Community Calendar

Want 4.5 child-free hours on a Saturday night? Drop your kiddos off at Kids’ Party Paradise. They’ll have a blast with pizza, movie, and gymnastics fun while YOU get an evening off! Ages 4 to 13 years, no experience necessary.

Downtown Paso Robles will be hosting its "Elegant Evening" event and the Studios will be popping. Start off your Holiday Shopping by exploring all of the amazing creations from local artisans in our "Handcrafted for the Holidays" exhibition.

Enjoy live jazz music performed by Take 3 Jazz. Wine will be available to purchase from Rava with a $10 donation to our Kids Art Smart Program. Partake in our COLORbar painting station in the new Teen Art Lab. See what new artwork our resident artists have available in their studios.

Get ready to feel the rhythm in your soul as Turn the Beat: A Gloria Estefan Tribute brings the sizzling sounds of Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine to the stage in a high-energy celebration of Latin pop perfection.

Starring powerhouse vocalist Gabie Lopez, this unforgettable concert recreates the vibrant magic of Gloria’s greatest hits with precision, passion, and undeniable flair. Gabie channels the Queen of Latin Pop with soaring vocals and an electric stage presence that will have you dancing from your seat.

Join the California Nature Art Museum for our 14th Annual Holiday Marketplace. This free admission day invites visitors to enjoy one-of-a-kind shopping featuring talented local artisans and unique gifts that celebrate nature, wildlife, and the outdoors. Plus, browse prints and books by select artists on view in the current exhibitions, which will also be free to enjoy. As you shop, we invite you to participate in a family-friendly craft activity from 10 am to 12 pm, in the 3rd-Floor Goodall Education Center.

This MBAA Members ONLY exhibit is truly a holiday shopping bonanza. The Winter Faire is a perfect destination for getting inspired. Come find the perfect gift while supporting local artisans. There is something for everyone. Handcrafted ornaments, jewelry and cards, paintings, sculptures, larger statement pieces and more. This show is not to be missed, whether you’re knocking out your entire holiday shopping list or just looking a unique gift for that someone special, purchasing art at the Winter Faire is a chance to give with meaning while sharing the magic of creativity.

—Runs from November 6th to January 5th.
—Artist’s Reception: Sunday November 9th, from 2 to 4pm
—For more information visit www.artcentermorrobay.org.

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

Attention young runners! Come on out to the City of Arroyo Grande's 48th annual Turkey Trot Fun Run! Kids ages preschool—8th grade participate in races, where first—third place gets a turkey, chicken, or game hen as a prize.
Register online now, or at the event from 1 to 2 pm. Races begin at 2 pm. A t-shirt is included in the registration cost.

Calling all crafty, caring, pet-loving kids! Care Crew members will have the opportunity to join us in filling Kongs for our canines to enjoy in their kennels, crafting homemade pet toys, and creating art to help showcase our adoptable animals. Care Crew will be held at our San Luis Obispo location on Sundays from 2:00 to 3:30 pm.

Guest speaker Bent Olsen will speak on Danish Bakeries in Solvang. Learn how six Danish bakeries have been able to thrive in Solvang, a small village of just 6,000 residents with a unique history. Peer into the rich culture and passed down techniques of Danish baking. Get a taste for yourself and sample the Olsen’s Danish Village Bakery signature pastry. Fresh brewed coffee will be provided, courtesy of El Rancho Marketplace.

Bent Olsen was born and raised in his family’s bakery on the Danish island of Aero (Ærø), where his grandfather and father ran the establishment founded in 1890 in Aeroskobing (Ærøskøbing). After completing his apprenticeship with his father and grandfather, and furthering his education in baking and confectionary arts in Sweden, he immigrated to the United States in 1965. Captivated by the opportunities in Solvang, California, he stayed and worked at a bakery there until 1970, when he purchased what is now Olsen’s Danish Village Bakery. Over the past 55 years, Bent has built the bakery into an award-winning institution and a renowned destination for both residents and tourists alike. Now, with his son Christian and grandchildren actively involved in the business, Bent continues to train the next generation, ensuring that his family’s baking legacy will endure in the heart of Solvang.

Website: olsensdanishvillagebakery.com

These interactive, welcoming workshops use the tools of improvisational theater—like play, spontaneity, and "yes, and"—to build real-life skills for communication, confidence, and connection. No acting or comedy experience is needed. Through guided games and group activities, participants explore how improv principles can help them listen more fully, respond more flexibly, and thrive in daily life, even when things don’t go as planned.

Whether you're looking to speak up more, connect with others, or simply have fun in a judgment-free space, these workshops offer something for everyone.

1st and 3rd Sundays of the month, 9/21-12/7.