A Christmas Market is a street market centered around celebrating the holiday season. The history of Christmas Markets goes back to the Late Middle Ages! Markets originated in Europe but are now being held in many other countries. In many towns in Germany and Austria, the holiday season is opened with the traditional Christmas Market or “Weihnachtsmarkt.” Generally held near the town square, the market...

Downtown SLO is once again joining the American Express Small Business Saturday® campaign to encourage holiday shoppers to support neighborhood businesses like yours. This year, the Shop Small Passport Promotion will take place on Saturday, November 25. Shoppers can visit Downtown businesses throughout the day and receive a stamp on their passport for a chance to win a gift basket filled with gift cards to...

Grab some family and friends on Thanksgiving weekend and stroll through beautiful Downtown San Luis Obispo. Enjoy award-winning local brews while your personal beer guide explains the history, brewing process and highlights of each destination.