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Calendar of Events

Events

There’s always something happening in Atascadero! From seasonal festivals and live music to car shows and family-friendly gatherings, Atascadero offers a little something for everyone all year round.

Aug 2 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Summer Concert Series with Ghost Monster

A fun evening of Feel-Good Rock from All Eras

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Aug 9 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Summer Concert Series with The JD Project

Enjoy a fun evening of Rock, Blues and Country

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Aug 15 -
Aug 16
Cruisin' Weekend in Atascadero!

Plan to be in Downtown Atascadero on August 15th and 16th for your favorite, annual Atascadero tradition!

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Aug 23 4pm - 8pm
7th Annual Central Coast Cider Festival
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Aug 30 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Summer Concert Series End of Summer "Blues Bash!"

Enjoy our last concert of the year with some Blues!

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Sep 6 5pm - 8pm
12th Annual Brew at the Zoo!

Party with Purpose - Sipping to Support Wildlife Conservation!

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Sep 26 5:30pm - 8pm
Fall Sip & Shop Walk Downtown
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Sep 27 -
Sep 28
9th Annual SHOWDOWN Cornhole Tournament
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Oct 18 10am - 3pm
Colony Days Parade & Festivities

"Annual Community Celebration"

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Oct 24 -
Oct 25
4:30pm - 7:30 pm
Zoo Boo at the Central Coast Zoo

Seeing Double?!! Enjoy a not-too-scary and wild night at the Zoo with a choice of TWO NIGHTS!

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Oct 25
5th Annual Bovine Classic

America's 4th Hardest Cow-Themed Gravel Cycling Ride!

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Oct 26 10:30am - 12:30pm
Pumpkin Smash at the Central Coast Zoo

What does a tiger do with a pumpkin? Find out at this year's Pumpkin Smash!

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Nov 1 5 pm - 8 pm
Cal Poly Football's Atascadero Day!
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Nov 1
Dia de los Muertos at the Central Coast Zoo!

New Event - More to Come!

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Nov 8 10am - 3pm
Holiday Boutique

Kick off the holiday season at the Pavilion on the Lake in Atascadero!

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Nov 11 11am
Veterans Day at the Faces of Freedom

The Ceremony will include a flyover by the Estrella Warbirds, the color guard from Cal Poly accompanied by the Pipes and Drums, the National Anthem and TAPS will be performed.

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Nov 14 -
Nov 16
Varies: 4pm-10pm & 12pm-10pm
5th Annual Atascadero Fall Fest

Fun for the Whole Family!

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Dec 5 5:30pm - 8pm
Light up the Downtown and Holiday Sip & Shop

Kick off the holiday season with Santa, Fire Truck & Hay Rides, Hot Chocolate, Holiday Sip Shop & more!

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Dec 6 5:30pm - 9pm
Holiday Musical Walk Around the Lake

A Festive Evening Walk Around the Lake!

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Dec 12 5pm - 9pm
Winter Wonderland

Massive snow slide, snow play areas, bungee jumps, obstacle courses, Santa and Mrs. Claus, and over 50 food and craft vendors await you!

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Dec 20 10am - 1pm
Holiday Magic at the Central Coast Zoo

Experience the magic of the holiday season as the zookeepers step in as Santa’s Elves to prepare gifts for the animals.

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Dec 31
Noon Years Eve at the Central Coast Zoo!

Count down to the New Year at NOON at the Central Coast Zoo!

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