October Calendar

octoberCalendar of Events

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

sat OCT 1

Atascadero Colony Days

DOWNTOWN ATASCADERO 10am - 3pm The parade will start at 10am and run down El Camino Real from Davis Auto Body to West Mall and Palma Ave. by Sunken Gardens.

fri OCT 7

Paso Robles library Black Velveteen Cat

LIBRARY CONFERENCE ROOM Register on Sept 22 and pick up materials Sept 29 for a fun intermediate sewing project of a Black Cat to share on Oct 7. For more info and to register, contact by phone (805)237.3870 or email: kchristiansen@prcity.com

sat OCT 8

Morro Bay Rotary Ducky Derby

899 EMBARCADERO 8:30 - 10am Proceeds go to support the “Help Us Help Others” Campaign providing grants to local non-profits that enhance our Community. sat OCT 15

Senior Fair

LEGACY CHURCH 11am – 2pm In addition to 20+ organizations and vendors, a free lunch will be provided, as well as live music. The event is designed to connect seniors and caregivers with the many resources available within our community.

sat OCT 1

VFW Oktoberfest Car Show

VFW POST 2814, ATASCADERO 9am - 3pm Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2814’s fall car show will be held with an Oktoberfest theme with proceeds benefiting local veterans and their families. fri OCT 7

Big Ditch Market

ARROYO GRANDE VILLAGE 4 - 8pm Big Ditch Market in the Village of Arroyo Grande! First Friday of the month, at the Car Corral on E. Branch Street, between OVG & Sports Dugout.

sat OCT 8

Livin’ The Dream Volunteer Awards Dinner and Auction

TEMPLETON AMERICAN LEGION HALL 6 – 10pm Join us as we honor the volunteers that make our world go ’round and raise some much needed funds for the Department to keep the grass green! sat OCT 15

Children’s Business Fair

AVILA BEACH COMMUNITY CENTER 10am – 1pm Kids develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy and then open for business in this one-day marketplace. The event is free and open to the public. childrensbusinessfair.org/avila-beach

sat OCT 1

Oktoberfest Benefit

HARRIS STAGE LINE 4pm Festive Oktoberfest meal with strudel, beer & wine. Live music for dancing by German Umpah band with Cactus Harris. Generously hosted at Harris Stage Lines. German attire and polka dancing are encouraged. Come benefit our north county neighbors in need. sat OCT 8

Pioneer Day Parade

DOWNTOWN PASO 10am Bring the entire family to see running antique tractors, horse-drawn wagons, marching bands, mounted equestrian groups, dancers, floats, fire engines, vintage cars, and more.

fr OCT 7

Nightmare From Main Street Haunted House

828 14TH ST, PASO ROBLES 7 – 10pm The scariest haunted house on the Central Coast is back in a new location! 6000 sqft of chills and thrills. Now in our 11th year. 100% volunteer, proceeds benefit the local community. nightmarefromainst.com. sat OCT 8

Live at the Lighthouse Concert Series

PT. SAN LUIS 2pm Join us for a “bucket list” experience to see some of the very best local talent in an intimate setting - at the historic Point San Luis Lighthouse, perched high atop beautiful Port San Luis and Avila Beach.

fri oct14 -

76th Annual Pismo Beach Clam Festival

PRICE STREET

sat OCT 15

Morro Bay Sings Fundraiser

1001 KENNEDY WAY

10am A community tradition since 1946.Attracts generations of families and visitors from all over. Spending three days overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Pismo Beach. 5 – 9pm 12th annual benefit for Community Foundation of Estero Bay. Features dinner, a live auction, and silent auction. Over half a million dollars given to local youth!

sat OCT 22

Annual Jesse King Memorial Paddle Race

MORRO BAY YACHT CLUB 7:30am – 12pm The race consists of a 3k or 10k course, beginning and ending at the Morrro Bay Yacht Club in Morro Bay, CA. The event is sponsored by many local Central Coast merchants & organizations, as well as Jesse’s friends and family. All paddle craft are welcome- SUP, Kayak, OC-1, prone paddleboards, and outriggers. Participants will receive a race shirt, raffle ticket, and have access to pre and post-race drinks and snacks.

