A guide to each holiday on the Central Coast: the 4th of July parades and fireworks, Christmas Eve services at churches across the county, Halloween trick-or-treat trails, and everything else on the calendar around the day.
On the calendar now
- New Year's Day1 event · from Jan 1
Day-one gatherings around SLO County: polar plunges, hikes, brunches, and quiet resets.
- Halloween1 event · from Oct 31
Halloween in SLO County: trick-or-treat trails, haunted houses, costume parties, and pumpkin patches.
- Dia de los Muertos2 events · from Nov 1
Día de los Muertos across San Luis Obispo County: ofrendas, processions, calavera face painting, and pan de muerto.
- Veterans Day1 event · from Nov 11
Veterans Day in SLO County: ceremonies, parades, and free meals for those who served.
- Thanksgiving1 event · from Nov 26
Thanksgiving around SLO County: turkey trots, community dinners, and Friendsgiving nights.
- Hanukkah9 events · from Dec 4
Hanukkah in San Luis Obispo County: candle lightings, latke nights, and community menorah gatherings.
- Christmas Eve10 events · from Dec 24
Christmas Eve in SLO County: candlelight and midnight services at churches across the county, plus late-night gatherings.
- Christmas11 events · from Dec 24
Christmas Day in SLO County: church services, community meals, and everything still open.
- New Year's Eve1 event · from Dec 31
New Year's Eve around SLO County: parties, concerts, dinners, and midnight countdowns.