The City of Atascadero Presents the 2026 Event Calendar!

The City of Atascadero is proud to present its 2026 Event Calendar, showcasing a variety of City and City sponsored events throughout the year.  From free community gatherings to larger signature events and ticketed experiences, Atascadero offers a variety for residents and visitors alike. The calendar also provides brief information about each event, allowing you to plan activities with family and friends. Stay informed with the latest additions, event, and entertainment updates by checking the Visit Atascadero Website Event Calendar.

At a glance, following are City and City sponsored signature events along with Central Coast Zoo events to plan for:

Mother & Son Sweetheart Dance: Friday, January 30th & Saturday, January 31st
Father-Daughter Sweetheart Dance: Friday, February 6th & 7th
Sip & Shop Downtown: February 13, May 1, Sept 25th, December 4th
Woo at the Zoo: Saturday, February 14th, 10-1 pm
Central Coast Craft Beer Festival: Saturday, March 21st, 12-4 pm
Party for the Planet – Earth Day Celebration: Saturday, April 18th, 10-1 pm
Citywide Yard Sale: Saturday, April 18th, 8 am – 2 pm
Central Coast Cider Festival: Saturday, April 25th, 12-4 pm
Tamale Festival Weekend - Fiesta Friday: May 1st, 5-9 pm & Festival: Saturday, May 2nd, 11-7 pm
Ice Cream Zoofari: Saturday, June 6th, 5-8 pm
Showdown Cornhole Tournament: Saturday, June 6th, 8-5 pm
Movies in the Park: June 13th & August 29th, 8 pm
Atascadero Lakeside Wine Festival: June 13th, 4-8 pm
“Saturday in the Park” Summer Concert Series: June 20 – August 15th (see calendar for select dates)
4th of July Music Festival: July 4th (time TBD)
Cruisin’ Weekend: Friday, August 21st - Saturday, August 22nd
Brew at the Zoo: Saturday, September 12th, 5-8 pm
Colony Days Parade & Festivities: Saturday, October 17th, 10-12 noon
Atascadero Fall Festival: Friday, October 16th through Sunday, October 18th
Bovine Classic Gravel Ride: Saturday, October 24th
Zoo Boo: Friday & Saturday, October 23rd & 24th, 4-7 pm
Pumpkin Smash at the Zoo: Sunday, October 25th, 10-1 pm
Holiday Boutique: November 7th, 10-3 pm
Garden Nights & Winter Nights: December 4, 2025 – January 3, 2026
Light up the Downtown: Friday, December 4th, 5:30-8 pm
Holiday Walk Around the Lake: Saturday, December 5th, 5:30 – 9 pm
Winter Wonderland: Friday, December 11th, 5-9 pm
Holiday Magic at the Zoo: Saturday, December 19th, 10-1 pm
Noon Years Eve at the Central Coast Zoo: Thursday, December 31st, 10-1 pm

If you are interested in being a vendor, performing with your band, or looking to sponsor one or more of our events, please give us a call at (805) 470-3360 or send us an email at events@atascadero.org.

Join us in making 2026 a year to remember, full of exciting experiences and memorable moments in the community of Atascadero!