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sat oct 22

Witches and Warlock Paddle

COLEMAN PARK 4 - 5:30pm Breakout your broomstick and get out on the water for the Annual Witches/ Warlock Paddle in Morro Bay! This bewitching event is open to the public and benefits the Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County. Don your favorite witch or warlock costume and meet at Coleman Park, 101 Coleman Drive at the north end of the bay along the Embarcadero, for a ghoulish morning on the water.

fri oct 28

Mid-State Fair Market

PASO ROBLES EVENT CENTER 12pm Features local crafters and artisans from throughout San Luis Obispo County selling handmade and unique items. Find jewelry, apparel, fashion accessories, home décor, health and beauty products, art, antiques, handmade eats, used items, and more. sat oct 29

Harvest Fest

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, PASO ROBLES 4 – 7pm Join us for Euro Bungy, Rock Wall, Crafts, Carnival Games, Food truck, BounceHouses, Beer Garden, and more! Costumes encouraged! (Please leave toy weapons at home) Price: 15 for kids free FOR Parents

sat oct 29

Zoo Boo

CHARLES PADDOCK ZOO 5 – 8:30pm Get your best costume ready and bring the entire family out to a nottoo-scary evening at Zoo Boo! You can expect Halloween decorations throughout the Zoo along with Carnival games, a costume contest, Halloween activities, a Haunted House, and tricks & treats to enjoy! MON oct 31

Trick or Treat Downtown

DOWNTOWN ATASCADERO 4 – 6pm Join the fun on Entrada Ave in Downtown Atascadero, people and pets of all ages are welcome to come and enjoy family, children, and pet costume contests, hay maze, and of course, Trick or Treating!

sat oct 22

Golden Oak Honey & Pumpkin Festival and Kids’ Flea Market

DOWNTOWN PASO ROBLES 10am – 5pm Annual Downtown Golden Oak Honey & Pumpkin Festival + Kids’ Flea Market, in the Downtown City Park. For more info, call the Downtown Paso Robles Main Street office at (805)238-4103. sat oct 29

Walk to End Alzheimer’s

DOWNTOWN SLO 9am Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the largest event to raise awareness and funds for dementia care, support, and research.

sun oct 23

Atascadero Community Band Fall Concert

ATASCADERO BIBLE CHURCH 3 – 5pm The Atascadero Community Band presents their Fall Concert, “Celebrations!” Conductor Randy Schwalbe will lead the band in songs including Exhilaration, In the Mood, Candide Overture, & Rhapsody in Blue. sat oct 29

Pumpkins on the Pier

DINOSAUR CAVES PARK 10am – 1pm Bring your family to the annual Pumpkins in the Park celebration. Children 12 & under are encouraged to participate in pumpkin decorating, games, crafts, bounce houses, etc. The costume contest will begin at 11:30am and will include multiple prizes for all age divisions.

mon oct 31

Safe & Fun Halloween Downtown

DOWNTOWN PASO ROBLES 4 – 7pm Safe & Fun Trick or Treat Downtown, Paso Robles. Costumes required, admission is free. Come take your picture with our witches! Dance Demos, Trick or Treat, and Hot Dog BBQ (fee). For more information, call Paso Robles Main Street at (805)238-4103.

MONDAYS

Baywood / Los Osos

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

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 – 2pm

Thursdays

San Luis Obispo

FIVE BLOCKS OF HIGUERA ST BETWEEN OSOS ST AND NIPOMO ST IN DOWNTOWN SAN LUIS OBISPO

Thursdays Fridays

Morro Bay

2659 MAIN ST, MORRO BAY, 93442 2pm – 4:30pm

Avila Beach

AVILA BEACH PROMENADE 4pm – 8pm

6pm – 9pm

Fridays

Cambria

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