Events in SLO County

Upcoming events across San Luis Obispo County, from Paso Robles to Nipomo, checked every morning. Updated October 11.

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Sunday, October 11

  • 46 Ranch Pumpkin Patch at the Cambria Nursery

    9 AM to 5 PM · Cambria Nursery and Florist, Cambria · Free

    A monthlong pumpkin patch in the nursery gardens with pumpkins from mini sizes to jumbo showstoppers, open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in October.

  • SLO County Open Studios Art Tour

    10 AM to 4 PM · Countywide, San Luis Obispo County · Price not listed

    Weekend 1 of the 28th annual SLO County Open Studios Art Tour starts Saturday, October 10 at 10 a.m. and sends visitors to local studios across the county to see how the work gets made.

  • Come As You Are... National Coming Out Day Picnic

    11 AM to 4 PM · Atascadero Lake Park, Atascadero · Free

    Join We Are Atascadero Pride for a relaxed National Coming Out Day picnic celebrating community, connection, and belonging. Come by yourself, bring a friend, bring a snack if you’d like, and spend some time with LGBTQ+ neighbors, friends, families, and allies from across North County. No speeches, no pressure, no dress code. Just an easy afternoon together. Everyone is welcome.

  • Love of Nature Exhibit

    12 PM to 4 PM · Art Center Morro Bay, Morro Bay · Free

    A free exhibit at Art Center Morro Bay featuring works by local artists inspired by the Central Coast’s ocean, bay, marshes, mountains, plants, and wildlife. Includes a separate artists’ reception on September 20.

  • Surfing for Hope Longboard Classic

    Schedule varies · ends 3 PM · Pismo Beach Pier, Pismo Beach · Check the official event page for competition and gala details

    World-class longboarders, a health fair, a Volkswagen expo and community events take over Pismo Beach for three days.

  • Oysters & Albariño

    12 PM to 4:30 PM · Castoro Cellars, Templeton · Price not listed

    Wine-and-food event centered on oysters and Albariño.

  • Jack House Guided Tour

    1 PM to 4 PM · Historic Jack House, San Luis Obispo · Free

    The Jack House Guided Tour is Sunday, Oct. 11 at 1 p.m. in San Luis Obispo. The tour includes a special display of Victorian mourning jewelry inside the preserved 19th-century home.

  • Lazy Locals - Free Concert! - Rosewood and Honey

    1 PM to 4 PM · Castoro Cellars, Templeton · Free

    Free Lazy Locals concert featuring Rosewood and Honey.

  • Live Music at Parr Wines With The Gipsy All-Stars

    1 PM to 3 PM · Parr Collective at Stolo Vineyards, Cambria · Free

    Enjoy live music at Parr Wines. Food will also be available, and outside snacks are allowed, though outside alcohol is not. A purchase at the winery is required to attend shows at the vineyard. You may get your free ticket online , with a purchase at the winery required to attend the show.

  • Gutenberg! The Musical!

    2 PM · San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre, San Luis Obispo · $28 – $51

    Two would-be writers play every role in their ridiculous musical about Johann Gutenberg at a shoestring backers’ audition. Thursdays to Saturdays at 7 PM, Saturdays and Sundays at 2 PM, through Nov 8.

  • 82 Deluxe

    2 PM to 6 PM · Harry’s Night Club & Beach Bar, Pismo Beach · Price not listed

    Live performance by 82 Deluxe at Harry’s Night Club & Beach Bar.

  • Social Poker Sunday

    2 PM · BA Start Arcade and Taproom, San Luis Obispo · Free

    Social Poker Sunday starts at 2 p.m. at BA Start Arcade and Taproom on Higuera Street. It’s a free, no-buy-in hang for people who like their Sundays with cards and a little table chatter.

  • Whiskey Scars at Mulligan’s Bar & Grill

    2 PM to 4 PM · Mulligan’s Bar & Grill, Avila Beach · Free

    Whiskey Scars (Country) plays a free set on the lawn at Mulligan’s Bar & Grill at the Avila Beach Golf Resort.

  • Melodies for Moonstoners With Highway Hippie

    2 PM to 4 PM · Moonstone Cellars, Cambria · Price not listed

    Moonstone Cellars hosts Melodies for Moonstoners on Sunday, October 11 at 2 p.m. with Highway Hippie and a glass-of-wine kind of setup; no cover charge is listed.

  • An Enemy of the People

    2 PM to 4 PM · Studio Theatre at the Clark Center, Arroyo Grande · $17 general

    The Clark Center presents Ibsen’s drama about public truth, civic pressure and the cost of speaking out.

  • Live Music at The Coastal Taproom With Jill Knight

    3 PM to 5 PM · The Coastal Taproom, Cambria · Free

    The vibrant atmosphere of The Coastal Taproom gets even better with live music. Come out and kick back on the patio for the evening while you take in the performance. Feel free to grab a beer or a bite to eat, and enjoy any of the board games or outdoor activities available as you chill to the tunes.

  • Cal Poly Symphony Concert

    3 PM · Harold Miossi Hall – Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo · $12 – $22

    Cal Poly Symphony opens the season with Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 featuring Elizabeth Dorman and Glinka's Overture to Ruslan and Lyudmila.

  • Vineyard Jazz Concert / 18 Piece Jazz Band

    3 PM to 6 PM · Dark Star Cellars & Seven Angels Cellars, Paso Robles · $17.85

    An afternoon jazz concert with dancing, wine, and food, with proceeds benefiting Artistry in Motion Dance Studio. The Eventbrite listing shows a 3 PM to 6 PM program and doors at 1 PM.

  • Amaris Laurette at Branch Street Deli

    4 PM to 7 PM · Branch Street Deli, Arroyo Grande · Free

    Amaris Laurette supplies the live soundtrack for an easygoing evening in the Village of Arroyo Grande.

  • Open Mic Night

    5 PM to 8 PM · The Bunker SLO, San Luis Obispo · Price not listed

    National Coming Out Day Want to sing, share a poem, or play guitar? Join the Gala Pride and Diversity Center for an Open Mic night in celebration of National Coming Out Day! Sign-ups at the event - see you there!

  • Ancient Owl Trivia Night

    5 PM to 7 PM · Ancient Owl, San Luis Obispo · Price not listed

    Ancient Owl Trivia Night starts at 5 p.m. at 3197 Duncan Rd. Teams can expect a competitive round of questions, with prizes for the top finishers.

  • Central Coast Shakespeare Festival: Macbeth

    6 PM · Filipponi Ranch Winery, San Luis Obispo · $6.50–$33 with fees

    Final weekend of Shakespeare outdoors at the winery. Bring a folding chair and a picnic; wine is sold on site.

  • Dylan Johnson

    6 PM to 9:30 PM · Sensorio, Paso Robles · General admission starts at $65 + fees

    Live acoustic music by Dylan Johnson at Sensorio during the evening event hours. Guests can enjoy the performance on the main lawn along with food and drinks available on site.

  • Central Coast Shakespeare Festival: Macbeth

    6:30 PM to 9 PM · Filipponi Ranch Winery, San Luis Obispo · Price not listed

    Macbeth , a tale of prophecy, murder and madness. Power comes at a price, and blood will have blood. It’s been 20 years (!) since the Festival produced Shakespeare’s darkest tragedy, where ambition and prophecy collide with devastating consequences. After a trio of witches foretell that he will be King, Macbeth begins his fatal descent in pursuit of the crown, leaving a trail of bodies in his wake.

  • Salsa Night

    7 PM to 10 PM · Libertine Brewing Company, San Luis Obispo · $5

    Salsa Night returns Sunday from 7 to 10 p.m. at Libertine Brewing Company, with dinner and drinks starting at 6 and a mix of salsa, bachata, cumbia and more.

  • DJ Sparx

    7 PM to 11:30 PM · Harry’s Night Club & Beach Bar, Pismo Beach · Price not listed

    DJ Sparx set at Harry’s Night Club & Beach Bar.

  • Sound Healing Serenity in Hammocks

    7:30 PM to 8:30 PM · The Center SLO, San Luis Obispo · $23.18 to $44.52

    Sound Healing Serenity in Hammocks is on the official calendar at The Center SLO. Open the source for the latest schedule and participation details.

  • The Wallflowers

    8 PM · Fremont Theater, San Luis Obispo · $47 to $77

    The Wallflowers perform at Fremont Theater. Doors open at 7:00 PM and the show starts at 8:00 PM. Tickets are required. I am dating myself, but this was one of my favorite bands back in high school. One Headlight, anyone?

  • Buffalo Pub and Grill Karaoke

    9:30 PM · Buffalo Pub and Grill, San Luis Obispo · Price not listed

    Join Buffalo Pub & Grill for weekly karaoke every Sunday night!

