December Calendar

DECEMBERCalendar of Events

*Event dates and times are subject to change. Please call ahead or check online to confirm details.

thu dec 1

California Classic Christmas

PISMO BEACH Daily The Ugly Sweater Wine Walk is part of a month-long California Christmas brought to you by the Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce. In combination with the wine walk from 3-6:30pm, local businesses will be staying open to allow guests to do their shopping FRI dec 2

Light Up the Downtown Holiday Celebration

SUNKEN GARDENS, DOWNTOWN ATASCADERO 5:30 - 8pm Soon after the lights come on, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be arriving via an antique Model-A fire truck to the tune of “Here Comes Santa Claus” performed by the Atascadero Fine Arts Academy. You will then be invited to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus at the North Pole entrance located at the back of City Hall that faces Atascadero Middle School sat dec 3 -

ISA World Para Surfing Championships

PISMO BEACH Throughout the day Hosted by AmpSurf, there will be a learnto-surf clinic and opening ceremonies on Dec. 3, contest heats will run Dec. 4th-11th, and the closing will happen right after the last heats finish on Dec. 11

sat dec 3

Big Ditch Holiday Market

CAR CORRAL ON E. BRANCH STREET, IN ARROYO GRANDE VILLAGE 10am - 4pm The Big Ditch Holiday Market is ready for all of your gift needs with 50+ makers & artists, three food trucks and sweet treats

SAT dec 3

Lighted Boat Parade

EMBARCADERO, IN MORRO BAY 6:30 - 8pm Presented by the Rotary Club, the fishing, leisure and yachting community take to the water with decorated boats with dazzling lights and holiday cheer. Participating boats compete for prizes and celebrate the holiday wonder along the Embarcadero. Parade will go on rain or shine.

sun dec 4

Art in the Park

DINOSAUR CAVES IN SHELL BEACH 10am - 4pm Recurring on the 1st Sunday of the month, over 100 local artists and craftsmen sell and display their work, including paintings, sculpture, pottery, glass, textiles, jewelry, wood and metal furniture, and more. The event also features live music, hands-on children’s activities

FRI dec 2

Holiday Harmony

PISMO BEACH PIER PLAZA 5:30 - 7:30pm Annual Holiday Harmony event will include tree lighting ceremony, Santa Claus, 2 snow zones, and activities for kids. The first 250 children in the Santa Line will receive goody bags compliments of Pismo Beach Recreation. This event is free to all and food and beverages will be available for purchase FRI dec 2 - 4 , ,

Santa House at the Embarcadero

SANTA’S HOUSE, CORNER OF EMBARCADERO AND FRONT ST. 5 - 8pm Santa will be welcoming families on Fridays and Saturdays from 4-8pm and Sundays from 12-4pm the first three weekends of December. Friday, Dec. 3., Santa will be at the Tree Lighting at City Park and will come to his house at 6pm.

Gymnazo Holiday Market

720 AEROVISTA PARK, SUITE C 11am - 2pm While shopping, enjoy holiday food, drinks and music. The market will feature home decor, baked goods, jewelry, luxury clothing, and more from local vendors. Kid-friendly activities will also be available

Holiday Concert and Parade

TRAFFIC WAY AND BRANCH STREET IN ARROYO GRANDE VILLAGE 5pm Christmas and holiday concert and parade

61st Annual Christmas Light Parade

DOWNTOWN PASO ROBLES 7 - 9pm Join Santa and Mrs. Claus while enjoying a parade featuring an array of light spectacles from local businesses. A variety of awards will be also be given for best in show. This year's theme is Deck the Halls mon dec 5 -

Trail of Lights Tour

ATASCADERO 5 - 8pm See decorated local homes, guaranteed to get everyone in the holiday spirit. The map provides an opportunity for residents and businesses to show off their homes and storefronts, and for families to enjoy a safe and fun activity driving through town to check out all the wonderful outdoor lights this season

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tue dec 6 &

Storytime

SLO BOTANICAL GARDEN, 3450 DAIRY CREEK ROAD IN SAN LUIS OBISPO 10 - 11am All ages are welcome for story time in the garden. For more information, contact Millie at (805) 541-1400 x 302 or millie@slobg.org

sat dec 10

Santa’s Doggie Parade

AVILA BEACH PROMENADE 11am - 12pm Participants must register and be checked in between 10:30-10:45am to receive a contest identification number for the costume contest. Check-in at the registration table in front of Custom House

fri dec 9

Winter Wonderland

SUNKEN GARDENS, ATASCADERO 5 - 9pm With over 75 tons of snow, this year’s snow-themed event includes Joe’s Little Train, two Euro bungee jumps, an obstacle course, gladiator joust, bounce houses, face painting, caricature artist, and of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus sun dec 11

Free Day at the Garden

SLO BOTANICAL GARDEN, 3450 DAIRY CREEK ROAD IN SAN LUIS OBISPO 9am - 5pm Free admission day full of activities for whole family to make a day of nature and exploration

sat dec 10

36th Annual Vine Street Victorian

DOWNTOWN PASO ROBLES 6 - 9pm Main Street and Historical Society invite you to bring your family to drive down Vine Street for this annual community Christmas party tradition. Ebenezer Scrooge, the Snow Queen, Mr. & Mrs. Claus and the whole crew will be on-hand, along with community caroling, illuminated floats, entertainers, live music

sun jan 1

Polar Bear Plunge

AVILA BEACH PIER 12pm The 11th annual Avila Beach Polar Bear Plunge is a celebration of fitness, nature, a New Year, camaraderie, and still having dessert

Polar Bear Dip

CAYUCOS PIER 12pm Take the plunge at their 43rd Annual Carlin Soule Memorial Polar Bear Dip. Join them late morning for festivities that include music, dancing, prizes, and participant certificates

SLO COUNTY FARMERS MARKETS

MONDAYS

Baywood / Los Osos

668 SANTA MARIA AVE, SAN LUIS OBISPO 2pm – 4:30pm

Tuesdays

Paso Robles

11TH & SPRING, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 9:30am – 12pm

Wednesdays

Atascadero

6505 EL CAMINO REAL, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 3pm – 6pm

WED + SAT

Arroyo Grande

WEDNESDAYS: SMART & FINAL PARKING LOT AT 1464 EAST GRAND AVENUE WED: 8:30am – 11am

SATURDAYS: OLOHAN ALLEY IN THE ARROYO GRANDE VILLAGE Sat: 12pm – 2:30pm

Thursdays

San Luis Obispo

FIVE BLOCKS OF HIGUERA STREET BETWEEN OSOS STREET AND NIPOMO STREET IN DOWNTOWN SAN LUIS OBISPO 6pm – 9pm

Thursdays

Morro Bay

2650 MAIN ST. SPENCER’S PARKING LOT 2pm – 4:30pm

Fridays

Cambria

1000 MAIN ST, VETERANS HALL PARKING LOT 2:30 – 5pm

Fridays

Avila Beach: Starting May 6

AVILA BEACH PROMENADE 4pm – 8pm

Saturdays

Templeton

CROCKER ST & 6TH ST, TEMPLETON, CA 93465 9am – 12:30pm

Morro Bay

2650 MAIN ST. SPENCER’S PARKING LOT 2pm – 4:30pm

1st Sat of NoV

Paso Robles: County Farm & Craft Market

11TH & SPRING, PASO ROBLES 9am – 1pm