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...

Christmas Classic is HERE The Christmas Classic basketball tournament is Friday December 19th - Tuesday December 23rd at MCP and Cal Poly.Come out and support your Royals and check out a game or two! You definitely don’t want to miss the dunk and 3 point contests on Friday night at 9pm; they’re always great events that bring electric energy to the gym! Any questions about...

Looking for something fun to do when school’s out? This single-day camp will be a busy combination of acting, stories, singing, theatre games, and arts & crafts, all built around the theme 'Twas the Fight Before Christmas. Campers will create a short skit or scene, which they’ll present at an informal “open house” at the end of the camp day. Come join us for some wacky...

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...