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What’s happening, where to go, and what to know.
THIS WEEKEND
Coastal Events & Things to Do
From local festivals to live music, farmers markets, and outdoor adventures — make the most of your weekend on the Central Coast.
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Discover what makes each Central Coast community unique.
Paso Robles
Atascadero
San Luis Obispo
Pismo Beach
Arroyo Grande
Santa Maria
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What’s happening now
Three reasons to get out this fall
Central Coast Shakespeare Festival: Macbeth
ARTS · SAN LUIS OBISPO
Weekends through Oct. 11 · 6:00 PM
A pay-what-you-can outdoor production at Filipponi Ranch. Bring a chair, warm layers, and a picnic dinner.
SLO Symphony: Rites of Passage
MUSIC · SAN LUIS OBISPO
Sunday, Oct. 4 · 3:00 PM
The 2026-27 season opener pairs Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring with a newly commissioned symphony.
Paso Robles Pioneer Day
TRADITION · PASO ROBLES
Saturday, Oct. 10 · Free
A downtown parade of antique tractors, marching bands, vintage cars, and equestrian groups, followed by a community bean feed.
Selected community events, checked against public listings on September 27, 2026. Confirm details with venues.
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Find your corner of the county
- Paso Robles — Vineyards · mountain views
- Morro Bay — Morro Rock · harbor
- San Luis Obispo — Mission · downtown
- Pismo Beach — Pier · shoreline
- Cambria — Moonstone Beach · pines
- Avila Beach — Beach · pier · harbor
- Atascadero
- Templeton
- Santa Margarita
- Cayucos
- Los Osos / Baywood Park
- Shell Beach
- Grover Beach
- Arroyo Grande
- Oceano
- Nipomo
Community spotlight
Five Cities, one easygoing coast
Beach mornings, village strolls, local markets, dunes, trails, and neighborhoods with distinct personalities. Start with Pismo Beach, Shell Beach, Grover Beach, Arroyo Grande, and Oceano.