in Costa Mesa for all your spiritual + crystal needs. I'm sure I'll be there collecting + bargaining my way into serenity. Open Friday 12-6pm (Wholesale Hours 10am-12pm) Saturday 10am-6pm + Sunday 10am-5pm.
Cost: $7 weekend pass
Back in my home town Fullerton hosts a wonderful little flea in Downtown Fullerton, every first Saturday. Mercantile Flea Market blends a variety of goods, handmade wares, antiques + art to make for a flea as diverse as the town. Pair this with some live music + you've got your perfect Saturday outside the big city.
Cost: FREE
Dear Handmade Life hosts numerous of online workshops. I love the idea of constantly learning new skills + finding your creativity + feel this workshop is perfect for all of you out there. The best part about this, its online! You can draw, create + have fun at home or in your backyard at your own pace. Check it out + find your lost artistic side.
Cost: $45
LA seems to be gushing with new DIY workshops + studios all around town. At Gather DTLA every Saturday is the place to be with their Intro to Knitting workshop.
Now that I'm weaving regularly my new desire is to knit. This Intro to Knitting class is sure to be a creative experience + claims to make me a knitter in 3 hours.
Check it out, or just check out their site for more DIY + creative workshops!
Cost: $45
Photo c/o Gather
