Social Activities in San Luis Obispo County

Featured Activities

Spectator RSVP - Bartending Competition Summer Round

The Alchemists’ Garden

Spectator RSVP - Bartending Competition Summer Round

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Monday, August 18, 2025 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Watch, cheer, and experience the energy of the Summer Round of our 2025 Bartending Challenge. Entry is free, and full food and beverage service will be available for purchase. Grab a spot, order your favorite bites and cocktails from our menu, and soak up the excitement as bartenders compete! As a special treat, there'll be a tattoo artist on-site to offer complimentary Fernet tattoos (first-come, first-served). Space is limited so RSVP and let us know you are coming. RSVP Here: https://www.exploretock.com/the-alchemists-garden-the-remedy-paso-robles/event/563602/spectator-rsvp-summer-2025-bartending-competition

Guest Tasting Experience - Bartending Competition Summer Round

The Alchemists’ Garden

Guest Tasting Experience - Bartending Competition Summer Round

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Monday, Aug 18, 2025 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | $25 per ticket. The Alchemists’ Garden transforms for our 2025 Bartending Competition. Join us for an unforgettable evening as top bartenders craft original cocktails live before a panel of judges. With your ticket, you’ll sip your way through every competitor’s cocktail, and even have the chance to vote on your favorite cocktail of the event. As a special treat, a tattoo artist on-site to offer complimentary Fernet tattoos (first-come, first-served). Limited tasting tickets are available. Secure yours early for the full sensory experience of Paso’s most spirited summer night. Buy ticket here: https://www.exploretock.com/the-alchemists-garden-the-remedy-paso-robles/event/563603/guest-tasting-experience-bartending-competition-summer-round

Atascadero Farmers Market

City of Atascadero

Atascadero Farmers Market

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Every week, Wednesday. 3:00PM - 6:00PM. Get your fresh produce at the Atascadero Farmers Market in the beautiful Sunken Gardens! 6505 El Camino Real Atascadero, CA 93442

Drop-In Tennis

Cambria Tennis Club

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM

Join us on Saturdays on the 6 courts at Coast Union High School (2950 Santa Rosa Creek Rd, Cambria) from 10am to noon. All ages and levels welcome - members and non-members. Learn more here: https://cambriatennisclub.com/

REACH Educational Health Class

San Luis Obispo YMCA

REACH Educational Health Class

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM

Saturdays from 10-11am. REACH stands for Realistic Education Addressing Conditioning and Health. The San Luis Obispo County YMCA is offering a fitness program specifically designed for people with developmental disabilities. All ability and skill levels in fitness are welcome to participate in the class. The goal of this program is to empower young people with developmental disabilities in the areas of independent living skills, social learning, and creating healthy habits in their daily lives. For more information, contact us at julia.wallace@ciymca.org.

Hobby Fellowship

St Williams Catholic Church

Hobby Fellowship

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM

Hobby Fellowship is a charity-fundraising group of parishioners who get together once a month to create craft items sold at the annual Holiday Boutique in November. Proceeds from the sale benefit our local homeless shelter and food bank. The group meets the fourth Saturday of the month at 10:00 AM in the Parish Hall from January until October. Everyone is welcome and donation of materials is appreciated! Lunch is provided! Come make some beautiful craft items and get to meet and work alongside your fellow parishioners. For more information, contact Larry Stallings (805 237-7987) or sign up here: https://stwilliams.org/hobby-fellowship

Central Coast Cider Festival

City of Atascadero

Central Coast Cider Festival

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Saturday, Aug. 23rd, 4-8 pm in Sunken Gardens, Downtown Atascadero. Join us for an evening of Cider tasting right in downtown Atascadero! This beautiful backdrop will be a culmination of this craft beverage and give attendees a great opportunity to taste a variety of ciders, meet the cider makers, and enjoy the community of Atascadero. We will have live entertainment with live bands and DJ sets by Traffic Records! There will also be a great selection of food and merchant vendors! For ticket options (ranging from $20 - $100), visit https://eventsbyenfuego.ticketsauce.com/e/central-coast-cider-fest-2025

