Community Events
Events for September 27, 2025
San Luis Obispo Bicycle Club Presents: 2025 Lighthouse Century
The San Luis Obispo Bicycle Club invites you to join us for our annual Lighthouse Century. We offer relatively flat 40, 65, and 75 mile routes along Highway 1 with scenic ocean vistas. Our challenging Century route also travels Highway 1 but adds an out and back on Highway 46. Event limited to 1000 riders so register early to save money and ensure your place...
Central Coast Writer’s Conference 2025
The 41st Annual Central Coast Writers’ Conference is back! Join us September 26–27, 2025, for two full days of inspiration, creativity, and connection at Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo. CCWC 2025, for writers of all levels and genres, features more than 45 presenters, breakout sessions, Master Classes, Teen Program, keynote speakers, bookstore, vendors, and networking opportunities. Tickets: $300 regular conference/$150 Master Classes/$75 Teen Program For...
September Scramble
Join the City of SLO as they present this year's September Scramble happening September 27th at the Lake Golf Course! The September Scramble is designed for youth ages 5 and up but adults are welcome to run the course with their children (adults will need to register for the event). Participants can anticipate conquering over 20 challenging obstacles placed along a 0.75-mile course that feature...
Journey of Hope Festival 2025
A free community event exploring youth mental health by promoting connection to resources, wellness activities and educational speakers.
SLOCOG Announces Open to the Public Community Workshops
The San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) invite all residents to attend a community workshop to learn more about the Local Roads First transportation initiative, a measure that could be placed on the November 2026 ballot in SLO County. Six workshops will be held throughout SLO County, with two occurring in San Luis Obispo city and one occurring online. These special events will give residents...
The 12th Annual Macaroni and Cheese Festival
Each year we have over 2,000 attendees and this year is shaping up to be one of our biggest and best yet! The event features Mac & Cheese from over 25 of the most talented chefs, restaurants and caterers on the Central Coast and beyond! Don't forget to vote for your favorite as they compete for the best mac and cheese! In addition to the...
CCSPA’s 6th Annual Butterfly Ball
The time has come for Central Coast State Parks Association’s (CCSPA) 6th Annual Butterfly Ball! Please join us for an evening of music, food & drink, inspiring presentations, and silent auction to support the 10 state parks in San Luis Obispo! This year’s gala will directly fund the educational, interpretive and volunteer programs that inspire the current and future generations of environmental stewards! Have you...
United Way Viva Las Vegas Fundraiser
Guests can look forward to an unforgettable evening of casino-style excitement including roulette, craps, and blackjack, alongside music, delicious food, and a silent auction — all in a festive, Vegas-inspired setting . Tickets have been on sale since July 17, 2025, making now the perfect time to secure your seat at the gaming tables. This event is presented by ITW Global Tire Repair and...
SLO Repertory Theater Fortinbras Staged Reading
Lee Blessing’s self-described 1991 “metaphysical farce” is a comic interplay of wry literary criticism and contemporary wit which takes up where William Shakespeare’s Hamlet left off. Fortinbras gives us the chance to laugh at just how ridiculous life, truth, authority and leadership can be.
Queen Nation
Come out to the Fremont Theater Saturday, September 27th, to see Queen Nation: A Tribute to the Music of Queen. Queen Nation is the undisputed #1 ranked Queen Tribute Band in the United States. Currently reigns as the all-time performance champions and crowned the kings of the Queen tributes and cover bands worldwide. Over the past two decades, Queen Nation has notched over 1,250 shows...