ISSUE 29 · OCT 26, 2026 · 3 MIN READ 📖

Week of Oct 26th – Nov 1st

25 events across Atascadero, Avila Beach, Buellton, Cambria, Lompoc, Los Olivos, Morro Bay, Paso Robles, Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria — your weekly Central Coast Companion dispatch.

Another week, another round of the best events on the Central Coast. Here's what's happening.

📅 MONDAY Oct 26th

Morro Bay Maritime Festival — Morro Bay

Family Fun Day at the Morro Bay Maritime Museum celebrating Morro Bay's maritime heritage.

When: Mon, Oct 26 · 4:00 AM – 8:00 AM Where: Morro Bay Maritime Museum Link: centralcoast-tourism.com/events/morro-bay-maritime-festival

Morro Bay Maritime Festival Family Fun Day — Morro Bay

Family fun day at the Morro Bay Maritime Museum celebrating the town's maritime heritage.

When: Mon, Oct 26 · 4:00 AM – 8:00 AM Where: Morro Bay Maritime Museum Link: centralcoast-tourism.com/events/morro-bay-maritime-festival

🎤 TUESDAY Oct 27th

Trivia Tuesday at The Collective — Santa Maria

🧠 King Trivia takes over Santa Maria's favorite food hall. Free to play, prizes for 1st, 2nd, and last place. Grab tacos and show off your useless knowledge.

When: Tue, Oct 27 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Where: The Collective Cost: Free Link: collectivesm.com

SLO Comedy Underground Open Mic — San Luis Obispo

🎤 Free stand-up comedy at Libertine Brewing's Little Room. Sign-ups at 7, show at 8. Some comics are great, some are trying. Either way, the beer is excellent.

When: Tue, Oct 27 · 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Where: Libertine Brewing Co. Cost: Free

🍷 WEDNESDAY Oct 28th

Sips & Sounds at Stilson Cellars — Paso Robles

🎶 Midweek wine and live music in the tasting room. Small-batch wines, local musicians, and zero pretense.

When: Wed, Oct 28 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Where: Stilson Cellars Cost: No cover Link: stilsoncellars.com/events

Monarch Butterfly Grove Opening — Pismo Beach

The Pismo Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove opens in late October, offering free viewing of thousands of migrating monarch butterflies through February.

When: Wed, Oct 28 · All day Where: Pismo Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove Cost: Free Link: theinnatthepier.com/upcoming-events-in-pismo-beach

Atascadero Farmers Market — Atascadero

🛍️ Wednesday afternoon market at Sunken Gardens. Local produce, baked goods, and the kind of small-town market where the vendors remember your name.

When: Wed, Oct 28 · 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM Where: Sunken Gardens Cost: Free

Wine Down Wednesday at Brick Barn — Buellton

🍷 50% off wines by the glass plus live music at one of Buellton's prettiest estates. Bring a friend, split a bottle, watch the sunset.

When: Wed, Oct 28 · 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Where: Brick Barn Wine Estate Cost: No cover Link: brickbarnwineestate.com/visit/events

🍻 THURSDAY Oct 29th

Downtown SLO Farmers' Market — San Luis Obispo

Weekly farmers' market on Higuera Street with live music, fresh produce, BBQ, and food from 100+ vendors.

When: Thu, Oct 29 · 11:00 AM Where: Downtown SLO Cost: Free Link: downtownslo.com/events

SLO Thursday Night Farmers Market — San Luis Obispo

🛒 Five blocks of Higuera Street shut down for the best weekly street party on the Central Coast. 100+ vendors, live music, the tri-tip sandwich guy, and the kind of people-watching that makes you forget it's a school night. Year-round, rain or shine.

When: Thu, Oct 29 · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Where: Higuera Street Cost: Free Link: downtownslo.com/farmers-market

Morro Bay Farmers Market — Morro Bay

🛍️ Small-town farmers market with big coastal charm. Fresh produce, local honey, and the kind of conversations that only happen when everyone knows everyone.

When: Thu, Oct 29 · 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM Where: Spencer's Fresh Market Cost: Free

Downtown SLO Farmers' Market — San Luis Obispo

Five blocks of over 100 vendors offering fresh produce, famous BBQ, delicious meals, crafts, baked goods, and entertainment on Higuera Street.