Monday, October 12

  • EXPLORE DAVINES COLOR - San Luis Obispo

    10 AM to 2 PM · Bassett Salon Solutions - San Luis Obispo Store, San Luis Obispo · $28.52

    EXPLORE DAVINES COLOR - San Luis Obispo is on the official calendar at Bassett Salon Solutions - San Luis Obispo Store. Open the source for the latest schedule and participation details.

  • Doodle with Yarn Trunk Show

    11 AM to 4 PM · Ball & Skein, Cambria · Free

    Starting Monday, October 12 at 11 a.m., Ball & Skein & More turns into a Doodle Deck pop-up shop with items from Doodles by Pacific Knit Co. Entry is free and no sign-up is needed.

  • Manny English at Fin's

    5 PM to 8 PM · Fin's Bar & Grill, Grover Beach · No cover

    Manny English plays live music at Fin's Bar & Grill in Grover Beach. The patio and covered veranda are first-come, first-served once the music starts, so check in with the host when you arrive.

  • Music Mondays in the Garden With Bremen Town Trio

    5:30 PM · Robin’s Restaurant, Cambria · Price not listed

    Live music dinner event in Cambria featuring Bremen Town Trio.

  • Sound Bath by Morgan Jaleh Dehmohseni

    5:30 PM to 6:30 PM · zen den, San Luis Obispo · Price not listed

    Sound Bath by Morgan Jaleh Dehmohseni starts at 5:30 p.m. at zen den on Higuera Street. Expect crystal singing bowls, gongs and a quiet reset of the nervous system, if that’s the lane you’re in.

  • Maritime Movie Night – Two Documentaries

    5:30 PM · Bay Theater, Morro Bay · Price not listed

    Join the Morro Bay Maritime Museum for a special evening featuring two documentary films celebrating the ocean, Morro Bay, and the people who are connected to them. SPEARA SPEARA follows Mitsuki, a 26-year-old world champion spearfisher who left Japan at age 16 and found purpose in California. The film explores a personal journey of healing, […]

  • Woodstock’s Pizza Trivia Night

    8 PM to 10 PM · Woodstock’s Pizza, San Luis Obispo · Price not listed

    Woodstock’s Pizza Trivia Night starts at 8 p.m. at 1000 Higuera St. It’s the familiar combo of pizza, questions and a little friendly competition, which is hard to argue with on a Monday.

  • Buffalo Pub & Grill Metal Monday

    9 PM · Buffalo Pub and Grill, San Luis Obispo · Price not listed

    Buffalo Pub and Grill’s Metal Monday starts at 9 p.m. on Higuera Street. The promise is simple: all metal, all night, with drinks and no fluff.

Tuesday, October 13

  • Noor Free Mobile Health Clinic

    8:30 AM to 3:30 PM · Oceano Library parking lot, Oceano · Free

    Free mobile health clinic in the Oceano Library parking lot for health care consultations and services. Appointments are strongly suggested.

  • Toddler Tuesday

    10:30 AM to 4 PM · Sandbox Kids, San Luis Obispo · Price not listed

    Toddler Tuesday begins at 10:30 a.m. at Sandbox Kids on Monterey Street. The weekly drop-in includes arts, crafts, story time and more for families with toddlers.

  • Sichuan Tuesday’s

    4:30 PM to 8 PM · Piadina, San Luis Obispo · Price not listed

    Sichuan Tuesday’s starts at 4:30 p.m. at Piadina with Chef Garrett Morris from Sichuan Kitchen SLO. The menu changes weekly, and you can show up without reservations or pre-orders.

  • The Cost of Staying Put

    6 PM to 7 PM · 599 Higuera St suite a, San Luis Obispo · Free

    The Cost of Staying Put is on the official calendar at 599 Higuera St suite a. Open the source for the latest schedule and participation details.

  • Black Sheep Bar & Grill Trivia Tuesday

    6 PM to 8 PM · Black Sheep Bar & Grill, San Luis Obispo · Price not listed

    Black Sheep Bar & Grill Trivia Tuesday starts at 6 p.m. on Chorro Street. It’s a laid-back patio trivia night with drinks and the usual reward for being the person who remembers odd facts.

  • Tuesday Night Trivia

    6:30 PM to 8:30 PM · The Optimyst, Cambria · Free

    Trivia starts Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in The Optimyst Cambria Tasting Room and usually runs until about 8:30. The questions are mostly useless, which is part of the charm, and the winners get prizes.

Wednesday, October 14

  • Yoga at the Cliffs

    9 AM to 10 AM · Oceanfront Lawn at The Cliffs Hotel & Spa, Pismo Beach · Free

    Free oceanfront yoga on the lawn at The Cliffs Hotel & Spa with certified instructor Jordan Walshaw. Bring a mat or borrow one, plus water and sun protection.

  • Box Art Walking Tour

    11 AM to 12 PM · Mission Plaza, SLO, San Luis Obispo · Price not listed

    Join a Box Art Walking Tour on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 11 a.m., starting at Mission Plaza in San Luis Obispo. Public Art Coordinator Amanda Grieshop will walk the route and talk about the artists and the older and newer wraps.

  • National Dessert Day

    11 AM to 8 PM · Branch Street Deli, Arroyo Grande · Price not listed

    Celebrate National Dessert Day with dinner and dessert at Branch Street Deli in Arroyo Grande.

  • Atascadero Farmers Market

    3 PM to 5:30 PM · Atascadero Farmers Market, Atascadero · Price not listed

    Atascadero Farmers Market listed for Oct. 14 on the city events calendar.

  • Spooky Cartooning Workshop

    3 PM · Morro Bay Library Program Room at Morro Bay Library, Morro Bay · Free

    Tweens and teens can join cartoonist Kane Lynch for a spooky cartooning workshop at Morro Bay Library on Wednesday at 3 p.m. It’s a straightforward creative hour with a seasonal tilt.

  • Giveback Night Klondikes Pizza

    4 PM to 7 PM · Klondikes Pizza, Arroyo Grande · Price not listed

    Shell Beach Elementary PTO fundraiser at Klondikes Pizza with family dining and arcade time for kids. Guests need to mention Shell Beach Elementary so the order counts toward the giveback.

  • Open Mic Night at Moonstone Cellars

    6 PM to 8 PM · Moonstone Cellars, Cambria · $5 donation requested

    Join Moonstone Cellars for Open Mic Night—a time to show off your musical skill, or kick back and hear amazing artists from Cambria, the Central Coast, and beyond. Sign up in advance to get a musician’s slot or a seat in the audience, as space is limited. Moonstone Cellars will have wine available for purchase by the glass or bottle. You can sign up through Moonstone Cellars’ event page . A $5 donation is requested t

  • Libertine Brewing Company Line Dancing

    6 PM to 9 PM · Libertine Brewing Company, San Luis Obispo · $10 for ages 18+; $5 for ages 21 and over

    Weekly line-dancing night with lessons and social dancing at Libertine Brewing Company.

  • Weekly Event: Bingo Night

    6 PM to 8 PM · BarrelHouse Brewing Co., Paso Robles · Price not listed

    BarrelHouse Brewing Co. in Paso Robles has Bingo Night on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. If you like your trivia with more shouting and less dignity, this is your lane.

  • Ancient Owl Beer Garden and Bottle Shop Bingo Night

    6 PM to 8 PM · Ancient Owl, San Luis Obispo · Price not listed

    Ancient Owl’s Wednesday bingo starts at 6 p.m. Expect gift-card and merch prizes, plus the usual excuse to linger a little too long midweek.

  • Bat Experience at the Creekside Reserve

    6:30 PM to 8:30 PM · Creekside Reserve, Cambria · Suggested donation $10

    Take a trip to bat country with this experience presented by Greenspace. Bat experts Lisa Murphy and Erin Naegle lead an enjoyable and educational evening, starting with an “Intro to Bats” class. After that, it’s a Q&A session while snacking on baked goods with hot chocolate and cider. Then everyone will head to the meadow and down by the creek to track and identify bats using acoustical monitoring units. Sign-ups ar

  • Cal Poly Men's Soccer vs. Utah Valley

    7 PM to 9 PM · Mustang Memorial Field, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo · Price not listed

    Cal Poly Men's Soccer vs. Utah Valley at Mustang Memorial Field on the Cal Poly campus. AYSO Night.

  • Buffalo Pub & Grill Open Mic Night

    7 PM to 10 PM · Buffalo Pub and Grill, San Luis Obispo · Price not listed

    Buffalo Pub and Grill hosts open mic every Wednesday. Musicians, comedians, poets and other performers can take the mic while the room keeps moving with food and happy hour.

  • Drag Queen Trivia Night

    7:30 PM · Benny’s Pizza Palace and Social Club, San Luis Obispo · Free

    Benny's Pizza Palace and Social Club hosts Drag Queen Trivia every other Wednesday. It's free to play, with prizes, drinks and bites on the side.

