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🎥 Topanga Canyon 1960s Home Movies (1963–69)

This is the kind of footage you can’t fake. Laurie Lanaro Slavin put together a sweet, totally real compilation of home movies from growing up in Topanga in the 1960s, filmed mostly by her dad, Einar Lanaro. You’ll spot Topanga Elementary (including a sixth-grade lunch scene from ’68/’69), old canyon views, Webb Trail, and even the bridge that used to connect the bottom of Bowers Drive over to Cave Way. It’s full of small moments, friends, family, and that unmistakable “everyone knew everyone” Topanga feeling. If you’ve lived here a long time, you’ll probably recognize something. If you’re newer, this is a perfect little time capsule of the canyon.

🎶 Sneak Preview

Deb Ryder on the Topanga Corral

Here’s one more great reason to be a member of the Topanga Historical Society. Coming this summer, Deb Ryder will present a special program on the Topanga Corral featuring a 90-minute photo montage, stories, and live music with her family. Ed O’Neill will also share some of the Corral’s earlier history, so this should be a fun and memorable afternoon of Topanga history, music, and storytelling. The event will be a potluck picnic at Ed’s house, and guests will also have the chance to preorder event t-shirts with their RSVP, with extra shirts available for sale that day.

📅 Sunday, June 28 • 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
📍 Ed O’Neill’s house

🚫 No dogs, sorry
💵 Topanga Historical Society membership required + $15 per person
📝 RSVP required (coming soon) • Cash, Zelle, PayPal, and Venmo accepted
🔗 Join the Topanga Historical Society HERE

Annual Memberships start at $20 Individual, $30 Family, $50 Contributing, $100 Sustaining, $250 Patron, or $500 Lifetime

🎭 Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum

🌸 MOMentum Place
This annual Mother’s Day event at Theatricum brings together aerial and circus artists, dancers, and musicians for a whimsical afternoon in the outdoor amphitheater. There’s also an optional brunch beforehand if you want to make a day of it.

📅 Sunday, May 10, 2026 • Brunch at 12:00 PM • Performance at 2:00 PM
📍 Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum

🔗 Details HERE

📚 Topanga Library

🧠 Smarty Pants Storytime
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 – 5 with their parent or caregiver.
📅 Mondays, May 4, 11 & 18, 2026 • 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Topanga Library – Meeting Room

🗣️ Teen Advisory Board
Teens can help make a difference at the library, share ideas, and enjoy video games with friends too. For ages 14 – 18.
📅 Thursday, May 7, 2026 • 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Topanga Library – Meeting Room

🐉 Dungeons & Dragons
Join the library to learn and play the popular role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons. Beginners and experts are welcome. For teens ages 13 – 17.
📅 Tuesday, May 12, 2026 • 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Topanga Library – Meeting Room

🎀 DIY K-pop Warrior Norigae
Create your own norigae charm inspired by the bold, magical style of modern K-fantasy action stories. For ages 8 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
📅 Friday, May 15, 2026 • 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
📍 Topanga Library – Meeting Room

🔗 Details for all Library events HERE

💃 Topanga Father/Daughter Dance Fundraiser

A joyful community fundraiser for L.A. TACO and immigrant families across Los Angeles, with dancing, games, a cash bar, and tacos from La Chingona. This festive afternoon is open to everyone, not just fathers and daughters, so bring your dancing shoes, festive attire, and princess dresses if you’d like.

📅 Sunday, May 3, 2026 • 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
📍 Corazón Culture & Arts Resource Center

🔗 Details HERE

🏮 Inn of the Seventh Ray

🖌️ Watercolor Wednesdays

This recurring watercolor meetup is a relaxed midweek creative break in the canyon, with time to paint, gather, and enjoy the setting at Inn of the Seventh Ray.
📅 Wednesdays, May 6, 13, 20 & 27 • 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
📍 Inn of the Seventh Ray

🔗 Details HERE

☕ Topanga Chamber Morning Mixer

This monthly breakfast mixer is a nice way to connect with local residents, business owners, and nonprofits over coffee and breakfast in Topanga.
📅 Wednesday, May 13, 2026 • 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
📍 Inn of the Seventh Ray

🔗 Details HERE

🌿 The Canyon Sages 

(Senior Programs + Events + Wellness)

The Canyon Sages is a Topanga-based community for older adults. They host regular meetups, classes, and groups designed to keep seniors connected, active, and supported, with offerings like gentle movement, meditation, music, learning, and other social gatherings.

