Community Calendar

Join us for the first-ever Murder Mystery Weekend in the historic Village of Arroyo Grande - where history, community, and a little bit of mystery come together!

Over 15 local businesses will transform into characters and clue stops from The Curious Case of J.J. Branch—a murder mystery set in 1911, the year the village was officially founded. Pick up your "1911 Newspaper" from Monarch Books, starting at 10 am on Saturday, 11/1. The newspaper will provide the background story, character bios, event rules, and space to log your clues. Then visit each shop to interview suspects and hunt for clues to solve the mystery.

Submit your final guess to Monarch Books before 4 pm on Sunday, 11/2. Participants who guess the Suspect and Motive correctly will be able to enter a grand-prize drawing for the Winner's Basket. The grand-prize drawing will be at 5 pm on Sunday 11/2.

Free and family-friendly!

The Templeton Historical Museum Society will host a celebration of Founders' Day, the 1886 arrival of the first passenger train in Templeton. This day marked the town as the southern terminus of the train line from San Francisco to Los Angeles. 

Guests can enjoy the 12:00 presentation of colors by members of the American Legion, and learn about the history of the Salinan Tribe. Also:
—the main house, blacksmith shop, and railroad depot will welcome visitors, showcasing Templeton's past
—the museum will have antique vehicles, tractors, and railroad artifacts on display
—"hit and miss" machinery will be in operation
—blacksmithing demonstrations and music.

There will be activities for the young and young at heart, including cakewalks, games, and a 4-H petting zoo. As always, the Templeton Museum will offer free pie and cake, available until supplies run out—a Founders' Day tradition since 2006.

The Cambria Center for the Arts will be having our annual Holiday Exhibit, “Small Gems.” We're ending 2025 with colorful squares once again. Our talented local artists are creating miniature masterpieces on 8- and 12-inch canvases—on any theme or topic. Each one will be unique and ready to gift or collect.

—Runs October 28 to December 28. (Tuesday through Sunday from 12 to 4 pm).
—Artist’s Reception: Saturday, November 1st from 4:30 to 6:00 pm.
—Contact: www.cambriaarts.org or gallery@cambriaarts.org

This annual showcase celebrates talented craftspeople and their one-of-a-kind creations. From returning artists to exciting new pieces, there’s something special for everyone, no matter your taste or budget.

By purchasing from the exhibition, you’re not only supporting local artists and small businesses but also contributing to our mission of making the arts accessible to our community.

November 1 to December 28.

Our Annual Auction and Boutique support two local non-profit organizations. This year’s recipients are: CASA and Honor Flight of the Central Coast. Admission is free and doors open at 1 pm. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to experience beautiful fabric artistry and gift ideas for all occasions.

Build your flipping finesse at our Handsprings and Aerials Clinic! We'll check out what you know, and give you tips for safe, successful improvement. The Target Skills are intermediate level, but even beginners can start working on the fundamentals. All levels welcome. Ages 5 to 17 years.

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!

Camp Fire Central Coast is hosting its annual Holly Berry Fundraiser. Join us for a “Boots and Bling” themed event, including a BBQ dinner, silent and live auction, and a cash drawing. Tickets for the event are $100.00 each and include two dinners per ticket. Please help to support this wonderful youth organization.

For more information, contact Cindy Blankenburg at 805-710-3794 or visit the Camp fire Central Coast website at campfirecentralcoast.org.

This highly-anticipated event will showcase seven regional high school marching bands performing their competition field shows in front of a panel of judges. An award ceremony will follow the performances. Residents of all communities are invited to attend this family-friendly event.

Competing this year will be the Righetti Warrior Band, Arroyo Grande High School Band and Color Guard, Paso Robles High School Band and Color Guard, Orcutt Academy Marching Band, and the Templeton Talon Marching Band. The San Luis Obispo High School Tiger Band will perform an exhibition show.

The ROAR is presented by the San Luis Obispo Instrumental Music Boosters Association, and all proceeds will go toward supporting the San Luis Obispo High School bands.

Gates will open to spectators at 5:15 pm. Tickets are $10. $5 for children ages 5 to 12. Children under 5 are free.

La Lomita Wines will open its historic equestrian barn for an intimate Fall Wine Dinner. Guests will enjoy a five-course culinary experience crafted by Chef Rachel Ponce, paired with wines from La Lomita’s Islay Hill Estate Vineyard, each awarded 90+ ratings by Wine Enthusiast.

The menu will celebrate the rich, vibrant traditions of Mexican cuisine—a thoughtful nod to Día de los Muertos observed across Latin and Mexican cultures.