Lost 80s Live

Paso Robles Vacation Rentals

Friday, August 29, 2025 at 6:15 PM

Friday, 29 August from 6:15 – 10:45pm. Location: Vina Robles Amphitheatre & Box Office, 3800 Mill Rd, Paso Robles. Celebrating its 23rd anniversary, Lost 80s Live is bringing back their 80s party tour with original members live on one stage, in one epic night! Learn more and purchase tickets here: https://vinaroblesamphitheatre.com/concerts/2024/lost-80s-live-1

Happy Hikers

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM

Meets once a month various hiking trails in and around SLO. 1st Thursday of each month at 9 am. If you are interested in joining, please contact Cindy Cunningham, Activity Chair at dennis5101@aol.com

Art After Dark

SLO County Arts Council

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Art After Dark is the event where art, culture, and community come to life! Art After Dark is a free, self-guided art walk taking place from 5pm to 8pm on the First Friday of each month. This event celebrates local creativity with visual exhibitions, live music, and community gatherings in SLO County galleries, businesses, and organizations. We encourage residents and visitors alike to explore the uniqueness of arts and culture here in SLO County., Next Art Walk: Friday, February 7, 2025 The first Friday of every month, 5–8 PM

First Saturday Tournaments: $250 Freeze-Out

Outlaws Bar, Grill & Casino

First Saturday Tournaments: $250 Freeze-Out

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Every First Saturday, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM at Outlaws Bar, Grill & Casino, 9850 E Front St, Atascadero, CA 93422, USA. Get ready to rake in some serious cash! Join us for our $250 Freeze-Out! Early sign-ups receive 2,500 chip bonus. Visit Outlaws in-person at 9850 E Front St, Atascadero during our open hours (open daily) to register.

Pouring Through Time

History Center of San Luis Obispo

Pouring Through Time

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM

Friday, Sept 12 & Saturday, Sept 13, 2025 from 5:30 to 7:00pm. Please join us at our annual fundraiser to celebrate the work of the History Center, as well as the wine industry of San Luis Obispo County. The first of this two-day event is A SIP OF THE PAST, A TASTE OF THE FUTURE, held at the Dallidet Adobe & Gardens - home of Pierre Dallidet, San Luis Obispo's first commercial winemaker - where we will highlight the best of established and up-and-coming potables. Our second day is A TOAST TO SAN LUIS OBISPO'S WINE HISTORY, at the historic Octagon Barn. A garden-to-table dinner, silent and live auctions, and keynote celebrating Saucelito Canyon Vineyard will bring to the fore how much important wine history we have here in San Luis Obispo County. So please, join us in POURING THROUGH TIME! A SIP OF THE PAST, A TASTE OF THE FUTURE on Friday, September 12 @ Dallidet Adobe & Gardens and A TOAST TO SAN LUIS OBISPO'S WINE HISTORY on Saturday, September 13 @ Octagon Barn. For more Information and to purchase tickets ($150 for BOTH DAYS!) visit : https://event.auctria.com/d72cfc5e-0957-4992-95ea-50c1ed7d1035/

California Dreaming Collage 1-Day Workshop

California Dreaming Collage 1-Day Workshop

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Sept. 13 from 12-4 pm. Class fee: $45. In this 4-hour mixed-media workshop, you'll receive step-by-step instruction for creating a beautiful detailed collage of California poppies and a monarch butterfly. Canvas panels are available at Art Central & all other supplies will be provided. Beginners are welcome--no experience necessary! To register, text Linda at (805) 478-2158 or email nipomorumbum@att.net. Learn more here: https://artcentralslo.com/workshops-events/#calendar

I Didn’t See It Coming: How to Protect Yourself Against Fraud and Scams - Eric Vitale

Lifelong Learners of the Central Coast

I Didn’t See It Coming: How to Protect Yourself Against Fraud and Scams - Eric Vitale

