Events in Arroyo Grande

Upcoming events in Arroyo Grande, checked every morning. Updated October 11.

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Sunday, October 11

  • 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.

  • 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.

Wednesday, October 14

  • 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.

  • 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.

Thursday, October 15

  • 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.

Friday, October 16

  • 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.

Saturday, October 17

Sunday, October 18

  • 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.

Tuesday, October 20

  • 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!

Friday, October 23

  • 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.

Saturday, October 24

  • 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.

  • Live Music: Charles Vaughn

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

    Charles Vaughn performs live at Branch Street Deli.

  • Ticket to Ride: The Beatles Concert Experience

    7:30 PM to 9 PM · Forbes Hall at the Clark Center, Arroyo Grande · Ticketed

    Ticket to Ride recreates the Beatles’ catalog with era-specific costumes and a hit-heavy live concert.

Sunday, October 25

  • Halloween Carnival and Haunted Maze

    1 PM to 7 PM · Elm Street Park, Arroyo Grande · Tickets for the carnival and maze can be purchased at the Recreation office or at the door (pricing not listed)

    Second day of the Halloween Carnival and Haunted Maze, with a FREE magic show noted for Sunday.

  • Positivity: Harloe Elementary

    2 PM · Forbes Hall, Clark Center, Arroyo Grande · $15

    Harloe Elementary School Presents: Positivity A show about optimism, gratitude, self-compassion, and physical well being through the eyes of elementary students. In other words, just the kind of play everyone needs to see!

  • Live Music: Kyle Huskey

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

    Kyle Huskey performs live at Branch Street Deli.

  • Positivity: Ocean View Elementary

    6:30 PM · Forbes Hall, Clark Center, Arroyo Grande · $15

    Positivity, a show about optimism, gratitude, self-compassion, and physical well being through the eyes of elementary students. In other words, just the kind of play everyone needs to see!

Friday, October 30

  • Live Music: Richard Maranon

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

    Live music with Richard Maranon at Branch Street Deli and Pizzeria.

  • Monte Mills 50th Anniversary Concert

    7:30 PM · Forbes Hall, Arroyo Grande · $19.76–$50

    Monte Mills and the Lucky Horseshoe Band celebrate five decades of California country music with an anniversary show at the Clark Center.

Saturday, October 31

  • Halloween in the Village

    4 PM to 6 PM · THE GALLERY, Arroyo Grande · Free

    Arroyo Grande Village merchants trick-or-treat event at The Gallery.

  • Live Music: Bob Stricklin

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

    Live music with Bob Stricklin at Branch Street Deli and Pizzeria.

Tuesday, November 3

  • National Sandwich Day

    10 AM to 2 PM · Branch Street Deli and Pizzeria, Arroyo Grande · Price not listed

    National Sandwich Day at Branch Street Deli and Pizzeria.

Saturday, November 7

  • Woman's Club of Arroyo Grande Artisan Faire

    10 AM to 4 PM · Arroyo Grande, Arroyo Grande · Price not listed

    The most popular Arts & Crafts event of the year! This Woman's Club fundraiser offers over 40 artists, and the wonderful Artisan Cafe featuring homemade pies.

Tuesday, November 10

  • Swan Lake: Symphony of Lights

    7 PM · Forbes Hall, Arroyo Grande · $58.60–$74.50

    “Swan Lake: Symphony of Lights” opens the door to an entirely reimagined world: vivid light design, illuminated costumes, and world-class dancers from around the globe transform the classic ballet into a mesmerizing visual experience. Discover Swan Lake in a whole new light — a legend reborn with breathtaking imagery and emotional power.

Wednesday, November 11

  • Perla Batalla

    7:30 PM · Forbes Hall, Arroyo Grande · $39–$65

    On the 10th Anniversary of his passing, Grammy-nominated singer Perla Batalla celebrates her long-time friend and mentor Leonard Cohen, the revered, Montreal-born, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, poet, and novelist.

Thursday, November 12

  • Inside the Mind of a Serial Killer with Dr. Debra Warner

    7 PM · Forbes Hall, Arroyo Grande · $29–$49

    Step inside the world of forensic psychology with Dr. Debra Warner, one of the nation’s leading experts on criminal behavior, trauma, and offender profiling. Inside the Mind of a Serial Killer offers a rare, structured, and accessible look at how professionals analyze violent offenders — what drives them, how patterns form, and what the science actually reveals about motive, impulse, and decision‑making.

Friday, November 13

  • Billy Nation: A Tribute to Billy Joel

    7:30 PM · Forbes Hall, Arroyo Grande · $49–$79

    Experience the music of Billy Joel brought to life with stunning authenticity as Billy Nation delivers a concert packed with the songs that defined a generation. Fronted by Adam Shapiro—the band captures the sound, style, and storytelling that made Billy Joel one of the most iconic artists of all time.

