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This Weekend · Nov 6–8

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AI-generated promotional image of a family walking on Pismo Beach at sunset with the pier behind them
This weekend on the Central Coast, Nov. 6 to 8: monarch season is open in Pismo Beach, with a full weekend ahead in Paso Robles, Atascadero, San Luis Obispo and Santa Margarita. Promotional image, AI-generated.
AI-generated promotional image of monarch butterflies clustered on eucalyptus leaves in sunlight

Nature · Pismo Beach

Monarch Butterfly Grove Season Opens

Now open daily · Season Nov–Feb · Free

Pismo State Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove, 445 S. Dolliver St, Pismo Beach.

Event details →AI-generated promotional image of two glasses of red wine on a table overlooking Paso Robles vineyards

Food & Drink · Paso Robles

Garagiste Wine Festival

Fri–Sat, Nov. 6–7 · Sat Grand Tasting 2–5 PM

AVA Hotel (Fri) & Paso Event Center, 2198 Riverside Ave (Sat), Paso Robles.

Tickets →AI-generated promotional image of a grand piano on a terrace overlooking Paso Robles vineyards

Music · Paso Robles

Paderewski Festival

Fri–Sun, Nov. 6–8

Park Ballroom and venues around Paso Robles.

Event details →AI-generated promotional image of a family planting a young tree in a park

Community · San Luis Obispo

Celebrate Arbor Day

Sat, Nov. 7 · 9:00 AM–12:00 PM · Free

Meadow Park, 2251 Meadow St, San Luis Obispo.

Event details →AI-generated promotional image of a holiday craft market with handmade mugs, candles and knitted goods

Shopping · Atascadero

Holiday Boutique

Sat, Nov. 7 · 10:00 AM–3:00 PM

Atascadero Lake Park (Pavilion on the Lake), 9100 Morro Rd, Atascadero.

Event details →AI-generated promotional image of a local band performing on a warmly lit stage

Music · San Luis Obispo

Central Coast Sessions — Benefit for KCBX

Sat, Nov. 7 · 12:00–10:00 PM · $25

The Rock, 855 Aerovista Place, San Luis Obispo.

Tickets →AI-generated promotional image of an ocean-inspired sand sculpture of a sea turtle on Pismo Beach

Festival · Pismo Beach

Pismo Beach Sand Art Festival

Sat–Mon, Nov. 7–9 · Best viewing ~4 PM · Free

Pismo Beach shoreline, south of the Pismo Pier.

Event details →AI-generated promotional image of runners on a trail through golden Central Coast hills

Outdoor · Santa Margarita

Spartan Trifecta Weekend

Sat–Sun, Nov. 7–8

Santa Margarita Ranch, 5995 W. Pozo Rd, Santa Margarita.

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About this week’s images: the event images in this section are AI-generated promotional images, not photographs from the actual events. The people shown are not the actual performers, artists or vendors.

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