Events in Cambria
Upcoming events in Cambria, checked every morning. Updated October 11.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Monday, October 12
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.
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.
Tuesday, October 13
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
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
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
Thursday, October 15
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.
Friday, October 16
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.
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.
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
Saturday, October 17
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.
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!
Sunday, October 18
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wednesday, October 21
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.
Thursday, October 22
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.
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.
Friday, October 23
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.
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 .
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!
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.
Saturday, October 24
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.
Live Music at The Coastal Taproom With Lance Robison
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.
Sunday, October 25
Live Music at Parr Wines Featuring Jill Knight Live!
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.
Ranch Bison ‘Red Dog’ Safari
3 PM to 6:30 PM · Taylor Ranch 1868, Cambria · Price not listed
Join Taylor Ranch 1868 as they celebrate the birth of their first bison calves, known as “red dogs,” and the autumnal bounty of the Ranch. This special 90-minute Ranch Safari will allow you to tour the grounds and meet the bison herd and babies. Tickets are priced at $44 and may be reserved online . Room is limited to just 35 people, so be sure to reserve if you are interested in attending!
Ranch Bison Popup Barn Dinner
5 PM · Taylor Ranch 1868, Cambria · Price not listed
Taylor Ranch 1868 is once again proud to welcome all to their historic ranch barn to taste their delicious home-grown meals. This event will include bison and venison, and a spread showcased by Chef Yancy Knapp from Big Sur’s premier sushi restaurant at Treebones. Dessert and appetizers will also be included. As well, Anthony Yount from the Royal Nonesuch Farm will be pouring exceptional wines to pair with the meal.
Smashing Pumpkins Vegan Prix Fixe 2026
6 PM to 8:30 PM · Robin’s Restaurant, Cambria · $82 food only; $125 with wine pairing (plus tax and gratuity)
The Smashing Pumpkins Vegan Prix Fixe Dinner returns to Robin’s Restaurant this October. This special five-course vegan meal will be served in collaboration with Talley Vineyards, and will feature delicious seasonal ingredients alongside optional pairings of Talley’s local, organic vegan wines. Learn more and purchase your tickets online . Cost is $82 for food only, or $125 for the food & wine pairing, plus tax and g
Monday, October 26
Music Mondays in the Garden With Jill Knight & Eric Williams
5:30 PM to 8 PM · Robin’s Restaurant, Cambria · Price not listed
Music Mondays returns to Robin’s Restaurant in Cambria on Monday, Oct. 26 at 5:30 p.m. Settle into the outdoor garden for live music with dinner and the coastal air doing half the ambience work.
Friday, October 30
The Optimyst Halloween Party
6 PM · The Optimyst, Cambria · Free
The Optimyst is throwing a Halloween party, and you’re invited to come and indulge in some spookily questionable behavior. Come in costume and enjoy drink specials, appetizers, and everyone else’s costumes. Entry is free, and there’s no reason to go home early—stay and enjoy the whole night.
Halloween Movie Nights at Oceanpoint Ranch: Halloweentown
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 spirited time of year. Tonight’s presentation is a favorite that’s perfect for spooky season, Halloweentown . Admission is $5 for adults (credit card only, please), with kids 12 and under getting in free! Food and drinks will als
Saturday, October 31
Spooktacular Staghorn Fern Mounting Workshop
11 AM to 1 PM · Cambria Nursery and Florist, Cambria · $69.87
Cambria Nursery and Florist is hosting a Staghorn Fern Mounting Workshop on Saturday, Oct. 31 at 11 a.m. You’ll make wall art step by step, with materials and instruction included.
Live Music at Mozzi’s Saloon With DJ Kate Dawg
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.
Wednesday, November 4
Sip & Stitch
4 PM to 6 PM · Ball & Skein, Cambria · Free
Ball & Skein & More hosts Sip & Stitch on Monday, October 5 at 4 p.m. Expect teas, wines, snacks and plenty of stitching, with no advance registration required.
Saturday, November 7
Artists Reception
4:30 PM to 6 PM · Cambria Center for the Arts, Cambria · Price not listed
Opening reception for two new exhibits at Cambria Center for the Arts: Jeanette Wolff and Her Palette, and Entanglements, a fiber arts show in the main gallery.
