S LO HAPPENINGS A GUIDE TO EVENTS IN
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OCTOBER 10/1–10/31
RIDESHARE MONTH
10/4–10/5 “BECOME”
ALL HAPPENINGS
10/4–10/5 “THIRD” 10/5
PASSPORT TO THE ARTS
10/5
FALL PLANT SALE AT SLO BOTANICAL GARDEN
10/5
SLO SYMPHONY “FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE”
10/6
MASTERS OF BLUEGRASS
10/6
“REVEAL THE PATH”
10/6
POETRY AT THE STEYNBERG
10/7
REEL ROCK TOUR
10/7–10/11
CLICK! PHOTO FESTIVAL
10/10
FIRE PREVENTION NIGHT AT FARMERS’ MARKET
10/10–10/14
CENTRAL COAST RAILROAD FESTIVAL
10/11
MALAMA KO ALOHA
10/12
“THE DUNWELLS”
10/12
FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE
10/12
SLO GRANFONDO
10/12–10/13
“CARMEN” BY GEORGES BIZET
10/12–10/13
OPEN STUDIOS ART TOUR
10/13
CITY TO THE SEA HALF MARATHON & 5K
10/14
DARK STAR ORCHESTRA
10/18
KID’S NIGHT OUT
10/18–11/10 “INDEPENDENCE” 10/19
WIGGLE WAGGLE WALK FOR WOODS
10/19
BRAVOSLO!
10/19
AUDUBON BIRD WALK
10/19
OUT OF DARKNESS COMMUNITY WALK
10/19
YING QUARTET: A BEETHOVEN CYCLE CONCERT
10/19–10/20
OPEN STUDIOS ART TOUR
10/20
MET LIVE IN HD: “EUGENE ONEGIN”
10/20
2ND ANNUAL BICYCLE ADVOCACY MINI-SUMMIT
10/20
CORNERS OF THE MOUTH
10/20
HAUNTED JACK HOUSE TOURS
10/25
MUNCHKIN MARCH
10/25
JOE CRAVEN
10/25–10/27
CENTRAL COAST BIONEERS CONFERENCE
10/26
MUD MASH
10/26
MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER
10/25
CAL POLY PARENT & FAMILY WEEKEND ENSEMBLE SHOWCASE CONCERT
10/26
ALTON BROWN: THE EDIBLE INEVITABLE TOUR
10/27
HAUNTED JACK HOUSE TOURS
10/27
MET LIVE IN HD: “THE NOSE”
10/31
HALLOWEEN FESTIVITIES AT FARMERS’ MARKET
NOVEMBER
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11/1
FESTIVAL MOZAIC WINTERMEZZO
11/1–11/3
ROCKIN’ HARVEST CELEBRATION
11/2
JACK HANNA’S INTO THE WILD LIVE!
11/3
SAN LUIS OBISPO POETRY FESTIVAL
11/3
KATYA GOTSDINER: PIPE ORGAN RECITAL
11/6
BUDDY GUY
11/6–11/7
STAGED READING: “DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS”
11/7
VETERANS’ CELEBRATION AT FARMERS’ MARKET
11/8–11/10
SAN LUIS OBISPO POETRY FESTIVAL
11/9
SLO COUNTY ON THE SILVER SCREEN
11/9–11/10
REMNANTS OF THE PAST ANTIQUE SHOW
11/10
VOCO!
SLO HAPPENINGS
11/10
APPLE FARM HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
11/12
DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM
11/14
AN EVENING WITH DAVID SEDARIS
11/15–11/16
CAL POLY HOMECOMING
11/15–11/17
SAN LUIS OBISPO POETRY FESTIVAL
11/16
ARAB MUSIC ENSEMBLE FALL CONCERT
11/16
KID’S GARDEN FRESH COOKING
11/17
“POTTED POTTER: THE UNAUTHORIZED HARRY EXPERIENCE”
11/18
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
11/19
L.A. THEATRE WORKS: “THE GRADUATE”
11/22–12/22
“MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET”
11/23
BANDFEST 2013!
