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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.
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
August 1–September 27
Food Truck Weekends
Atascadero Lake Park
Various times
Enjoy rotating local food trucks throughout August and September while visiting the Central Coast Zoo, exploring the park, or enjoying the lake. Scheduled vendors include Quesadilla Gorilla, Buenos Diaz Mexican Grill, Huatulco Tacos, and Mary’s Cuisine.
September 12
Brew at the Zoo!
Central Coast Zoo
Atascadero Lake Park, Atascadero
5–8pm
Enjoy craft beer, cider, wine, spirits, live music, contests, and a commemorative tasting glass at this annual 21+ fundraiser benefiting the Central Coast Zoo.
September 19
Taste of Downtown & Arte de Tiza
Downtown Paso Robles
Arte de Tiza begins at 8am; Taste of Downtown 11am–4pm
Sample food and beverages from more than 35 downtown restaurants and wine-tasting rooms while enjoying the colorful Arte de Tiza chalk art event.
Pre-Pioneer Day Kick-Off Party
Estrella Warbird Museum
4251 Dry Creek Road, Paso Robles
4–9:30pm
Kick off Pioneer Day with an evening celebration benefiting Pioneer Day and related community events, as well as the maintenance and restoration of the community’s historic tractors, wagons, and equipment.
September 25
Fall Sip & Shop Walk Downtown
Downtown Atascadero
5:30–8pm
Enjoy an evening stroll through downtown with 20+ locations offering wine, cider, craft beer, and shopping specials as part of this Chamber of Commerce event.
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 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 23–24
Zoo Boo at the Central Coast Zoo
Central Coast Zoo
4–7pm
Enjoy a family-friendly Halloween evening featuring festive decorations, carnival games, a costume contest, Halloween activities, a haunted maze and barn, and plenty of tricks and treats.
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.
