The City of San Luis Obispo is thrilled to bring back the Buy Local Bonus program— an incentive program that rewards shoppers for supporting local businesses. Here’s how it works:Spend $100 or more at local retail stores, then submit your receipts to receive a $25 gift card to another participating San Luis Obispo business. The program is funded by the City of San Luis Obispo and administered by the San Luis Obispo Chamber of...

Santa's House Opening Day Celebration Fri, Nov 28, 2025 at 1 PM | Mission Plaza Free, family-friendly, and open to the public — Watch Santa arrive to Mission Plaza and be among the first to visit and take photos with him! Photo Pricing Take-Your-Own ($10): Capture your own photos on your personal cell phone or camera. Printed Souvenir Photo ($15): Let us take your photo and receive...

The San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden presents Nature Lights, an immersive outdoor light and music experience. Visit the garden to enjoy this beloved holiday event. The event will feature lighting exhibitions throughout eight acres of the Garden - including many new displays. Guests can enjoy live music on two stages each night.  Wine, beer, food, and our new hot cocoa bar will be available.  We'll...

Scott Yoo and the Festival Artists will take you on a "museum docent's tour" of Beethoven's opus 3 String Trio during this one-hour event. He and the musicians will discuss the piece's history, the composer's influences and musical styles, and perform some selections. These are amazing opportunities to learn a little more about this great music before you attend the concerts.

The Frights are a San Diego-based American surf punk band, featuring Mikey Carnevale on vocals and guitar, Richard Dotson on bass, Marc Finn on drums, and Jordan Clark on guitar. They're known for their high-energy surf-punk style with honest, often angst-ridden lyrics about topics like relationships and growing up.  To learn more information and purchase tickets please visit the link below!

Join Downtown SLO for the largest holiday parade on the Central Coast! Nearly 90 decorated floats, marching bands, vehicles, dancers, and more will march through downtown San Luis Obispo. Parade participants are encouraged to decorate their floats with inspirations of gumdrops, lollipops, sugar, spice, and everything nice!

Don’t miss the Pacific Conservatory Theatre’s performance of Frozen: The Broadway Musical, showing select days November 6th through December 21st! The Broadway sensation that will melt your heart! A Central Coast Premiere. For the first time in forever, Disney’s Frozen comes to life on the PCPA stage with all your favorite songs from the Academy Award-winning animated film—plus new ones that you are sure to...

Join us for a fun and relaxing creative escape on the vineyard! Partnering with the talented ArtSocial805, we offer a 2-hour class where you can sip on wine and unleash your inner artist. Your ticket includes all necessary art supplies and a glass of wine to enjoy while you paint. For those looking to snack while they create, charcuterie platters are available as an add-on.

A San Luis Obispo Holiday Tradition! Celebrate the holiday season with A Christmas Story, the beloved stage adaptation of Jean Shepherd’s classic tale of 1940s childhood dreams and holiday misadventures. Follow 9-year-old Ralphie Parker on his determined quest for the ultimate Christmas gift—a genuine Red Ryder BB gun. Along the way, he pleads his case with cranky parents, stern teachers, even Santa himself! The consistent response:...

The Holiday Kaleidoscope concert is a Central Coast tradition! All four Cal Poly choral ensembles will be joined by the choirs of local high schools. Concert highlights include traditional favorites, new works and sing-alongs for the audience!

Cuesta Concord Chorus and Orchestra, Founded & Directed by Cassandra Tarantino and Accompanied by Ryan Hartzell, present: A Very Mary Christmas Featuring Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Regina Coeli & The Coronation Mass with Orchestra & Soloists Tickets are pay what you can, suggested donation of $22