Events

Immerse yourself in a relaxing atmosphere as you enjoy our delicious food and drinks while tapping your feet to some amazing tunes from local musicians.

Sea Pines Golf Resort is thrilled to offer locals and visitors alike the best outdoor music experience available on the Central Coast.

This annual show offers artists and crafts people a high quality outdoor setting to display and sell their wares to an appreciative audience.

Enjoy concerts, music, food, carnival rides, animals and MORE this summer in Paso Robles! Learn more by visiting our website. “The Biggest Little Fair Anywhere!” The Fair opened in 1946 and was first known as the San Luis Obispo County Fair. The California Mid-State Fair is held annually and runs…

The Festival places an emphasis of offering performances in unique Central Coast venues, including the historic Mission and beautiful outdoor spaces, as well as contemporary concert halls.

Pack your picnic, grab some lawn chairs, warm layers, blankets and friends to come enjoy a gorgeous Central Coast Summer evening under the stars! Filipponi Ranch Cellars will sell their wonderful wine by the glass or bottles, so no outside alcohol allowed. The Filipponis donate heir space for our performances,…

Embark on a journey into the Elizabethan Renaissance and marvel at the splendor of Queen Elizabeth I’s rule.

Enjoy the scenery on an easy hike to the Piedras Blancas Light Station, where you can learn about the light station’s history and local ecology while enjoying the beauty of this Outstanding Natural Area. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy wandering the lighthouse grounds between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

The Stone Soup Music Festival & Street Fair is a community tradition that has thrived for over 30 years in the city of Grover Beach.

Come to Cambria and enjoy not only the parade on Saturday, but all of the fun activities, music, good food, kiddie rides, and games that follow the parade and last all weekend at the Pinedorado Grounds. Be sure to check out the car show at the Vets’ Hall parking lot…

Gates will be open at 2:45 PM and music will begin at 4:00PM. The SLO Symphony, under the direction of Maestro Andrew Sewell, will play music by John Williams, Aaron Copland, John Phillip Sousa, and more! For 30+ years, the San Luis Obispo Symphony’s family-friendly Pops-by-the-Sea concerts have entertained thousands…

We are beyond excited to celebrate another Brew at the Zoo! Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 7th from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Charles Paddock Zoo! Brew at the Zoo will feature over 15 craft beers, distilled spirits, ciders, seltzers, wine, and more! A fun entertainment…

This is an opportunity for visitors to have a great time and learn about the way of life on our rancho, while supporting DANA Adobe and Cultural Center.

Tour the special places that play a part in the past, present and future recovery of California's sea otters!

This is the Central Coast's only invitational automotive event and $20 million worth of vintage autos will be on display.

The Arroyo Grande Harvest Festival is a local favorite event that features everything from entertainment to food, scarecrow and baking contests, games for the kids, movie night and so much more! This family-friendly event highlights the best of Arroyo Grande and its neighboring communities. This year’s theme is “Where Community…

In addition to the best mac and cheese that the Central Coast has to offer, you'll also get to sample beer, wine and spirits from your favorite wineries, breweries and more.

The weather is at its most spectacular and the Annual Scarecrow Festival, named to Travel Channel's Don't Miss List, is in full swing.

Rebelution: GOOD VIBES CALI TOUR 2025 returns to Avila Beach Resort for TWO nights on October 9 & 10, 2025 along with special guests Pepper, The Elovaters, Aurorawave & DJ Mackle. Get Tickets for one night, or roll out for both nights! The choice is yours! Gates- 4:00 PM Show-…

Join us for an evening filled with music, food & drink, inspiring presentations, and silent auction to support western monarch butterfly conservation!

Free to the public, fine artists and crafters open their studios to showcase their art and share their processes.

Each summer and throughout the year in the heart of California’s Central Coast, Festival Mozaic brings together music lovers to enjoy premier concerts and related events in a festive and stimulating atmosphere. The Festival was founded in 1971 to honor the composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, whose influence lives on in…

A community tradition since 1946, the annual Pismo Beach Clam Festival, attracts generations of families and visitors from all around, who look forward to spending three days overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Pismo Beach. This family friendly event features the Clam Festival parade on Saturday morning at 10am. Join us on Price Street for…

Get your best costume ready and bring the entire family out to a not-too-scary evening at Zoo Boo! You can expect Halloween decorations throughout the Zoo, carnival games, a costume contest, Halloween-themed activities, a haunted maze, and tricks & treats to enjoy! Over 200 animals call the Charles Paddock Zoo…

At 11:00 am on Oct. 29th, break out your broomstick and get out on the water for the Annual Witches & Warlocks Paddle in Morro Bay! This bewitching event is open to the public and benefits the Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County. Don your favorite witch or…

Kick off the Halloween weekend with us with a fun-filled evening of costumes, candy, and karaoke! Halloween Festivities return to the Downtown SLO on Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 5–8 PM. Activities include the beloved Trick-or-Treat Trail at dozens of downtown businesses, a Costume Contest in Mission Plaza, festive photo…

The SLO Coast Wine collective is thrilled to announce “Harvest on the Coast.” The event celebrates the latest harvest as well as past releases from the newly-formed San Luis Obispo Coast AVA.  “This has traditionally been our SLO Coast Wine’s biggest event of the year” says Kathleen Naughton, Executive Director…

Come check out the awesome rods and delicious BBQ while enjoying some amazing beach weather.