Wednesday, November 11
Art Museum Journeys - Episode TWO
7 PM to 8 PM · Cambria Center for the Arts - Theatre, Cambria · $10; CCA members free
Multimedia lecture on Naoshima and the Benesse Art Sites in Japan, presented by Helmut and Dena Kuhn.
Friday, November 13
Live Music at The Optimyst With Lynda Tymcheck
Time TBA · The Optimyst, Cambria · Free
Live music is on at The Optimyst Cambria Tasting Room on Friday, Nov. 13 at 12 a.m., according to the calendar. Order a glass and see what the set sounds like once the hour makes sense.
Saturday, November 14
The Book of Life
Time TBA · Cambria Center for the Arts, Cambria · Price not listed
A special family screening of The Book of Life at Cambria Center for the Arts.
Succulent Mushroom Workshop
11 AM to 1 PM · Cambria Nursery and Florist, Cambria · $43.48
Cambria Nursery and Florist is hosting a Succulent Mushroom Workshop on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 11 a.m. It’s a hands-on class for making a fall arrangement, whether you’re new to plants or already have a shelf problem.
Thursday, November 26
Thanksgiving at Robin’s
12 PM to 7 PM · Robin’s Restaurant, Cambria · Price not listed
Reservations are now open for the Thanksgiving feast at Robin’s Restaurant. Gather with family and friends at this iconic location in Cambria for a meal featuring a full selection of seasonal favorites. It’s a warm and welcoming way to give thanks on the Central Coast. You may view the full menu, request a reservation, or place an order to go through the Robin’s website . This event books up quickly, so be sure to re
Thanksgiving at the Lodge
12 PM to 7 PM · Cambria Pines Lodge, Cambria · Free
Gather at Cambria Pines Lodge to celebrate this Thanksgiving with family and friends on the Central Coast. This fall holiday tradition brings a festive all-you-can-eat buffet, where you can enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving feast with all the trimmings in a warm atmosphere worth being thankful for. This is a popular holiday event that typically sells out each year, so make your reservation online today. Reservations are
Friday, November 27
Cambria Christmas Market
5 PM to 9 PM · Cambria Pines Lodge, Cambria · Free
The Cambria Christmas Market returns for 2026! This magical holiday event, preparing for its 15th season, features over 3 million twinkling Christmas lights, artisan vendors, visits from Santa, a fun train ride, cozy fire pits, live music, delicious food & drink, and so much more. It’s never too early to start planning an unforgettable Central Coast holiday evening your family will treasure for years to come. Gates t
Friday, December 4
Live Music at The Optimyst With Adin Boyer
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!
Saturday, December 12
Living Christmas Centerpiece Workshop
11 AM to 1 PM · Cambria Nursery and Florist, Cambria · $106.83
This Living Christmas Centerpiece Workshop is set for Saturday, Dec. 12 at 11 a.m. at Cambria Nursery and Florist. You’ll make a holiday arrangement with instruction and materials included.
Friday, December 18
Live Music at The Optimyst With Wendy Lynn Wright
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!
Thursday, January 28
Cambria Art & Wine Festival 2027
4 PM · Venues across Cambria, Cambria · Price not listed
The four-day celebration of culture and creativity returns to Cambria in 2027. Events kick off with a wine seminar the evening of Thursday, January 28. Then, it’s time for a whole weekend of food and drinks, art shopping, and wine tasting. Events will take place throughout the village, including artist demonstrations, hands-on opportunities, and raffle tickets available. Thursday, January 28: Wine Seminar at Hearst R
Wednesday, February 3
10th Cambria Film Festival
Time TBA · Cambria Center for the Arts, Cambria · Price not listed
Mark your calendar to experience cinema by the sea with the Cambria Film Festival. This event returns for its monumental 10th year starting on February 3, featuring independent films from around the world. The Cambria Film Festival will once again showcase feature-length, short narrative, documentary, and student films of all genres! Check the web page for updates on schedules and tickets for this event. Volunteer an