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Calendar of Events: December
DECEMBER
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.
fri dec 9
Winter Wonderland
SUNKEN GARDENS, IN DOWNTOWN 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 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. saT dec 17
Holiday Magic
CHARLES PADDOCK ZOO 10am - 1pm The zookeepers have stepped in as Santa’s Elves to prepare gifts for the animals. Santa will be at the Zoo to help welcome visitors and deliver gifts to the animals.
sun dec 11
Atascadero Community Band Holiday Concert
PAVILLION ON THE LAKE 2:30 - 4:30pm The Atascadero Community Band presents its Holiday Concert, with old favorites, some surprises, and an audience favorite, the Christmas Sing-Along! sun dec 25
Christmas
sat dec 3
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 fri dec 9 -
Santa’s Pop-Up Reindeer Farm
CHARLES PADDOCK ZOO 10am - 4pm Santa is sending two of his reindeer to visit the Charles Paddock Zoo in Atascadero before Christmas. saT dec 17
San Miguel Christmas Lights Parade
MISSION STREET 6pm Locals join together for the 32nd Annual Christmas Lights Parade presented by the San Miguel Firefighters Association.
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.
mon dec 5 -
Trail of Lights Tour
ATASCADERO 5 - 8pm See decorated local homes, guaranteed to get everyone in the holiday spirit. Residents and businesses show off their homes and storefronts, and families can enjoy a safe and fun activity driving through town to check out all the wonderful outdoor lights. fri dec 9 -
Mid-State Fair Market
PASO ROBLES EVENT CENTER 12 - 4pm Local crafters and artisans from throughout San Luis Obispo County selling handmade and unique items.
32nd Annual Teddy Bear Tea
PASO ROBLES INN BALLROOM 12 - 4pm Bring your Teddy Bear, dress him up. Santa, Mrs. Claus, the Snow King, and Queen, as well as Santa’s Elves, will be there for the fun at the Park Ballroom. Tickets are $8 for children and $20 for adults. Bring your camera!
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.
Tuesdays
Paso Robles
11TH & SPRING, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 9am - 11am
Wednesdays Saturdays
Atascadero
6505 EL CAMINO REAL, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 3pm - 6pm
Templeton
CROCKER ST & 6TH ST, TEMPLETON, CA 93465 9am - 12:30pm