Visited by the ghosts of Past, Present, and Future, Ebenezer Scrooge must find it in his heart to change or face a bleak and lonely future.

Step into a world of enchantment as you walk through an immersive path adorned with over two million twinkling lights.

The Annual Downtown SLO Holiday Parade has drawn thousands to downtown San Luis Obispo since 1976. Held on the first Friday in December, the parade has become a much-loved holiday tradition along the Central Coast, for locals and visitors alike. Nearly 90 decorated floats, marching bands, vehicles, dancers, and more…

The community of Arroyo Grande ushers in the holiday season with the Holiday Parade the first Sunday of December. The annual Holiday Parade typically begins at 5 p.m. at East Branch Street next to City Hall, then proceeds to Traffic Way and Branch Street. Community organizations and businesses are encouraged…

Come to Morro Bay for the Annual Lighted Boat Parade. Local boats of all sizes are decorated with lights for the holiday season and cruise the harbor. Please call (805) 772-4467 for more information.

The Avila Beach Civic Association will be sponsoring its annual costume contest with the categories that include: Best Costume, Best Dog/Owner Look Alike, Best Holiday Look, Funniest Costume, and Best in Show.

Where: Ocean Avenue Businesses Ring in the holidays during this special night of shopping in Cayucos. Stroll the shops while admiring Christmas lights and decorations, visit Santa and Mrs. Claus, free carriage and wagon rides, craft workshop for kids, and Lioness Club refreshments. Family fun with Christmas spirit!  For information:  Cayucos Chamber…

The annual Polar Bear Dip in Cayucos is a local favorite and not to be missed! The festivities start at 9:30am and the Dip is at noon.

The annual Avila Beach Polar Bear Plunge is a celebration of fitness, nature, a New Year, comraderie and still having dessert! Dessert can be a cup of coffeee, or something to eat at one of the local Avila Beach establishments after the plunge. If you are brave, even some cold…

The Annual Celebration of the Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival is held every Martin Luther King weekend when over 450 birders visit Morro Bay to see, photograph and learn more about birds. The area offers pristine beaches, beautiful state parks, an excellent natural history museum, panoramic views of the Pacific…

Thursday Afternoon, January 23rd, there will be a wine seminar. Details to follow. Friday Morning, January 24th: shopping, raffle ticket opportunities, wine tasting, and demonstrating artists throughout town. There will be an art show at the Cambria Center for the Arts. Kick-Off Party at the Veterans Hall: Doors open at…

An evening for those 21 and older, held on the last Tuesday of each month, January through May.

The Cambria Film Festival is all about romance, romantic comedies and the complexity of love. Our mission is to showcase wonderful films in our charming seaside town. If you love films, plan to attend. If you want to help make the festival festive, well, we’re looking for volunteers. And if…

The SLO Botanical Garden hosts Mushroom Discovery Weekend. The weekend includes four days of mushroom focused events for fans of the fungi.

Each summer and throughout the year in the heart of California’s Central Coast, Festival Mozaic brings together music lovers to enjoy premier concerts and related events in a festive and stimulating atmosphere. The Festival was founded in 1971 to honor the composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, whose influence lives on in…

BlendFest on the Coast brings together more than just great wines. It connects two magnificent SLO County Central Coast regions of Paso Robles and the North Coast. Visitors to the coastal Highway 1 towns of Cambria and San Simeon have an opportunity to participate in this popular event that focuses…

The SLO Comedy Festival runs from February 27 through March 2 with 40 comedians in 10 local venues. View the full list of comedians at www.slocomedyfestival.com/comedians. At the “Best of Fest” event, SLO Comedy Festival brings you the best performers from the entire festival voted on by audience members from…

Calling all underwater explorers!

The California Sculptors’ Symposium, Inc., a non-profit corporation managed by sculptors, holds a sculpture symposium at Camp Ocean Pines in Cambria, California. The camp is nestled in a rural setting next to the ocean away from the distractions of daily life. We invite students and the general public to gain…

San Luis Obispo International Film Festival.attracts local, national and international work, and has played host to many visiting filmmakers, extreme sport athletes and big screen celebrities.

The annual Morro Bay Kite Festival is held every April. Head to the beach just north of The Rock to see the kites take flight throughout the weekend. Admission is free, this is a great event for families.

Pet loving wine drinkers can help our four-legged friends by visiting ANY of the participating wineries throughout the weekend, when a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Woods Humane Society!

Immerse yourself in the vibrant display of hundreds of fresh wildflower bouquets at the Cambria Wildflower Show.

Starting Thursday evening, rare cars will begin arriving in Morro Bay for registration. On Friday, secure a spot on Main Street for Cruise Night at 6 p.m. as classic and other rare cars cruise past. Continue the “Show & Shine” on Saturday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. and talk…

Learn all about the local pollinators that keep Cambria’s flowers blooming at the Cambria Historical Museum’s Bee Faire. This educational event will feature speakers discussing topics relating to bees, butterflies, and bats, and how we can garden in harmony with them. Live bees and a bat will also be on hand with…

For over 40 years, Paso Wine Fest has been the marquee showcase for Paso Robles wine. Join in the four-day celebration, May 15-18, 2025! Experience 100+ wineries, live entertainment, artisans, winemakers, distilled spirits, VIP exclusives, and elevated brand experiences at the Saturday, May 17 Grand Tasting. Friday, May 16 event…