Downtown SLO Businesses to Bring Merchandise to the Sidewalk on October 25
The first of a new series of Sidewalk Sales invites locals to rediscover downtown San Luis Obispo.
Downtown SLO is excited to invite the community to the first of a new series of Sidewalk Sales on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 11 AM–5 PM. 39 businesses will bring merchandise and sales displays onto the sidewalk for this one-day-only event. Shoppers can expect to find discounts on clothing, accessories, home decor, collectibles, and more. For a map of participating locations and more information, those interested can visit DowntownSLO.com/Sidewalk.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Times: 11 AM–5 PM
Location: Downtown San Luis Obispo
Passport Challenge
Shoppers can partake in a digital passport challenge for a chance to win gift cards to downtown businesses! For every six businesses participants visit and “check in” to, shoppers will be entered into a drawing to receive a bundle of gift cards, valued at a total of $40 or more. Eight winners will be chosen, and registration to participate is open now.
Participating Businesses
Ah Louis Store, Ambiance Clothing Boutique, Apropos Clothing Boutique, Assistance League of SLO County Thrift Store, Blackwater, Blue Harvest Apparel, Boo Boo Records, Calico Trading Company, Central Coast Surfboards, Club Bubbly, Corazon Cafe, Downtown SLO, EcoBambino, Finders Keepers, French Quarter, Growing Grounds Downtown, Hands Gallery, HumanKind Fair Trade, Junk Girls, Len Collective, Making SLO, Moondoggies Beach Club, Patrick James Inc., Picking Daisies, Pippa & Ky, Pottery Barn, Roxanne's Birkenstock, Salon62. Sandbox Kids, SLO Swim, Summerland Co, Super Silver San Luis Obispo, Sweetie Cup Tea House, Takkens Shoes, The Cozy Patio, The Mountain Air, Trio Boutique, Under the Willow, Wildflower Women Boutique
Parking Information
Downtown SLO recommends that shoppers use one of the three public parking structures downtown. The hourly rate in the garages is $2/hour, with a daily max of $8.
Sponsors & Partners
Downtown SLO would like to thank the City of San Luis Obispo for its support of this program.
For More Information
Sidewalk Sale Marketing Toolkit | Website | Instagram | Facebook
About Downtown SLO
Founded in 1975, Downtown SLO is a 501c6 nonprofit organization whose mission is to foster an economically vibrant downtown San Luis Obispo. Representing businesses within the city's Business Improvement Area, as well as voluntary members and community partners, Downtown SLO collaborates closely with the City of San Luis Obispo to support a thriving, vibrant city center. The organization is known for producing beloved community events like the weekly Thursday Night Farmers’ Market, the Annual Holiday Parade, and Concerts in the Plaza.
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