Holiday Plaza
November 25, 2022 – January 2, 2023
Always open!
Lights, sights, & family fun in Mission Plaza!
Presented by the San Luis Obispo Collection
Mission Plaza is the centerpiece of downtown San Luis Obispo — it all happens here! Enjoy show-stopping photo opportunities and light tunnels, a 20-foot Holiday Tree (sponsored by Dignity Health), and even a brand-new Musical Light Show! Bring the kiddos to meet Santa at Santa's House and ride the Classic Carousel.
Santa's House
Sponsored by American Riviera Bank
A beloved tradition, Santa's House returns to the Plaza. Young visitors can meet and pose for photos with Santa!
Letters from Santa
Sponsored by Tenet Health Central Coast
Stop by Santa’s House to drop off letters for Santa — Include your child’s return address and keep your eyes out for a hand-written response from the North Pole in your mailbox! Be sure to mail your letter before Friday, December 16, 2022, so that Santa has time to write back before Christmas!
Classic Carousel
Sponsored by Lamplighter Inn & Suites
Children of all ages can ride the Classic Carousel in Mission Plaza!
Carousel Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 12 – 7 PM
Friday – Sunday: 10 AM – 8 PM
$3 single ride
$10 five rides
Musical Light Show
Sponsored by PG&E, Lola & Ivy, Wallace Group, RRM Design Group, and Thoma Electric
The stunning lights in the Plaza will synchronize with music as part of the brand-new Musical Light Show, which will occur nearly every evening in the Plaza.
Festive Photo Ops
Sponsored by Meathead Movers
Dazzling walk-through light tunnels, sparkly SLO letters, and more larger-than-life decorations. Bring your camera!
Hanukkah Menorah Lighting
Presented by the JCC-Federation of SLO
Sunday, December 18, 2022 – Monday, December 26, 2022
Nightly at 5:00 PM
The SLO Jewish community is honored to continue its annual tradition of lighting the public menorah outside Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa each night of Hanukkah at 5:00 PM.
Holiday Tree sponsored by
Light Show sponsored by
Photo Spots sponsored by
Letters to Santa sponsored by
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