Join the Original Farmers Market for holiday events and shopping. (photo courtesy of the Original Farmers Market)

Celebrate the holidays at the Original Farmers Market, corner of Third and Fairfax, and enjoy a fun and festive season with carolers, crafts, decorations, food and special programs.

The celebrations kick off on Sunday, Dec. 18, from 4:30-5:15 p.m. with the market’s annual Hanukkah Celebration and lighting of an ice sculpture menorah by members of the Miracle Mile Chabad. Participants will enjoy crafts and a musical performance by Jason Mesches.

From Monday, Dec. 19, through Christmas Day, carolers, family-friendly shows and musical performances will fill each day with merriment on the market’s plaza.

On Monday, Dec. 19, the Grand Arts Vocal Jazz Ensemble will perform from 2-3 p.m., and School of Rock Fairfax District’s House Band will perform from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Einstein Calypso Christmas will perform from 1-3 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 20, followed by Louie Cruz Beltran performing 4-6 p.m.

On Wednesday, Dec. 21, families can enjoy Snow Globe Craft with Art 2 Go from 11 a.m.-6 p.m., the Hollow Trees Holiday Show from 12:30-2 p.m., and the MoonRays Doo Wop Holiday Show at 4:30 and 5:30 p.m.

The Yuletide Carolers wills troll through the market from noon-3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 22. Families can also enjoy a Snowman Craft with the Entertainment Group from noon-3 p.m., the Bob Baker Marionettes Holiday Show at 12:30 and 2 p.m., and the Salvation Army’s Mariachi Rayos del Sol from 4-5 p.m. On Friday, Dec. 23, the Salvation Army Youth Jazz Band will perform from noon-1 p.m., and Holiday Carolers wills stroll through the market from noon-3 p.m. On Christmas Eve, enjoy the strolling Yuletide Carolers from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

The Salvation Army’s gift-wrapping station will be open from 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Dec. 21-24. The Original Farmers Market is located at 6333 W. Third St. for information, call (323)933-9211, or visit farmersmarketla.com.