🧘 Yoga/Chair Yoga
📅 Thursdays, May 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2026 • 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
📍 Senior Class Room, Topanga Community Center
✉️ Leader: lola4babalon@yahoo.com

🧘 Meditation
📅 Thursdays, May 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2026 • 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
📍 via Zoom
✉️ Leader: f.harper@yahoo.com

💃 Learn Argentine Tango!
📅 Sundays, May 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 2026 • 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
📍 Barbara Webb’s house
📞 RSVP: (213) 448-8330

💪 Balance and Strength
📅 Mondays, May 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2026 • 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
📍 Sages Room
✉️ Leader: katcalls@aol.com

🎸 Introduction to Ukulele
📅 Mondays, May 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2026 • 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
📍 via Zoom
✉️ Contact: melanie@getstartedplayingukulele.com

🧘 Gentle Yoga
📅 Tuesdays, May 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2026 • 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
📍 Topanga Community Center
✉️ Leader: jlewis@visibleleadership.com

🧘 Restorative Yoga
📅 Tuesdays, May 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2026 • 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM
📍 Sage Studio
✉️ Leader: jlewis@visibleleadership.com

📚 Sages Book Club
📅 Thursday, May 14, 2026 • 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
📍 Topanga Library – Meeting Room
✉️ Leader: janiceharmon@icloud.com

🎶 Song Circle
📅 Thursday, May 21, 2026 • 1:00 PM
📍 Topanga Community Center

🔗 Details for all events HERE

🛸 Topanga Nights

Topanga Nights returns for Second Saturday with an afternoon and evening of music, art, shopping, food, and community around Pine Tree Circle and the lower courtyard. Shops and local spots will be open late, with live music from Old Jitters with special guest Will Worden, the Endless Color House Band, Robin August, and Preston Smith at Canyon Bistro & Wine Bar.

📅 Saturday, May 9, 2026 • 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
📍 Pine Tree Circle + Courtyard Lower Lot, Topanga
🔗 Details HERE

🚚 Food Truck Friday

A family-friendly community evening on the TCC ballfield with food trucks, friendly faces, and music from TCC’s own DJ Reverend Al Pastor. Bring a blanket, set up on the lawn, and enjoy a casual Friday evening in the canyon.

📅 Friday, May 15, 2026 • 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM
📍 Topanga Community Center

🚫 No glass, dogs, or littering

🔗 Details HERE

🪕 Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest & Folk Festival

A full day of roots music, contests, workshops, jamming, artisans, food, and family fun in the Santa Monica Mountains. It’s one of the canyon’s best-loved music traditions and still very much worth including, even at the nearby King Gillette Ranch location.

📅 Sunday, May 17, 2026 • Contests at 9:00 AM • Featured performances at 12:00 PM

​📍 King Gillette Ranch

🔗 Details HERE

🎸 Topanga Blues Festival 2026

A strong day of live blues at Theatricum featuring Bobby Rush, Kirk Fletcher, Earl Thomas, Celso Salim, and more, with food and raffle breaks built into the day.

📅 Sunday, May 17, 2026 • 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
📍 Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum

🔗 Details HERE

🎡 Topanga Days

Topanga’s three-day Memorial Day weekend festival brings together live music, artisans, food, and the kind of all-day community energy people wait for every year. The parade kicks off the final day before Monday’s festival fun gets underway.

📅 Saturday, May 23 through Monday, May 25, 2026

🕙 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily
🎉 Parade: Monday, May 25 • Starts at 8:30 AM
📍 Topanga Community Center

🔗 Details HERE

🩸 Red Cross Blood Drive

The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at the Topanga Community Center. Donations help support lifesaving medical procedures, and water and snacks will be provided for donors.

📅 Thursday, May 28, 2026 • 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
📍 Topanga Community Center

🔗 Sign Up HERE

Off-Market Private Exclusive: 

A Hidden Canyon Sanctuary Above Topanga

Some of the most compelling properties in Topanga are never publicly listed. A private Topanga retreat for the buyer who wants more than a house.

California Dreamin’ is set on 17.3 private acres. This off-market retreat includes a restored ridge house, a large studio with high ceilings, a restored 1952 writer’s retreat, private hiking trails, seasonal waterfalls, and a short walk to the heart of Topanga.

 
Perfect for buyers looking for privacy, creative space, and something with real presence, this is worth seeing in person. Reach out for more info or to schedule a private showing.

🏡 May 2026 Topanga Market Snapshot

Where the Market Is

There are 62 active listings in Topanga right now, which means buyers have more to choose from than they did when inventory was tighter. What’s standing out is how clearly the market is rewarding realistic pricing. A handful of the longer-running listings have made meaningful adjustments, while some of the newer ones are still holding at their original number to see how buyers respond.

There’s also a listing coming soon at 21302 Entrada Rd, expected to hit the market on 05/24/26.

Some of the more noticeable reductions include:

• 701 Greenleaf Canyon Rd: $3,495,000 down to $3,195,000

• 1527 Bainum Dr: $1,649,000 down to $1,350,000

• 19643 Valley View Dr: $2,250,000 down to $1,995,000

• 3439 Dorothy Rd: $2,695,000 down to $2,495,000

• 21045 Mendenhall Ct: $2,500,000 down to $2,395,000

• 21171 Colina Dr: $1,599,000 down to $1,399,000

• 19901 Grand View Dr: $1,685,000 down to $1,595,000

• 330 S Topanga Canyon Blvd: $1,349,000 down to $1,299,000

At the same time, newer listings like 229 Muerdago Rd at $1,600,000 and 19783 Valley View Dr at $1,399,000 are still at their original ask, which suggests those sellers are testing the market before making any moves.

The price range is still wide. There are some more approachable options, but most of the inventory sits well above $1 million, and buyers are responding by comparing homes carefully and negotiating when something feels overpriced.

