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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.

  • Hiking Kids
    For more information please call: (805) 541-4221
    9:00 am
    Meet alternate Mondays at 10:00 am to hike various SLO County locations. Easy hikes to get little ones moving and exposed to nature. Primarily 1 1/2 to 4 year olds. For info call Jen at 541-4221.

  • Hiking Moms
    For more information please call: (805) 541-4221
    9:00 am
    Meet alternate Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. to hike different SLO County locations. Bring your child in a carrier or come hike with us after dropping your little ones off at school. For info call Jen @ 541-4221

  • Reading Lab at Doc Bernsteins Ice Cream
    124 W. Branch
    Arroyo Grande,CA
    For more information please call: (805) 474-4068
    3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
    map
    Come read some books and enjoy some ice cream every Tuesday at Doc Bernsteins.

  • 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 May 1 - Sunday May 4

  • Cruisin Morro Bay Car Show
    Downtown Morro Bay
    Morro Bay,CA
    For more information please call: 805-772-4467
    website
    Classic cars from around the country cruise to show off their shines. Ice Cream Social, BBQ, Harbor Cruises and more! Free on street.

Saturday May 3

  • Annual "Reel 'em In" Trout Derby
    Lopez Lake Recreation Area
    Arroyo Grande,CA
    For more information please call: (805) 788-2381
    website
    Sponsor: Friends of Lopez Lake (SLOPOST) & SLO County Parks

  • MONSTER SKATE PARK SERIES
    Atascadero,CA
    website
    Mark your calendars for the 2008 Monster Skate Park Series; more information will follow.

  • Santa Margarita Lake Kid's Fishing Jamboree
    Santa Margarita,CA
    For more information please call: (805) 788-2415
    website
    Come to the Kid's Fishing Cove for a fun-filled event with fishing clinics, games, prizes, barbeque and awards ceremony. This event is FREE event for kids ages 15 and under. 9:00am - 1:00pm. (Severe weather will cancel event) Sponsored by the Friends of Santa Margarita Lake (a subcommitte of the SLO County Optimists) and SLO County Parks. DATE TENTATIVE - check their website before going.

Saturday May 3 - Sunday May 4

  • Annual "Reel 'em In" Trout Derby
    Lopez Lake Recreation Area
    Arroyo Grande,CA
    For more information please call: (805) 788-2381
    website
    Sponsor: Friends of Lopez Lake (SLOPOST) & SLO County Parks

Friday May 9 - Sunday May 18

  • Wizard of Oz
    Pismo Beach Vet's Hall
    780 Bello St
    Pismo Beach,CA
    For more information please call: 805-471-4976
    map
    website
    Adults $10.00, Children $6.00

Saturday May 10

  • Birth and Baby Fair
    Mission Plaza
    751 Palm Street
    San Luis Obispo,CA
    For more information please call: (805) 546-3755
    10:00 am - 3:00 pm
    website
    Join us for this fun, family event. The Birth and Baby fair brings together businesses, organizations and individuals that are dedicated to serving families and children. Along with health and parenting resources, the fair will also include products and services relating to pregnancy, birth and early parenting, kids activities, a wonderful silent auction and entertainment Come gather information in a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere this Mother's Day weekend!

  • City Walk and Talk
    The Dunes Center
    1055 Guadalupe St
    Guadalupe,CA
    For more information please call: (805) 343-2455 ext. 203
    website
    Saturday, 10 a.m. Join Shirley Boydstun, Guadalupe Historical Society Member, for this fascinating walking tour of our historic small town. Expect an enthralling hour with this long-time Guadalupe resident. Bring a jacket for this easy walk. Participants will meet at the Dunes Center.

  • The Family Care Networkメs 5th annual Miracle Miles for Kids
    Morro Bay,CA
    8:30 am
    website
    A 10K Walk/Run benefiting foster and high-needs children and families. The 10K (6.2 miles) race course runs along the waterメs edge from Morro Rock to the Cayucos Pier, one of the most beautiful stretches of beach in California. When participants cross the finish line, they will be treated to a post-race party with live music, lunch, a diverse vendor fair, childrenメs activities and an award ceremony. In addition, every walker/runner will receive a goody bag filled with fun items and a 2008 Miracle Miles commemorative t-shirt! Register today at FCNI.org. The cost is $30 through May 2nd and $45 from May 3rd through race day. This event has something for everyoneラfrom the serious athlete trying to beat their personal best to moms and dads looking for something fun the whole family can enjoy. The race begins at 8:30 am and the post-race celebration runs from 9:00 am-12:!

