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January 09 2:57pm
City of Atascadero & Central Coast Zoo Announce Weekend Vending Opportunity at Atascadero Lake Park
The City of Atascadero and the Central Coast Zoo are excited to announce that the Weekend Vending Opportunity is now open for local food vendors! Beginning June 20th through the end of September, vendors can sign up to sell their menu items through this program at the entrance of the Central Coast Zoo at Atascadero Lake Park every Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. This program is designed to offer unique food options to Zoo visitors and parkgoers, providing food options that…January 09 2:49pm
The Central Coast Zoo Presents WOO AT THE ZOO! A New & Wildly Fun Valentine’s Celebration!
The City of Atascadero and the Central Coast Zoo are excited to announce a brand-new event, “Woo at the Zoo!” This fun Valentine’s Celebration will kick off on Valentine’s Day on Saturday, February 14th from 10 am until 1 pm. It’s time to celebrate “love” month at the Zoo! Families are invited to come out to enjoy special keeper talks about how animals choose their mates. There will be Valentines themed activities including enrichment for the animals running from 10 am until 1…January 08 2:23pm
Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services would like to announce the Fire Hazard Reduction Burn Season will officially open this year on January 12th for Atascadero residents. Just a reminder that the burn day status, whether it is a permissive burn day or not, changes daily and is determined by the California Air Resources Board and North County weather conditions. Burning is never allowed within 5 days of measurable rain. Permits are required and available free online at the…January 06 6:38pm
Spring Adult Basketball Registration Now OPEN! Registration Ends March 2nd
Grab your sneakers, rally your squad, and get ready to run the court! Whether you’re here to drain threes or just break a sweat and have some fun, this league has a spot for you. The City of Atascadero’s 2026 Spring Adult Basketball League will run on Sundays at the Colony Park Community Center Gym from March 22nd through June 7th with some dates off (4/5, 4/26, 5/10, 5/24). The season will include seven (7) regular season games with each team guaranteed least one game at the…January 06 6:29pm
Spring Adult Kickball Registration Now OPEN! Registration Ends March 23rd
You miss 100% of the kicks you don't take! - Be sure to get your team registered for the upcoming 2026 Spring Season of Atascadero Recreation's Adult Kickball League. Games will be held on Wednesday evenings/nights at the Paloma Creek Softball fields. Games are scheduled to begin on Wednesday April 15th & run through June 3rd, allowing 8 evenings of games. Each game will last 7 innings or 1 hour, whichever comes first. All teams will be coed, and applications are accepted on a…January 06 6:23pm
City of Atascadero Presents “Coffee with a Planner” Series! January 15, 9 am, Malibu Brew
The City of Atascadero will begin a monthly “Coffee with a Planner” series to expand opportunities for the community to connect with City planning staff. These informal sessions will allow staff to hear from the community about a variety of topics including land use, zoning, city policy, and development projects. Each session will highlight a specific topic, but our team will be happy to address any topic as time allows. The goal of these sessions is to allow for open dialog and…January 05 6:56pm
Youth T-Ball Registration Now OPEN! Registration Ends February 27th
The City of Atascadero is proud to announce Youth T-Ball Registration is here! This league focuses on teaching the basics of baseball in a fun and instructional atmosphere where the main goal is to have fun. T-Ball is open to boys and girls who are 4.5 to 6 years old. All practices and games will take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Paloma Creek Park for the duration of the season. Practices will begin the week of March 24th. League games will begin on April 14th and run…January 02 1:57pm
Show her how special she really is… Fathers, Uncles, Grandfathers, or anyone with a special girl 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 dance this year is “How Sweet it is to be Loved by You!” Don’t miss your chance to win fantastic prizes as couples dance the night away under the stars. Jimmy De, professional photographer, will be on-site with affordable picture packages…January 02 1:52pm
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 by You!” Don’t miss your chance to win fantastic prizes as couples dance the night away under the stars. Jimmy Dee, a professional photographer, will be on-site with affordable picture packages…December 23 12:00pm
New Nature Play Area & Inaugural “Noon Year’s Eve” Celebration Coming to the Central Coast Zoo!
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 official ribbon cutting at 10:00 a.m., unveiling the Zoo’s newest feature, Wild Journeys Play Zoo, a nature-based play area thoughtfully designed for young children. This interactive space …