  • Jazz Night at Sidecar

    7:30 PM · Sidecar, San Luis Obispo · Price not listed

    Sidecar’s downstairs jazz night starts Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. A rotating trio blends classic, modern and original jazz with Latin, R&B, funk and hip-hop influences.

Thursday, October 15

  • Planned Giving for Every Fundraiser: Moving from Awareness to Action

    8:30 AM to 12:30 PM · Family Care Network, San Luis Obispo · From $60

    Half-day AFP San Luis Obispo County Chapter program on planned giving for fundraisers. Check-in begins at 8 AM and the program runs from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

  • SLO Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale

    Members 9 AM to noon · public noon to 5 PM · SLO Public Library Community Room, San Luis Obispo · $1.50 per inch of books Thu and Fri

    More than 7,500 used books for adults, teens and kids, plus music CDs and puzzles, and a featured collection of SLO County and California history books curated with the History Center of San Luis Obispo County. Friends of the Library members shop early Thursday from 9 AM to noon (join at the door); the public sale runs Thursday noon to 5 PM and Friday and Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM. All proceeds support the SLO Public Library.

  • Leatherback Sea Turtle Sculpture Ribbon-Cutting

    10 AM · Avila Beach Park, Avila Beach · Price not listed

    The ribbon-cutting is listed for Thursday, October 15 at 10 a.m. at Avila Beach Park. The official calendar points readers back to the source for participation details.

  • Fishing Club at Joslyn Recreation Center

    2 PM · Joslyn Recreation Center, Cambria · Center membership plus $20 per year

    The Fishing Club meets Thursday, October 15 at 2 p.m. at Joslyn Recreation Center. Along with the business meeting, members get discount tackle sales and a long list of club perks.

  • Easy Degrees at Mulligan’s Bar & Grill

    5 PM to 7 PM · Mulligan’s Bar & Grill, Avila Beach · Free

    Easy Degrees (Upbeat Rock) plays a free set on the lawn at Mulligan’s Bar & Grill at the Avila Beach Golf Resort.

  • CrossRoads at Fin's

    5 PM to 8 PM · Fin's Bar & Grill, Grover Beach · No cover

    CrossRoads plays live music at Fin's Bar & Grill in Grover Beach. The patio and covered veranda are first-come, first-served once the music starts, so check in with the host when you arrive.

  • Live Music By Jonathan Millsap

    6 PM to 9 PM · Hotel SLO, San Luis Obispo · Price not listed

    Jon Millsap plays Hotel SLO on Thursday at 6 p.m. His self-taught guitar work leans into a calm, reflective mood, the sort of set that gives dinner an easier pace.

  • Uncork the Coast Wine Tasting Event

    6 PM to 9 PM · Inn at the Pier, Pismo Beach · $129 per ticket

    Rooftop unlimited wine tastings with coastal bites and DJ. 21+ event.

  • Downtown SLO Farmers' Market

    6 PM to 9 PM · Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo · Free

    Weekly open-air farmers' market with more than 100 vendors, fresh produce, prepared food, crafts, baked goods, entertainment, and live music on Higuera Street.

  • Live Music

    6 PM to 9:45 PM · The Bunker SLO, San Luis Obispo · Price not listed

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  • Flavor Packet

    6 PM to 9:30 PM · Sensorio, Paso Robles · Price not listed

    Live music by Flavor Packet at Sensorio. The source lists the performance from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM.

  • JUICE w/ special guest Dante Marsh & The Vibe Setters

    7 PM · The Rock, San Luis Obispo · General admission $20 advance, $25 at the door

    Juice performs with special guest Dante Marsh & The Vibe Setters. Doors are at 7:00 PM and showtime is 8:00 PM. All ages. ([my805tix.com](https://www.my805tix.com/e/juice-3))

  • Gather for Good: San Luis Obispo | Dinner Benefits for DreamCatchers

    7 PM to 10 PM · Giuseppe's Cucina Rustica, San Luis Obispo · $12.16 to $22.53

    Gather for Good: San Luis Obispo | Dinner Benefits for DreamCatchers is on the official calendar at Giuseppe's Cucina Rustica. Open the source for the latest schedule and participation details.

  • Willie Tea Taylor with Alex Lucero Band

    7 PM to 10 PM · The Siren, Morro Bay · $10 – $15; table reservations $100

    Concert by Willie Tea Taylor with Alex Lucero Band.

  • An Enemy of the People

    7 PM to 9 PM · Studio Theatre at the Clark Center, Arroyo Grande · $17 general

    The Clark Center presents Ibsen’s drama about public truth, civic pressure and the cost of speaking out.

  • Kreuzberg Scantron Trivia

    7:30 PM · Kreuzberg California, San Luis Obispo · Price not listed

    Scantron Trivia is back at Kreuzberg California on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Bring your best guess-work and a little patience for the coffee-shop format.

  • Nashville Nights with Greylan James feat Carson Wallace

    7:30 PM to 10 PM · California Coast Beer Company, Paso Robles · $15 early bird; $32.50 general admission; $40 at the door

    Ticketed country music night in Paso Robles featuring Greylan James with special guest Carson Wallace. Doors open at 6 PM and the show starts at 7:30 PM.

  • Brit Floyd

    8 PM · Vina Robles, Paso Robles · Price not listed

    Brit Floyd brings The Moon, The Wall and Beyond tour to Vina Robles Amphitheatre.

  • Buffalo Pub & Grill Late Night DJ/ College Night

    9 PM · Buffalo Pub and Grill, San Luis Obispo · Price not listed

    College Night and a late-night DJ take over Buffalo Pub & Grill on Thursday at 9 p.m. It’s a straightforward after-hours hang with music, drinks and a younger crowd.

Friday, October 16

  • Yoga at the Cliffs

    9 AM to 10 AM · Oceanfront Lawn at The Cliffs Hotel & Spa, Pismo Beach · Free

    Free oceanfront yoga on the lawn at The Cliffs Hotel & Spa with certified instructor Jordan Walshaw. Bring a mat or borrow one, plus water and sun protection.

  • Sculptural Lamp Stack with Mosaic

    10 AM to 1 PM · Passiflora Mosaics Studio, Grover Beach · Price not listed

    This Friday, October 16 at 10 a.m. at Passiflora Mosaics Studio, the class walks through designing and building a focal-piece garden sculpture. The project can include lamps, pots, found objects, driftwood and mosaic forms.

  • Dance Club Classes on the Rocks

    11 AM to 12 PM · The Cliffs Hotel and Spa, Pismo Beach · Free

    Stay active and get energized with the Pacific Ocean as your backdrop at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa! \n

  • Sensory Movie for Adults with Disabilities

    11:30 AM · Atascadero Library Polin Community Room at Atascadero Library, Atascadero · Free

    Join us for a Sensory Movie for Adults with Disabilities.

  • Cambria Farmers Market

    2:30 PM to 5 PM · Vet’s Hall, Cambria · Price not listed

    Cambria Farmers Market runs Friday at 2:30 p.m. in the Veterans Hall parking lot on Main Street. It’s a food-only market, so skip the trinket hunt and go straight for produce and prepared food.

  • 6th Annual Atascadero Fall Fest

    4 PM to 10 PM · Sunken Gardens, Atascadero · Free

    A three-day downtown carnival brings rides, games, food, drinks and live entertainment to Sunken Gardens October 16–18.

  • Eric & The One Love Bomb at Avila Beach Farmers Market

    4 PM to 8 PM · Avila Beach Promenade, Avila Beach · Free

    Final scheduled Friday market set of the season, featuring Eric & The One Love Bomb.

  • Friday Night Magic

    5 PM to 9 PM · Captain Nemo Games & Comics, San Luis Obispo · Price not listed

    Weekly Magic: The Gathering play night at Captain Nemo Games.

  • Wood-Fired Pizza Nights

    5 PM to 9 PM · Cambria Pines Lodge, Cambria · Price not listed

    Wood-Fired Pizza Nights returns Friday at 5 p.m. to the Pizza Nook at Cambria Pines Lodge, with pizza, salads, drinks, yard games and live music in the mix.

  • Fall Family Fest

    5 PM to 7 PM · Trinity Church courtyard, San Luis Obispo · Price not listed

    Family-friendly courtyard event with games, food, prizes, cotton candy and kids activities.

  • Reel to Real 805 at Mulligan’s Bar & Grill

    5 PM to 7 PM · Mulligan’s Bar & Grill, Avila Beach · Free

    Reel to Real 805 (Classic Rock Hits) plays a free set on the lawn at Mulligan’s Bar & Grill at the Avila Beach Golf Resort.

  • Member's Happy Hour - October

    5 PM to 7 PM · San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, San Luis Obispo · Free

    Members and their guests can attend an evening gathering featuring Birds of the Central Coast and a preview of the Morro Bay Bird Festival.