When: Thu, Oct 29 · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Where: Higuera Street, Downtown San Luis Obispo Cost: Free Link: downtownslo.com/events

🎉 FRIDAY Oct 30th

Trick-or-Treating in Old Town Lompoc — Lompoc

A free community Halloween event, usually held in the days leading up to Halloween, where local businesses along South H Street hand out candy to trick-or-treaters.

When: Fri, Oct 30 · All day Where: Old Town Lompoc (South H Street) Cost: Free Link: explorelompoc.com/blog/2026-events-festivals-in-lompoc

Cambria Farmers Market — Cambria

🛍️ Every Friday, rain or shine. Local produce, fresh flowers, baked goods, and Linn's BBQ steak. Small but mighty.

When: Fri, Oct 30 · 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM Where: Veteran's Hall Cost: Free Link: cambriafarmersmarket.com

Old Town Trick or Treat — Lompoc

Free community Halloween event in Old Town Lompoc, typically held in the days leading up to Halloween, where local businesses hand out treats.

When: Fri, Oct 30 · All day Where: Old Town Lompoc Cost: Free Link: explorelompoc.com

Trilogy's Halloween Party at Mr. Rick's — Avila Beach

Costumed Halloween party night with live entertainment at Mr. Rick's in Avila Beach.

When: Fri, Oct 30 · 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM Where: Mr. Rick's Avila Beach Link: soulkool.net

🏄 SATURDAY Oct 31st

Firestone Vineyard's Fall Club Release 2026 — Los Olivos

Fall wine club release event at Firestone Vineyard in Los Olivos.

When: Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM Where: Firestone Vineyard Link: patch.com/california/los-olivos-ca/calendar

Serial Halloween Costume Party — Paso Robles

Halloween costume party at Serial Wines on Park Street in downtown Paso Robles.

When: Sat, Oct 31 · 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Where: Serial Wines Cost: $20+ Link: exploretock.com

Astronomy Night & Stargazing at SLO Botanical Garden — San Luis Obispo

An evening of stargazing and astronomy at the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden in November 2026.

When: Sat, Oct 31 · All day Where: San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden Link: slobg.org

Paso Robles Dia de los Muertos Festival — Paso Robles

Downtown Paso Robles celebration of Dia de los Muertos, traditionally held around November 1 and 2.

When: Sat, Oct 31 · All day – 10:59 PM Where: Downtown Paso Robles Link: pasoroblesdowntown.org/downtown-event/paso-robles-dia-de-los-muertos-festival

Downtown Safe & Fun Halloween — Paso Robles

Trick-or-treat with downtown Paso Robles merchants at this family-friendly annual Halloween event.

When: Sat, Oct 31 · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Where: Downtown Paso Robles Cost: Free Link: prcity.com

☕ SUNDAY Nov 1st

Morro Bay Triathlon — Morro Bay

Sprint and Olympic distance triathlon (with kayak/SUP swim alternatives) along Morro Bay's scenic waterfront and harbor.

When: Sun, Nov 1 · 1:00 AM – 8:00 AM Where: Morro Bay Waterfront Cost: $263.50+ Link: slocal.com

Morro Bay Triathlon — Morro Bay

Annual triathlon featuring rolling swim starts in the bay, bike and run courses, plus a 5K run, finishing with an awards festival.

When: Sun, Nov 1 · 12:00 AM – 4:00 AM Where: Morro Bay Waterfront Link: morrobaytri.com/athlete-guide/race-day-schedule

2026 Morro Bay Triathlon — Morro Bay

The 15th Annual Morro Bay Triathlon features a bay swim, back-country bike, and harbor run in Olympic and sprint distances.

When: Sun, Nov 1 · 1:00 AM – 9:00 AM Where: Coleman Park / Morro Bay Harbor Cost: $59.30 - $295.00 Link: morrobaytri.com

Art in the Park — Dinosaur Caves — Pismo Beach

Outdoor art event at Dinosaur Caves Park in Shell Beach featuring local artists, hands-on activities, and family fun.

When: Sun, Nov 1 · All day Where: Dinosaur Caves Park Link: theinnatthepier.com/upcoming-events-in-pismo-beach