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5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Melrose Trading Post in the Melrose Arts District Sunday, June 14, 2026...

04 June, 2026

MAY 2026 AT MELROSE TRADING POST! Celebrate Mother's Day at MTP, enjoy live music & shop locally!...

01 June, 2026

MAY 2026 AT MELROSE TRADING POST! Celebrate Mother's Day at MTP, enjoy live music & shop locally!...

29 April, 2026

At our 2nd Annual Melrose Fashion Week Runway, the Los Angeles community got to experience collections from local designers and emerging fashion students, all pushing the future of sustainable fashion, right in the center of Melrose Trading Post! This year’s show featured a combined total of o...

10 April, 2026

APRIL 2026 AT MELROSE TRADING POST Here’s what’s coming up at MTP this month! GET ADVANCE TICKETS HERE!  EXPLORE OUR APRIL CALENDAR: GO TO: 4/5 • 4/12 • 4/19 • 4/26 SUNDAY, APRIL 5 EASTER EGG HUNT AT MTP! 🪺 Find one of our giant eggs in the market for a chance to win fun......

25 March, 2026

MARCH 2026 AT MELROSE TRADING POST Here’s what’s coming up at MTP this month! GET ADVANCE TICKETS HERE!  EXPLORE OUR MARCH CALENDAR: GO TO: 3/1 • 3/8 • 3/15 • 3/22 • 3/29 SUNDAY, MARCH 1 ON STAGE 11 AM –  Wellness Through Words with Eclectuals Book Market:  Intuitive Wri...

24 March, 2026

We are introducing fresh layout change at Melrose Trading Post! We’re excited to re-introduce a redesigned version of the beautiful Purple “P” Section, which was previously part of our market map from Summer 2020 to early 2024. This region of the Fairfax High School campus is adja...

22 March, 2026

MELROSE FASHION WEEK 2026 Melrose Fashion Week in the Melrose Arts District in Los Angeles Local & Sustainable Runway Show Sunday, March 22rd 2026   Thank you for joining us! Check out the show recap here. ABOUT THE EVENT • MEET THE DESIGNERS & PARTNERS  • MFW RUNWAY SCHEDULE  •...

09 March, 2026

The McCourt Foundation’s L.A. Marathon is Sunday, March 8th. This epic annual event takes over the streets of Los Angeles, and we want to make sure you know how to navigate the city that day… to get to MTP in the morning....

02 March, 2026

FEBRUARY 2026 AT MELROSE TRADING POST Here’s what’s coming up at MTP this month! GET ADVANCE TICKETS HERE!  EXPLORE OUR FEBRUARY CALENDAR: GO TO: 2/1 • 2/8 • 2/15 • 2/22 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1 ON STAGE 11 AM –  Wellness Through Words with Eclectuals Book Market:  Intuitive Poe...

15 February, 2026

Did you meet your love at MTP?  Have a first date at MTP?    Know a couple that met at MTP?    Is MTP your special place with your bestie? ♥ The Melrose Trading Post has been a vibrant fixture of the Los Angeles community for almost 30 years, and naturally has become a place......

09 February, 2026

If you’re in need of a great gift idea this February, here are some picks from our incredible small businesses and artists at Melrose Trading Post! February is the season of celebrating love, whether you’re recognizing your partner on Valentine’s Day or treating yourself for Intern...

21 January, 2026

JANUARY 2026 AT MELROSE TRADING POST Here’s what’s coming up at MTP this month! GET ADVANCE TICKETS HERE!  EXPLORE OUR JANUARY CALENDAR: GO TO: 1/4 • 1/11 • 1/18 • 1/25 SUNDAY, JANUARY 4 RAINY DAY – FREE ADMISSION! No live music or workshops on the main stage for Jan. 4 due to t...

01 January, 2026

In 2026, we’re introducing FREE ENTRY for ENTERTAINMENT UNION MEMBERS every 2nd Sunday of the month! Here’s a refresher on our Admission Discounts & Free Entry Opportunities: Standard Admission Fees $6 Cash at the Entrance $6 + $2.25 Fee for Online Scannable Pre-Paid Ticket   EN...

30 December, 2025

Ditch the mall and spend your holiday dollars locally with artists, artisans and vintage collectors at the Melrose Trading Post. Whether you’re looking for a handmade candle, handcrafted jewelry, or a special vintage treasure, MTP’s got it all!  If you’re in need of a great gift idea, bro...

02 December, 2025

A MONTH-LONG LOCAL HOLIDAY SHOPPING EXPERIENCE Each Sunday in December there’s a line-up of holiday surprises, discounts and giveaways, alongside 260 of LA’s favorite creative artisans & vintage dealers, delicious food & beverage options and live music. Ditch the mall and spend your holi...

01 December, 2025

This holiday season, we’re encouraging the LA community to shop locally at Melrose Trading Post and beyond at our neighboring small businesses and vendors’ brick-and-mortars. For a limited time, if you make a purchase at any of these locations, you can receive a FREE ENTRY VOUCHER to MTP...

01 December, 2025

Explore “Get Crafty at MTP” Artist-Led Workshops! We are collaborating with local artists, non-profit partners, and MTP vendors for a series of fun art workshops in the market. Crafting with your hands is a creative and relaxing experience that can be rewarding for your mental health, as...

17 November, 2025

Here’s what is happening at MTP in November: Sunday, November 2 11:30AM – Eclectuals Storytime in the Garden with Sherrelle Holmes 12:30PM – Michael Paik 3:00PM – Dylan Chambers Sunday, November 9 11:30AM  – Intermission Healing Sound Bath 12:30PM – Sydney Raneé 3:00 PM ...

02 November, 2025

We are excited to be a part of Netflix x CicLAvia—Melrose Ave: Stranger Things 5 on Sunday, November 23rd! What is CicLAvia? CicLAvia is a non-profit, car-free streets initiative that organizes events that temporarily transform city streets into public parks for the Los Angeles community to bike, ...

01 November, 2025

2025 Dog Costume Contest Winners Our 4th Annual Dog Costume Contest was a frightful day of fun at Melrose Trading Post! As always, we were amazed by our contestants’ incredibly creative handmade Halloween ensembles. Here are the winners of this year’s competition: BEST IN SHOW Ellee Mae ...

27 October, 2025

Our 4th Annual Dog Costume Contest & Parade is mere days away, and this year we are looking forward to a show that will be our biggest yet! You can discover everything about this Sunday’s itinerary, sponsors, prizes, judges, and more at our Contest Page. This week, we wanted to spotlight s...

21 October, 2025

We are feeling the Halloween excitement here at MTP! This week we are highlighting some of our Trading Post vendors who specialize in spooky greatness.   Heather Staley is a newer vendor at MTP who creates divinely frightful designs. She prints her art onto a variety of mediums which feature mo...

13 October, 2025