  • Totally Tubular Clam Festival Wine Walk

    5 PM to 7:30 PM · Downtown Pismo Beach, Pismo Beach · Price not listed

    Kick off Clam Festival weekend with the Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce at the Totally Tubular Clam Festival Wine Walk — an 80s-themed evening of wine, food and drink tastings from local businesses, strolled through beautiful downtown Pismo Beach. General Admission runs 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM, followed by the VIP Party from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM at the Inn at the Pier, 601 Cypress Street. Registration is at Beachin’ B

  • Harvest Cookie Decorating Night

    5 PM to 7 PM · Proof & Gather Baking Company, Paso Robles · $28.52

    A fall cookie-decorating workshop at the bakery, with six sugar cookies, decorating supplies and a seasonal drink included.

  • Live Music: Thom Whitaker

    5:30 PM to 8 PM · Branch Street Deli, Arroyo Grande · Price not listed

    Thom Whitaker performs live at Branch Street Deli.

  • Live Music: Ghost Monster

    5:30 PM to 8:30 PM · BarrelHouse Brewing Co., Paso Robles · Price not listed

    Live Music: Ghost Monster is on the official calendar at BarrelHouse Brewing Co.. Open the source for the latest schedule and participation details.

  • Vintage Renegades

    6 PM to 9:30 PM · Sensorio, Paso Robles · Price not listed

    Live music by Vintage Renegades at Sensorio. The source lists the performance from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM.

  • Cal Poly Women's Volleyball vs. California Baptist

    6 PM to 8 PM · Mott Athletics Center, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo · Tickets required; general admission $11-$14, reserved seating $17, courtside $40

    Cal Poly Women's Volleyball vs. California Baptist at Mott Athletics Center on the Cal Poly campus.

  • Student Show - Only $5!

    6 PM to 8 PM · The Bunker SLO, San Luis Obispo · $5

    Improv show featuring Session 3 Central Coast Comedy Theater students.

  • Live Music with Louie Ortega at Marisol Lounge

    6 PM to 8 PM · Marisol at The Cliffs, Pismo Beach · Free

    Every Friday & Saturday from 6pm – 8pm, unwind at Marisol Lounge with live music from talented local artists. \n

  • The Donna Lu Band at Fin's

    6 PM to 9 PM · Fin's Bar & Grill, Grover Beach · No cover

    The Donna Lu Band plays live music at Fin's Bar & Grill in Grover Beach. The patio and covered veranda are first-come, first-served once the music starts, so check in with the host when you arrive.

  • Halloween Movie Nights at Oceanpoint Ranch: Hocus Pocus

    6:30 PM · Oceanpoint Ranch, Cambria · Free

    Bring your blankets and bundle up for cozy, and slightly scary, movie nights under the stars. This Halloween season, Oceanpoint Ranch will be showing family-friendly movies on-theme for this spooky time of year. Tonight’s presentation is the Halloween classic, Hocus Pocus . Admission is $5 for adults (credit card only, please), with kids 12 and under getting in free! Food and drinks will also be available for purchas

  • Bodie, Hopeful

    7 PM · The Rock, San Luis Obispo · $39.05

    Concert at The Rock featuring Bodie with special guest Hopeful. Doors at 7:00 PM, show at 8:00 PM.

  • Bonnie Raitt

    7:30 PM · Vina Robles, Paso Robles · Price not listed

    Bonnie Raitt performs at Vina Robles Amphitheatre with Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen listed as the feature act.

  • Radio Ranch

    7:30 PM to 10:30 PM · The Siren, Morro Bay · Free

    Radio Ranch brings its Americana, traditional country and rock and roll set to The Siren for a free 21+ show.

  • Fire Peach

    7:30 PM to 10:30 PM · The Pour House, Paso Robles · Tickets required; GA presale $12.56, locals ticket $7.20, VIP table for 4 $55.40, Diamond Lounge $162.52 incl. fees

    Live music at The Pour House with Fire Peach. 21 and over. Tickets are sold online, with a locals discount listed.

  • Morro Bay Comedy Night with Tyson Paul

    7:30 PM to 8:30 PM · The Nauti Anchor, Morro Bay · Free

    A live comedy night with Tyson Paul at The Nauti Anchor in Morro Bay.

  • Hot Flash Heat Wave

    8 PM to 11 PM · Libertine Brewing Company, San Luis Obispo · Price not listed

    Hot Flash Heat Wave live at Libertine with support from Set In Stone TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE This is an 18+ Show

  • Bolo

    8 PM · Fremont Theater, San Luis Obispo · $30

    Bolo performs a DJ set at Fremont Theater. 18+ only.

Saturday, October 17

  • Alicia Adamerovich: Conundrums

    Time TBA · San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, San Luis Obispo · Free

    Museum exhibition by Alicia Adamerovich closing Oct. 17, 2026.

  • Leatherback Sea Turtle Talk at the Central Coast Aquarium

    7 AM to 3 PM · Central Coast Aquarium, Avila Beach · Free

    This talk is listed for Saturday, October 17 at 7 a.m. at the Central Coast Aquarium. The official calendar says to open the source for the latest schedule and participation details.

  • City to the Sea Shakeout Run at Running Warehouse

    8 AM to 9:30 AM · Running Warehouse, San Luis Obispo · Free

    City to the Sea Shakeout Run at Running Warehouse is on the official calendar at Running Warehouse. Open the source for the latest schedule and participation details.

  • C.E.R.T. Basic Training

    9 AM to 5 PM · ARTS CRAFTS ROOM at Colony Park Community Center, Atascadero · $40 per family

    Community Emergency Response Team training for adults age 18 and older. The class includes one Saturday session on October 17 from 9 AM to 5 PM.

  • Colony Days Parade

    10 AM to 12 PM · Downtown Atascadero, Atascadero · Free

    Annual community parade followed by Colony Days festivities and the Atascadero Fall Fest carnival.

  • 80th Annual Pismo Beach Clam Festival

    10 AM · Pismo Beach Pier Plaza, Pismo Beach · Free

    The landmark anniversary weekend brings the parade, live entertainment, family activities and the annual chowder cook-off back to downtown Pismo.

  • Grape Stomp & Paella

    11 AM to 2 PM · CASS Winery, Paso Robles · $82

    A Harvest Wine Month grape stomp at CASS Winery with live music, paella, and wine or sangria included with the ticket.

  • Weekly Docent Tours

    11 AM · San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, San Luis Obispo · Free

    Free docent-led tour of SLOMA’s current exhibitions.

  • Adrienne Allebe: Hatch (last day)

    11 AM to 5 PM · San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, San Luis Obispo · Free

    McMeen Gallery spotlight exhibition by Adrienne Allebe closing Oct. 17, 2026.

  • Dance Club Classes on the Rocks

    11 AM to 12 PM · The Cliffs Hotel and Spa, Pismo Beach · Free

    Dance Club Classes on the Rocks is on the official calendar at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa. Open the source for the latest schedule and participation details.

  • SLO Ranch Fall Fest

    11 AM · SLO Ranch, San Luis Obispo · Ticketed, price not shown in source snippet

    Two-day fall festival with live music, seasonal food and family-friendly activities at SLO Ranch.

  • Third Saturday Music Series at Wolff Vineyards

    1 PM to 4 PM · Wolff Vineyards, San Luis Obispo · Price not listed

    Join Wolff Vineyards for the season finale of their monthy afternoon and music series. Gather with friends, enjoy estate-grown wines, and celebrate the fall season in the beautiful Edna Valley. For more information, please visit the link above!

  • Sylvia Sykes and Jeremy Otth's Fall 2026 Swing Dance Workshop

    1 PM to 11 PM · Chumash Auditorium, San Luis Obispo · From $20

    Daylong swing dance workshop with lessons in the afternoon and social dancing in the evening. The listed schedule runs from 1 PM to 11 PM.

  • Ron McCarley Jazz Trio

    1 PM to 4 PM · Vina Robles Tasting Room, Paso Robles · Price not listed

    Lounge and Listen with the Ron McCarley Jazz Trio at the Vina Robles Tasting Room.

  • Approach With Confidence

    1 PM to 3 PM · Mission Plaza, San Luis Obispo · $86.14 to $107.48

    Approach With Confidence is on the official calendar at Mission Plaza. Open the source for the latest schedule and participation details.

  • Pumpkin Stack

    1:30 PM to 2:30 PM · Paso Robles, Paso Robles · $25

    Beginner-friendly pumpkin-themed class in Classroom Gallery led by McRobbins Studios. The page says it is suitable for ages 3 and up and offers step-by-step guidance. ([studiosonthepark.org](https://studiosonthepark.org/events/pumpkin-stack/))

  • Calligraphy

    2 PM to 3 PM · Grover Beach Community Center, Grover Beach · See price at registration

    Calligraphy class teaching a Roman Italic alphabet with upper and lower case letters and swash capitals. Students need a few basic supplies.

