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  • Art in the Park @ Dinosaur Caves
    Pismo Beach,CA
    For more information please call: 805-704-8128
    website
    This once a month event takes place at Dinosaur Caves Park in Shell Beach along the path where the ocean meets the cliffs. The event takes place the first Sunday of every month May through October with over seventy local artists and craftsmen selling and displaying their work. The art include paintings, sculpture, pottery, glass artist, textile, jewelry, wood and metal furniture, and much more. Along with the sale of fine arts, the event offers live music, hands-on children's activities, fresh flowers and plants, BBQ.
  • Hike to Avila Lighthouse
    Pecho Coast Trail
    Avila Beach,CA
    For more information please call: 805-541-8735
    8:45 AM
    website
    Most Wednesdays & Saturdays (and some other days), take a guided hike along the beautiful Pecho Coast Trail. See the old Point San Luis Lighthouse (built 1890), as well as beautiful views of the harbor. The trail is only open during these times. Must be 9 years or older, and you must be in good physical shape. Hikes last about 4 hours. Saturday offers one fast and one slower hike.
  • Millerﾒs Equestrian Center and Sanctuary Summer Camp
    San Luis Obispo,CA
    For more information please call: (805) 235-3834
    website
    At Millerﾒs Equestrian Center and Sanctuary Summer Camp children learn not only riding and horsemanship, but respect and understanding for horses and people. We have a variety of fun activities so learning and safety can be exciting and rewarding. Summer Camps run in June, July and August 2010. Both day and overnight camps are available.
  • Music & Movement Storytime
    Serenity Natural Living Health & Wellness Center
    104 Main Street
    Templeton,CA
    10:30 am
    website
    Come to the Serenity Natural Living Center the first Friday of every month for Yoga Music & Movement Storytime. Price is $8 per family or $60 for the entire year.
  • Serenity Natural Living Health & Wellness Center
    Kids Yoga
    104 Main Street
    Templeton,CA
    3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
    website
    Kids Yoga is offered at the Serenity Natural Living Health & Wellness Center each Wednesday. $40 per month.
  • Walk in the Elfin Forest
    El Moro Elfin Forest
    N. End of 15th Street off Santa Ysabel
    Los Osos,CA
    9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    website
    Enjoy a guided walk thru the fascinating "Elfin Forest", a 90-acre nature preserve with pygmy trees and home to endangered plants, butterflies and birds. Please stay on boardwalk and designated trails when visiting, and keep pets leashed. Walks on Third Saturday of Month. Different theme and guide each time.

Thursday July 1 - Saturday July 31

  • Catalyst Soccer 2010 Summer Camps
    Creston,CA
    For more information please call: (805) 541-3031
    website
    This summer Catalyst soccer presents the WORLD CUP Summer Camps. Each week will be filled with great learning and games to develop skills and to celebrate the largest sporting event in the world: the WORLD CUP! Camps will be held in Arroyo Grande, Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo, Templeton, Atascadero, Orcutt, Paso Robles and Santa Maria. Super FUNdamentals (boys and girls ages 6 - 14) $125 9AM to Noon; Little Skillsbuilders (boys and girls ages 4 - 6) $75 9:30 - 11AM.

Sunday July 4

  • 4th of July in the Village
    The Village of Arroyo Grande
    Arroyo Grande,CA
    1:00 pm
    website
    Join us in celebration of the 4th of July at the Rotary Bandstand. Enjoy the Village Band Concert at 1:00pm. Hot Dogs, Lemonade and Ice Cream will be served by the South County Historical Society! Arroyo Grande in Bloom representatives will again be present and handing out gifts! Sponsored by the AGVIA.
  • Fourth of July in Morro Bay
    Morro Bay,CA
    website
    What fun! Enjoy a day of family activities at Tidelands Park: live music, food, vendors, kids games and more. Don't miss it! Festivities begin at 12:00 pm.
  • Old Fashioned 4th of July Family Celebration
    San Luis Obispo,CA
    11:00 am - 3:00 pm
    website
    Enjoy an old-fashioned holiday filled with plenty of activities and entertainment for all.
  • Templeton Independence Day Parade
    Templeton,CA
    10 am
    website
    The theme for this year's parade is: "One Nation, One People." The parade begins at 10:30 am and runs along Main Street. After the parade, please join us at Templeton Community Park for parade award ceremony, food, entertainment, music, fun and games. For additional information on the Parade, please contact Mick Pickett at (805) 712-3816.

