Studio City Sunday Farmer's Market

The Farmer's Market in Studio City is a great Sunday destination.  It has a ton of activity for the kids, which can be a lot of fun but not the cheapest outing you've ever done!  What I love about it is the petting zoo.  The enclosure has little plastic chairs, and the kids are allowed to hold the animals.  It is so cute, and really unique - I've never been to a petting zoo where the animals can be picked up.  My kids love to hold the guinea pigs and bunnies.  They also sometimes have a big ol' cow in the corner.  That's different:)

The market has a pony ride area next to the petting zoo.  If you want to get out without spending a bunch I would try to avoid going in past the pony rides.  Usually there is a bounce house, a bounce slide, and a swing ride just beyond that front area. If you are up for spending a little more, venture forth!  It is really fun, especially the swing ride.  I can hardly pry my kids off that one:)

The last time we went the petting zoo was $4, the pony ride was $5, and you get $1 off if you buy both at the same time.

The market is located on Ventura Blvd one block east of Laurel Canyon.  There is parking on the lot across the street to the east, but it is pretty limited.  I have always managed to get a spot in there, but I imagine there is a lot of street parking on the north side as well, especially on a Sunday.  You may also encounter paparazzi - it seems to be a popular spot for the not so well know but tabloid worthy celebrity crowd:)