Oct 25 Saturday
Join in on the fun at the City of Arroyo Grande's annual Halloween Carnival Chaos and Maze!Purchase wristbands for the amazing Halloween Bounce town, and tickets to the haunted maze. Free costume contest daily at 4 pm and 6 pm, carnival games, trick or treating, and photo ops. Delicious options from local food vendors are available. Pumpkin patch, beautiful light displays and more.
Saturday and Sunday, October 25th and 26th. Saturday hours are from 3 pm to 9 pm, Sunday hours are from 1 pm to 7 pm.
Everybody loves a costume party! Add gymnastics? EVEN BETTER!
Costumed kiddos go jump in the night for 4.5 hours while YOU sneak in any last-minute Halloween prep (or just take the evening for yourself- you've earned it)! They'll have a thrilling evening of pizza, monstrous big gym fun, spider cookie dessert craft, & Hotel Transylvania.
This Jazz Jubilee Central Coast headliner show offers an unforgettable night of swing, vocal harmony, and virtuosity with The Black Market Trust and opening act The Midiri Brothers Sextet. Headlining the evening, The Black Market Trust blends the classic sound of American vocal jazz with Django Reinhardt-inspired gypsy guitar fire. With lush harmonies, sharp musicianship, and timeless melodies, they offer a vibrant fusion of Sinatra smooth and Hot Club swagger. Featuring world-class players and captivating stage chemistry, their sound is daring yet nostalgic—perfect for jazz lovers and new audiences alike.
Opening the night are The Midiri Brothers, longtime favorites of West Coast jazz festivals. With dazzling interplay between clarinet, vibes, and rhythm section, their swinging arrangements channel the golden era of Goodman and Shaw with fresh energy. It’s a night of jazz mastery you won’t want to miss.
Get ready for a fast-paced, door-slamming, laugh-out-loud comedy! In a seedy motel room, two rookie cops set up a sting operation to catch a corrupt mayor. But when the mayor’s nervous accountant arrives, mistaken identities, double-crosses, and a mysterious Scottish hit man throw everything hilariously off-course. With eight doors, nonstop confusion, and a steady stream of outrageous twists, this award-winning farce delivers a night of side-splitting fun. Buckle up—it’s going to be a wild (and very funny) ride!
The Cuesta College Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, and Cuesta Voce, under the direction of John Knutson, present an evening of classical and jazz choral music. Join us for this evening of wonderful tunes.
Tickets are available online at tickets.cuesta.edu, or call the box office at (805) 546-3198.
The Cal Poly Arab Music Ensemble’s fall concert will feature a tribute to Ziad Rahbani who passed away in July, and who is widely regarded as a musical genius in Arab society. Arab Music Ensemble Director Ken Habib’s new composition “Ahbabna Al-Rahilin” (Our Departed Loved Ones), will have its world premiere in the second half of the program. San Luis Obispo dance director Jenna Mitchell will lead the dance troupe in original choreography that dialogues with the music. Read more on the Music Department website, music.calpoly.edu/calendar/ame
A little magic can take you a long way. After James Henry Trotter's parents are tragically eaten by a rhinoceros, he goes to live with his two horrible aunts, Spiker and Sponge. Life there is no fun, until James accidentally drops some magic crystals by the old peach tree and strange things start to happen. The peach at the top of the tree begins to grow, and before long it's as big as a house. Inside, James meets a bunch of oversized friends- Miss Spider, Old-Green-Grasshopper, Centipede, Ladybug, and Earthworm. With a snip of the stem, the peach starts rolling away, and the great adventure begins!
Tickets are available online, or call the box office at (805) 546-3198.
Oct 26 Sunday
The SLO Swap Meet is family and pet friendly, every Sunday morning from 6 am to 2 pm. Parking is free outside of the gates. Over 100 vendors to browse, food trucks and a concession stand fill the drive in lot.
Admission is $1.00. Cash only.
This exhibition showcases historic Broadway posters from collector Richard C. Norton, a comprehensive selection of musical theater posters 1972 to the present ranging from the famous to the obscure, from the celebrated to the damned. These posters offer insight into the evolution of American musical theater, graphic design, marketing, image branding and audience engagement. Far more than advertisements, they reflect the artistic, social and commercial contexts of their time—revealing how productions were first introduced, how stars were celebrated, and how visual trends paralleled theatrical innovation.
Exhibition runs from October 6 to December 5.
Join us for a guided tea tasting and discover the rare, living teas of Sacred Mountain Teas. Sourced with deep respect for the land, farmers, and traditions, these teas are shared locally to nurture connection, mindfulness, and community. Together we will:—Taste a curated selection of teas — from earthy pu’er to delicate greens and vibrant reds.—Learn the stories, traditions, and ecosystems behind each leaf.—Experience how tea can move energy, awaken the senses, and create meaningful connection.
Whether you’re a lifelong tea lover or simply curious, this is a chance to sip, learn, and enjoy in a fun, welcoming atmosphere.