The City of San Luis Obispo Parks & Recreation summer camps offer a variety of fun, hands-on programs for kids ages 4–13 during summer break. Camps include arts and crafts, sports, LEGO engineering, outdoor adventures, soccer, golf, farming activities, and full-day adventure camps. The art-focused camps let kids explore painting, drawing, and creative projects using different materials and themes like space, nature, and underwater adventures....

The California Mid-State Fair is a beloved Central Coast tradition held each summer at the Paso Robles Event Center. Known for its lively mix of concerts, carnival rides, agriculture, local food, shopping, and family-friendly entertainment, the fair brings together visitors from across California for 12 days of nonstop summer fun. Celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2026, this year’s “Back to the ’80s” theme will feature...

The 40th Annual Central Coast Renaissance Festival transports you back to the splendor of Elizabethan England for two spectacular days. Come face-to-face with the court of Queen Elizabeth I, watch the thrilling full-combat battles of Armored Combat Worldwide, and enjoy free-flying falconry, live music, comedy, and street performers around every corner. Children can train as pirates at Buccaneer Boot Camp, compete in the daily costume...

Take a colorful walk through downtown this summer! Join Public Art Coordinator Amanda Grieshop as she shares stories behind the artworks, insights into the creative process, and highlights from the artists who bring SLO’s utility boxes to life. Tours will start in Downtown SLO’s Mission Plaza by the Tequski Wa Suwa, Qiqsmu, and Yach Ka fountain and run from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. For more information...

Fair Hours July 15-26, 2026 Monday - Thursday: 4:00 pm - Midnight Friday - Sunday: Noon - Midnight No entry or re-entry after 10:00 pm. Hand stamps for re-entry are available at the public exit gates until 10:00 pm. Special Rates During Fair Time: Seniors Day: Friday, July 17, 2026 - Ages 62+ get half off Daily Admission Kids Day: Friday, July 24, 2026 -...

Join us for these "bucket list" concert experiences perched high atop the blue Pacific.  Food and drink available for sale. Come by land or sea! FEATURING: Miss Leo's Country Band These Saturday afternoon concerts are limited and will sell out, so make your purchase early to secure your spot. You've got 2 ways to attend the show:  1) BY LAND: Take a van shuttle (Your ticket includes round...

Join the Central Coast Shakespeare Festival select days between July 17th and August 9th, to see this performance of The Servant of Two Masters! Prepare for a whirlwind of mayhem in The Servant of Two Masters, Carlo Goldoni’s beloved commedia dell’arte farce. Watch the scheming servant Truffaldino juggle two employers, two dinners, and twice the chaos in this maelstrom of mistaken identities and physical comedy that has delighted...

The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce Eric Church as part of the Michelob ULTRA Concert Series in the Chumash Grandstand Arena. Eric Church is one of country music’s most influential modern artists, known for his bold songwriting, genre-pushing albums, and electrifying live shows. A multi-award-winning performer and GRAMMY nominee with a fiercely loyal fanbase, Church has built a career defined by authenticity, ambition, and impact-both onstage...

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, Kristoff, Sven, Olaf, and an entire cast of incredible characters on a magical adventure through snowstorms, sisterhood, and self-discovery. With magnificent music, heart, and a flurry of fun, Frozen is an unforgettable...