For Buyers

This is a better market for buyers than it was when inventory was tight. With more to choose from, you can take your time, compare locations and conditions, and stay selective about what truly feels right.

It’s also a market where price and presentation matter. If a home has been sitting for a while, there’s often room for a better deal or at least a more realistic conversation.

For Sellers

A well-prepared home can absolutely still get strong attention, but buyers have more choices and they’re using them. Homes that show well and are priced in line with the market have a much better shot at getting traction early.

If a home comes out too high, it’s more likely to sit, and once that happens, price reductions tend to follow. The cleanest path is still the same one: a strong first impression, smart pricing, and a clear plan.

Looking Ahead

Late spring usually brings more serious buyers into Topanga, and that should hold true again this year. The difference now is that buyers don’t have to rush. They can watch, wait, and move quickly only when the right home comes along.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling this year, I’d love to walk through what’s realistic for your specific situation and what the market is actually responding to right now.

👨‍🌾 Topanga Farmers Market

Certified market with local, often organic producers and makers. Expect peak-season produce, fresh bread and pastries, flowers, pantry staples, small-batch foods, and occasional live music.

📅 Every Friday • 9:00 AM–1:00 PM

📍 Topanga Community Center
🔗 Details HERE

👩‍🍳 Chef Rashi D’Lugoff — The Village Kitchen

Topanga local chef offering bespoke catering and personal-chef menus that match your vision, with warm, seamless service for you and your guests.

• Services: Personal chef and catering for family gatherings, birthdays, and small events
• Serving: Topanga, Malibu, and nearby communities
✉️ rashidlugoff@yahoo.com 
📞 Call/Text: (310) 424-8486
🔗 Facebook

🌮 La Chingona Tacos

Handmade organic corn tortillas with tacos, bowls, and salads, plus vegan and gluten-free options. Casual, community vibe with house salsas and from-scratch prep.

📅 Tuesdays & Fridays • 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📅 Sundays • 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Hidden Treasures, 152 S Topanga Canyon Blvd

📸 Instagram
🔗 lachingonatacos.com

🌄 Topanga Historical Society

Support local history by becoming a member for just $20 a year and help preserve the stories of our canyon.

🙋 Become a member HERE

📖 Get The Topanga Story book HERE

🗣️ See past events and speakers HERE

🐾 Used Pets

A small, independent rescue with adoptable cats and dogs, including puppies, kittens, seniors, and special needs pets. They specialize in giving second chances to animals who need them most.

• See available pets HERE
• Read reviews HERE
📞 Call/Text Cate at (310) 344-3869
✉️ usedpets@icloud.com

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❓ In what year was the first Topanga Days held?

Hint: It began in the early 1970s, founded by actors, writers, artists, musicians, and nature lovers who called Topanga home.

Last month’s question: What was Topanga Canyon Boulevard originally called when it officially opened from the ocean to Ventura Boulevard in 1915?

Answer: It was originally called Topanga Highway when it opened on July 4, 1915. In 1933, it became part of the state highway system and was renamed Topanga Canyon Boulevard, with State Route 27 signage added in 1934.

🌮 Eat With the Season: 

Crispy Smashed Taco Loaded Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 5 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 4 small russet potatoes, scrubbed clean
• 1/3 cup plus 3 tbsp water, divided
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 8 oz 90% lean ground beef
• 1 1/2 tbsp taco seasoning, homemade or store-bought
• 4 oz Mexican blend shredded cheese, divided

For Serving:

• Chopped tomatoes
• Chopped white onion
• Cilantro
• Pickled jalapeños
• Sour cream

Instructions:

1. Heat oven to 450°F. Set racks to upper-middle and lower-middle. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with 2 tbsp olive oil.

2. Add potatoes and 3 tbsp water to a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover with a small vent. Microwave on high, flipping halfway through, until a fork slides in with little resistance, about 12 minutes.

3. Transfer potatoes to the greased baking sheet, spaced apart. Smash each potato to about 1/2-inch thick using a second baking sheet or the bottom of a mixing bowl. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil and rub it all over. Sprinkle with salt.

4. Bake on the lower-middle rack, then rotate to the upper-middle rack halfway through, until deeply browned and crispy, 20 to 30 minutes.

5. While potatoes roast, heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add taco seasoning and stir until fragrant, about 45 seconds. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed. Stir in remaining 1/3 cup water. Lower heat and simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes. Cover to keep warm.

6. To assemble, top each potato with 2 tbsp cheese, about 1/3 cup taco beef, then the remaining cheese. Bake on the upper-middle rack until cheese melts and the edges look lacy, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve with your favorite toppings.

Serving Suggestions:

🍅 Tomatoes and onion for freshness and crunch
🌿 Cilantro on top
🌶️ Pickled jalapeños for tang and heat
🥄 Sour cream to cool it down
🧀 Add extra cheese if you want it extra melty

Tip: Smash them hard enough to create lots of craggy edges. That’s what gets extra crispy in the oven. Leftovers keep in the fridge up to 3 days, but these are best right away while the edges are still crunchy.

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