Upcoming Events this December
Fill up Christmas break with fun festivities happening in San Luis County.
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December 5, 2022
December holiday calendar of fun things to do in SLO country to fill winter break.
December 1: Christmas Carolers at the Cliffs! This free event will be located at the Cliffs spa and resort from 5 pm to 7 pm.
December 2: The 46th Annual Christmas Parade! This local tradition will be held in the closed-off streets in SLO from 7 to 9 pm.
December 2: Light up Atascadero. Starting at 5:30 there people are encouraged to sip and shop at the Art, Wine, and Brew tour. Then at 6 there will be a lighting of the historic city hall. Afterward, people can visit Mrs. and Mr. Claus on the backside of City Hall. This event goes from 5:30-8 pm.
December 2: Morro Bay City Park Holiday Lighting. This festive event starts at 5 pm and is free and open to the public.
December 2: The Morro Bay Santa House opens. The Santa House will be open through the 18th and admission is free. Saturday hours are 4 pm-8 pm and Sunday hours are 12 pm-4 pm. Santa’s house is on the corner of Embarcadero and Front st.
December 3: Morro Bay lighted Boat Parade. Watch the dazzling lights from 6 pm to 8 pm in the Bay. This event is free of admission.
December 4: Annual Pet Parade. Include your pet in the holiday tradition by dressing them up in festive gear to join the parade at SLO’s botanical garden starting at 4 pm. This event is in partnership with Woods Humane Society.
December 5: Starting Dec. 5th the annual “Trail of Lights” starts in Atascadero. This showcase of festive lights is a fun free way to kick off the holidays.
December 4-6: Santa’s Reindeer Pop-Up. In front of Atascadero’s Historic City Hall from 12 pm-6 pm.
December 3-7: Circus Vargas Flying Trapeze Experience. This event is 60$ per person. The class on December 3rd is at 12pm and December 7 is at 2:30 pm.
December 9: Mid-State Fair Markets. Shop for artisans and handcraft gifts from 12 pm-4 pm at Paso Robles Events Center.
December 10 & 11: Mid-State Fair Artisans and Crafts 10 am-4 pm
December 10 & 11: Civic City Ballet performs the Nutcracker at the Performing Arts Center. 10 am-2 pm on Saturday and 11 am-2 pm on Sunday. Tickets can be found on The PAC’s website
December 15: SLO’s Farmers Market and Vintage in SLO. Shop for one-of-a-kind vintage clothes while enjoying the wholesome festivities of SLO’s farmers market nightlife.
December 16: SLO brew hosts JD Mcpherson for some Christmas songs. All ages are welcome to get tickets here for $28.
December 23: Lights at Cambria Pines. 2 million lights will light up Cambria Pines with holiday cheer. This event runs from Nov 27th to January 2nd (closed December 24-25).
December 24: Sensorio. The iconic Field of Light is a very popular Christmas destination in SLO county and tickets sell out fast. Very Fast. Make sure to arrive no later than 8:15 pm to purchase General Admission tickets onsite. Adult tickets are $49, and children tickets are $28 at the door. You can also purchase tickets on Sensorio’s website.
