The Schwaegerle Team’s Top Summer Activities

{original post 6/9/2023}

Best Summer Activities and Events on The Central Coast

Concerts, fun, and sunny beach days ahead! Summer in CA is about enjoying the sunshine and brighter days. Whether you’re looking for concerts, festivals, water activities, or summer fun, you’ll discover the Central Coast comes to life during summertime.

Paso Robles

Concerts in the Park

All concerts are Thursday evenings, 6:00 - 8:00 PM in the Paso Robles Downtown City Park Gazebo.

Hours: Thursdays from 6:00 - 8:00 PM, June 15, 2023 - August 24, 2023

Address: Paso Robles Downtown City Park Gazebo

2023 Concert Lineup

CA Mid-State Fair

The California Mid-State Fair is held annually and runs for 12 days at the end of July. The Fair has hosted some of the biggest names in the music industry.

Hours: July 19-30, 2023

Address: 2198 Riverside Ave, Paso Robles, CA

"The Biggest Little Fair Anywhere!"

4th of July Celebration

The City of Paso Robles, along with Travel Paso, is hosting a 4th of July celebration at Barney Schwartz Park!  

The event will include family-friendly activities throughout the day and culminate in a fireworks show after dark.  

Event activities begin at 2:00 PM, and live music kicks off at 5:30 PM with the Stephen Styles Band, followed by headliners the Young Dubliners at 7:15 PM. Fireworks blast off around 9:15 PM

Hours: Tuesday, July 4, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Address: Barney Schwartz Park - 2970 Union Road, Paso Robles, CA

Ravine Waterpark

Family-friendly waterpark in Paso Robles!

Hours: May 27, 2023 - September 4, 2023 open daily from 10:30 AM to 5:45 PM

Address: 2301 Airport Rd, Paso Robles, CA

The Ravine Waterpark Details

Templeton

Concerts in the Park

All concerts are Wednesday evenings, 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Templeton Park.

Hours: Wednesdays from 6:00 - 8:00 PM, June 14, 2023 - August 23, 2023

Address: Templeton City Park

2023 Concert Lineup

4th of July Celebration

Get out your red, white, and blue-themed attire, and make sure you find a location where you can watch the parade before it starts.

Hours: Tuesday, July 4, 2023, from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Address: Templeton City Park

Activities Schedule Details

Atascadero

Concerts in the Park

All concerts are Saturday evenings, 6:30 - 8:30 PM at Atascadero Lake Park.

Hours: Saturdays from 6:30 - 8:30 PM, July 1, 2023 - August 26, 2023

Address: Atascadero Lake Park

2023 Concert Lineup

Atascadero Farmer's Market

Hours: Wednesdays 3:00 - 5:00 PM

Address: Sunken Gardens - 6505 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA

Farmer's Market Details

4th of July Freedom Festival

Spend your 4^th of July celebration at Atascadero Lake Park where you can enjoy music, boating, bounce houses, games, and more!  The rolling hills of Atascadero Lake Park and large shady oaks provide an inviting atmosphere for event-goers during this Independence Day celebration.

Hours: Tuesday, July 4, 2023, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Address: Atascadero Lake Park

Activities Schedule Details

Ice Cream Zoofari

Come beat the summer heat with lots of Ice Cream along with the animals at the Central Coasts only Zoo!

Hours: Saturday, July 15, 2023, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Address: Charles Paddock Zoo - 9100 Morro Rd, Atascadero, CA

Zoofari Details

Cruisin' Weekend in Atascadero

End your summer in style by coming out to Atascadero’s Cruisin’ Weekend!

Hours: August 18-19, 2023

Address: Downtown Atascadero & Atascadero Lake Park

Cruisin' Weekend Details

San Luis Obispo

Concerts in the Plaza

All concerts are Friday evenings, 5:00 - 8:00 PM at Atascadero Lake Park.

Hours: Friday from 5:00 - 8:00 PM, June 23, 2023 - September 8, 2023

Address: San Luis Obispo Mission Plaza

2023 Concert Lineup

San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden

All concerts are Friday evenings, 5:00 - 8:00 PM at Atascadero Lake Park.

Hours: Open during daylight hours

Address: San Luis Obispo Mission Plaza

2023 Concert Lineup

San Luis Obispo Farmer's Market

Hours: Thursday Evenings at 6:00 PM

Address: Downtown San Luis Obispo

Farmer's Market Details

Los Osos

Concerts on the Green

All concerts are Saturdays, 2:00 - 8:00 PM at Sea Pines Golf Resort

Hours: Saturdays from 2:00 - 8:00 PM, April 22, 2023 - October 28, 2023

Address: Sea Pines Golf Resort - 1945 Solano St, Los Osos, CA

2023 Concert Lineup

Los Osos Farmer's Market

Hours: Mondays 2:00 - 4:30 PM

Address: Baywood Park - 668 Santa Maria Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA

Farmer's Market Details

Arroyo Grande

Summer Concert Series

All concerts are Sundays, 1:00 - 3:00 PM at Heritage Square Park. The first concert will be held 4th of July and every Sunday after that.

Hours: Saturdays from 1:00 - 3:00 PM, July 4, 2023 - September 17, 2023

Address: Heritage Square Park - 201 Nelson St, Arroyo Grande, CA

2023 Concert Lineup

Morro Bay

Morro Bay Farmer's Market

Every Saturday from 2:30 - 5:30 PM, Main St and Morro Bay Blvd in Morro Bay.

Hours: Saturdays from 2:30 - 5:30 PM

Address: Main Street and Morro Bay Boulevard

Farmer's Market Details

Grover Beach

Summer Concert Series

Every Sunday from 3:00 - 6:00 PM at Ramona Garden Park.

Hours: Saturdays from 2:30 - 5:30 PM, June 4, 2023 - August 20, 2023

Address: Ramona Garden Park - 993 Ramona Ave, Grover Beach, CA

2023 Concert Lineup

Pismo Beach

Pacific Breeze Concert

Hours: Sunday, July 14, 2023, at 1:00 PM at Dinosaur Caves Park

Address: Dinosaur Caves Park - 2701 Price St, Pismo Beach, CA

Concert Details

4th of July Celebration

Fireworks over Pismo Beach Pier at 9:00 PM

Hours: Tuesday, July 4, 2023, from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Address: Pismo Beach Pier - 581 Dolliver, Pismo Beach, CA

Celebration Details

Pismo Beach Farmer's Market

Every Wednesday from 4:00 - 7:00 PM on the Pier Promenade in Pismo Beach.

Hours: Wednesdays from 4:00 - 7:00 PM.

Address: Pier Promenade in Pismo Beach - 649 Dolliver St, Pismo Beach, CA

Farmer's Market Details