Morro Bay September Events Calendar
By Staff Report · Sat Aug 29 2026
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 5–7
Waterfront Market
Giovanni's Fish Market Parking Lot
1001 Front St., Morro Bay
Friday & Saturday 10am–5pm; Sunday 10am–4pm
Shop more than 30 local vendors offering handmade goods, food, plants, jewelry, candles, sweet treats, and more during this waterfront marketplace.
September 5–7
Art in the Park
Morro Bay City Park
Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay
10am–5pm
Free outdoor art festival featuring local and visiting artists showcasing paintings, crafts, and handmade works in a variety of mediums. Presented by the Art Center.
September 12
Morro Bay Avocado & Margarita Festival
Morro Bay Embarcadero
Morro Bay
10am–6pm
Celebrate all things avocado with guacamole tastings, margaritas, live music, food, arts and crafts, specialty vendors, and waterfront fun along the Embarcadero.
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
Crafternoon at The Bay Theater
464 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay
1–3:30pm
Enjoy a special showing of Practical Magic 2 while crafting! Hosted by the Morro Bay Yarn Shop, the Quilted Otter, and Estero Bay Art & Craft, the theater will keep the lights up so attendees can work on their projects during the movie.
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.
The Reboot Speak•Easy – “Ambition”
The Red Barn, Los Osos
7–9pm
Free storytelling event featuring personal tales about ambition, risk-taking, chasing goals, and discovering what truly matters.
September 26
Lighthouse Century Bicycling Event
235 Atascadero Road
Morro Bay
7am–5pm
Ride along California’s scenic Central Coast with 50-, 75-, and 100-mile routes following Highway 1. Cyclists will enjoy coastal vistas, elephant seals, Hearst Castle, zebras, beach towns, Morro Rock, and refreshing ocean breezes. Registration is required.
OCTOBER EVENTS
October 3–4
Waterfront Market
Giovanni's Fish Market Parking Lot
1001 Front St., Morro Bay
Saturday 10am–5pm; Sunday 10am–4pm
Shop more than 30 local vendors offering tamales, handmade goods, plants, jewelry, candles, sweet treats, home décor, and more along the Morro Bay waterfront.
October 24
Witches & Warlocks Paddle
Coleman Park, 101 Coleman Drive
Morro Bay
Time TBD
Don your favorite witch or warlock costume and take to the water for Morro Bay’s annual Witches & Warlocks Paddle. The public is invited to join the spooky fun.
October 25
Morro Bay Maritime Family Fun Day
Morro Bay Maritime Museum
1210 Embarcadero, Morro Bay
11am–3pm
Celebrate Morro Bay’s maritime heritage with family-friendly activities including fish painting, knot tying, sandcastle building, fishing games, and more. The Coast Guard Auxiliary will have an exhibit, and the Lions Club will sell hot dogs.