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Paso Robles: Paderewski Festival features concerts and wine tasting celebrating the legacy of the Polish musician who called Paso Robles his home. Most events are free, (805) 769-4622.
Morro Bay Embarcadero Art Walk 5-8pm. Converse with artists and sample refreshments in the Marina Square Complex, (805) 769-4322.
Cambria Holiday Faire 9am-4pm Vet’s Hall,1000 Main St,(805) 929-3391.
Paso Robles Main Street’s “Elegant Evening” Downtown. Carriage rides, entertainment, merchants open house. 5-8pm. Free. (805) 238-4103.
Atascadero Holiday Boutique, 60 vendors. Lake Pavillion 9315 Pismo Ave 10am-3pm, free, (805) 461-5000.
Morro Bay- Dockside walk-on tours of the historic Lady Washington, 18th century 112 ft merchant sloop. Sailing excursions also available. (805) 772-4467.
Nipomo Holiday Craft & Gift Boutique, over 40 vendors. Edwards Barn, 1095 Pomeroy Road at Willow Road, Nipomo. (805) 929-1583.
Cayucos, Annual Wine & Food Festival, 4-8pm, Vet’s Hall at the foot of the pier. (805) 441-5406.
Templeton Founders Day at the Historical Museum, 309 S Main St. 9am-3pm.
Paso Robles Main Street’s “Downtown Lighting Ceremony” with Mrs. Clause, hot chocolate and cookies served, Christmas carols sung by candlelight, 5:30pm. Paso Robles City Park. Free. (805) 238-4103.
San Luis Obispo, Santa’s house in Mission Plaza.
Morro Bay Christmas Street Faire in Old Town. Vendors display their arts and crafts, 9am-4 pm. Free. (877) 478-9477.
Arroyo Grande Christmas Concert & Parade, 5pm. at Traffic Way and Branch St., then proceeds up East Branch to City Hall. A Christmas sing-along and tree lighting ceremony will take place at the conclusion of the parade. Free. (805) 473-2250.
Holidays in the Pines throughout Cambria. A month long celebration that will light up the town and feature scavenger hunts, music, gifts, raffles and discounts at many lodgings, shops and galleries. (805) 927-3624.
Hearst Castle Holiday Decorated Tours. Christmas at the Castle. The Experience Tour during the daytime includes decorated rooms for viewing. $24 for adults, $12 for youth ages 6 through 17. Evening tours available. Reservations (800) 444-4445.
Arroyo Grande Village Christmas. During the month of December, enjoy fairyland of lights throughout the village every night. Santa strolls through the streets daily.
Cambria Christmas Hospitality Night. Tree lighting ceremonies, food, cheer & song, photos with Santa. 5:30-9:30pm. (805) 927-3624.
December 2
Templeton Main Street Christmas 5-7pm, Free.
Atascadero Holiday Tree Lighting. Begins at 6pm in the Sunken Gardens Park. With Santa Claus, the lighting of the trees, hot apple cider and Christmas treats. Continue to the Wine & Wassail - Holiday walk around downtown. Merchants provide refreshments and entertainment 7-10pm. (805) 461-5000
Atascadero Art Tour Downtown Colony District. 5:30-8:30pm More than a dozen businesses host local artists and wine-tasting,(805) 462-0177.
San Luis Obispo 36th annual Christmas Parade 7pm floats, bikes, and of course a visit from Santa. Parade begins at the corner of Palm and Chorro, continues on Higuera and comes to an end at the corner of Higuera and Nipomo streets.
Pismo Beach Holiday Tree Lighting, 6pm, in the parking lot off of Dolliver & Pomeroy. Caroling, fresh snow, hot apple cider will be served and Santa will hand out candy canes to the children. Free, (805) 773-4382.
Atascadero Lakeside Caroling. Holiday Walk Around the Lake at the Atascadero Lake Park, 5:30-9pm. Bring a flashlight. Free, (805) 466-8142.
Morro Bay Lighted Boat Parade. Local boats of all sizes decorated with lights for the holiday season cruise the harbor. Free, (805) 772-4467.
Paso Robles Main Street’s Christmas Light Parade “Joy to the World”. Downtown, 7pm. Santa arrives, free candy canes. City Park, Paso Robles. Free (805) 238-4103.
Cambria, Holiday Classic Home Tour of 5 unique homes. Tickets $20. (805) 927-1858.
Grover Beach Holiday Parade. 10am at 16th and Grand to 8th St. Santa’s Workshop at Ramona Garden Park, 10:30am-6pm. Entertainment and fine arts and crafts, tree lighting at 5:45pm. Free, (805) 473-4580.
San Luis Obispo holiday craft fair at Mission Plaza (805) 781-2777.
Arroyo Grande Elegant Christmas in the Village. 4-8pm store owners and employees are dressed up serving food and drink. Live music and lots of entertainment, (805) 489-1488.
San Miguel Mission annual holiday concert , 2pm, featuring selections from Handel’s “The Messiah” Tickets at (805) 239-3022.
San Luis Obispo, carousel in Mission Plaza, (805) 781-2777.
Cambria Decorated Christmas Tree Auction at Vets Hall, 1000 Main St., Cambria. Live auction of beautifully decorated Christmas trees with appetizers and wine. Tickets $20. (805) 927-3624.
Cayucos Christmas, 5-8:30pm, merchants along Ocean Ave. Christmas carols, free horse drawn carriage rides, tree lighting, food, visit from Santa. Free, (805) 995-1200.
December 9
Morro Bay Embarcadero Art Walk, 5-8pm. Talk to artists and sample refreshments in the Marina Square Complex.
Atascadero Winter Wonderland at the Sunken Gardens 5-9pm. Visit Santa Claus, Play in real snow. Lots of crafts for the holidays and food vendors. (805) 462-0177.
Paso Robles’ Annual Vine Street Victorian Holiday Showcase, on Vine between 8th & 21st streets, 6-9pm. Quaint Victorian homes light up the night with their Christmas finery. Musical entertainment, carolers, Santa, horse-drawn hayride and refreshments. Free, (805) 238-4103.
Cambria, Christmas Concert at the Old Santa Rosa Chapel in Cambria. 2353 Main Street, 7pm, $15 donation. (805) 927-1175.
Los Osos Annual Christmas Parade, 10am, Los Osos Valley Rd. between Fairchild Way & Palisades Ave. (805) 528-4884.
December 17
Paso Robles Main Street, Victorian Teddy Bear Tea, Paso Robles Golf Club (805)238-4103.
Holiday Magic at the Atascadero Zoo. Join the animal care staff at the zoo. Santa will be on hand. 11am-1pm. Event included with zoo admission.
Cayucos, Polar Bear Dip. It’s an annual tradition. Come jump in the water. Cayucos Pier at noon. Festivities begin at 9:30am.
Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival. Over 110 individual events including guided tours of the estuary and surrounding areas. (805) 464-5105.
Cambria Art & Wine Festival. Activities all over town. Wine tasting and art show at Vets Hall, 1000 Main St., Cambria. Ticket prices vary. (805) 927-3624.
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