LFP Farmers Market Is Open – Take the Shopper Oath NOW

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The ever popular Lake Forest Park Farmers Market opens this Sunday, May 10th (10 AM to 2 PM), and it will once again be chock-full of your favorite market fresh foods and Mother’s Day flowers. However, there will also be some big changes as the market evolves to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure that ...

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Please GiveBIG TODAY – Your Support Means More Than Ever Now!

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We want to get straight to the point because the need is real. We’re writing to ask for your support for Third Place Commons, the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market, and the Market Bucks food assistance program. Will you make a GiveBIG gift today? This week GiveBIG is partnering with #GivingTuesday to bring us a big 48-hour ...

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Covid-19 Update: Temporary Closure of Third Place Commons

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In response to Governor Inslee’s most recent mandates related to COVID-19, here are the latest changes at Third Place Commons: The Commons space is now closed until further notice – Although Third Place Commons operates as a nonprofit organization, separate from our neighboring restaurants, stores, and the Town Center mall, we are naturally an interdependent community. ...

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Response to Coronavirus & COVID-19

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To Our Beloved Commons Community, In response to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus causing COVID-19 in King County and beyond, we want to share with you an update about how Third Place Commons is responding and what you can expect in the weeks to come. Annual Fundraising Breakfast & 20th Anniversary Celebration This week, we made the ...

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This Just In! Last Minute Additions (& LAST CHANCE at Tickets)

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This just in! New additions to our upcoming auction include this cheerful field o’ flowers, a 24″ x 24″ painting (acrylic on canvas) by Meenakshi Sinha. Is it just us, or do these beauties make you think of the LFP Farmers Market, too? Also just added, a **Scenic Seattle Flightseeing Tour** for two from KENMORE AIR! So ...

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An Auction Sneak Preview & Your LAST CHANCE at Breakfast Tickets

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Third Place Commons is going strong as it gets ready to celebrate a very big birthday next week! Yes, the Third Place Commons Annual Fundraising Breakfast, is just over a week away on Thursday, March 5th. And that means this is your last chance to get your tickets to this always fun and popular community ...

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Get Your Tickets Today for our 20th Anniversary Breakfast!

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Third Place Commons is celebrating its 20th anniversary as a community supported nonprofit organization with an extra special party at this year’s annual community breakfast. Get your tickets today for our very special birthday party!  The big event, which is entitled “20 in 2020: Twenty Years of Your Community in Your Space,” will take place on ...

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Share your Commons Story with Us!

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  As Third Place Commons celebrates its 20th anniversary this year as your community nonprofit, we would love to hear about what the Commons and the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market have meant to YOU over the past two decades. Whether you’re a lifetime local, or brand new to the neighborhood, we want to hear from you! Tell ...

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Join our 20th Anniversary Celebration on March 5th!

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Third Place Commons is throwing a big birthday party to celebrate turning 20 in 2020 – and you are invited! Third Place Commons’ 20th anniversary marks 20 years of your community in your space, and we’re celebrating at our annual fundraising breakfast on Thursday, March 5th, 7:00-8:45 AM. As always, this very special event will feature live ...

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A Message from Co-Founder Ros Bird

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On the eve of a new decade, I invite you to join me in celebrating an auspicious occasion. In 2020, Third Place Commons will celebrate its 20th anniversary as a nonprofit organization creating real community in real space. That’s 20 years of fostering a vibrant, connected community where we engage, build, and thrive together. Will ...

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