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM

September 18, 2025 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Location: Oddfellows Hall (520 Dana Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). General Admission: $12.00. Offered by the SLO District Attorney's Office, this is a primer on how to recognize fraudsters, how to protect yourself against them, and how to minimize the damage done in case you are deceived. The discussion will include how to deploy damage control and things to do to minimize your exposure to various fraud trends. Our presenter will explain the various organized crime groups responsible for conducting these fraud schemes, whom they are targeting, and what Law Enforcement is doing to prevent and disrupt their operations. Purchase your ticket here: https://www.my805tix.com/e/fraud-and-scams/tickets

The Great Library Book Swap

San Luis Obispo Public Library

The Great Library Book Swap

Friday, September 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM

Join us on the third Friday of the month from 2-4pm at the San Luis Obispo Public Library to revamp your personal library with some new books! The main SLO Library is holding a monthly Children's and Teen's Book Swap! Come on by and swap out some old books and find some new treasures! We will have Juvenile picture books, fiction, graphic novels, and much more! You name it, we might have it! The Book Swap is located in the Teen Area on the second floor of the SLO Library.

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Sunday, August 17

IN STUDIO: Center Barre

The Center Yoga Studio

12:15 PM

Bridge: Duplicate Bridge

San Luis Obispo Senior Center

12:30 PM

2025 Fall Member Appreciation Party

1:00 PM

Oakview Village

1:00 PM

Hand Building and Surface Design

The Pottery Baywood

1:00 PM

Core & Cardio Water Exercise Class

5 Cities Swim School

1:00 PM

Home-School Co-op

1:00 PM

Nipomo Newcomers and Social Club

1:00 PM

Paso Robles - Recreation Services

1:30 PM

Beginning Watercolor Workshop

1:30 PM

Paso Robles - Recreation Services

1:30 PM

Progressive Splash Pots: $1 - $2 No Limit Hold'em

Outlaws Bar, Grill & Casino

2:00 PM

Jewish Course: Colorful Profiles: Short Stories of Extraordinary and Unexpected Characters from Jewish History

Chabad of San Luis Obispo

2:00 PM

A Group for Ladies

El Morro Church of the Nazarene

2:00 PM

Hapy Hour At Hapy Bistro

2:00 PM

Grade-School Story Time: Animal Tales

Paso Robles City Library

2:30 PM

Art of Pairing: A Serial Wine & Culinary Experience

3:00 PM

City of Atascadero

3:00 PM

Pappy McGregor’s

3:00 PM

Black Sheep Bar & Grill

3:00 PM

Little Riders Equestrian Program

Jack's Helping Hand

3:00 PM

Culture Impact Prayer

3:00 PM

Griefshare: 13-Week Seminar

Calvary Chapel Arroyo Grande

3:00 PM

Free Lil Ninjas Class - C4 Martial Arts

C4 Martial Arts

3:30 PM

Men's Life Group Gathering - Morro Bay/Los Osos

3:30 PM

San Luis Obispo Elks 322

4:00 PM

Red Ball - Ages 6 & 7

Templeton Tennis Ranch

4:00 PM

Pottery for Kids Class

Nesting Hawk Ranch

4:00 PM

Shorin-Ryu Karate - Beginning (08) August

Paso Robles - Recreation Services

4:00 PM

Shorin-Ryu Karate - Beginning - July Session

Paso Robles - Recreation Services

4:00 PM

IN STUDIO: Slow Flow

The Center Yoga Studio

4:15 PM

Fascia Flossing Event at VYANA Wellness Collective

Cambria Chamber of Commerce

4:15 PM

Restorative Yoga

4:15 PM

Central Coast Brewing

4:30 PM

Christ the King Anglican Church

4:45 PM

Spanish Bible Study

First Baptist Church Nipomo

5:00 PM

Puzzle Effect Escape Rooms - San Luis Obispo

5:00 PM

Shorin-Ryu Karate - Intermediate - August Session

Paso Robles - Recreation Services

5:00 PM

Shorin-Ryu Karate - Intermediate - July Session

Paso Robles - Recreation Services

5:00 PM

Monday Night Takeout

Sichuan Kitchen SLO

5:00 PM