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From community festivals and live music to family activities, fundraisers, farmers markets, arts, and local celebrations, there's always something to enjoy. Browse this month's calendar to discover upcoming events in Paso Robles, Atascadero, Templeton, San Miguel, Creston, Santa Margarita, and surrounding communities. Be sure to check event details with organizers, as dates and times are subject to change.
OCTOBER EVENTS
October 10
96th Annual Paso Robles Pioneer Day
Downtown Paso Robles
10 a.m.
Bring the entire family and enjoy viewing running antique tractors, horse-drawn wagons, marching bands, mounted equestrian groups, dancers, floats, fire engines, vintage cars, and more. And the best part? It's free!
October 16–18
6th Annual Atascadero Fall Fest
Sunken Gardens, Downtown Atascadero
Friday 4–10pm; Saturday & Sunday 12–10pm
Enjoy a free, family-friendly fall festival featuring carnival rides, games, vendors, breweries, live music, and more.
October 17
Colony Days Parade & Community Celebration
Downtown Atascadero
10am–12pm
Celebrate Atascadero’s history with a special parade and community celebration, followed by the Atascadero Fall Fest carnival at Sunken Gardens. Free to attend.
Golden Oak Honey & Pumpkin Festival and Kids’ Flea Market
Paso Robles City Park
10am–4pm
Celebrate fall with honey, demonstrations, antiques, arts and crafts, a pie-eating contest, miscellaneous merchandise, and a special Kids’ Flea Market. Free to attend.
October 23–24
Zoo Boo
Central Coast Zoo
4–7 pm
Enjoy a family-friendly Halloween evening with festive decorations, carnival games, a costume contest, Halloween-themed activities, a haunted maze and barn, and tricks and treats. Visitors are encouraged to bring reusable trick-or-treat bags.
October 24
5th Annual Bovine Classic
Sunken Gardens, Downtown Atascadero
8:30am
Take part in America’s fourth-hardest cow-themed gravel cycling ride, featuring multiple routes and a mass start from Sunken Gardens. Space is limited and registration is required.
Paso Robles Día de los Muertos Festival
Paso Robles City Park
10am–7pm
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with educational and children’s activities, traditional food, dance, music, cultural vendors, and special ofrendas honoring loved ones who have passed. Free to attend.
October 25
Pumpkin Smash at the Central Coast Zoo
Central Coast Zoo
10am–1pm
See how the Zoo’s animals celebrate fall during this fun pumpkin-themed event. All activities are included with general admission.
October 31
Trick or Treat Downtown
Downtown Atascadero
5-8pm
People and pets of all ages are welcome to come and enjoy family, children, and pet costume contests, games, and of course, Trick or Treating!
Safe & Fun Halloween Downtown
Downtown Paso Robles
3-6pm
Have a costume-fun-time while trick or treating at downtown merchants, trunk or treating around City Park, and taking pictures with witches!
NOVEMBER EVENTS
November 6-8
Paderewski Festival
Downtown Paso Robles
The annual Paderewski Festival in Paso Robles celebrates Ignacy Jan Paderewski's diverse legacy with concerts, exhibits, wine tastings, youth piano competition, and cultural exchanges, highlighting the region's rich heritage. Find more information on concert times and locations here paderewskifest.com
November 7
Holiday Boutique
Pavilion on the Lake, Atascadero
10am–3pm
Kick off the holiday season with over 90 vendors offering handmade crafts and gifts. Get a head start on holiday shopping or find something special just for you.
November 11
Veterans Day at the Faces of Freedom
Faces of Freedom Memorial, Atascadero
Portola Rd & Hwy 41
11am
Honor our veterans with a moving ceremony featuring a flyover, color guard, live music, wreath laying, and Quilt of Valor presentations. Food available for purchase by Kiwanis of Atascadero.
Veterans Day Ceremony
Veterans Memorial, Paso Robles District Cemetary
11am
Program features an invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, welcome, guest speaker, patriotic songs, fly-over, closing prayer, honor guard, and Taps. Flags are placed at all identified veteran’s graves by American Legion Post 50 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10965.