11/24
SYMPHONY FALL CONCERT: “THE PLANETS” AND “THE LARK ASCENDING”
11/29–12/21
“THE SANTALAND DIARIES”
11/29–12/24
SANTA’S HOUSE IN MISSION PLAZA
SPORTS Cal Poly Sports gopoly.com
DECEMBER
SLO Soccer slosoccer.com SLO Rugby slorugby.org
ONGOING EVENTS Art After Dark First Friday every month Bike Happening First Thursday every month Dallidet Adobe Tours Every Friday and Sunday Historic Jack House & Garden Tours Every Sunday May–December
12/1
POETRY AT THE STEYNBERG
12/1
MET LIVE IN HD: “TOSCA”
12/2–12/31
HOLIDAY TREE IN MISSION PLAZA
12/3
29TH ANNUAL LIGHT UP A LIFE
12/4
“PINK MARTINI”
12/6
UNIVERSITY JAZZ BANDS’ FALL JAZZ CONCERT
12/6
38TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARADE
12/7
REINDEER RUN 5K RUN/WALK
12/7
CHOIRS’ “A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION”
Historic Walking Tours Download free any time with iTunes
12/7–12/8
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE AND CANDLELIGHT TOURS
12/14–12/15
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE AND CANDLELIGHT TOURS
12/15
CORNERS OF THE MOUTH
12/17
“A CHRISTMAS CAROL”
12/17–12/18
“A HOTEL ON MARVIN GARDENS”
12/17–12/18
HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR IN THE PLAZA
12/9–12/24
CLASSIC CAROUSEL IN MISSION PLAZA
12/31
NOON YEAR’S EVE
Saturdays at the Garden Second Saturday every month Laguna Lake Golf Course Open Daily Ranger-Led Hikes One Sunday every month Moonlight Hours at SLO Children’s Museum Third Thursday every month SLO Skate Park Friday Night Skate Every Friday Story Time at SLO Library Preschool (Ages 3–6) on Tuesdays Toddler (Ages 0–3) on Thursdays Youth Open Gym Every Sunday Adult Open Gym Every Thursday Farmers Market on Higuera Street Every Thursday
Photo by Barry Lewis
Farmers Market on Broad Street Every Tuesday Farmers Market on Madonna Road Every Saturday Farmers Market on Tank Farm Road Every Sunday
OCTOBER–DECEMBER 2013
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ARTS & CULTURE HAPPENINGS 2013 PASSPORT TO THE ARTS Mission Plaza OCTOBER 5, 10 AM–1 PM
ARTS & CULTURE
artsobispo.org In celebration of National Arts Month, this event brings kids and families together for a day of hands-on visual, literary and performing arts activities.
Photo by Jeff Van Kleeck
POETRY AT THE STEYNBERG Steynberg Gallery OCTOBER 6 AND DECEMBER 1, 3 PM languageofthesoul.org
Photo by Patti Sullivan
Listen to poetry readings, or read your own creations with other poetry-enthusiasts.
CLICK! CALIFORNIA PHOTO FESTIVAL Embassy Suites on Madonna OCTOBER 7–11, 2013 californiaphotofest.com The California Photo Festival is five days of hands on photographic education and excitement. Your “classroom” is California’s exquisite Central Coast, and your instructors are some of the best of the best.
CENTRAL COAST RAILROAD FESTIVAL Various Locations OCTOBER 10–14 ccrrf.com Bring the family to events across the Central Coast celebrating railroads! Attend the Grand Opening of the San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum. Check out model trains and listen to speakers.
OPEN STUDIOS ART TOUR Various Locations OCTOBER 12–13 & OCTOBER 19–20, 10 AM–5 PM artsobispo.org Over 200 artists will open their studios for visitors in a self-guided tour to showcase the quality and diversity of art produced in SLO County.
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BRAVOSLO! Christopher Cohan Center OCTOBER 19, 10 AM–4 PM pacslo.org The PAC doors will be open for the public to enjoy mini performances all day in Harman Hall and the Pavilion, talk to participating performance groups at their lobby exhibits, enjoy complimentary appetizers and beverages, and be eligible to win a fantastic assortment of door prizes — all for free!
CORNERS OF THE MOUTH
languageofthesoul.org
Photo by Patti Sullivan
Unleash your inner artist by listening to featured readers, or express yourself in the open-reading portion of the night.
HAUNTED JACK HOUSE TOURS Historic Jack House & Gardens
ARTS & CULTURE
Linnaea’s Café OCTOBER 20 & DECEMBER 15, 7 PM
OCTOBER 20 & 27, 1–4 PM slocity.org/parksandrecreation Could ghosts be hiding in the closets or wandering down the stairs of this old house? Come find out!