  • Noach Tangeras Band

    2 PM to 5 PM · The Siren, Morro Bay · Free

    Free afternoon show by Noach Tangeras Band. Seating and tables are first come, first served.

  • Spooky Cartooning Workshop

    2 PM · SLO Library Teen Area at San Luis Obispo Library, San Luis Obispo · Free

    Tweens and teens can join cartoonist Kane Lynch at 2 p.m. in the SLO Library Teen Area for a spooky drawing workshop. Expect Halloween-leaning sketches, not a lecture.

  • OperaSLO: The Mikado

    2 PM to 5 PM · Harold Miossi Hall – Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo · $34 – $92

    OperaSLO presents The Mikado on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 2 p.m. at Harold Miossi Hall in San Luis Obispo. The Gilbert and Sullivan operetta comes with the kind of comic spectacle and melody you’d expect from a grand-scale production.

  • Spike In The Box at Mulligan’s Bar & Grill

    2 PM to 7 PM · Mulligan’s Bar & Grill, Avila Beach · Free

    Spike In The Box (Country, Classic Rock) plays a free set on the lawn at Mulligan’s Bar & Grill at the Avila Beach Golf Resort.

  • Pizza & Princesses

    2 PM to 4 PM · Benny’s Pizza Palace and Social Club, San Luis Obispo · Child admission $20; adult admission free with registration

    A family event with princess-themed entertainment, pizza, bingo, songs, and photo time in San Luis Obispo.

  • An Afternoon of Songs and Stories with Roger McGuinn

    2 PM · Forbes Hall, Arroyo Grande · $49–$79

    The Byrds co-founder pairs the songs that shaped folk rock with stories from a career spanning more than six decades.

  • Live Music at The Coastal Taproom With Daniel Formica

    3 PM to 5 PM · The Coastal Taproom, Cambria · Free

    The vibrant atmosphere of The Coastal Taproom gets even better with live music. Come out and kick back on the patio for the evening while you take in the performance. Feel free to grab a beer or a bite to eat, and enjoy any of the board games or outdoor activities available as you chill to the tunes.

  • Cal Poly Women's Volleyball vs. UC Riverside

    4 PM to 6 PM · Mott Athletics Center, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo · Price not listed

    Cal Poly Women's Volleyball vs. UC Riverside at Mott Athletics Center on the Cal Poly campus.

  • Live Music: Spanky Paul Band

    5 PM to 8 PM · BarrelHouse Brewing Co., Paso Robles · Price not listed

    Live Music: Spanky Paul Band is on the official calendar at BarrelHouse Brewing Co.. Open the source for the latest schedule and participation details.

  • Tom Stingray at Mulligan’s Bar & Grill

    5 PM to 7 PM · Mulligan’s Bar & Grill, Avila Beach · Free

    Tom Stingray (Classic Rock) plays a free set on the lawn at Mulligan’s Bar & Grill at the Avila Beach Golf Resort.

  • Jane’s Gang at Paso Brew

    5 PM to 8 PM · Paso Brew, Paso Robles · Price not listed

    Jane’s Gang, a Central Coast party band, plays Paso Brew in Paso Robles.

  • Live Music: Bob Strickliin

    5:30 PM to 8 PM · Branch Street Deli, Arroyo Grande · Price not listed

    Bob Strickliin performs live at Branch Street Deli.

  • San Luis Obispo Halloween Singles Mixer 2026

    6 PM to 8 PM · Central Coast Brewing, San Luis Obispo · Price not listed; ticket required

    Halloween-themed singles mixer in San Luis Obispo with costumes, conversation, games, and local singles. The listing says the event runs from 7 PM to 9 PM.

  • Third Saturday Sip, Sketch, COLORbar & Wine!

    6 PM to 9 PM · Atrium Gallery, Paso Robles · $10 - $20

    A fall-themed Third Saturday event with a sip-and-sketch session, a COLORbar painting station, and a chance to see resident artists’ new work. Wine is available for purchase and activities range from $10 to $20.

  • Looking East

    6 PM · Mr. Rick's, Avila Beach · Free

    Looking East plays an acoustic set at Mr. Rick's in Avila Beach.

  • Garden Party

    6 PM to 9:30 PM · Sensorio, Paso Robles · Price not listed

    Live music by Garden Party at Sensorio. The source lists the performance from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM.

  • Live Music with Louie Ortega at Marisol Lounge

    6 PM to 8 PM · Marisol at The Cliffs, Pismo Beach · Free

    Every Friday & Saturday from 6pm – 8pm, unwind at Marisol Lounge with live music from talented local artists. \n

  • 2026 Homeschool High School Fall Dance

    6:30 PM to 9 PM · Atascadero Bible Church, Atascadero · $35 at the door

    A semi-formal homeschool dance for San Luis Obispo County high school students.

  • Live Music at The Optimyst With Bob McCandless

    6:30 PM · The Optimyst, Cambria · Free

    Live music returns to The Optimyst Cambria Tasting Room! Step inside and order a glass as you enjoy the stylings of our musical guests! Entry is free, see you there!

  • E Malama I Ka Hula: Nurture, Honor, & Respect the Hula

    7 PM to 9 PM · CPAC Mainstage, San Luis Obispo · $0, $15, $18

    A Hawaiian cultural presentation of oli, music, song, and ancient and modern hula featuring Halau Hula Na Mele O Ke Kai with Na Hoa Aloha and Shane Stoneman.

  • Jade Jackson ~ Album Release Party

    7 PM to 11 PM · Rod & Hammer Rock, San Luis Obispo · $25 advance, $30 at the door

    Jade Jackson returns for an album release party with her full band. Doors are at 7:00 PM and showtime is 8:00 PM. All ages. ([my805tix.com](https://www.my805tix.com/e/jadejackson-3))

  • Cal Poly Men's Soccer vs. Oregon State

    7 PM to 9 PM · Mustang Memorial Field, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo · Price not listed

    Cal Poly Men's Soccer vs. Oregon State at Mustang Memorial Field on the Cal Poly campus. Green Out. Cancer Awareness Night.

  • Cal Poly Fall Choral Concert

    7:30 PM · San Luis Obispo United Methodist Church, San Luis Obispo · $12 – $22

    Cal Poly Choirs concert featuring Songs of Joy and Remembrance. Tickets are required and are on sale now.

  • Sheryl and the Pretenders

    8 PM to 10:30 PM · The Siren, Morro Bay · $20-$25; table reservations $100

    Tribute night for Sheryl Crow and The Pretenders at The Siren. Tickets are listed at $20 to $25, with table reservations available for $100.

  • Colonel Angus

    8 PM to 10 PM · The Pour House, Paso Robles · $10 advance GA; $60 VIP tables; 21 and over only

    Live music by Colonel Angus at The Pour House.

  • Randy Feltface: Gimmick

    8 PM · Fremont Theater, San Luis Obispo · Price not listed; ticket purchase required

    Randy Feltface brings his stand-up show "Gimmick" to Fremont Theater for an all-ages performance.

Sunday, October 18

  • City to the Sea Half Marathon and 5k

    7 AM · City to the Sea 5K Start, Avila Beach · Price not listed

    Runners are listed to start Sunday, October 18 at 7 a.m. from the City to the Sea 5K Start. The calendar directs readers to the source for the latest schedule and participation details.

  • Cayucos Antique Street Faire

    7 AM to 3 PM · Ocean Avenue between E Street and Cayucos Drive, Cayucos · Free

    Outdoor antique and vintage market along Ocean Avenue in downtown Cayucos. Event hours are 7am to 3pm.

  • Family Free Day: Boo-tanical Garden

    10 AM to 2 PM · San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, San Luis Obispo · Free

    Free family day with nature crafts, a trick-or-treat scavenger hunt and other garden activities.

  • Art Lab - Free Teen Crafting Workshop

    12 PM to 2 PM · Studios on the Park, Paso Robles · Free

    Free crafting workshop for teens at Studios on the Park.

  • Live Music at Parr Wines With The True Stories 805 ft. Ancestral.Girl

    1 PM to 3 PM · Parr Collective at Stolo Vineyards, Cambria · Free

    Enjoy live music at Parr Wines. Food will also be available, and outside snacks are allowed, though outside alcohol is not. A purchase at the winery is required to attend shows at the vineyard. You may get your free ticket online , with a purchase at the winery required to attend the show.

  • Way Out West Band

    1 PM to 4 PM · Castoro Cellars, Templeton · Free

    Free Lazy Locals concert featuring Way Out West Band at Castoro Cellars.

