Social Activities in San Luis Obispo

Featured Activities

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

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.

SLO Pickle Festival

SLO Pickle Festival

SLO Pickle Festival

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM

Saturday, Oct 4 2025 from 1 to 4pm. 21+ event. The SLO Pickle Festival is a fun 21+ event celebrating all things pickled! General Admission- $65. VIP Tickets- $80. Enjoy unlimited pickle sips and bites, live music, local vendors, interactive activities, and more. It's kind of a big dill! Most importantly, the festival will benefit Meals That Connect - Senior Nutrition Program of SLO County. Don't miss this opportunity to relish in the fun and support a great cause! The festival takes place on October 4th at Laguna Lake Park in San Luis Obispo County from 1-4PM. But, if you purchase VIP tickets you get early access beginning at 12 PM. For more Information and Tickets: https://www.slopicklefestival.org/

Annual Fundrasier

The Sheriff’s Advisory Foundation

Annual Fundrasier

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Saturday, October 25, 2025 @ 5:00 p.m. at The White Barn, 217 Green Gate Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. Tickets : $80.00. Get ready for an epic showdown at this year’s annual fundraiser! Join us for a thrilling evening of good vs. evil at our Heroes vs. Villains-themed event. Whether you’re a caped crusader or a notorious nemesis, come dressed to impress for a night full of fun! Enjoy appetizers, bar specials, exciting live and silent auctions, a costume contest, dinner, and dancing with our live DJ. All proceeds support San Luis Obispo County Law Enforcement, so gather your super squad or evil entourage and help us make a heroic difference! We are excited to open our fundraiser to the public for the first time. Tickets are exclusively available for purchase through our website. With limited seating, we encourage you to secure your tickets as soon as possible to ensure your place at this anticipated event! Make sure you dress to impress! Buy ticket here: https://safslo.org/product/annual-fundraiser/

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Sunday, August 17

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

Chabad of San Luis Obispo

2:00 PM

Pappy McGregor’s

3:00 PM

Black Sheep Bar & Grill

3:00 PM

San Luis Obispo Elks 322

4:00 PM

Monday evening volunteers

FirstFruit Farm SLO

5:00 PM

Ballet Theatre San Luis Obispo

5:00 PM

Monday Night Takeout

Sichuan Kitchen SLO

5:00 PM

Puzzle Effect Escape Rooms - San Luis Obispo

5:00 PM

San Luis Obispo YMCA

5:30 PM

Orientation Workshop Classes

5:30 PM

LGBTQ Grief Support Grief- Hospice SLO County

GALA Pride & Diversity Center

6:00 PM

Collective Grief And Healing With Our LGBTQIA+ Community

GALA Pride & Diversity Center

6:00 PM

Ace/Aro Discussion Group

GALA Pride & Diversity Center

6:00 PM

Fall Softball: Men's 2025 Season (Aug. 18 - Nov. 6)

The City of San Luis Obispo Parks and Recreation Department

6:30 PM

Fall Softball: Coed (Aug. 18 - Nov. 6)

The City of San Luis Obispo Parks and Recreation Department

6:30 PM

Ballet Theatre San Luis Obispo

6:30 PM

Academy of Dance Monday Lesson

6:45 PM

Men's Gathering

7:00 PM

Calvary Young Adults

Calvary SLO Church

7:00 PM

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Monday, August 18

Tuesday Morning Prayer

6:00 AM

SLO Men's Tuesday Study

Grace Central Coast Church

6:30 AM

Men's Bible Discovery - Tuesday A.M.

ARISE Central Coast

7:00 AM

Coffee with the Minister

Unitarian Universalists San Luis Obispo

8:30 AM

Ladies' Walking Group

San Luis Obispo Seventh-day Adventist Church

8:45 AM

Drop-in Sports-Pickleball

The City of San Luis Obispo Parks and Recreation Department

9:00 AM

Tuesday Morning Warehouse Shift (High Intensity)

9:00 AM

Youth Empowerment Program

9:00 AM

Bodypump™ Class

San Luis Obispo YMCA

9:00 AM

Dance Fitness Classes - Tuesdays

9:00 AM

Lets Have a Cuppa

9:30 AM

Callen's Corral Playgroup On The Farm

SLO Ranch Farms

10:00 AM

Chair Exercise Class

San Luis Obispo Senior Center

10:00 AM

Candle Making-San Luis Obispo

The Mayan Collective

10:00 AM

IN STUDIO: Gentle Yoga

The Center Yoga Studio

10:30 AM

Tuesday Afternoon Warehouse Shift (Medium Intensity)

11:15 AM

SLO Swim Center Therapy Pool

City of San Luis Obsipo

11:30 AM

Prayer Gathering

12:00 PM

City of San Luis Obsipo

12:40 PM

SLO Faith Group for College-Age Girls

1:00 PM

1:00 PM