FESTIVAL MOZAIC’S WINTERMEZZO CONCERT SERIES Various Venues NOVEMBER 1–3 festivalmozaic.com Festival Mozaic’s WinterMezzo series features seasoned musicians as well as emerging artists in beautiful performances of chamber music that are sure to warm up your winter season.
SAN LUIS OBISPO POETRY FESTIVAL Steynberg Gallery NOVEMBER 3, 3 PM San Luis Obispo Museum of Art NOVEMBER 8–10, 7 PM Various Locations NOVEMBER 15–17, 7 PM
Photo by Patti Sullivan
languageofthesoul.org Join Cal Poly WriterSpeak and Corners of the Mouth for the 30th annual poetry festival. Listen to readings around San Luis Obispo throughout November.
SLO COUNTY ON THE SILVER SCREEN NOVEMBER 9 slofilmfest.org In honor of the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival‘s 20th Anniversary next year, the SLOIFF will celebrate by screening Hollywood movies that have been made in San Luis Obispo County over the past 90 years. OCTOBER–DECEMBER 2013
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ARTS & CULTURE
VOCO! MOIRA SMILEY, INGA SWEARINGEN AND APRIL GUTHRIE SLO Botanical Garden NOVEMBER 10, 4 PM slobg.org Listen to VOCO, named best acapella group in the U.S. for 2007, perform their spell-binding folk music in the Oak Glen Pavilion.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE & CANDLELIGHT TOURS Historic Jack House & Gardens DECEMBER 7 & 14, 5–8 PM DECEMBER 8 & 15, 1–4 PM slocity.org/parksandrecreation Enjoy the splendor of a Victorian Christmas with self-guided tours at the Historic Jack House & Gardens.
PERFORMANCE ARTS CENTER (PAC) EVENTS: pacslo.org OCTOBER 10/4–10/5 “BECOME” 7 PM
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10/5
SLO SYMPHONY “FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE”
8 PM
10/6
MASTER’S OF BLUEGRASS
7 PM
10/6
“REVEAL THE PATH”
7 PM
10/7
REEL ROCK TOUR
7 PM
10/11 MALAMA KO ALOHA
8 PM
10/12 “THE DUNWELLS”
8 PM
10/12–10/13
2 PM & 7 PM
“CARMEN” BY GEORGES BIZET
10/14 DARK STAR ORCHESTRA
7:30 PM
10/19 YING QUARTET: A BEETHOVEN CYCLE CONCERT
8 PM
10/20 MET LIVE IN HD: “EUGENE ONEGIN”
2 PM
10/25 JOE CRAVEN
7 PM
10/25 CAL POLY PARENT & FAMILY WEEKEND ENSEMBLE SHOWCASE
8 PM
10/26 ALTON BROWN: THE EDIBLE INEVITABLE TOUR
8 PM
10/27 MET LIVE IN HD: “THE NOSE”
2 PM
SLO HAPPENINGS
ARTS & CULTURE
NOVEMBER 11/2
JACK HANNA’S INTO THE WILD LIVE!
7 PM
11/3
KATYA GOTSDINER- MCMAHAN FORBES PIPE ORGAN RECITAL
3 PM
11/6
BUDDY GUY
7:30 PM
11/12
DANCE THEATER OF HARLEM
7:30 PM
11/14
AN EVENING WITH DAVID SEDARIS
7:30 PM
11/16
ARAB MUSIC ENSEMBLE FALL CONCERT
8 PM
11/17 PM
“POTTED POTTER: THE UNAUTHORIZED HARRY EXPERIENCE”
2 PM & 5
11/18
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
7:30 PM
11/19
L.A. THEATRE WORKS: “THE GRADUATE”
7:30 PM
11/23 BANDFEST 2013!
8 PM
11/24 SYMPHONY FALL CONCERT
3 PM
DECEMBER 12/1
MET LIVE IN HD: “TOSCA”
2 PM
12/4
PINK MARTINI
7:30 PM
12/6
UNIVERSITY JAZZ BANDS’ FALL JAZZ CONCERT
8 PM
12/7
CHOIRS’ “A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION”
8 PM
12/17 “A CHRISTMAS CAROL”
7:30 PM
OCTOBER–DECEMBER 2013
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ARTS & CULTURE
SLO LITTLE THEATRE PERFORMANCES slolittletheatre.org
THIRD OCTOBER 4–5, SHOWTIMES VARY An “Ubu’s Other Shoe” staged reading of a humorous and biting critique on prejudice.
