Downtown SLO Invites Community to Free Annual Bunny Trail at the Farmers' Market
Free, family-friendly springtime fun on Thursday, April 2, 2026
Downtown SLO’s Bunny Trail, presented by the Cal Poly Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, returns to the Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market on Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 6–8 PM. This event is free, family-friendly, and open to the public!
Bunny Trail coincides with the regularly scheduled Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market, which runs from 6–9 PM every Thursday evening on Higuera Street. Visitors can enjoy five blocks of over 100 vendors offering fresh produce, famous BBQ, delicious meals, crafts, baked goods, entertainment, and more.
Event Details
- Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026
- Time: 6–8 PM
- Location: Downtown SLO businesses and Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market, Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo
Bunny Trail
Families are invited to follow the trail and collect treats from downtown businesses. Downtown SLO encourages guests to use the interactive digital map and bring their own treat bags. The digital map is available at DowntownSLO.com/BunnyTrail, and QR codes that link to the map will be posted during the event.
Printed maps will also be available at the intersection of Chorro & Higuera.
Photos with Downtown Bunny
Sponsored by Kramer Events
Families can meet Downtown Bunny at the corner of Chorro & Higuera Streets. Photos with Downtown Bunny will be $5; cash or card accepted. Photos may be taken on a personal device or with Kramer Events’ digital photo booth and then sent to a personal device via text, AirDrop, or email. No printed photos with Downtown Bunny will be available for purchase.
Participating Businesses
Ah Louis Store, Anthropologie, Blackwater, Bodys & Jewelry, Cal Poly Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Cal Poly Mustang Shop Downtown, EcoBambino, Jamba, JunkGirls, Luna Red Restaurant, Making SLO, McConnell's Fine Ice Creams, Moondoggies Beach Club, Novo Restaurant & Lounge, Old San Luis BBQ Co., Pure Green SLO, Rocket Fizz, SLO Sweets, Summerland Co, Super Silver SLO, Takkens Shoes, The Ritual, Tom’s Toys, Wildflower Women, Zen Den
Sponsors & Partners
Downtown SLO wants to thank all of the sponsors and partners who make this event possible.
2026 Bunny Trail Sponsors & Partners
- Bunny Trail Presenting Sponsor: Cal Poly Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- Bunny Trail Photos Sponsor: Kramer Events
2025–2026 Farmers’ Market Sponsors & Partners:
- In Partnership With: City of San Luis Obispo
- Champion Sponsor: Coastal Community Builders
- Market Enthusiast Sponsors: Toyota of SLO, Cal Poly, Dignity Health: French Hospital Medical Center, Marian Regional Medical Center, and Arroyo Grande Community Hospital
- Media Partners: KSBY, the Krush 92.5, Coast 104.5, New Times San Luis Obispo
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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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