  • Bibbidi Bobbidi BOO Dance Party at the Madonna Inn

    1:30 PM to 3:30 PM · Madonna Inn, San Luis Obispo · $35 – $50

    Bibbidi Bobbidi BOO is Sunday, Oct. 18 at 1:30 p.m. at the Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo. The afternoon includes costumes, candy, character meet-and-greets, trick-or-treating and photos.

  • Thelma & Louise Band at Mulligan’s Bar & Grill

    2 PM to 4 PM · Mulligan’s Bar & Grill, Avila Beach · Free

    Thelma & Louise Band (Dance, Alt Rock, Country) plays a free set on the lawn at Mulligan’s Bar & Grill at the Avila Beach Golf Resort.

  • Breath and Beatz Boutique @ Eclectic Entertainment Dance Studio

    2 PM to 6 PM · Eclectic Entertainment Dance Studio, San Luis Obispo · Sliding scale donations $10-$30; free if needed

    A community boutique event with dance, breathwork, cacao, local vendors and a freestyle flow session.

  • Live Music: Jon Millsap

    4 PM to 7 PM · Branch Street Deli, Arroyo Grande · Price not listed

    Jon Millsap performs live at Branch Street Deli.

  • Jazz Vespers: The Jazz Alley Review

    4 PM to 5:30 PM · First Presbyterian Church of San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo · Free

    The Jazz Vespers concert series returns to the historic sanctuary at First Presbyterian Church with The Jazz Alley Review, a Central Coast jazz septet that plays everything from traditional jazz and hard bop to contemporary jazz-rock. Free and open to everyone; donations help keep the series going.

  • Dylan Johnson

    6 PM to 9:30 PM · Sensorio, Paso Robles · Price not listed

    Live music by Dylan Johnson at Sensorio. The source lists the performance from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM.

  • Easy Star All-Stars: Dub Side of the Moon Live

    6 PM to 10 PM · The Siren, Morro Bay · $35-$40; table reservations limited, $100

    Easy Star All-Stars bring Dub Side of the Moon Live to The Siren. Tickets are listed at $35 to $40, with table reservations limited at $100.

  • Sound Healing Serenity in Hammocks

    6:30 PM to 7:30 PM · The Center SLO, San Luis Obispo · $23.18 to $44.52

    Sound Healing Serenity in Hammocks is on the official calendar at The Center SLO. Open the source for the latest schedule and participation details.

  • Dustin Lynch

    7:30 PM · Vina Robles, Paso Robles · Price not listed

    Dustin Lynch brings his fall tour to Vina Robles Amphitheatre.

  • Black Flag

    8 PM · The Pour House, Paso Robles · General admission presale $33.98, including fees. The event summary also says $30 in advance and $40 day of show.

    21+ punk show at The Pour House featuring Black Flag.

  • Shakey Graves

    8 PM · Fremont Theater, San Luis Obispo · $36

    All-ages concert by Shakey Graves with support from Wild Pink.

Monday, October 19

  • Sweater Knitting – Metamorphic by Andrea Mowry

    4:15 PM to 6:15 PM · Ball & Skein, Cambria · Price not listed

    This top-down sweater class at Ball & Skein & More starts Monday, October 19 at 4:15 p.m. and continues October 26, November 9 and November 23, using Andrea Mowry’s Metamorphic pattern.

  • Manny English at Fin's

    5 PM to 8 PM · Fin's Bar & Grill, Grover Beach · No cover

    Manny English plays live music at Fin's Bar & Grill in Grover Beach. The patio and covered veranda are first-come, first-served once the music starts, so check in with the host when you arrive.

  • Music Mondays in the Garden With Rosewood & Honey Band

    5:30 PM to 8 PM · Robin’s Restaurant, Cambria · $8 cover

    Music Mondays in the Garden returns to Robin’s Restaurant on Monday, October 19 at 5:30 p.m. with Rosewood & Honey Band in the outdoor garden.

  • David Nail

    7 PM to 9:30 PM · The Siren, Morro Bay · $30 to $35

    Concert by David Nail with early entry and meet-and-greet access for the first 50 ticket buyers.

Tuesday, October 20

  • Painting Critique Group

    10 AM to 11:30 AM · Cambria Center for the Arts, Cambria · Free

    Monthly critique group for painters to share current work and get feedback.

  • SLO County Farm Bureau 104th Annual Members Meeting

    4:30 PM to 8 PM · 1800 El Pomar Dr, Templeton · $40; kids 12 and under free

    An annual county Farm Bureau meeting in Templeton with drinks, dinner, awards, and annual business. Eventbrite shows a $40 ticket price, with kids 12 and under free.

  • Anberlin, Watashi Wa

    6:30 PM · The Rock, San Luis Obispo · General admission $30 advance, $35 at the door

    Anberlin performs with Watashi Wa. Doors are at 6:30 PM and showtime is 7:30 PM. All ages. ([my805tix.com](https://www.my805tix.com/e/anberlin))

  • Nahko & Medicine For The People

    7 PM to 10 PM · The Siren, Morro Bay · $35-$40; table reservations $100 each

    Nahko & Medicine For The People play The Siren with Louyah opening. Table reservations are listed at $100 each and the ticket price is shown as $35-$40.

  • Shanghai Ballet: The Butterfly Lovers

    7:30 PM · Forbes Hall, Arroyo Grande · $27.50–$89

    A beloved classic often described as China’s Romeo and Juliet, this sweeping tale of love and sacrifice combines classical ballet vocabulary with elements of Chinese aesthetics and storytelling. This showcase of Shanghai Ballet's sumptuous design, expressive choreography, and impeccably unified ensemble is not to be missed!

  • CIRCA: Wolf

    7:30 PM to 9:30 PM · Harold Miossi Hall – Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo · $47 – $74

    Cal Poly Arts presents CIRCA's contemporary circus production Wolf.

  • Xavier Wulf

    8 PM · Fremont Theater, San Luis Obispo · $40

    Xavier Wulf performs at the Fremont Theater in downtown San Luis Obispo.

Wednesday, October 21

  • Yoga at the Cliffs

    9 AM to 10 AM · Oceanfront Lawn at The Cliffs Hotel & Spa, Pismo Beach · Free

    Start the day with an oceanfront yoga flow! \n

  • Mindful Marks Inspired Drawing Group

    10 AM to 12 PM · Cambria Center for the Arts, Cambria · $10; free for CCA members

    Monthly drawing group based on Lynda Monick-Isenberg's Observational Drawing and Mindful Marks.

  • Legal Landmines From Going Rogue: Fiduciary Duties with Ashley Klein

    11 AM to 2 PM · Madonna Inn, San Luis Obispo · $35 to $45

    Legal Landmines From Going Rogue: Fiduciary Duties with Ashley Klein is on the official calendar at Madonna Inn. Open the source for the latest schedule and participation details.

  • Spooky Cartooning Workshop

    3:30 PM · Atascadero Library Polin Community Room at Atascadero Library, Atascadero · Free

    Join Cartoonist Kane Lynch for a spooky cartooning workshop! For tweens and teens!

  • Gather For Good - A Central Coast Community Benefit

    5 PM to 7 PM · Flying Caballos Ranch, San Luis Obispo · $30 to $40

    A fundraiser and community gathering supporting Mike Carollo and his family after a house fire.

  • An Evening with Violinist Chris Murphy

    5:30 PM to 8:30 PM · Vina Robles Tasting Room, Paso Robles · Free

    An evening performance by violinist Chris Murphy at the Vina Robles Tasting Room.

  • Cal Poly Women's Basketball vs. Cal State San Marcos (exhib.)

    6 PM to 8 PM · Mott Athletics Center, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo · Price not listed

    Cal Poly Women's Basketball vs. Cal State San Marcos (exhib.) at Mott Athletics Center on the Cal Poly campus.

  • Rooted in Art Lecture Series - Linnea Valdivia

    6 PM to 7:30 PM · SLO Library Community Room, San Luis Obispo · Free

    Linnea Valdivia discusses “Unruly Bodies: Monstrosity, Race and Gender in Pop Culture,” with video screenings, guided discussion, and an interactive exercise.

  • Cal Poly Women's Soccer vs. UC Santa Barbara

    6 PM to 8 PM · Mustang Memorial Field, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo · Price not listed

    Cal Poly Women's Soccer vs. UC Santa Barbara at Mustang Memorial Field on the Cal Poly campus. Cancer Awareness Night. Blue-Green Rivalry.

  • ALLAH - LAS w/ special guest Sam Blasucci

    7 PM · The Rock, San Luis Obispo · General Admission: $30 Advance / $35 at the Door

    Allah-Las with special guest Sam Blasucci at The Rock. Doors open at 7:00 PM and the show starts at 8:00 PM. All ages.

  • Mini Nova

    7:30 PM to 9 PM · The Siren, Morro Bay · Free

    Free show by Mini Nova, featuring Kenny Lee Lewis of Steve Miller Band and Scott Martin of WAR.

