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...

JOIN US AT THE FARM ON THE FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH! ​ We offer a public tour of our regenerative farm on the first Saturday of the month. Our Community Farm Tours operate on a pay-what-you-can basis with a suggested donation of $20 per person. ​ The Experience: Learn about our regenerative agriculture practices, visit our sheep and chickens, go on a taste tour,...

Festival Mozaic's music director Scott Yoo leads a free master class for young instrumental students from San Luis Obispo. Master classes are great opportunities for young performers. Each student will play a selection for Mr. Yoo, after which he will work with the students for 20-30 minutes offering constructive feedback: suggestions on musical ideas, practice techniques, and more. These classes are always very interesting and...

Cal Poly’s annual poinsettia sale, with thousands of plants in bold holiday colors, will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Poly Plant Shop. This year’s plants will feature three varieties: red, white and red and white variegated featuring rosy, pink-red bracts with white centers. Sizes range from small plants in 4-inch pots to medium poinsettias in 6-inch pots. Prices range...

Don’t miss this special performance of Frozen: The Broadway Musical, with ASL interpretation happening December 6th! 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 love. Join Anna, Elsa,...

Tired of the same holiday photo, stuck in the holiday card rut? This year, make a SPLASH at the SLO Swim Center with underwater pictures with Surfer Santa! The SLO Swim Center is excited to offer this unique family-friendly holiday experience. Community members are encouraged to wear their most festive holiday swimsuit/trunks (please bring goggles). After your pictures be sure to warm up with some...

Celebrate the season, country-style at La Lomita Ranch! Gather your friends and family for a festive afternoon filled with holiday tunes by Monte Mills & The Lucky Horseshoe Band, wood-fired pizza slices fresh from Torricella's oven, and a flight of La Lomita wines to keep your spirits bright. We’ll have Harmony Valley Creamery ice cream, twinkling lights, and plenty of good old-fashioned holiday cheer to go...

Celebrate the season, country-style at La Lomita Ranch! Gather your friends and family for a festive afternoon filled with holiday tunes by Monte Mills & The Lucky Horseshoe Band, wood-fired pizza slices fresh from Torricella's oven, and a flight of La Lomita wines to keep your spirits bright. We’ll have Harmony Valley Creamery ice cream, twinkling lights, and plenty of good old-fashioned holiday cheer to go...

Join Scott Yoo and the Festival artists for an interactive musical exploration of Dvořák's Piano Quartet. Throughout the evening you will learn about the composer, hear performances of some selections, and gain insight into the piece. The evening will conclude with a gourmet three-course dinner complete with award-winning wines from Sculpterra Winery (Paso Robles). The event begins with wine and passed appetizers in the foyer...

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...

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...

Ben Folds, an Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter, will deliver a must-see concert experience with Cal Poly Arts this season. Celebrated for his work with Ben Folds Five and as a solo artist, his 2023 album earned rave reviews and sold-out shows. Folds served as the first Artistic Advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center, shaping innovative performances over his eight-year tenure. Folds continues to...

Join us for a festive evening of cheer & merriment at the Cuesta Holiday Extravaganza! For the first time ever, this special concert features three Cuesta Music programs, presented by: John Knutson, Jennifer Martin, and Ron McCarley! Enjoy pieces performed by the longstanding and revered Cuesta Wind Ensemble, internationally recognized Cuesta College Chamber Singers, Cuesta Jazz Bands, and combos from the recent national award winning Cuesta Combo program. Throughout the stunning CPAC Mainstage...