INDEPENDENCE OCTOBER 18–NOVEMBER 10, SHOWTIMES VARY A drama about a family divided against itself.
DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS NOVEMBER 6–7, SHOWTIMES VARY An “Ubu’s Other Shoe” stage reading of a classic drama.
MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET NOVEMBER 22–DECEMBER 22, SHOWTIMES VARY A holiday classic based on the 1947 film that will be a treat for the whole family!
THE SANTALAND DIARIES NOVEMBER 29–DECEMBER 21, SHOWTIMES VARY A hilarious one man show, originally by comedian David Sedaris.
A HOTEL ON MARVIN GARDENS DECEMBER 17–18, SHOWTIMES VARY Another in the “Ubu’s Other Shoe” staged reading series; this comedy provides insights into relationships and greed.
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FOOD AND WINE HAPPENINGS ROCKIN’ HARVEST CELEBRATION Various Locations NOVEMBER 1–3 slowine.com
KID’S GARDEN FRESH COOKING San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden NOVEMBER 16, 1–3:30 PM slobg.org Kids and their guardians can plant, harvest and cook fun and creative recipes, and learn tricks and tips for creating an edible backyard garden
OCTOBER–DECEMBER 2013
FOOD & WINE
Join SLO Wine Country in celebrating great local wineries. Attend a silent auction, hop on the wine bus, or taste on your own with a special wine bracelet.
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SOCIAL & RECREATION
SOCIAL & RECREATION HAPPENINGS
RIDESHARE MONTH Various Locations OCTOBER 1–31 rideshare.org Look out for events and incentives throughout October, celebrating all of the ways to get around SLO in an environmentally friendly way.
FALL PLANT SALE SLO Botanical Garden OCTOBER 5, 10 AM–1 PM slobg.org Let plant experts help you pick out the best vegetation for your garden.
FIRE PREVENTION NIGHT AT FARMERS’ MARKET Chorro Street OCTOBER 10, 6–9 PM downtownslo.com Enjoy learning about Fire Prevention and equipment used to fight fires, while meeting firefighting heroes from across the county.
FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE Fire Station 1 OCTOBER 12, 1–4 PM slocity.org/fire In recognition of National Fire Prevention Week, the SLO City Fire Department is hosting a community Open House.
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Mission Plaza OCTOBER 12, 7:30 AM–4 PM slogranfondo.com The SLO GranFondo is a long-distance, mass participation cycling event that welcomes riders of all abilities to traverse the diverse landscape of California’s Central Coast. This event benefits Hearst Cancer Resource Center at French Hospital Medical Center and SLO Alpha Pregnancy and Parenting Support.
SOCIAL & RECREATION
SLO GRANFONDO
CITY TO THE SEA HALF MARATHON & 5K OCTOBER 13 citytothesea.org Point-to-point race; registration includes post-race breakfast, and free entertainment from live band at post-race festival.
KIDS’ NIGHT OUT Ludwick Community Center OCTOBER 18, 6:30–9:30 PM slocity.org/parksandrecreation Kids can enjoy a night of music, crafts, games, pizza, a movie and fun with friends.
AUDUBON BIRD WALK SLO Botanical Garden OCTOBER 19, 10 AM–12 PM calpoly.edu Join the Morro Coast Audubon Society on a bird-watching walk through SLO Botanical Garden and the surrounding areas.
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Photo by sandprintphotos.com
WIGGLE WAGGLE WALK FOR WOODS Mitchell Park OCTOBER 19 woodshumanesociety.org A one-mile K9 Pledge Walk through downtown SLO, amazing K9 demonstrations, K9 costume contests, pet fair and lunch, exciting raffle, plus fabulous prizes for both K9 and pledge earner competitions.
OUT OF THE DARKNESS COMMUNITY WALK Mission Plaza OCTOBER 19 afsp.org American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Out of the Darkness 5K Walk is an effort to raise awareness, education and outreach among those affected by depression and suicide, and to provide comfort and assistance to those who have lost someone to suicide.
2ND ANNUAL BICYCLE ADVOCACY MINI-SUMMIT Ludwick Community Center OCTOBER 20, 1–4 PM slobikelane.org Experts show you how to be an advocate for bicycle-friendly improvements in the community.
