Looking for fun and safe ways to enjoy SLO County this month? Here is a list of events to look out for! Please be aware dates and times are subject to changes due to the pandemic. Please be patient, kind, and supportive of our local businesses.
SPECIAL EVENTS | ALL MONTH EVENTS
SPECIAL EVENTS
1Santa’s Reindeer Pop Up | December 4th to 6th – 12p to 6p (Atascadero)
22020 Elegant Evenings In The Village | December 4 & 5 – 4p to 8p (Arroyo Grande)
3Light Up The Downtown Drive-In Holiday Celebration – December 4th – 5:30p to 8p (Atascadero)
Enjoy the annual countdown to light up Historic City Hall at “Light up the Downtown Drive-In!” This year, “Light up the Downtown” will be drive-in style, all around Sunken Gardens! Park and get ready to enjoy live holiday music, countdown to light up Historic City Hall, followed by Santa and Mrs. Claus making their way around Sunken Gardens
4Jingle Express Drive Through | December 4th – 5:30p to 8p (Pismo Beach)
5SLO Film Festival: Vinyl Nation | December 4th to 6th (Online)
Filmmakers Kevin Smokler and Christopher Boone trace the history as well as the technical side of record production, and find a collection of passionate fans, musicians, technicians and designers who share their knowledge and theories. Grab a “Watch At Home Kit” to participate.
6DANA’s Holiday Tamale Make and Take – December 5th at 10a (Nipomo)
This is a hands-on class that will teach you the basic steps to make traditional Mexican style tamales.
7Harmony Christmas Market – December 5 & 6 (Harmony)
8Makeshift Makers Market – December 5 & 6 – 11a to 4p (Paso Robles)
MMM is a movement to bring the dollar back into the place you call home. It all happens at Tooth & Nail Winery this week. Enjoy the experience and help our small business grow and thrive. Events include local artists and makers, food, wine, beer, music, and more.
9Holiday on the Trail – December 5 & 6 – 11a to 5p (San Miguel)
Join the Pleasant Valley Wine Trail their Annual Holiday on the Trail with a Toy Drive! Make reservations to wine taste with members of the trail.
10Holiday Wreath Workshop – December 5 – 2p (Cambria)
Come create a beautiful holiday wreath at Los Osos Valley Nursery. They will guild you through the process of creating your own unique creation!
11Adelaida Local Holiday Market – December 6 – 11:30 to 4p (Paso Robles) POSTPONED***
Local purveyors, producers, and artisans gather once again at the Halter Ranch historic barn to create a festive sip & shop experience.
12Terra Cotta Pinch Pot Workshop – December 6 – 1p to 3p (San Luis Obispo)
Enjoy a beginner’s ceramic workshop at Rod & Hammers SLO Stills with Adriana Lemus and Chad Franco from Night Owl Pottery!
13Holiday Market @ CASS – December 6 – 2p to 5p (Paso Robles)
Shop locally and knock out some of that “last minute” shopping list, while enjoying a glass of wine in hand and carols filling the air.
14Christmas in Cayucos – December 6 – 5p to 7:30p (Cayucos)
Come visit Cayucos for a socially distant holiday celebration. There will a christmas tree lighting, carolers, treats, craft projects and raffles. Businesses will be decorated so you can find gifts for your loved ones.
15Ugly Christmas Sweater: Virtual Mixer – December 9 – 5:30p (Online)
Join YPNG for holiday trivia, an ugly sweater contest and more. They’ll be giving out some rockin’ gifts to the winners of the following competitions during the mixer.
16Makeshift Makers Market – December 19 & 20 (San Luis Obispo)
MMM is a movement to bring the dollar back into the place you call home. It all happens at There Does Not Exist this week. Enjoy the experience and help our small business grow and thrive. Events include local artists and makers, food, wine, beer, music, and more
ALL MONTH EVENTS
17Light Up Downtown – San Luis Obispo
This event takes place throughout Downtown SLO. Start at Mission Plaza to visit Santa’s House and pick up a free scavenger hunt book. Take photos at multiple pod stations fully decorated to celebrate the holidays. Shop locally while admiring the lit up window displays.
18The Search For Santa’s Mouse – San Luis Obispo
Participate in a free scavenger hunt with the family! Complete the challenge and be entered to win a special prize!
19Circus Vargas Flying Trapeze Camp – San Luis O
20Art In The Garden – San Luis Obispo
SLO Botanical Garden has joined with local, well-respected artists to showcase and sell their fine art, with sales benefitting the non-profit San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden view and shop.
21Holiday “Trail of Lights” Tour – Atascadero
The City of Atascadero will be introducing a new holiday lighting trail map, “Trail of Lights,” which will be a fun way to showcase your beautiful lights and a fun activity for residents to drive around and enjoy them!
Join our local makers for socially distant and safe shopping this holiday. SLOcally made will have over 25 makers rotating their beautifully crafted products.
Enjoy a socially distanced evening with your loved ones while enjoying over 2 million lights on display!
24Sensorio
The Field of Light at Sensorio will use an array of over 58,800 stemmed spheres lit by fiber-optics, gently illuminating the landscape.