Saturday July 10

  • Lavender Festival
    City Park
    Paso Robles,CA
    10 am - 3 pm
    website
    Lavender products, samples, demonstrations, lavender tasting garden and distilling; arts, crafts, food and music.
  • SLOCountyMommies Rummage Sale
    Paso Robles High School Parking Lot
    Paso Robles,CA
    8AM - 3PM
    website
    SLOCountyMommies is putting on its annual rummage sale Saturday July 10th from 8AM - 3PM at the Paso Robles High School parking lot. Lots of baby and children items as well as general household goods. All proceeds benefit www.slocountymommies.com and The Mommies Network. We hope to see you there!
  • Story Telling Under The Stars
    San Luis Obispo Children's Museum
    Nipomo & Monterey
    San Luis Obispo,CA
    5 pm - 7 pm
    website
    Travel back to ancient Greece with storyteller Melina Claire Hoffman and she brings Greek myths to life. Come learn about the Greek gods Athena and Hermes at this event. Event is free, $5 donation suggested.

Monday July 12

  • Mad Science Summer Camps: Crazy Chemworks
    The Exploration Station
    Grover Beach,CA
    9 AM - Noon
    website
    5 Day Camp Discover the draw of Mad Science during one of our Camps. Mad Science engages children in scientific explorations that are so much fun children will forget they'ﾒre learning! Campers can team up with fellow ﾓengineersﾔ to build a bridge, participate in an unforgettable dinosaur dig, build and launch a model rocket, explore the science behind their favorite sportsﾅ the selection of activities will make your head spin!

Saturday July 17

  • Central Coast Renaissance Fair
    El Chorro Regional Park
    San Luis Obispo,CA
    For more information please call: (800) 688-1477
    10 am
    website
    Take A Trip Back In Time: You are warmly invited to attend San Luis Obispo County's most unique festival, where over 800 costumed participants converge in beautiful El Chorro Regional Park to create Donneybrooke, an English Renaissance village, brilliantly decorated for your ultimate summer fantasy entertainment.
  • Ice Cream Invasion
    San Luis Obispo Children's Museum
    1010 Nipomo St
    San Luis Obispo,CA
    website
    I Scream! You Scream! We all scream for Doc Burnstein's Ice Cream! Doc brings his cream lab to the museum. Space is limited, call 805-545-5874 to register. $2 class fee. Samples Included.
  • Ice Cream Zoofari
    Charles Paddock Zoo
    Atascadero,CA
    For more information please call: (805) 470-3182
    5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    map
    website
    How much ice cream can you eat at one time? All-you-can-eat smoothies, root beer floats, sundaes, sherbet, no-sugar added, and good old fashioned ice cream will be served. Entertainment includes music, face painting, and more! Adults 12 and over - $10 Children 3 to 11 - $6 Children 2 and under - free

Saturday July 17 - Sunday July 18

  • Central Coast Renaissance Fair
    El Chorro Regional Park
    San Luis Obispo,CA
    For more information please call: (800) 688-1477
    10 am
    website
    Take A Trip Back In Time: You are warmly invited to attend San Luis Obispo County's most unique festival, where over 800 costumed participants converge in beautiful El Chorro Regional Park to create Donneybrooke, an English Renaissance village, brilliantly decorated for your ultimate summer fantasy entertainment.
  • Ice Cream Invasion
    San Luis Obispo Children's Museum
    1010 Nipomo St
    San Luis Obispo,CA
    website
    I Scream! You Scream! We all scream for Doc Burnstein's Ice Cream! Doc brings his cream lab to the museum. Space is limited, call 805-545-5874 to register. $2 class fee. Samples Included.