MUNCHKIN MARCH Meadow Park OCTOBER 25, 5 PM slocity.org/parksandrecreation Munchkins (and their families) will parade around town in costume.
2013 CENTRAL COAST BIONEERS CONFERENCE The Monday Club OCTOBER 25–27 centralcoastbioneers.org The Bioneers Conference brings social and scientific innovators together for a weekend of talks, workshops, field trips, exhibits and more that focus on breakthrough solutions inspired by nature and human ingenuity.
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MUD MASH Laguna Lake OCTOBER 26 mudmash.com The Mud Mash is a 5k or 10k mud run with dirty obstacles, wall climbs, lake scrambles, hay bales and of course, lots of mud!
SOCIAL & RECREATION
MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER Mission Plaza OCTOBER 26, 8 AM makingstrides.acsevents.org This annual walk is an inspiring and unforgettable opportunity to honor breast cancer survivors, as well as raise awareness and funds for the American Cancer Society.
HALLOWEEN FESTIVITIES AT FARMERS’ MARKET Chorro Street OCTOBER 31, 5:30–9 PM downtownslo.org Watch out for spooky creatures and adorable costumes at this Halloween themed Farmers’ Market. Festivities include a costume contest and trick-or-treating at participating vendors.
VETERAN’S CELEBRATION AT FARMERS’ MARKET Chorro Street NOVEMBER 7, 6–9 PM downtownslo.org Honor more than 25,000 area veterans with various activities during Farmers’ Market.
REMNANTS OF THE PAST ANTIQUE SHOW Madonna Expo Center NOVEMBER 9–10 remnantsofthepast.com Search for one-of-a-kind treasures at this annual event that brings dozens of unique vendors together for a whimsical weekend of antiquing!
APPLE FARM’S TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Apple Farm NOVEMBER 9, 10 AM–3 PM applefarm.com This free event has fun activities for the whole family, including wine and beer tasting, gingerbread cookie decorating, Santa visits, horse drawn carriage rides, kids crafts and more!
CAL POLY HOMECOMING NOVEMBER 15–16 calpoly.edu Join students and alumni for a weekend of celebrating Cal Poly pride. Events include alumni awards, dinner reception and, of course, the traditional football game! OCTOBER–DECEMBER 2013
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SANTA’S HOUSE Mission Plaza NOVEMBER 29–DECEMBER 24 downtownslo.org
SOCIAL & RECREATION
Visit Santa at his house in Mission Plaza, and make sure to snap a picture.
HOLIDAY TREE Mission Plaza DECEMBER 2–31 downtownslo.org Visit Mission Plaza to view the Holiday Tree and celebrate the spirit of the season.
29TH ANNUAL LIGHT UP A LIFE San Luis Obispo Mission DECEMBER 3, 6 PM hospiceslo.org Remember your loved ones during the annual Light Up A Life. During the holiday season, help shine a light on the Hospice SLO Memorial tree at ceremonies in 10 communities throughout the county.
38TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARADE Downtown San Luis Obispo DECEMBER 6, 7 PM downtownslo.org Celebrate with holiday spirit by viewing carolers, dancers, and floats as they parade through Downtown SLO. Get there early to claim your spot along the route.
REINDEER RUN 5K RUN/WALK Mitchell Park DECEMBER 7, 8 AM slocity.org/parksandrecreation Enjoy this 5K route perfect for all abilities and celebrate by eating pancakes with Santa Claus immediately following the run/walk.
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HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR IN THE PLAZA Mission Plaza DECEMBER 7–8, 9 AM–5 PM thecraftfair.org
SOCIAL & RECREATION
Holiday Craft Fair with vendors, food and fun holiday activities for the whole family.
CLASSIC CAROUSEL Mission Plaza DECEMBER 9–24 downtownslo.org After your picture with Santa, hop on the Classic Carousel for a spin.
Photo by Hansen Holliday Productions, Inc
WINTER WONDERSLO Alex Madonna Expo Center DECEMBER 21–JANUARY 6 winterwonderslo.com What could be more exciting during the holidays than a real ice skating rink in San Luis Obispo? Take this opportunity to grab a loved one and get on the ice! For ticket options, just visit the website.
NOON YEAR’S EVE SLO Children’s Museum DECEMBER 31, 11 AM–12 PM slocm.org Ring in the New Year well before bedtime at the SLO Children’s Museum’s 6th Annual Noon Year’s Eve Party.
