A lot is happening across the Central Coast as we near the end of the work week! Here are six fun things to do this weekend, from Thursday, July 3rd, through Sunday, July 6th, plus a few extra!
Morro Bay Art in the Park
July 4th 5th and 6th Morro Bay Park
The second of three Art in the Park festivals is this weekend in Morro Bay. Over 125 independent artists and craft workers will be at the Morro Bay Park for three days of fun! Booths will be open Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Full details can be found here!
Circus Vargas
June 27th through July 14th, Madonna Meadows, San Luis Obispo
The Big Top is up in the Madonna Meadows and it is time to head to the circus! From June 27th through July 14, head to this family-friendly adventure to catch amazing performers, stunts and more. This year, the show is "Hollywood Dreams", a homage to Tinseltown's golden age.
Full details can be found here!
Red, White, and PLAY
Friday, July 5th Noon to 4 p.m. Elks Baseball Field, Santa Maria
Celebrate Independence Day in Santa Maria at the Red, White, and Play! From noon to 4 p.m. the Elks Baseball Field in Santa Maria will fill with live music, games, a dunk tank, eating contests, and much more!
Full details can be found here!
July 4th in Cayucos
Friday, July 4th, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. N. Ocean Ave. Cayucos
The annual Cayucos 4th of July celebration is fun for all, all day! The activities start early with a sand sculpture contest from 4 a.m. to 10 a.m. Following the sand sculpture awards attention will shift to the parade (beginning at 10 a.m.) with the Front Street Daire open through 6 p.m. Stick around until 9 p.m. for a fireworks display from the Cayucos Pier!
Full details can be found here!
Pismo Beach 4th of July Celebration
Friday, July 4th 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Pismo Beach Pier
Friday will be all out fun on Pismo Pier to celebrate the 4th of July! Starting at 9 a.m. vendors will gather on the pier, plus from noon to 9 p.m. live music will join the mix. The night ends with a grand fireworks display over the Pier starting at 9 p.m.
Full details can be found here!
4th of July Celebration
Friday, July 4th, Noon to 9:30 p.m., Santa Barbara Waterfront
Head to the Santa Barbara Waterfront on Friday for a full day of family-friendly fun celebrating the 4th of July! From noon to 9:30 p.m. enjoy live music, a street fair, food vendors, games, plus a 20-minute fireworks show to end the night.
Full details can be found here!
Goleta 4th of July Drone Show
Friday, July 4th 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dos Pueblos High School, Goleta
Check out a 4th of July celebration, the high-tech way at the Goleta Drone Show! Gates open to the Dos Pueblos High School grounds at 6 p.m. Enjoy food trucks, a DJ, line dancing, games, a photo booth, and more until 8:30 p.m. when a 15-minute-long drone show will light up the skies!
Full details can be found here!
Fourth of July Music Festival at the Park
Friday, July 4th, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand
Get ready for a vibrant and music-filled Independence Day at the Atascadero 4th of July Music Festival! Friday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. the Atascadero Lake Park will host live music, food vendors, wine tasting, and more!
Full details can be found here!
4th of July Boat Parade
Friday, July 4th, beginning at noon, Port San Luis/Avila Beach
Celebrate the 4th of July with a Festive Boat Parade in Avila! Avila Beach, CA — Grab your flags, streamers, and patriotic spirit! All boaters and watercraft enthusiasts are invited to decorate their vessels and join the Annual 4th of July Boat Parade hosted by the San Luis Yacht Club. There’s no cost to participate— bring your decorated boat and meet on the water near the end of the Cal Poly Pier at 11:30 AM to line up for the parade. This fun and festive event circles the Avila Pier and is a great way to celebrate Independence Day with the local boating community. Whether you’re in a sailboat, kayak, paddleboard, or powerboat, all are welcome to join the patriotic procession!
Full details can be found here!
4th of July Concert at the Cliffs
Friday, July 4th 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Cliffs Hotel and Spa
Head to the Cliffs Hotel and Spa for an afternoon of music on the cliffs of Pismo Beach! From 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., head to the hotel for music from Vintage Renegades! Food and drink will be for sale, and there will be lawn games too!
Full details can be found here!
Avila Beach 4th of July Pancake Breakfast & Doggie Parade
Friday, July 4th, 8 a.m. to Noon Miguel St. Avila Beach
Start the holiday weekend right with a 4th of July Pancake Breakfast and Doggie Parade in Avila Beach. From 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., enjoy pancakes at the Avila Beach Community Center, then head to the Avila Beach Promenade for the annual doggie parade.