  • Wakeboarding Tournament
    Lopez Lake Recreation Area
    Arroyo Grande,CA
    For more information please call: (805) 788-2381
    website
    Sponsor: Central Coast Wakeboarders Association

Saturday May 10 - Sunday May 11

  • Wakeboarding Tournament
    Lopez Lake Recreation Area
    Arroyo Grande,CA
    For more information please call: (805) 788-2381
    website
    Sponsor: Central Coast Wakeboarders Association

Sunday May 11

  • Mother's Day Concert at the Historic Jack House and Gardens
    Historic Jack House
    536 Marsh Street
    San Luis Obispo,CA
    1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    website
    Free! Enjoy an afternoon of music and appreciation for mothers. All mothers attending receive a complimentary flower and tours are free to families with three generations represented. Tour the Historic Jack House for $2.00.

Saturday May 17

  • Children's Day in the Park
    Atascadero Lake Park
    Atascadero,CA
    For more information please call: (805) 470-3178
    11:00 am - 3:00 pm
    website
    The cost is $5.00 for a wirstband for carnival games, booths, activites, and entertainment. Come join us in a wonderful day of FUN!

  • MONSTER SKATE PARK SERIES
    Grover Beach,CA
    website
    Mark your calendars for the 2008 Monster Skate Park Series; more information to follow.

Sunday May 18

  • Kid's Day in the Park
    Santa Maria,CA
    The 22nd annual Kid's Day in the Park will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Waller Park. Enjoy live entertainment, games, prizes, booths, rock climing demos, petting zoo and much more! Hosted by the North County Rape Crisis Center. Waller Park 300 Goodwin Road Santa Maria CA Phone: 805-736-8535 website: sbrapecrisiscenter.org

  • Wheels Are Rolling For Kids
    Waller Park
    300 Goodwin Raod
    Santa Maria,CA
    For more information please call: 805-736-8535
    10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Spend the day learning about childrenメs health, safety and well being, while enjoying live entertainment, car show, carnival games, community booths and fantastic food! It will be a fun-filled day celebrating the wonderful children in our lives and in our neighborhoods.

Friday May 23 - Sunday May 25

  • West Coast Kustoms Cruisinメ Nationals
    Santa Maria,CA
    website
    The West Coast Kustoms Cruisin' Nationals will be held in Santa Maria for the first time Memorial Day Weekend! Show 'n' Shine on Saturday and Sunday featuring live music, roller rink, model show, and tons of vendors. Meet many of the great legends of Kustomizing. Hall of Fame and special guests on Saturday. Festivities also include a pin striping party, art show and auction. Come out and meet Bo Hopkins and Candy Clark from American Grafitti! Santa Maria Fairpark 937 S Thornburg Santa Maria CA Phone: 951-488-0413

Saturday May 24

  • Arroyo Grande Strawberry Festival
    The Village of Arroyo Grande
    Arroyo Grande,CA
    map
    website
    As one of California's largest festivals and premiere festival on the Central Coast this family-style event brings together thousands of visitors and residents to enjoy activities and entertainment, the Strawberry Stampede, hundreds of art, craft and display booths, ethnic foods, and of course, scrumptious strawberry treats of all kinds in shortcakes, funnel cakes, milkshakes, ice cream and by the box!

  • Kruse World Class Car Auction
    River Oaks Hot Springs & Spa
    800 Clubhouse Drive
    Paso Robles,CA
    For more information please call: (800) 968-4444
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    website
    Kruse International, the worldメs largest collector car auction house, brings モPaso Robles Classicヤ to River Oaks Hot Springs Spa with 150 cars expected for the live auction. Kruse will be offering an original first-edition framed movie memorabilia, autographed framed rock stars, autographed framed TV stars and more! All memorabilia is authenticated and certified and a big hit at the live auction! A causal collector car auction with a celebrity flair in a setting only River Oaks can offer. $10 entry fee per person.

Saturday May 24 - Sunday May 25

  • Arroyo Grande Strawberry Festival
    The Village of Arroyo Grande
    Arroyo Grande,CA
    map
    website
    As one of California's largest festivals and premiere festival on the Central Coast this family-style event brings together thousands of visitors and residents to enjoy activities and entertainment, the Strawberry Stampede, hundreds of art, craft and display booths, ethnic foods, and of course, scrumptious strawberry treats of all kinds in shortcakes, funnel cakes, milkshakes, ice cream and by the box!

Tuesday May 27

  • Asthma
    Fairgrove Elementary School
    2101 The Pike
    Grover Beach,CA
    For more information please call: 805-473-7662
    6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Arroyo Grande Community Hospital (AGCH) in collaboration with the Lucia Mar Adult Education program are pleased to offer to the families of students attending elementary school south San Luis Obispo County, a series of three free health education classes. ASTHMA: Symptoms and Management. The instructor for the asthma course will be Mel Stahlman, RRT, RCP, a staff employee of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Department at AGCH. Spanish interpretation will be available for this class as well.

