Community Calendar

The Neal Taylor Nature Center Fish Derby is an annual event that has been taking place at Lake Cachuma since the mid 90s. Every year, hundreds of people venture out for weekend of fun, fishing, and festivities.
The event hosts a variety of activities. People of all ages are welcome to participate. Ages 5 and up can participate in the fish weighing contest, and earn cash and fishing gear prizes. There are also several raffles, with prizes that include fishing gear, gift baskets, and more.
Other activities include arts & crafts, workshops, bait-making stations, live music, boat rentals, an on-site disc golf course, and several biking and hiking trails.
Camping is available at Cachuma Lake Recreation Area during the event, and is booked separately through the Santa Barbara County website. Reservations fill up quick, so make sure you plan far in advance!
The Fish Derby is a fundraiser for The Neal Taylor Nature Center, a non-profit that operates within the Cachuma Lake Recreation Area.

31rst Annual Rock and Gem show—this is a large show! Displays and demonstrations. Vendors of rocks, minerals, lapidary jewelry and art. Bring the kids, there will be activities specially focused on them—under 16 are free. Come, see, learn, and take home a treasure of the Earth. April 26 and 27.

Join us at Tiber Canyon Olive Ranch where Growing Grounds Farm's edible plants meet artisan vendors in a beautiful location. Fun for the whole family!

SLO EarthFest 2025 is more than an event—it’s a celebration of the collective power of our community to build a sustainable future.
Get ready for a day of inspiration, education, and community connection at SLO EarthFest 2025! Hosted in beautiful Meadow Park, this family-friendly event celebrates sustainability and highlights actionable ways to combat climate change at the local level.
To learn more about the event, become a sponsor, vendor or volunteer visit: sloearthfest.org

The Children’s Day festival returns for its second year—sponsored by First 5 SLO County, Early Care & Education Planning Council SLO County, the Friends of the Atascadero Library, and the Friends of the San Miguel Library—bringing a variety of games, performances, and activities to the community of San Miguel.
Visitors will meet animals from the Atascadero Zoo, play carnival-style games, meet newly hatched chicks, explore SLO Symphony instruments, and more.
Scheduled activities like jam making, science activities, and instrument-making begin at the top of every hour starting at Noon.
Local baile folklorico groups Flor de Luna and Paso a Pasito and student musicians from Lillian Larsen Middle School will close out the afternoon with performances beginning at 1:15 pm.
Festival-goers can start the day with the annual San Miguel Sagebrush Parade on Mission Street, which runs from 10 to 10:45 am.
For a complete schedule of Día del Niño events or more information about getting a free library card, visit SLOLibrary.org.

The Morro Bay Shanty Project brings songs both historical and hysterical. We encourage singing along, and we will invite you to share your favorite shanties too. This is an outdoor event so dress for the occasion. We love sharing our a capella music (with a drum for "good measure") with this community!

SoCal Top 40 Cover band, Midnight Ride coming to the Central Coast to play a string of shows. 700+ songs from all styles. They also take requests
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The Santa Ynez Valley Natural History Society will celebrate its 25th Anniversary with a variety of nature-themed walks, tours, and outdoor activities for all ages at the beautiful UC Sedgwick Reserve.
One of the premier locations for natural science research and education in the region, the 5900-acre UC Sedgwick Reserve is an ideal place to spend a spring afternoon with family, friends, and neighbors who love the outdoors. Following interpretive walks and activities offered by the Natural History Society, there will be ample time to socialize and partake of free beverages and snacks among the Reserve’s majestic valley oaks.

This free event is open to the public but requires advance registration by sending an email to syvnhs@syvnature.org or calling (805) 693-5683. Space is limited. Visitors can also bring their own picnic supper and stay until 7:00 p.m.

Join Jesse Trace for a deep dive into the water cycle and the unique climate and ecosystems of the California Central Coast! Learn what we can do to restore beauty and function to our working lands.

Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey with Into the Woods, the groundbreaking musical that reimagines the fairy tales you know and love. With a spellbinding score by the legendary Stephen Sondheim and a witty, thought-provoking book by James Lapine, this Tony Award-winning masterpiece is a theatrical event you simply can’t miss.
Into the Woods weaves together the stories of iconic characters like Cinderella, Jack (and his beanstalk), Little Red Riding Hood, and the Baker and his Wife as they pursue their dreams and face the consequences of their wishes. As their adventures unfold, the show explores the complexities of human desire, the bonds of family, and the sacrifices we make in pursuit of “happily ever after.”
Performances:
April 17 at 7 pm - (A special preview performance!)
April 18 at 7 pm
April 19 at 2 pm and 7 pm
April 25 at 7 pm
April 26 at 2 pm and 7 pm
April 27 at 2 pm