About this Event
Fall Festival at Mercado 536!
You’re invited to our Fall Festival on Saturday, October 10!
Join us for an afternoon of creativity, community, and all things fall at Mercado 536 @ The Garcia Center for the Arts.
This free-entry community festival is a chance to spend the day exploring the arts center, shopping with local makers, enjoying seasonal activities and having fun 👻
🎟️ Tickets give you access to ALL Mercado 536 member–led activities:
🍂 DIY Leaf Crayon Rubbing
🎨 Tote Bag Painting
👻 DIY Ghost Craft
📬 Snail Mail Workshop
🪵 Painting Wooden Art
🔮 Mini Tarot Readings
🎭 Face Painting
🧒 Crafting for Kids
🧷 DIY Eraser Stamp Making
📿 Bracelet Making
🌿 DIY Body Oil Potion
🔘 DIY Button Making
📖 Story Time with Isabel
PLUS! FREE FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES:
🧵 DIY Costume Contest
👀 Scavenger Hunt
🎃 Pumpkin Patch
🔭 Telescope Viewing at 6:30 PM
🛍️ Local Vendors
📖 Story Time
🎶 Music & more!
You can also shop Mercado 536 for handmade art, gifts, goods, and other treasures from our community of 40+ local artists and makers.
Come dressed in your best handmade costume and bring your friends and family!
🎟️ ACTIVITIES
1 ticket $20
2 tickets $35
Tickets include access to all festival activities.
Children under 18 participate for FREE!
Children must have adult supervision.
📅 Saturday, October 10
⏰ 2–7 PM
📍 Mercado 536 @ The Garcia Center for the Arts
536 W. 11th St., San Bernardino, CA
ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE
Come for an hour or stay for the whole festival!
2–4 PM DIY Button Making
2–5 PM Leaf Crayon Rubbing
2–5 PM Tote Bag Painting
2–4 PM DIY Ghost Craft
2–4 PM Story Time with Isabel
2:30–3 PM Snail Mail Workshop
3–4 PM Painting Wooden Art
3–5 PM Story Time with Isabel
3:30–4 PM Mini Tarot Readings
3:30–4:30 PM Face Painting
4–6 PM Crafting with Kids
4–6 PM Eraser Stamp Making
4–6 PM Bracelet Making
4:30–6:30 PM DIY Body Oil Potion
🔭 Telescope Viewing begins at 6:30 PM!
Activity Descriptions
🔘 DIY Button Making with Buzzin’ Flowers
Create your own one-of-a-kind button! Draw your own design or create a collage from magazines.
🍂 Leaf Crayon Rubbing with Artist Annissa McGowan
Celebrate the textures and shapes of fall leaves with this simple, nostalgic art activity. Great for all ages.
🎨 Tote Bag Painting with Heart & Sew Clothing
Design your own fall-inspired tote bag to take trick or treating!
👻 DIY Ghost Craft with Behelliael Arts
Get a little spooky and make your own friendly ghost! [Add details about the craft.]
📖 Story Time with Isabel Quintero
Settle in for silly halloween storytime with Isabel. Perfect for little ones and families!
📬 Snail Mail Workshop with Ana Karen Loves Paper
Slow down and send a little love through the mail. Create a handmade letter and decorate it with fun materials.
🪵 Painting Wooden Art with Wooden Cog Designs
Get festive painting wooden leaves and pumpkins. Perfect little decor pieces for your desk or home.
🔮 Mini Tarot Readings with Soul Seek n’ Adventures
Curious about whats in store for you this season? A tarot reading can help you self reflect and offers a thoughtful perspective on season’s changes.
🎭 Face Painting with Aurora of Custom Piñata Creations
Get festival-ready with a fun fall or Halloween-inspired face painting design!
🧒 Crafting with Kids
A creative hands-on activity designed especially for our younger festival-goers led by Palmer sisters ages 10-13, our youngest Mercado members!
🧷 DIY Eraser Stamp Making with Tomcat Studio
Learn how to create your own eraser stamp and Fall print!
📿 Bracelet Making with Brenda
Make your own wearable fall-inspired creation!
🌿 DIY Body Oil Potion with Stellar Herbs & Body Care
Mix up your own botanical body oil potion using plant-infused oils, aromatic ingredients and a little shimmer, of course! Customize your blend and take your little fall potion home with you.
Event venue & nearby stays
The Garcia Center for the Arts, 536 West 11th Street, San Bernardino, United States
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