Thursday May 29

  • Professional Bull Riding
    Santa Maria,CA
    For more information please call: 805-925-4125
    website
    The Santa Maria Elks presents an evening of live professional bull riding from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets are $25 general admission and $50 for box seating. Elks Unocal Event Center 4040 Highway 101 at Santa Maria Way Santa Maria CA

Friday May 30

  • Monte Carlo Night
    Atascadero Best Western Colony Hall
    Atascadero,CA
    For more information please call: 805-470-3182
    6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    The Atascadero Best Western Colony Hall, located on El Camino Real, will transform into a Monte Carlo casino on the evening of May 30th from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Central Coast Zoo Society, specifically to help fund the New Zoo -- a huge renovation project planned for the Charles Paddock Zoo. The entry fee includes chips to gamble and unlimited food and wine. The event will also feature dancing, drawings for prizes, psychic readings, and much more. The evening will begin with appetizers and drinks with the games promplty beginning at 7:00 pm, and the evening will culminate with a prize give-away. Different type of casino games (blackjack, poker, roulette, and craps) will be available for play along with a poker tournament (for an additional $25 entry fee). Attire will be cocktail dress.

  • Santa Maria Elks Rodeo
    Santa Maria,CA
    For more information please call: 805-922-6006
    website
    During this exciting event you will see the adrenaline rushing Wild Horse Race, the famous Mutton Bustin', six PRCA events, including bull riding, bronc riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, bareback riding, WPRA barrel racing, local team roping, specialty acts, and much more. You will also see the rodeo's top announcers, bullfighters, and stock contractors. Unocal Event Center Highway 101 and Santa Maria Way Santa Maria CA

Friday May 30 - Sunday June 1

  • Santa Maria Elks Rodeo
    Santa Maria,CA
    For more information please call: 805-922-6006
    website
    During this exciting event you will see the adrenaline rushing Wild Horse Race, the famous Mutton Bustin', six PRCA events, including bull riding, bronc riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, bareback riding, WPRA barrel racing, local team roping, specialty acts, and much more. You will also see the rodeo's top announcers, bullfighters, and stock contractors. Unocal Event Center Highway 101 and Santa Maria Way Santa Maria CA

Saturday May 31

  • MONSTER SKATE PARK SERIES
    San Luis Obispo,CA
    website
    Mark your calendars for the 2008 Monster Skate Park Series; more information to follow.

  • Twilight on the Terrace
    For more information please call: (800) 444-4445
    website
    2008 marks the 2nd annual Twilight on the Terrace at Hearst Castle, the kick-off event for a year of celebration honoring the 50th anniversary of Hearst Castle public tours. Last yearメs event was a resounding success, and this year promises to be even more exciting with additional purveyors of fine wine and food making for an informal and entertaining evening. Twilight on the Terrace begins at sunset, a sight not to be missed from the Enchanted Hill! Sample locally produced wine, beer and hors dメoeuvres from 30 plus Central Coast providers, as the sun dramatically sets over the Pacific Ocean and sparkling stars illuminate the Castle gardens. Revel in the fragrance of orange blossoms and enjoy a glorious spring evening while strolling the Esplanade and the Main Terrace. Take a chance on a raffle to win fabulous gifts. Friends of Hearst Castle is proud to announce that monies raised from this yearメs fundraising event will begin a necessary and vitally important endowment for art restoration and preservation at Hearst Castle. Cost: $100 per person.

Sunday June 1 - Sunday June 8

  • A Chorus Line (Teen Adaptation)
    Pismo Beach Vet's Hall
    780 Bello St
    Pismo Beach,CA
    For more information please call: 805-471-4976
    map
    website
    Adults $10.00, Children $6.00

Sunday June 1 - Monday June 30

  • A Village Summer Concert - Arroyo Grande
    Arroyo Grande,CA
    website
    Concert series runs June 8th through September 13th; check website link for exact dates. Concerts start at 1PM. Bring your picnic baskets, lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy a variety of musical themes on alternating Sundays during the Summer. Or listen while strolling thru charming nearby stores & museums. Food & ice cream available for purchase.

  • Concerts in the Plaza
    Mission Plaza
    Monterey Street at Chorro Street
    San Luis Obispo,CA
    For more information please call: (805) 541-0286
    5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
    Every Friday night starting June 13th ending August 29th. Free Live Music.