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Snow Night at Farmers' Market

Snow NightThursday, January 13, 2011

Time: 6:00pm
Location: Farmers’ Market
Cost: Free

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Sweethearts Night

Thursday, February 10, 2011Sweethearts

Time: 6:00pm
Location: Farmers' Market

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Bunny Trail Downtown

Easter BunnyThursday, April 21, 2011

Time: 5:30-8:30pm
Location: Farmers' Market

Join the eggs-citement as E. Bunny invites all children and their families to “Hop Along the Bunny Trail,” visiting businesses throughout Downtown while collecting candy and treats along the way.

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25th Annual Rib Cook-Off

Thursday, April 22, 2010Rib

Time: 6:00pm
Location: Farmers’ Market

Five Downtown barbecuers will compete for top honors at the 25th Annual Rib Cook-Off at Farmers’ Market on Thursday, April 22 at 6 p.m.

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Mother's Day Flower Giveaway

Mother's Day Flower GiveawayThursday, May 6, 2010

Time: 6:00pm
Location: Farmers’ Market, intersection of Chorro & Higuera Streets
Spend some time with your mom! Bring her to Downtown SLO's Thursday Night Farmers' Market.

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Law Enforcement Night

Law Enforcement NightThursday, May 13, 2010

Time: 6:00pm
Location: Farmers' Market

Come Downtown to Farmers’ Market to meet various heroes from local law enforcement agencies, including Police and Sheriff Departments, Highway Patrol, SWAT and more...see their equipment, hear their stories and ask questions.

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Public Works Night at Farmers' Market

Thursday, May,20, 2010Public_Works_Night_2010

Time: 6:00pm
Location: Farmers' Market

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Downtown Brown's Birthday Party

Downtown Brown's BirthdayThursday, May 27, 2010

Time: 6:00pm
Location: Farmers’ Market

Downtown Brown’s Birthday Party is one of the greatest kids’ events of the year at Farmers’ Market.

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Concerts in the Plaza

Every Friday, June 4 - August 27, 2010Concerts

Time: 5:30 - 7:30pm
Location: Mission Plaza

Concerts in the Plaza is THE premiere summer concert series on the Central Coast! Thousands of people flock to Downtown San Luis Obispo every Friday between June 4th -August 27th for a free, two-hour concert from 5:30-7:30 p.m., in beautiful Mission Plaza.

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Taste of San Luis

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Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Time: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Mission Plaza

Experience Downtown SLO’s annual premier gourmet dining event under the stars in beautiful Mission Plaza.

Fire Prevention Night

Fire Prevention NightThursday October 7, 2010

Time: 6:00pm
Location: Farmers’ Market
Come Downtown to Farmers’ Market to celebrate National Fire Prevention Week and meet firefighting heroes from all over San Luis Obispo County.

Hallowe'en Festivities

Halloween FestivitiesThursday, October 29, 2010

Time: 5:00pm
Location: Farmers’ Market

Hundreds of children and their families are invited to come down to Farmers’ Market to enjoy numerous events including:  Downtown Trick-or-Treat, Hallowe’en Costume Contest and the Hallowe’en Hoopla Carnival. Don’t forget to check out Pumpkins on Parade next to the Costume Contest on the corner of Chorro and Higuera or stop by Jim’s Campus Camera on Higuera for your free Hallowe’en photo!

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Veterans Celebration

Thursday, November 11, 2010Flag

Time: 6:00-9:00pm
Location: Farmers' Market

This celebration is designed to honor the many veterans in our community and beyond as well as those no longer with us.

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Santa's House

Santa's HouseFriday, November 26 - Friday, December 24, 2010

Time: See Below
Location: Mission Plaza

Ho Ho Ho!  First Bank of San Luis Obispo presents Santa’s House in beautiful Downtown SLO at Mission Plaza.

Opening Day festivities kick off Friday, November 26th with the third annual Bike Happening! Meet at the Wells Fargo Parking lot on Marsh St. @ 9:30 a.m. and learn about Bike safety with members of the SLO County Bike Coalition and then ride along with Santa through Downtown to his home in Mission Plaza.  Enjoy entertainment from the SLO County Band and the Civic Ballet of SLO as they give the public a sneak peek of their upcoming performance of the Nutcracker.  Apple Cider and hot chocolate will be available compliments of Black Horse Espresso and Bakery and the SLO Downtown Association.

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Holiday Parade

Holiday ParadeFriday, December 3, 2010

Time: 7:00pm
Location: Downtown SLO

Thousands of locals and visitors line the streets of Downtown to see the county’s largest holiday parade featuring festive floats and whimsical entertainment from 100 + entries.

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Holiday Tree

Holiday TreeMonth of December 2010

Location: Mission Plaza
The holiday tree in Mission Plaza stands over 25 feet tall and is adorned with lights, ornaments and candy canes for all to enjoy!!

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Classic Carousel in Mission Plaza

Monday, December 6 - Monday, December 27, 2010
carouselTime: Hours Vary
Location: Mission Plaza
Cost: $3 per ride or 5 rides for $10
After your photo with Santa take a whirl on the Classic Carousel in Mission Plaza!

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Great American Main Street AwardSan Luis Obispo, California was awarded The Great American Main Street Award in 1999 by the National Trust For Historic Preservation. Since 1995, this esteemed award has been presented to five US Cities each year, recognizing them for their successful preservation-based downtown revivals.

SLO Downtown Association

1108 Garden Street, Suite 210
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone: (805) 541-0286
Fax: (805) 781-2647
E-mail: sloda@downtownslo.com
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1402
San Luis Obispo, CA 93406

Old SLO Trolley

Trolley service is provided from both of the parking structures and at convenient locations within the downtown core approximately every 15-20 minutes. The fare is 25 cents. Hours of operation are:

  • Thursdays - 3:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Fri & Sat - 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Sunday - 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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Help to maintain the beauty of our historic Downtown area.

To report graffiti on City property or on private property that hasn't been removed within 72 hours: graffiti@slocity.org