Full details can be found here!
Concerts in the Park
Friday, July 4th 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Heritage Square Park, Arroyo Grande
Celebrate Independance Day with music, food, prizes, and more at the Arroyo Grande Concerts in the Park! From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Heritage Square Park will host The Village Band (11 am-1 pm) and Unfinished Business (2-4 pm).
Full details can be found here!
Paso Robles Fireworks Show
Friday, July 4th 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Barney Schwartz Park
Paso Robles will be a party Friday night for Independence Day! From 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., head to Barney Schwartz Park for live music, FunZone activities, food trucks, and more! Plus, once the sun goes down, enjoy a fireworks show!
Full details can be found here!
Templeton 4th of July Celebration
Friday, July 4th 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Templeton's biggest event of the year is on Friday! Starting bright and early the Templeton Fire Department's Pancake Breakfast runs from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Then grab your seat on the curb for the 10 a.m. parade. The fun doesn't stop there though, enjoy food, music, and more in the Templeton Park until 3 p.m.
Full details can be found here!
Friends of the Cayucos Library Used Book Sale
Saturday, July 5th 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cayucos Library Patio
Head to Cayucos on Saturday morning fot a great deal on books, CDs, puzzles and more at the Friends of the Cayucos Library Used Book Sale! From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the library patio will fill with available items!
Full details can be found here!
Continuing Concert Series
Concerts in the Park
Thursdays in July 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Chase Palm Park
Concerts have returned to Chase Palm Park in Santa Barbara! All four Thursdays in July, bands will take the stage from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in this family-friendly tradition. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs, and picnics to enjoy in the park!
- July 3rd, The Molly Ringwald Project
- July 10th, Captain Cardiac and The Coronaries
- July 17th, The Academy
- July 24th, Soul Majestic
Full details can be found here!
Concerts in the Plaza
Just a note, there is NO CONCERT Friday night in observance of the 4th of July! They will be back July 11th for Hot 45 and Ras Danny!
Full details can be found here!
Friday Happy Hour Music Series
Every Friday, June through September, 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Claiborne & Churchill Winery
Kick off your weekend with a fun evening at Claiborne and Churchill! Every Friday, June through September from 4:30-7:30 p.m., enjoy live music by local artists, delicious food and great wine! Entrance is free; simply pay for what you consume.
Full details can be found here!
Saturdays in the Park
Saturdays in June, July, and August Atascadero Lake Park
Enjoy the sounds of summer at the 2025 Atascadero "Saturdays in the Park" summer concert series. For seven Saturdays through June and July, Atascadero Lake Park will fill with music from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The event is open to all and attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or low-back chair to enjoy the music.
Remaining concert schedule:
- July 5th - Garden Party (classic soft rock)
- July 12th - Josh Rosenblum Band (pop, rock, and blues)
- July 26th - The Platinum Beat (upbeat dance hits from past decades)
- August 2nd - Ghost Monster (feel good rock)
- August 9th - The JD Project (rock, blues, and country)
- August 30th - End of Summer "Blues Bash" 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Cinder Blues Band and Leslie Rogers & the Soul Shakers
Full details can be found here!
Music By The Sea, Summer Concert Series
Summer Saturdays, June 28th, July 26th, and August 23rd, South T-Pier, Morro Bay
Under the direction of conductors Brenda Hascall and Keith Waibel, the Morro Bay White Caps Community Band will perform a series of concerts this summer on the South T-Pier. The band is comprised of over 40 musicians who play together for fun and for the love of providing music in their community
Full details can be found here!
Barefoot Concerts on the Green
Saturdays from April 26th until October 25th, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sea Pines Golf Resort, Los Osos
Enjoy an afternoon listening to some of the best local bands on Saturdays at Sea Pines Golf Resort in Morro Bay! This week, Soul Kool will take the Stage from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Full details can be found here!
More Events!
- Pismo Beach Lions Club 4th of July Pancake Breakfast - Friday, July 4th - Pismo Beach - Link!
- Beach Cleanup Volunteer Opportunity - Saturday, July 5th - Santa Barbara - Link!
- Post 4th of July Cleanup Morro Bay - Saturday, July 5th - Morro Bay - Link!
- Post 4th of July Cleanup Cayucos - Saturday, July 5th - Cayucos - Link!
- Post 4th of July Cleanup Pirates Cove - Saturday, July 5th - Avila Beach - Link!
