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City of Atascadero Presents the 2nd Annual Mother-Son Sweetheart Dance, “How Sweet it is to be Loved by You,” January 30th and 31st, 2026, at the Pavilion on the Lake!

January 02 1:52:pm

Show him how special he is… Mothers, Aunts, Grandmothers, or anyone with a special man is invited to spend a semi-formal evening of great fun dancing to music from DJ Manny Medina with snacks, door prizes and more!  The theme of the first dance event is “How Sweet it is to be Loved…

New Nature Play Area & Inaugural “Noon Year’s Eve” Celebration Coming to the Central Coast Zoo!

December 23 12:00:pm

The City of Atascadero and the Central Coast Zoo are excited to announce the grand opening of a brand-new Nature Play Area, along with the Zoo’s inaugural Noon Year’s Eve celebration, taking place on Wednesday, December 31, from 10:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. The festivities will kick off with an…

Atascadero PD to Conduct DUI Checkpoint on Dec. 19, 2025

December 16 5:06:pm

On 12-19-25, the Atascadero Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint December 19th from 6:00 p.m. to December 20th  2:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location.    DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of…

Atascadero Adopts New Social Host Ordinance to Reduce Illegal Fireworks and Protect Community Safety

December 15 3:29:pm

On December 9, 2025, the Atascadero City Council unanimously adopted a new Fireworks Social Host Ordinance designed to reduce illegal fireworks, strengthen public safety, and protect neighborhoods during high-risk fire seasons. The ordinance takes effect immediately. Illegal fireworks have…

Atascadero Recreation is NOW Accepting Contract Class & Advertisement Applications for Spring 2026!

December 10 9:27:pm

The City of Atascadero would like to invite new and returning Contract Instructors to partner up with our Recreation Team to offer an array of activities and classes to our local community. Classes & activities can be held at different City facilities around the community or at our parks.…

City of Atascadero Announces Band Submissions are OPEN for the 2026 “Saturday in the Park” Summer Concert Series!

December 10 2:04:pm

The City of Atascadero’s Community Services Department is now accepting band applications for the upcoming 2026 “Saturday in the Park” Summer Concert Series. We’re excited to announce that it’s time to get our bands in place for the 23rd annual Summer Concert Series. This series will…

The Central Coast Zoo Proudly Presents Holiday Magic! Saturday, December 20th, 10-1 pm

December 09 2:03:pm

The Central Coast Zoo is pleased to announce Holiday Magic on Saturday, December 20th, from 10 am until 1 pm! The zookeepers will present gifts for the animals and Santa will be on-site to welcome our visitors! Our scheduled gift delivery for the animals begins at 10 am and goes until 1 pm…

City of Atascadero Presents Winter Wonderland 2025! Friday, December 12th, 5-9 pm

December 08 4:05:pm

Over 70 tons of snow on the Central Coast is on its way! Winter Wonderland is back for another exciting snow driven event in Downtown Atascadero on Friday, December 12th from 5-9 pm. Atascadero’s Sunken Gardens and the entire downtown will be transformed into a magical holiday paradise!…

“Light Up the Downtown” Holiday Celebration December 5, 2025, at 5:30 pm!

December 01 6:56:pm

This Friday, December 5th, Downtown will be the place to be to kick off the holiday season! Join us from 5:30 – 8 pm, as Atascadero’s Downtown will be the happening place to be to experience the magic of the holidays! Festivities will begin at 5:30 pm in the Sunken Gardens, with the annual…