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July 28 3:54pm
City of Atascadero Presents 2025 “Saturday in the Park” Summer Concert Series with Ghost Monster!
The City of Atascadero is incredibly pleased to announce Ghost Monster as the next band for the 2025 “Saturdays in the Park” Summer Concert Series! Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 2nd at 6:30 pm at the Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand! Ghost Monster is an alternative acoustic rock band based on the Central Coast of California, known for blending genres and eras of rock music. The band, fronted by Nataly Lola and Jaxon Camaero, incorporates influences from paranormal and…
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July 28 10:02am
City of Atascadero Announces the 32nd Annual Hot El Camino Cruise Nite Registration is Open!
The City of Atascadero proudly presents the 32nd Annual Hot El Camino Cruise Nite on Friday, August 15, 2025, from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm as part of our Cruisin’ Weekend! The Cruise will take place up and down El Camino Real in Atascadero. Join the thousands of spectators that come out to watch this fun, entertaining, and family-oriented Cruise. From classic favorites to new and flashy hot rods, this event brings out the best cars from all over the county and surrounding areas. Hot El…
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July 23 7:20pm
Menderu, the Malayan Tiger at Central Coast Zoo, Passes Away at Age 17
The City of Atascadero and the Central Coast Zoo are mourning the loss of Menderu, the beloved Malayan Tiger, who has been a favorite at the Zoo since his arrival as a cub in 2008. Menderu came to the Zoo from the San Diego Zoo at just one year old and lived a long, healthy life at the Central Coast Zoo. He passed away at the age of 17 years old, a lifespan which is at the average life expectancy for Malayan Tigers in professional care, and well beyond what is typical in the wild. “…
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July 23 12:24pm
The Atascadero Police Department would like to invite you to our annual “National Night Out” in the City of Atascadero! This event will be held on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 5 pm to 7 pm, at Sunken Gardens in Downtown Atascadero, 6505 El Camino Real. National Night Out is an annual, community-building campaign promoting police and community partnerships designed to establish camaraderie amongst our neighborhoods that make them a safer and more caring place to live. National Night Out…
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July 21 6:56pm
The City of Atascadero is incredibly pleased to announce The Platinum Beat as the next band for the 2025 “Saturdays in the Park” Summer Concert Series! Mark your calendar for Saturday, July 26th at 6:30 pm at the Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand! The Platinum Beat delivers the ultimate feel-good music experience! Based out of Los Angeles, this top-shelf top 40 band plays a wide variety of high-energy pop, rock, and Motown hits across the decades, guaranteeing maximum fun for all ages.…
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July 21 11:56am
Deodar Cedar Tree to be Removed from Atascadero Sunken Gardens This Week
A local tree contractor will be removing one of the heritage Deodar Cedar trees from Sunken Gardens in downtown Atascadero this week. The removal is expected to take a day to complete, and East Mall will be closed during the work. Businesses along East Mall will be open for business. Parking is available in the City Hall parking lot on the corner of East Mall and Lewis Avenue or along El Camino Real. The cedar tree, which is approximately 100 years old, has…
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July 17 6:19pm
The City of Atascadero is proud to be offering Aquatics Open Swim Hours! The schedule offers regular weekly programming including Lap Swim, Monday through Friday from 12:00 – 1:30 PM, and Rec Swim, available Monday through Friday from 2:00-3:40 PM. Rates for drop-in Lap and Rec Swim are $5 per participant. Swim Passes are available for $45 which will cover 10 swims and can be used for both Lap & Rec Swim. Passes may be purchased in person at the Colony Park Community…
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July 17 5:43pm
Atascadero Recreation is excited to offer the 2025 Fall Youth Pickleball class! Come take part in one of the fastest growing sports and learn the fundamental skills, knowledge, and strategies of pickleball! Pickleball combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis, and has gained tremendous popularity in recent years. Known for its accessibility and friendly competition, it’s the perfect sport for kids looking to stay active while having fun! Players should wear athletic…
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July 17 4:21pm
Adult Social Kickball – 2025 Fall Season Team Registrations Now Open!
The City of Atascadero is excited to open registration for the 2025 Fall Adult Kickball League! Channel your inner fourth grader and sign your team up to play this season! Games will be held on Wednesday evenings at the Paloma Creek softball fields. The Fall season is scheduled to begin games on Wednesday, August 27th, and conclude on Wednesday, October 15th. The season will include eight evenings of games. Each game will last for seven innings or one hour—whichever comes first. All…
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July 17 4:10pm
Adult Basketball – 2025 Fall Season Team Registrations Now Open!
The City of Atascadero is excited for another Adult Basketball season, and we are ready to get everyone back on the court at Colony Park Community Center for the Fall! The league will run from August 24th through October 19th, allowing for 7 regular season games and at least one game in the end of season tournament. Games will take place on Sundays with the possibility of Monday night games as well. No games will be played on August 31st. All teams can be coed, and applications are…