Thursday, October 22

  • Forging to the Future: USACE Los Angeles Industry Day

    9 AM to 5 PM · Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo · Free

    The official calendar lists Forging to the Future: USACE Los Angeles Industry Day at the Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo on Thursday, October 22. Beyond that, the schedule and participation details live at the source.

  • Still Life Group

    9 AM to 12 PM · Cambria Center for the Arts, Cambria · Price not listed

    Arts education still life group from 9:00 am to noon.

  • Holiday Succulent Pumpkins

    10 AM to 1 PM · San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, San Luis Obispo · $75.00

    Hands-on workshop to make a living succulent pumpkin decoration with artists Jayne Devencenzi and Kathy Stewart. Succulent cuttings and a pumpkin are included.

  • Senior Fraud and Scam Prevention

    1 PM to 2:30 PM · SLO Library Community Room at San Luis Obispo Library, San Luis Obispo · Free

    With the holidays coming, a crime prevention specialist from the SLO County Sheriff's Office explains how to spot and avoid common holiday scams and fraud, protect your personal information, and what to do if you think you've been targeted. Free, in the library's TLC Learning Lab.

  • Create a Succulent Garden in a Pumpkin!

    3:30 PM to 4:30 PM · Cambria Center for the Arts, Cambria · Price not listed

    A youth program for ages 6 to 14 focused on making a succulent garden in a pumpkin.

  • Modest Mouse at Avila Beach Golf Resort

    4 PM · Avila Beach Golf Resort, San Luis Obispo · $81 – $269

    Modest Mouse is on the calendar for Thursday, October 22 at 4 p.m. at Avila Beach Golf Resort. Open the source for the latest schedule and participation details.

  • The Buzzards at Fin's

    5:30 PM to 8:30 PM · Fin's Bar & Grill, Grover Beach · No cover

    The Buzzards plays live music at Fin's Bar & Grill in Grover Beach. The patio and covered veranda are first-come, first-served once the music starts, so check in with the host when you arrive.

  • Improv Extravaganza

    6 PM to 8 PM · The Bunker SLO, San Luis Obispo · Price not listed

    Improvised comedy show featuring SLO teams at The Bunker SLO.

  • Downtown SLO Farmers' Market

    6 PM to 9 PM · Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo · Free

    Weekly open-air farmers' market with more than 100 vendors, fresh produce, prepared food, crafts, baked goods, entertainment, and live music on Higuera Street.

  • Joy Bonner

    6 PM to 9:30 PM · Sensorio, Paso Robles · Price not listed

    Live music by Joy Bonner at Sensorio. The source lists the performance from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM.

  • Corey Kent

    6 PM to 10 PM · BarrelHouse Brewing Co., Paso Robles · Advance Pre-sale: $36.77

    All-ages country concert at BarrelHouse Brewing Co. with Corey Kent. Doors open at 6 PM.

  • Moon Darling

    7 PM to 9:30 PM · The Siren, Morro Bay · Free

    Free live music from Moon Darling at The Siren. The calendar notes the show is 21+.

  • Souls of Mischief, Palmtree, Mc Frend, Legion of Groove

    7 PM to 11 PM · The Rock, San Luis Obispo · General admission $20 advance, $25 at the door

    Souls of Mischief headlines with Palmtree, MC Frend, and Legion of Groove. Doors are at 7:00 PM and showtime is 8:00 PM. All ages. ([my805tix.com](https://www.my805tix.com/e/mischief))

  • MODest Mouse* at Mulligan’s Bar & Grill

    7 PM · Mulligan’s Bar & Grill, Avila Beach · Free

    MODest Mouse* (Indie Rock--TICKETED EVENT) plays a free set on the lawn at Mulligan’s Bar & Grill at the Avila Beach Golf Resort.

  • The General (1926)

    7:30 PM · Harold Miossi Hall – Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo · $28.40 - $35.00

    Silent film screening of Buster Keaton's The General with live accompaniment by organist Christian Elliott.

  • A Midsummer Night’s Dream

    8 PM · Spanos Theatre, San Luis Obispo · $20.00 - $28.00

    Cal Poly Theatre and Dance production of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Tickets are required and on sale now.

  • Madeon

    8 PM · Fremont Theater, San Luis Obispo · From $22.50

    Concert by Madeon at Fremont Theater with MGNA CRRRTA. Tickets are required; doors open at 7:00 PM and showtime is 8:00 PM.

Friday, October 23

  • Spooky Boozy Bookfair

    Time TBA · Two Broads Ciderworks, San Luis Obispo · Free

    Browse spooky and autumn books, play games, and enjoy cider at this free book fair hosted by The Cove Books.

  • Yoga at the Cliffs

    9 AM to 10 AM · Oceanfront Lawn at The Cliffs Hotel & Spa, Pismo Beach · Free

    Start the day with an oceanfront yoga flow! \n

  • Light Filled Still Life Painting – A Simple Path with Debbie Mueller

    10 AM to 5 PM · Cambria Center for the Arts, Cambria · Price not listed

    Artist Debbie Mueller’s workshop begins Friday, October 23 at 10 a.m. at Cambria Center for the Arts and is built around making light-filled still lifes in clear, manageable steps.

  • Cal Poly Men's Basketball vs. Westmont

    11 AM to 1 PM · Mott Athletics Center, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo · Price not listed

    Cal Poly Men's Basketball vs. Westmont at Mott Athletics Center on the Cal Poly campus. Exhibition.

  • Dance Club Classes on the Rocks

    11 AM to 12 PM · The Cliffs Hotel and Spa, Pismo Beach · Free

    Stay active and get energized with the Pacific Ocean as your backdrop at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa! \n

  • Sinor-LaVallee Wine Club Pick-Up Party in Avila Beach

    12 PM to 6 PM · Sinor-LaVallee Tasting Room, Avila Beach · Price not listed

    Sinor-LaVallee Wine Club Pick-Up Party in Avila Beach is on the official calendar at Sinor-LaVallee Tasting Room. Open the source for the latest schedule and participation details.

  • Addams Family – A New Musical Comedy

    2 PM to 7 PM · Cambria Center for the Arts, Cambria · $20 to $30

    They’re creepy, they’re kooky, and they’re haunting the Cambria Center for the Arts in a new performance. Filled with chilling surprises, wicked humor, memorable music, and delightfully macabre entertainment, The Addams Family is a frightfully entertaining celebration of love, family, and everything that goes bump in the night. Check the performance page for showtimes, and purchase your tickets online .

  • Medicare Open Enrollment with HICAP

    2 PM · Morro Bay Library Program Room at Morro Bay Library, Morro Bay · Free

    A free HICAP information session at 2 p.m. at Morro Bay Library will cover changes to Medicare Open Enrollment. Useful, plain-spoken help if this season’s paperwork has started looking like a new hobby.

  • 4th Anniversary /¡Celebra Nuestro Cuarto Aniversario!

    2 PM · Oceano Library, Oceano · Free

    Celebrate Oceano Library 4th Anniversary party. Events will include free pumpkins, crafts, and birthday cake.

  • Spooky Cartooning Workshop

    3 PM to 4:30 PM · Los Osos Library, Los Osos · Free

    Cartoonist Kane Lynch leads a spooky cartooning workshop for tweens and teens at 3 p.m. on Friday. It sounds like a good excuse to draw something weird and call it art.

  • Zoo Boo at the Central Coast Zoo — Friday

    4 PM to 7 PM · Central Coast Zoo, Atascadero · $16 per person ($15 zoo members; ages 2 and under free)

    Costumes, carnival games, a haunted maze, contests and trick-or-treating make for a not-too-scary evening at the zoo.

  • Ray Jaurique Band at Mulligan’s Bar & Grill

    5 PM to 7 PM · Mulligan’s Bar & Grill, Avila Beach · Free

    Ray Jaurique Band (Blues, Motown, Country) plays a free set on the lawn at Mulligan’s Bar & Grill at the Avila Beach Golf Resort.

  • Shake, Rattle & Roll

    5:30 PM to 10 PM · Morro Bay Community Center, Morro Bay · $75

    A 1950s-themed Surf ’N Turf dinner and auction with live Elvis tribute entertainment, dancing, and a guest emcee at the Morro Bay Community Center.

  • Live Music: Kielo Smith

    5:30 PM to 8 PM · Branch Street Deli, Arroyo Grande · Price not listed

    Kielo Smith performs live at Branch Street Deli.

  • Kevin Graybill (Live Music on the Rooftop SELECT FRIDAYS)

    6 PM to 8 PM · Inn at the Pier rooftop (Cypress Beach House rooftop), Pismo Beach · Price not listed

    Rooftop live music listed for the SELECT FRIDAYS series.

