Ready to jazz up your January? Well, buckle up, because San Luis Obispo County is rolling out a lineup of events that are about to turn your winter blues into a kaleidoscope of fun. This isn’t just any corner of the Central Coast; it’s a playground of culture, art, and mouth-watering festivities. We’re taking you on a whirlwind tour of the coolest, most buzzworthy happenings in our community this month.
Polar Bear Plunge (Avila Beach) – Monday, January 1st at 12p
The 12th annual Avila Beach Polar Bear Plunge is a celebration of fitness, nature, a New Year, camaraderie and still having dessert.
2024 44th Annual Carlin Soule Memorial: Polar Bear Dip (Cayucos) – Monday, January 1st at 12p
Each year, thousands of brave individuals and teams converge on Cayucos Beach to start the new year!
Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival (Morro Bay) – January 11-15
Morro Bay is a world-renowned destination for birding, and the Bird Festival is the perfect opportunity to experience all that this beautiful area has to offer. With over 200 events to choose from, there’s something for everyone at the festival.
Neon Nights Roller Rave with SLOROLL (Paso Robles) – Friday, January 12 at 5p
Tooth & Nail is clearing out their ballroom in the castle and turning it into a glowing roller rink filled with skaters of all levels, bumping music, and a party atmosphere like no other. Whether you’re a skilled skater or just starting out, this Roller Rave is for everyone!
Gimme Gimme Disco (San Luis Obispo) – Friday, January 12 at 7p
This dance party is playing all your favorite ABBA tracks, plus plenty of other disco hits from the 70s & 80’s like The Bee Gees, Donna Summer, Cher, & so much more.
Cal Poly Bach Week (San Luis Obispo) – January 18-21
Enjoy a week devoted to the performance and exploration of the music of Johann Sebastian Bach and his contemporaries.
The Monday Club Centennial Launch Reception (San Luis Obispo) – Friday, January 19 at 5:30p
Join The Monday Club for their Centennial Launch Reception – they’ll kick off a year of events celebrating The Monday Club’s 100 years of service in San Luis Obispo County.
Mycology Immersion 2024 (Cambria) – January 20-21
Don’t miss out on two days of fungal education, identification and connection.
The Pottery Atascadero – Grand Opening (Atascadero) – Saturday, January 20th at 10a
Come celebrate as The Pottery opens their doors to the community with demos, firings, studio tours and a ribbon cutting ceremony.
118th Annual Dinner (San Luis Obispo) – Saturday, January 20th at 6p
The San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce invites you to celebrate the work of our Chamber volunteers, 2023 Board Chair Liz Summer & the 2023 Citizen of the Year.
Vinpressions (Paso Robles) – Thursday, January 25th at 5:30p
At the intersection of wine and art is Vinpressions, a concept created by winemaker & artist Jordan Fiorentini. Jordan will guide us through her Vinpressions process as we taste wines from Epoch Estate Winery and enjoy small-bites.
Evening with the K9s (Pismo Beach) – Saturday, January 27th at 3p
Come meet and dine with your local police K9s. The event features an auction, dinner, and demonstrations by your local K-9 units
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