June 27-July 14
Circus Vargas: Hollywood Dreams
Madonna Inn
100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo
Various showtimes daily
Step into the golden age of Hollywood with Circus Vargas’ thrilling new show featuring aerialists, acrobats, and dazzling stunts under the Big Top. Family fun and unforgettable excitement!
June 29-August 4
By The Sea & Pressing Forward Exhibits
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St, Morro Bay
12-4pm (daily)
Explore ocean-inspired works and handcrafted prints in this dual exhibit showcasing the beauty of the sea and the art of traditional printmaking. Free admission, all ages welcome.
July 4
Independence Day
Family Fun Day
Tidelands Park, Morro Bay
10 a.m.
Beginning at 10 a.m. with a decorated bike parade, followed by music, flag ceremony and magic show, it will be a fun day for all to celebrate. There will be a beer garden, food and activity wristbands for purchase.
July 4th in Cayucos
Downtown Cayucos
Parade route along Front Street and Cayucos Pier
10am
Celebrate Independence Day in Cayucos with early-morning sand sculpting, a festive parade, street fair, BBQ, and spectacular pier fireworks. Community-driven and family-friendly.
Fourth of July Celebration
Pismo Beach Pier, Pismo Beach
Enjoy the 4th of July and fireworks show on the pier.
July 4 at Shamel Park
Shamel Park, 5455 Windsor Blvd., Cambria
Enjoy the firework show on the beach in Cambria.
July 4 in Paso
Barney Schwartz Park, 2970 Union Road, Paso Robles
2–10 p.m.
The City of Paso Robles, along with Travel Paso, is offering a family-friendly event throughout the day and culminating with a fireworks show at night. There will be a Family Fun Zone and live music with the Stephen Styles Band followed by the Young Dubliners, all beginning at 5:30 p.m. The City of Paso Robles, along with Travel Paso, is hosting a 4th of July Celebration at Barney Schwartz Park!
Fourth of July Parade
Downtown Templeton
7am-3pm
Details: Start the day with the Pancake Breakfast at 7am, and then grab a seat for the hometown parade at 10am
Bluegrass Freedom Festival
Atascadero Lake Park, Atascadero
2–8 p.m.
Presented by Colony Days and the Printery Foundation, the 4th of July Bluegrass Freedom Festival will offer music, boating, bounce houses, games and more. There will be food, bear and wine available for purchase. For information, visit atascaderofourthofjuly.com
June 5, 26, 26
Saturdays in the Park
Atascadero Lake Park
6:30-8:30pm
Enjoy the “Saturdays in the Park” Summer Concert Series with free concerts from every Saturday, featuring various genres like rock, blues, and R&B. Bring your family!
July 10 – August 28
Concerts in the Park
Paso Robles City Park
6-8pm
Paso Robles Concerts in the Park is a long running, popular, free community event for all ages. The concert series takes place on Thursday evenings through the summer and typically draws approximately 2,500 visitors to the Downtown City Park.
June 11
Movies in the Park
Colony Park
5599 Traffic Way, Atascadero
8-10pm
Enjoy a family-friendly movie night under the stars at Colony Park! Pre-movie activities start at 7pm, with games like frisbee and wiffle ball. Movies begin around 8pm. Free admission!
July 12
Brian Waterbury Rock to Pier Run & Half Marathon
Morro Rock
7am
The Rock to Pier Run and Half Marathon returns, featuring beach routes between Morro Bay and Cayucos for runners of all ages and abilities.
July 16-27
California Mid-State Fair
Paso Robles Event CentThe California Mid-State Fair is held annually and runs for 12 days at the end of July. The Fair has hosted some of the biggest names in the music industry.
July 24
Free Pancake Breakfast
Paso Robles City Park
7:30-10:30am
The Paso Robles Main Street Association hosts a free pancake breakfast for the community as a thank you during the California Mid-State Fair.
August Events
August 12
Wild About Art
Central Coast Zoo
10am-5pm
Everyone will have an opportunity to watch as the Zoo’s animal residents create their own, unique and artistic pieces. Zoo visitors will also be able to create lots of fun arts and crafts too, with plenty of opportunities for children to color, paint, and much more. In addition, talented local artists will be on hand to showcase their beautiful artwork for sale.
August 18-19
Cruisin Weekend
Downtown Atascadero and Atascadero Lake Park
The 30th Annual Hot El Camino Cruise Nite starts on August 18 at 6:30 p.m. and continues on Saturday, August 19, with the 32nd Annual Mid State Cruizers Car Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Atascadero Lake Park followed by the 7th Annual Dancing in the Streets in the Downtown from 5 to 9 p.m.
