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Paso Robles
Come for the fall festivals, stay for
holiday celebrations
There’s always something going
on in downtown Paso Robles,
and especially in the fall. October
kicks off with the Pioneer Day
celebration in the park. From
then on, it’s one event and activity
after another, all the way through
holiday shopping events and the
famous Victorian Teddy Bear Tea in
the Park Ballroom.
Pioneer Day
Pioneer Day, October 11, 2025,
is the 95th anniversary of one of
Paso Robles’ most cherished events.
The first Pioneer Day, on October
12, 1931, was organized to provide
a day of community friendship to
commemorate the heritage of the
region. The event has continued
that tradition every year since.
The highlight of this free day
is the Pioneer Day Parade that
starts at 10 a.m. at 16th and Spring
streets. Bring the entire family and
enjoy the antique tractors, horse-
drawn wagons, marching bands,
mounted equestrian groups, danc-
ers, floats, fire engines, vintage cars,
and more. For more information,
visit pasoroblespioneerday.org.
Golden Oak Honey & Pumpkin
Festival, and Kids’ Flea Market
Honey, antiques, arts, crafts, pie-
eating, and vendors, along with the
Kids’ Flea Market, fill the Down-
town City Park. This annual event
celebrates the many local beekeep-
ers and honey producers, and is
the perfect place to acquire the best
of the pumpkin harvest. Vendor
booths are full of unique gifts, tasty
honey, lots of educational experi-
ences, and fun. October 18, 10:00
a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Free admission.
What’s Halloween without a
Día de los Muertos festival?
Come downtown and enjoy
both. Things are done a little dif-
ferently here, though. The Día de
los Muertos, or Day of the Dead,
complete with ofrenda altar honor-
ing loved ones, is celebrated a few
days ahead of the traditional early
November date.
Join the community in the
Downtown City Park, Saturday, Oc-
tober 25, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. for
a cultural celebration that includes
educational and children’s activi-
ties, food, dance, music, vendors, a
special ofrenda altar, and more.
Rest up, and come back down-
town for Safe & Fun Halloween
Downtown on Friday, October 31,
from 4 – 7 p.m. Dress the family in
their favorite costumes and trick or
treat all around the park.
Elegant Holiday Evening
Downtown
This annual free event kicks
off the Holiday season with local
merchants' open house specials,
live mannequins, refreshments, and
entertainment. Saturday, November
15, from 5 to 8 p.m., downtown
Paso Robles.
More not-to-be-missed
holiday activities
November and December are
packed with Paso Robles' tradi-
tional holiday activities.
The 39th Annual Downtown
Lighting Ceremony. Mrs. Claus and
her entourage arrive just in time to
switch on the holiday lights in the
Downtown City Park. Enjoy hot
coffee, cocoa, candlelight, caroling,
Christmas characters, and local
personalities officially kicking off
the season. Free admission, 5:30
p.m., Friday, November 28.
Shop Small Saturday. All day
November 29 is the opportunity to
explore, browse, and purchase the
best unique gifts that downtown
merchants have to offer.
The 64th Annual Christmas
Light Parade. Santa officially ar-
rives, along with festively lighted
floats, classic cars, and surprises.
The parade starts at Spring and
10th streets, and winds around
the park. Saturday, December 6 at
6 p.m.
The 39th Annual Vine Street
Victorian Showcase. Enjoy the
sights of Christmas decorations
adorning Paso Robles’ iconic
Victorian homes and businesses.
On Vine Street from 8th to 21st
streets, Saturday, December 13,
6-9 p.m.
The 35th Annual Teddy Bear
Tea. Santa and Mrs. Claus are
holding court along with their
company of elves and famous
personalities. Tea and tasty snacks
are served, and there are a variety
of all-age activities for this family-
friendly holiday event. Park Ball-
room. Saturday, December 20, 2-4
p.m. Tickets at my805tix.com.
The Downtown City Park is
located at Spring and 12th streets.
For more information about events,
visit pasoroblesdowntown.org.
Carolers greet holiday visitors to downtown Paso Robles.