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August 27 5:07pm
Central Coast Zoo Presents the 13th Annual “Brew at the Zoo”
The City of Atascadero and the Central Coast Zoo are excited to announce the 13th Annual “Brew at the Zoo!” Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 12th as we “Party with Purpose – Sipping to Support Wildlife Conservation” from 5:00-8:00 pm! A variety of craft beer, wine, cider, seltzer, and distilled spirits will be available at this exclusive evening at the Zoo. Expect a special “Welcome” reception pouring of special spirits, cider and wine as you enter the Zoo (first come, first…
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August 25 10:30pm
City of Atascadero Presents Movies in the Park with Footloose!
Saturday, August 29th, 7 pm Family Activities & 8 pm Movie! The City of Atascadero presents Movies in the Park this Saturday, August 29th with Footloose! Movie will begin about 15 minutes after sunset at Colony Park Softball Field #2, located at 5599 Traffic Way, next to the Colony Park Community Center in Atascadero. Beginning at 7pm, there will be a variety of fun games and activities for the whole family to enjoy before the movie! “FOOTLOOSE” (PG) will be the last featured…
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August 25 9:55pm
Sponsored by Oakview Village Christian Senior Living The City of Atascadero is pleased to announce The Cinders Blues Band that will wrap up the last “Saturdays in the Park” Summer Concert Series for the season! Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 29th at 6:30 pm at the Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand! This evening’s concert is brought to you by Oakview Village Christian Senior Living. The Cinders Blues Band is an honest-to-pete blues band that you can dance to. Some traditional…
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August 19 7:01am
City of Atascadero Presents CRUISIN’ WEEKEND - August 21 & 22, 2026
Join us for a fun-filled weekend by coming out to Atascadero’s Cruisin’ Weekend! The weekend kicks off with the 33rd Annual Hot El Camino Cruise Nite on Friday, August 21st at 6:30 p.m., continues Saturday with the 35th Annual Mid-State Cruizers Car Show from 10 am – 3 pm at Atascadero Lake Park followed by our 10th Annual Dancing in the Streets in the Downtown from 5-10 pm! Plan to be in Downtown Atascadero on August 21st & 22nd for this favorite, annual tradition! Hot El…
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August 18 12:50pm
It's time for hoops! The City of Atascadero's Recreation team is looking forward to getting the youth back on the court for some recreational basketball! Our program stresses the importance of individual skill development, teamwork, positive attitudes & most of all, FUN!! In a non-competitive setting, we offer a division for anyone in grades Kindergarten through 12th at any skill level. Volunteer Coaches & Sponsors are needed for this program! IMPORTANT DATES SKILLS…
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August 17 6:43pm
Topic: Navigating Business Licenses and Local Resources for New and Growing Businesses The City of Atascadero Community Development Department will host our “Coffee with a Planner” this week! These events are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month. These informal sessions allow staff to hear from the community about a variety of topics including land use, zoning, city policy, and development projects. Each session highlights a specific topic, but our team will be happy to…
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August 14 4:17pm
City of Atascadero Presents the 2026 Cruisin’ Weekend ~ Street Closures & Rules of the Road
HOT EL CAMINO CRUISE NITE: NOTICE OF STREET CLOSURES Cruisin’ Weekend kicks off Friday, August 21st, 2026, from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. with a new cruise route! The City of Atascadero’s 33rd Annual Hot El Camino Cruise Nite, which will be a closed and controlled cruise along a new route on El Camino Real from San Jacinto to HWY 41/Morro Rd! The following roads will close beginning at 5:00 pm, No Parking will begin at 3 pm and the Hard Road Closure at 5:30 pm: HARD CLOSURES: El…
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August 13 8:22am
---Updated--- The City of Atascadero and Atascadero High School are teaming up with our local restaurants and drinking establishments to offer “Orange & Grey Fridays” for all Greyhound Home Football Games starting the first home game of the season, Thursday, August 20th. It’s a pre-game opportunity for families and students to come Downtown before the game. All you have to do is wear your orange and grey team colors and you will receive a 10% discount at participating restaurants…
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August 12 6:21pm
DUI Checkpoint - Atascadero Police Department Holding DUI Checkpoint on Friday, August 14, 2026
On August 14th, the Atascadero Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) checkpoint on Friday, August 14th from 6 pm to 2 am at an undisclosed location. DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints is to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off the road. “Impaired drivers put others on the road at significant risk,” Commander Matt…
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