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...

Learn what is involved in serving on a nonprofit board and why you should consider doing it! Over 1,500! That's how many charitable nonprofit organizations there are in San Luis Obispo County. And each of them must, by law, be governed by a board of directors. Serving as a director on a nonprofit board offers valuable benefits to both you and your community. You’ll develop...

Get ready for the cutest, coziest, and cuddliest hour in your week! Pet Tales welcomes young children and their grownups for a pet-themed story time with our adoptable cats. Curl up with your little one in their‘Cat Room’ and enjoy read aloud stories, bubbles, and cats! Join them at our Atascadero location on Tuesdays at 11 am-12 pm. This will be an ongoing program, but...

Bookworms, assemble! Woods is welcoming animal lovers age 7-17 to join us in reading to our furry friends. Shelter life can be stressful, and reading is proven to relax and comfort companion animals. This will be an ongoing program, but space is limited so click below to sign up on our events calendar! A non-refundable $5 registration fee reserves your spot and allows us to continue growing...

The Award winning Cuesta Combo program giving a pot-luck of a concert with all eight combos showing off their best. This is the best creativity per dollar you can get and a good time! Parking in Lot 2A is included with ticket purchase. All sales final.