Saturday, November 14

  • Toast - The Best of Bread

    7 PM · Forbes Hall, Arroyo Grande · $36.50–$62.50

    TOAST will take you on a journey back in time, engaging a spectrum of emotions; from the tender moments that tug on the heartstrings to the upbeat classics that compel you to jump out of your seat and dance. And when combined with truly timeless music, this concert will “rise” to the top as one of your absolute favorite concerts of all time!

Sunday, November 15

  • 49th Annual Turkey Trot

    2 PM to 4 PM · Arroyo Grande High School track, Arroyo Grande · $5 registration

    The 49th annual Turkey Trot invites preschoolers through eighth graders to race at the high-school track, with poultry-themed prizes for the top finishers.

Wednesday, November 18

  • Harriet - Trying To Get The Feeling Again

    7 PM · Forbes Hall, Arroyo Grande · $34–$55

    Relive the magic and feeling of the 1970s with British singer-songwriter Harriet in her show 'Trying To Get The Feeling Again'. With a voice frequently compared to Karen Carpenter this is an evening not to be missed.

Saturday, November 21

Tuesday, November 24

  • The Carpenters Songbook: A Live Celebration

    7:30 PM · Forbes Hall, Arroyo Grande · $49–$79

    Part concert, part celebration, and part journey through one of popular music's most treasured catalogs, THE CARPENTERS SONGBOOK: A LIVE CELEBRATION invites audiences to sing along, reminisce, and fall in love all over again with such timeless songs as "We've Only Just Begun," "Close to You," "Rainy Days and Mondays," "Superstar," "Top of the World," and many more.

Sunday, November 29

  • Big Ditch Market

    11 AM to 3 PM · Car Corral in the Village, Arroyo Grande · Free

    The Village market returns with local makers, food and music for a daytime holiday edition at the Car Corral.

Saturday, December 5

  • Art in the Park Holiday Market

    10 AM to 4 PM · Heritage Square Park, Arroyo Grande · Free

    SLO County artists bring paintings, glass, jewelry, botanicals, photography, clothing and more to a one-day outdoor holiday market.

  • Elegant Evening

    5 PM to 8 PM · The Gallery, Arroyo Grande · Price not listed

    Christmas lights and late night shopping in Arroyo Grande!

Sunday, December 6

  • The Jingle Bell Dash

    4 PM · Village of Arroyo Grande, Arroyo Grande · Free

    The free Jingle Bell Dash starts the afternoon for preschoolers through sixth graders, then the annual Holiday Parade rolls through the Village at 5 PM.

Monday, December 7

  • Meow Meow

    7:30 PM · Forbes Hall, Arroyo Grande · $49–$79

    Part cabaret, part concert, and part delightfully unpredictable audience encounter, Feline Festive wraps you in musical wonder, peals of laughter, and just the right amount of chaos.

Saturday, December 12

  • Breakfast with Santa

    8 AM to 10 AM · Tar Creek Ranch, Arroyo Grande · Ticketed

    A pancake breakfast, photos with Santa, crafts and entertainment return with an early and a late-morning seating.

  • Winter Wonderland

    12 PM · Forbes Hall, Arroyo Grande · $23.50–$28.50

    Come experience everything you love about the holiday season in Winter Wonderland, a new production from The Studio of Performing Arts! Filled with festive cheer, heartwarming moments, and holiday favorites, it’s a celebration the whole family will love!

  • Bubbles & Bites

    5:30 PM to 7:30 PM · Laetitia Vineyards & Winery, Arroyo Grande · Price not listed

    An evening winery gathering with appetizers, festive pours, and live music at Laetitia Vineyards & Winery.

Sunday, December 13

  • Arroyo Grande Tree Lighting and Snow

    5 PM to 7 PM · Elm Street Park, Arroyo Grande · Free

    The city's free holiday night with tons of snow to play in and Santa lighting the tree at 6 PM. Some activities have small fees.

  • Christmas Mariachi Festival

    7 PM · Forbes Hall, Arroyo Grande · Price not listed

    Enjoy an evening of Christmas posada, carols, songs, actors, and folkloric ballet with the esteemed Mariachi Plata.

Sunday, December 20

  • World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker

    12 PM · Forbes Hall, Arroyo Grande · $43.50–$101.25

    A Magical Holiday Adventure Awaits! Celebrate the season with The Nutcracker—a festive, family-friendly ballet full of holiday magic, whimsical characters, and Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable music to sweep you up in the moment. Featuring 40 international dancers, over 150 hand-crafted costumes, and enchanting sets, World Ballet Company’s beloved production is the perfect tradition to share with loved ones. Make this yea