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ONGOING EVENTS
ONGOING EVENTS
SAN LUIS OBISPO SPORTS TEAMS CAL POLY SPORTS
SLO SOCCER
gopoly.com
slosoccer.com
SLO RUGBY
slorugby.org
ART AFTER DARK Art Galleries in San Luis Obispo FIRST FRIDAY EVERY MONTH, EXCEPT DECEMBER, 6–9 PM sloartscouncil.org/artafterdark Art After Dark is truly a treat for the art enthusiast. Visit more than 20 galleries and non-traditional art venues as they spotlight established and emerging local artists, as well as the occasional works of nationally and internationally acclaimed artists.
BIKE HAPPENING Starts in Mission Plaza FIRST THURSDAY EVERY MONTH, 9:30 PM bikehappening.org Join hundreds of costumed bikers in a casual ride through downtown. Whether you dust off your old cruiser or bring out your pricey pride and joy, this ride is sure to be fun for everyone. Don’t forget to check the website for each month’s theme.
DALLIDET ADOBE TOURS Dallidet Adobe FRIDAYS, 10 AM–4 PM SUNDAYS, 1–4 PM dallidet.org Step back in time to visit one of the oldest homes on the Central Coast, nestled in a beautiful garden in the center of downtown San Luis Obispo.
HISTORIC JACK HOUSE AND GARDEN TOURS Historic Jack House SUNDAYS, MAY–DECEMBER, 1– 4 PM slocity.org/parksandrecreation Specially trained in the history of the Jack Family, docents conduct guided tours at this turn-of-thecentury estate.
HISTORIC WALKING TOURS Download free any time with iTunes historycenterslo.org
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DOWNTOWN SLO
MADONNA RD
Higuera Street
Cost Plus World Market Parking Lot
EVERY THURSDAY, 6–9 PM downtownslo.com
EVERY SATURDAY, 8–10:30 AM slocountyfarmers.org
BROAD STREET
LONG STREET
SLO Grange Hall Parking Lot
3889 Long Street
EVERY TUESDAY, 3–6 PM
EVERY SUNDAY, 10 AM–2 PM
slocountyfarmers.org
sloccfm.com
ONGOING EVENTS
FARMERS’ MARKETS
MOONLIGHT HOURS AT SLO CHILDREN’S MUSEUM SLO Children’s Museum THIRD THURSDAY EVERY MONTH, 5– 8 PM slocm.org Play at the San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum for free. Whether you’re digging deep in the Caves of Exploration or having fun at Jelly Bean Junction, there’s something for everyone.
SATURDAYS AT THE GARDEN San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden SECOND SATURDAY EVERY MONTH, 1–3 PM slobg.org Speakers cover a wide range of topics from plant structures to sustainable garden design. This monthly educational program provides activities for children during the adult program.
LAGUNA LAKE GOLF COURSE Laguna Lake DAILY, 7 AM– DUSK slocity.org/parksandrecreation The City of San Luis Obispo’s 10-hole executive-length golf course is rated one of the best-maintained layouts on the Central Coast. OCTOBER–DECEMBER 2013
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RANGER-LED HIKES City Open Space OCTOBER 13, NOVEMBER 17 & DECEMBER 15, 1 PM slocity.org/parksandrecreation Join a city ranger for hikes of beautiful local open spaces. Hikers learn about geology, vegetation and wildlife.
ONGOING EVENTS
SLO SKATE PARK FRIDAY NIGHT SKATE Santa Rosa Park FRIDAYS, DUSK–9 PM slocity.org/parksandrecreation Come to the SLO Skate Park and enjoy some nighttime skate fun. STORY TIME AT SLO LIBRARY San Luis Obispo Public Library Preschool (Ages 3–6) TUESDAYS, 10:10 AM Toddler (Ages 0–3) THURSDAYS, 10:10 AM slolibrary.org/programs.htm Kids love story time. This SLO library program is just right for toddlers and preschool-age children, and offers a great way to teach them the magic of reading.
ADULT OPEN GYM Ludwick Community Center THURSDAYS, 12–2 PM slocity.org/parksandrecreation Enjoy playing basketball and other gym sports while meeting new people in a friendly atmosphere.
YOUTH OPEN GYM Ludwick Community Center SUNDAYS, 12–2 PM slocity.org/parksandrecreation Enjoy playing basketball and other gym sports while meeting new people in a friendly atmosphere.
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