Monday July 19

  • Mad Science Summer Camps: Crazy Chemworks
    The Discovery Museum
    Santa Maria,CA
    website
    Discover the draw of Mad Science during one of our Camps. Mad Science engages children in scientific explorations that are so much fun children will forget they'ﾒre learning! Campers can team up with fellow ﾓengineersﾔ to build a bridge, participate in an unforgettable dinosaur dig, build and launch a model rocket, explore the science behind their favorite sportsﾅ the selection of activities will make your head spin! Whether you are looking for an hour, week or summer of edu-tainment programming, Mad Science Camp Programs can meet your needs.

Wednesday July 21 - Sunday August 1

  • California Mid State Fair
    Raso Robles Event Center
    2198 Riverside Avenue
    Paso Robles,CA
    For more information please call: (805) 239-0655
    website
    The highlight of the summer for many Central Coast residents! Check out the website for full details.

Monday July 26

  • Mad Science Summer Camps: Crazy Chemworks
    The Agape Church
    San Luis Obispo,CA
    website
    Discover the draw of Mad Science during one of our Camps. Mad Science engages children in scientific explorations that are so much fun children will forget they'ﾒre learning! Campers can team up with fellow ﾓengineersﾔ to build a bridge, participate in an unforgettable dinosaur dig, build and launch a model rocket, explore the science behind their favorite sportsﾅ the selection of activities will make your head spin! Whether you are looking for an hour, week or summer of edu-tainment programming, Mad Science Camp Programs can meet your needs.
  • Mad Science Summer Camps: NASA Academy
    The Discovery Museum
    Santa Maria,CA
    website
    Discover the draw of Mad Science during one of our Camps. Mad Science engages children in scientific explorations that are so much fun children will forget they'ﾒre learning! Campers can team up with fellow ﾓengineersﾔ to build a bridge, participate in an unforgettable dinosaur dig, build and launch a model rocket, explore the science behind their favorite sportsﾅ the selection of activities will make your head spin! Whether you are looking for an hour, week or summer of edu-tainment programming, Mad Science Camp Programs can meet your needs.

Tuesday July 27

  • Nancy Cassidy Concert
    San Luis Obispo Children's Museum
    Nipomo & Monterey
    San Luis Obispo,CA
    11:00 am - 11:45 am
    website
    Sing-a-long to "Chick Hips and Lizard Lips" as well as other classic children's songs with folksinger Nancy Cassidy.

Thursday July 29

  • FREE Pancake Breakfast
    Downtown City Park
    Paso Robles,CA
    7:30 am - 10:30 am
    website
    Sponsors: California Mid-State Fair, Paso Robles Main St., Paso Robles Grange Get free Tickets from Downtown Merchants 1 week prior to event.

Saturday July 31

  • Arroyo Grande Valley Car Sho
    Arroyo Grande,CA
    website
    Last Saturday in July ﾗ One of the largest car shows on the Central Coast draws enthusiasts from around the state! Hundreds of cars, including everything from hot rods, muscle cars and trucks to motorcycles and vintage trailers fill the Village for the Annual Arroyo Grande Car Sho (yes, it's spelled 'Sho'). Cars are on display throughout the Village. Activities take place around the gazebo. A Best in Show, Major's and President's trophy are awarded along with dozens of others for various categories. The show is a fund-raiser presented by the Arroyo Valley Car Club, although no admission is charged for the public. Proceeds from entry fees, a raffle and other activities are donated by the club to help charitable organizations in the South County. Contact Linda Aiello-Madison from the Arroyo Valley Car Club at (805) 489-9195 or linda@c21slo.com for more information.