A lot is happening across the Central Coast as we near the end of the work week. Here are six fun things to do this weekend, Friday, Oct. 18 to Sunday, Oct. 20, plus a few extra!
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Pismo Beach Clam Festival
Saturday, October 19th and Sunday, October 20th Pismo Beach Pier
Celebrate the iconic Pismo Clam at the 78th Pismo Beach Clam Festival! On Saturday and Sunday, the pier promenade will fill with live music, vendors, a clam chowder cook-off, kids zone, and much more. The parade begins Saturday at 10 a.m. and will process down Price Street
Full details can be found here!
Misery at the SLO Repertory Theatre
Oct. 11 to Oct. 27, San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre
Dive into the chilling world of Stephen King's "Misery" at the San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre! The thrilling performance will be shown from Oct. 11 to Oct. 27.
Full details can be found here!
Cambria Scarecrow Festival
October 1st through 31st Locations across Cambria
It’s a Halloween tradition in its 16th year, and it’s more popular than ever. Check out 175+ creative scarecrows scattered throughout the village of Cambria. Vote for your favorite spooky creation plus head to the Salute to Scarecrows Pary on October 26th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Cambria Nursery and Florist
Full details can be found here!
Open Studios Art Tour
October 12th to 13th and October 19th and 20th San Luis Obispo County, across San Luis Obispo County
Take a peek inside the world of art for two weekends during the Open Studios Art Tour of San Luis Obispo County. Saturday and Sunday this week, artisans and crafters across the county will open up their studios to showcase their art and share their processes. 150 local artists are participating this year.
Full details can be found here!
Nightmare From Main Street
October 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, 30, 31, and Nov 1st from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 828 14th St. Downtown Paso Robles
Prepare to scare your socks off at one of the scariest haunted houses in California! Every weekend in October, head to 828 14th St. in Paso Robles for a spooky time. This 6,000-square-foot fright factory will bring chills and thrills to all those who enter.
Full details can be found here!
Vikings Charities Classic Car Show Gala Dinner & Car Show Weekend
Friday, October 18th and Saturday, October 19th Downtown Solvang
This weekend, Solvang will be transformed into a classic car and motorcycle lover's dream all for Viking Charities! Friday night, kick off the weekend at the Classic Car Show Gala Dinner at Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana in Buellton, and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., enjoy more than 200 vehicles, music, food, vendors and more in downtown Solvang.
Full details can be found here!
Military Appreciation Barbecue
Thursday, October 17th, 11 a.m. Cocheo Park, VSFB
The Lompoc Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee is hosting the annual Military Appreciation Barbecue at Cocheo Park on October 17th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Each year, the Lompoc Chamber of Commerce shows its appreciation to the uniformed men and women of Vandenberg Space Force Base by providing a free lunch of traditional Santa Maria-style barbecue. This barbecue is free for all active-duty military members and families of deployed members.
Full details can be found here!
Masq(P)arade Pianos on State
Friday, October 18th, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. State Street Santa Barbara
Grab a decorative mask and head to the Masq(p)arade celebrating the last weekend of Pianos on State by the Santa Barbara Arts Collective. Catch performances every 15 minutes from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at five pianos on State Street in Santa Barbara.
Full details can be found here!
Pure Imagination! Fundraiser
Friday, October 18th, 6 p.m. to 10 a.m. SLO Children's Museum
Expect the unexpected at the SLO Children's Museum on Friday for their annual adults-only benefit! From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., the fundraiser will dive into a world of Willy Wonka's pure imagination. Tickets are $150 a person.
Full details can be found here!
Santa Ynez Chumash Culture Day
Saturday, October 19th, Noon to 9 p.m. Corner of Highway 245 and Meadowvale Rd. Santa Ynez
Head to Santa Ynez this weekend for Chumash Culture Day! California-style Native American singing, dancing, food and games will kick off at noon and last through 9 p.m. at the corner of Hwy 246 and Meadowvale Road in Santa Ynez. Be sure to check out the native vendors, food booths and basket-weaving demonstrations!
Full details can be found here!
End Polio 5K Run and Walk
Saturday, October 19th, 9 a.m. Shamel Park, Cambria
Lace up your sneakers and join the Rotary Club of Cambria for the End Polio Now 5K run and walk! Saturday morning beginning at 9 a.m., take on the course beginning at Shamel Park and following the Fiscalini Ranch Trail for 5 kilometers. All proceeds go to the End Polio Now campaign.
Full details can be found here!
Dive in Movie Night
Saturday, October 19th, Paul Nelson Aquatic Center, Santa Maria Center opens at 6 p.m. Movie starts at dusk
Dive into a movie night at the Paul Nelson Aquatic Center! Saturday night, the pool and surrounding deck will open at 6 p.m. and the classic film "Hocus Pocus" will begin at dusk. Sweet treats and snacks will be available for purchase.
Full details can be found here!
Lompoc Fright Fest
Saturday, October 19th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lompoc Veterans Memorial Building
It is spooky season and to celebrate, head to Lompoc Fright Fest to get into the spirit. Saturday, the doors to the Lompoc Veterans Memorial Building will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for vendors, food, photos, spooky celebrity guests, workshops and a costume contest!
Full details can be found here!
Santa Barbara Harbor and Seafood Festival
Saturday, October 19th, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Santa Barbara Harbor
Celebrate the bounty and fishermen of the Santa Barbara Channel on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the 21st annual Santa Barbara Harbor and Seafood Festival! Live music, vendors and harbor cruises will celebrate fresh seafood and kick off lobster season!
Full details can be found here!
Santa Barbara Vintners Festival
Saturday, October 19th, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Vega Vineyard and Farm
Taste wines and meet the vintners of over 50 local vineyards at the 40th annual Santa Barbara Vintners Festival! Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Vega Vineyard and Farm in Buellton will host tastings, bites, music and more. Tickets begin at $125 a person.
Full details can be found here!
A few more events!
Because there is just so much to do this weekend here are a few more events.
San Luis Obispo History Center Fundraiser Saturday, October 19th, San Luis Obispo
Wreaths Across America Fundraiser Saturday, October 19th, Arroyo Grande
Allen Hancock Family Arts Day Saturday, October 19th, Santa Maria
Arroyo Grande Coffee With a Cop Saturday, October 19th, Arroyo Grande
Sheriff's Advisory Foundation Fundraiser Saturday, October 19th, San Luis Obispo
Cancer Support Community - Walk for Cancer Santa Margarita Ranch Saturday, October 19th, Santa Margarita Ranch
Atascadero State Hospital Carrer Fair Saturday, October 19th, Atascasdero
Cayucos Antique Fair Sunday, October 20th, Cayucos
Forecast
This weekend is going to start off a bit cloudy but each afternoon will feature abundant sunshine! Winds and waves will be an active concern. Stay weather-aware.
Here is a full look at your forecast from Meteorologist Vivian Rennie!