  • Amphitheater Concert: Corey Kent (NIGHT 2)

    6 PM to 10 PM · BarrelHouse Brewing Co., Paso Robles · $30 to $35

    SO GOOD, HE’S PLAYING TWO NIGHTS IN A ROW! Gear up for a second night of incredible country music as Corey Kent returns to the BarrelHouse Amphitheater on Friday, October 23, 2026 ! After taking the stage Thursday night, Corey Kent is back for round two at BarrelHouse Brewing Co. in Paso Robles. Known for his gritty vocals, heartfelt songwriting, and high-energy performances, Corey Kent has quickly become one of coun

  • Habitability Horror Stories

    6 PM to 8 PM · The Bunker SLO, San Luis Obispo · Free

    A story-slam style event presented with the SLO Tenants Union about housing problems and renter experiences.

  • The Taproots

    6 PM to 9:30 PM · Sensorio, Paso Robles · Price not listed

    Live music by The Taproots at Sensorio. The source lists the performance from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM.

  • Spaghetti Dinner & Bingo Night at the Avila Beach Community Center

    6 PM to 8 PM · Avila Beach Community Center, Avila Beach · $15 adults, $5 children under 6 (includes first bingo card)

    Spaghetti Dinner & Bingo Night at the Avila Beach Community Center is on the official calendar at Avila Beach Community Center. Open the source for the latest schedule and participation details.

  • Outlaw Country at Fin's

    6 PM to 9 PM · Fin's Bar & Grill, Grover Beach · No cover

    Outlaw Country plays live music at Fin's Bar & Grill in Grover Beach. The patio and covered veranda are first-come, first-served once the music starts, so check in with the host when you arrive.

  • Halloween Movie Nights at Oceanpoint Ranch: Coco

    6:30 PM · Oceanpoint Ranch, Cambria · $5 for adults; kids 12 and under free

    Bring your blankets and bundle up for cozy, and slightly scary, movie nights under the stars. This Halloween season, Oceanpoint Ranch will be showing family-friendly movies on-theme for this spooky time of year. Tonight’s presentation is the modern Disney classic, Coco . Admission is $5 for adults (credit card only, please), with kids 12 and under getting in free! Food and drinks will also be available for purchase.

  • Live Music at The Optimyst With Kevin Byrne

    6:30 PM · The Optimyst, Cambria · Free

    Live music returns to The Optimyst Cambria Tasting Room! Step inside and order a glass as you enjoy the stylings of our musical guests! Entry is free, see you there!

  • ULTRA at Pour House

    7 PM to 10 PM · Pour House, Paso Robles · Free

    ULTRA is at Pour House in Paso Robles on Saturday, October 24 at 7:00 PM. The set mixes 80s dance, new wave, and 90s and Y2K covers.

  • EMO Kids

    7 PM to 10:30 PM · The Siren, Morro Bay · $15-$29; table reservations $100

    EMO Kids performs an emo tribute show at The Siren. Table reservations are listed at $100 and tickets are priced at $20-$25.

  • Cuesta Choirs Concert: "Moments of Hope" in North County

    7 PM · San Miguel, San Miguel · Adult $18, Senior/Military/Teacher $15, Student w/ID $10, Complimentary ticket $0

    Cuesta Choirs fundraising concert at San Miguel Mission, presented as the North County performance of the same program offered at CPAC the next day.

  • Ultra

    7 PM to 10 PM · The Pour House, Paso Robles · $10 general admission; $60 VIP table for 4

    Live music event at The Pour House. The venue states all events are 21 and over.

  • ARISE ROOTS w/ True Zion

    7 PM · The Rock, San Luis Obispo · General Admission: $20 Advance / $25 at the Door

    Arise Roots with special guests True Zion at The Rock. Doors open at 7:00 PM and the show starts at 8:00 PM. All ages.

  • Cal Poly Fall Jazz Concert: The Art of Jazz

    7:30 PM · Harold Miossi Hall – Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo · $12 – $22

    Cal Poly Music Department jazz concert featuring student ensembles and works by major jazz composers and bandleaders.

  • Halloween Show w/ Chudson, Radiation Invasion, Joone & Tuff Kitty

    7:30 PM to 11 PM · The Bus Stop, San Luis Obispo · $10 presale; $15 at the door ($10 in costume)

    Halloween Show w/ Chudson, Radiation Invasion, Joone & Tuff Kitty is on the official calendar at 1009 Monterey St. Open the source for the latest schedule and participation details.

  • Live Music at Mozzi’s Saloon With Critical Mass

    8 PM to 11 PM · Mozzi’s Saloon, Cambria · Free

    Step inside Mozzi’s Saloon for a good drink and a good set with live music. It’s an easy night’s kickoff to a wonderful weekend. Entry is free, no cover charge, for 21 and up with ID.

  • The Devil Makes Three

    8 PM · Fremont Theater, San Luis Obispo · Price not listed; ticket required

    The Devil Makes Three performs at Fremont Theater with support from Two Runner. Doors open at 7:00 PM and the show starts at 8:00 PM.

  • A Midsummer Night’s Dream

    8 PM to 10 PM · Spanos Theatre, San Luis Obispo · $20.00–$28.00

    Stage production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Spanos Theatre.

Saturday, October 24

  • Witches & Warlocks Paddle

    Time TBA · The Embarcadero, Morro Bay · Price not listed

    A community paddle and kayak gathering with costumed participants on the water. Visitors can watch from The Embarcadero and support local businesses.

  • Shell Beach Library Costume Exchange / Intercambio de Disfraces

    Time TBA · Shell Beach Library, Shell Beach · Free

    A weeklong costume exchange for families. Visitors can donate or pick out Halloween decor or a costume for a child or pet, and donation is not required to participate.

  • 5th Annual Bovine Classic

    8 AM to 6 PM · Sunken Gardens, Atascadero · $220 to $250 depending on route; registration required

    A cow-themed gravel cycling ride listed on the Atascadero events calendar.

  • Pickleball Fundraiser

    9 AM to 5 PM · Cambria Pickleball by the Sea, Cambria · $50 to $150

    Cambria Pickleball by the Sea hosts a fundraiser Saturday, October 24 at 9 a.m., with pickleball tournaments, carnival games, a silent auction and food and drinks. The goal is to help fund a rescue watercraft for local firefighters.

  • Fixing Mistakes in Knitting

    9:30 AM to 11:30 AM · Ball & Skein, Cambria · Price not listed

    This Saturday class at 9:30 a.m. at Ball & Skein & More focuses on spotting and fixing common knitting mistakes. Students should already know the basics and will get a fix-it tool plus a mini-skein.

  • Pumpkins in the Park

    10 AM to 1 PM · Dinosaur Caves Park, Shell Beach · Free

    Halloween-themed family event with pumpkin decorating, games, crafts, bounce houses, and a costume contest.

  • Paso Robles Día de los Muertos Festival

    10 AM to 7 PM · Downtown City Park, Paso Robles · Free

    A community Día de los Muertos celebration with educational and children’s activities, food, dance, music, and cultural vendors.

  • Poetry Walk - Guided Tour

    10:30 AM to 11:30 AM · Triangle Park, San Luis Obispo · Price not listed

    A guided tour of SLO’s Poetry Walk program, meeting and ending at Triangle Park and described as mostly flat (about 2.2 miles).

  • Mumtober

    11 AM to 2 PM · Dallidet Adobe & Gardens, San Luis Obispo · $60.

    Mumtober at the Dallidet Adobe! Join the History Center of SLO County for Mumtober! A chrysanthemum harvest and celebration of the bounty of the Dallidet Gardens. Join us to enjoy five flavors of soup made with produce from the gardens, lots of flowers, local wine and beer, and a day in the sun celebrating autumn.

  • Weekly Docent Tours

    11 AM · San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, San Luis Obispo · Free

    Free docent-led tour of SLOMA’s current exhibitions.

  • Halloween Carnival and Haunted Maze

    1 PM · Elm Street Park, Arroyo Grande · Tickets required; fees apply

    A two-day Halloween carnival with bounce-n-play, LED mini golf, carnival games, food vendors, a live DJ, a pumpkin patch and a costume contest. The city also says there will be a free movie in the park on Saturday at 7 p.m. and a free magic show on Sunday at 5 p.m.

  • Big Band Blow Out Concert

    1 PM to 3 PM · Harold Miossi Hall – Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo · $10

    Jazz Jubilee Central Coast big-band showcase featuring Cuesta College, Cal Poly, Allan Hancock College, Atascadero High School, and Paso Robles High School.

  • Graybill at Mulligan’s Bar & Grill

    1 PM to 5 PM · Mulligan’s Bar & Grill, Avila Beach · Free

    Graybill (Beach-Folk) plays a free set on the lawn at Mulligan’s Bar & Grill at the Avila Beach Golf Resort.

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