Activities

Join us Saturday, June 21, 2025, 4:00PM - 8:00PM for the annual Atascadero Lakeside WineFest, which showcases premier wines from the Central Coast and beyond at a sun-kissed lakeside location! Now celebrating its 28th anniversary, this WineFest boasts over 100 Wines from more than 50 wineries, as well as local food vendors, live music, and incredible art exhibits. Attendees enjoy unlimited tastings during the festival. You're encouraged to bring a blanket and a low-back chair to enjoy the afternoon by the lake. Live music and other WOW factor activities will fill the park for a spectacular Winefest experience. A “roar-and-pour” will put folks up close and personal with zoo animals as they taste wines within the Charles Paddock Zoo, the only zoo on the Central Coast. A portion of event proceeds will help benefit the Charles Paddock Zoo. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets: https://www.atascaderolakesidewinefestival.com/

America's 4th Hardest Cow-Themed Gravel Cycling Ride!. - Check out this international endurance cycling event for gravel-riding enthusiasts of all levels. Get ready for a weekend of world-class cycling and a taste of the SLO Life. The mass start will be held in Atascadero's beautiful Sunken Gardens at 8:30 am on October 25th. The event has limited space and multiple routes, so if you want to be part of this year's herd be sure to visit www.thebovineclassic.com for full event information and registration.

Saturday, August 16th 5-10 pm Downtown Atascadero. Enjoy an evening with performances and bands! Be prepared to dance the night away plus enjoy the sounds of great music and plenty of vendors!

November 8th, 10-3 pm. Join us for this one-day craft show! Kick off the holiday season at the Pavilion on the Lake in Atascadero! Over 90 vendors await you at this one-day craft show where all the items are handmade! Get a head start on your holiday shopping or buy something special just for yourself.

December 6th, 5:30 – 9:00 pm at Atascadero Lake Park. Enjoy a special evening walk around the lake with carolers, community singing, holiday decorations and more. Santa will be at the Zoo from 5-6:30 pm and then at the Ranger House starting at 7 pm! This event is FREE to the public and presented by the Atascadero Lake Neighborhood Association.

November 1, 2025 5 pm - 8 pm THE 3rd ANNUAL ATASCADERO DAY FOR CAL POLY FOOTBALL! Cal Poly is hosting a free football game for Atascadero again this year! “ATASCADERO DAY” is Saturday, November 1st at the Alex G. Spanos Stadium!! The game starts at 5 p.m., but fans are encouraged to come early to enjoy the pre-game tailgate. A perfect opportunity to cheer on the Mustangs and represent the City of Atascadero! Ticket link will be posted here as soon as tickets are available: https://www.visitatascadero.com/events/index.php?id=592

September 26th, 5 – 8 pm! Experience over 20 different locations offering wine, cider, craft beer and a variety of goodies. A great way to enjoy shopping and strolling Downtown Atascadero! For Sip & Shop ticket information, go to www.atascaderochamber.org or Call (805) 466-2044.

December 31st! Join us at the Charles Paddock Zoo to do a countdown to the New Year at noon instead of Midnight!. For children who won’t be up late to celebrate! More to come! Check Charles PaddockZoo.org website for details. Included with General Admission.

October 18th, 10 am-3 pm! Free to the public, special parade down El Camino. Real followed by a variety of activities throughout Tent City and Sunken Gardens, and more! Experience life the way it used to be during the early days of the Colony of Atascadero! colonydays.org.

September 20, 2025 - September 21, 2025 MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE 9TH ANNUAL SHOWDOWN CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT! All ages and skill levels are welcome! Event updates & registration information can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/atascadero-showdown-cornhole-tournament-tickets-912282179557

Every week, Wednesday. 3:00PM - 5:30PM. Get your fresh produce at the Atascadero Farmers Market.

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 -Sunday, July 27, 2025, Paso Robles – midstatefair.com.

Join us from August 15 - 16, 2025 for Atascadero’s 2025 Cruisin’ Weekend! The weekend kicks off with the 32nd Annual Hot El Camino Cruise Nite on Friday, August 15th at 6:30 p.m., and continues on Saturday, August 16th, with the 34th Annual Mid State Cruizers Car Show from 10 am – 3 pm at Atascadero Lake Park. We then round things out with our 9th Annual Dancing in the Streets event in the Downtown from 5-10 pm! It’s FREE to attend any of the Cruisin’ Weekend events! Food and drinks will be available for purchase and a variety of local merchants will be open! For more info: https://www.visitatascadero.com/events/index.php?id=581

Get your best costume ready and bring the entire family out to a not-too-scary evening at Zoo Boo! You can expect Halloween decorations throughout the Zoo, carnival games, a costume contest, Halloween-themed activities, a haunted maze & barn, and tricks & treats to enjoy! Friday, October 24th OR Saturday, October 25th! Please help us go green and bring a reusable trick-or-treat bag. Tickets available online at charlespaddockzoo.org or at the Zoo. For information, call (805) 461-5080.

Come enjoy lots of Ice Cream along with the animals! Cool off at the Charles Paddock Zoo's Annual Ice Cream Zoofari on Saturday, June 7th, from 5 pm to 8 pm! Enjoy a delightful summer evening filled with unlimited sweet treats, music, and encounters with exotic animals from around the world—perfect for all ages! Tickets for Ice Cream Zoofari include Zoo admission along with ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT ice cream, sundaes and toppings. Try all the fun and tasty flavors or just stick with your favorites! For more information, visit: https://charlespaddockzoo.org/events/details/ice-cream-zoofari/

Join us June 13th & July 11th for movie night at Colony Park (5599 Traffic Way)! Movies are FREE to the public, food is available for purchase, and many activities will also be available, starting at 7pm. We hope you'll join us for Family Fun, Games & Activities before the movie.

Saturday, August 16th, 10 am – 3 pm. Mid-State Cruizers presents a fabulous Car Show! For information on participating contact: Roy Barba at (805) 238–3177 or midstatecruizers.org.

Saturday, Aug. 23rd, 4-8 pm in Sunken Gardens! Online tickets will be available two months prior to the event.

December 12th, from 5-9 pm, over 70 tons of snow!. Sunken Gardens & Downtown will be a magical snowy paradise! Snow slides (brought to you by Kiwanis), snow pile areas, Joe’s Little Train, bungee jumps, obstacle courses, Community Entertainment, over 50 vendors, Santa & more! Free to attend!

12th Annual brew at the Zoo at the Charles Paddock Zoo - Sat., Sept. 6th, 5 – 8 pm!. Get ready for a fun evening at the Charles Paddock ZOO sampling a large variety of craft beers, distilled spirits, ciders, seltzers, wine, and more! Enjoy an exciting lineup of Live Music and fun contests, including a Hula Hoop Contest, Costume Contest, and Dance Contest—plus, take home a commemorative glass! Participants can expect a variety of craft breweries from San Luis Obispo County and the surrounding area. Non-alcoholic beverages will be available for our designated drivers along with plenty of water available for all our guests. And because this is Brew at the Zoo, we hope you will dress the part and look like a Party Animal! We will be giving away prizes for the Best Dressed, so get out those animal onesies, tag us @CharlesPaddockZoo, and use the #PartyWithPaddock! MUST BE 21+ to ATTEND! Ticket information: https://www.visitatascadero.com/events/index.php?id=573