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December 23 12:00pm
New Nature Play Area & Inaugural “Noon Year’s Eve” Celebration Coming to the Central Coast Zoo!
The City of Atascadero and the Central Coast Zoo are excited to announce the grand opening of a brand-new Nature Play Area, along with the Zoo’s inaugural Noon Year’s Eve celebration, taking place on Wednesday, December 31, from 10:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. The festivities will kick off with an official ribbon cutting at 10:00 a.m., unveiling the Zoo’s newest feature, Wild Journeys Play Zoo, a nature-based play area thoughtfully designed for young children. This interactive space …
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December 16 5:06pm
On 12-19-25, the Atascadero Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint December 19th from 6:00 p.m. to December 20th 2:00 a.m. 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 are to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off the road. “Impaired drivers put others on the road…
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December 15 3:29pm
Atascadero Adopts New Social Host Ordinance to Reduce Illegal Fireworks and Protect Community Safety
On December 9, 2025, the Atascadero City Council unanimously adopted a new Fireworks Social Host Ordinance designed to reduce illegal fireworks, strengthen public safety, and protect neighborhoods during high-risk fire seasons. The ordinance takes effect immediately. Illegal fireworks have been a persistent concern in Atascadero, particularly during Independence Day and New Year’s Eve. These activities pose significant fire danger, disturb residents and animals, strain emergency…
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December 10 9:27pm
Atascadero Recreation is NOW Accepting Contract Class & Advertisement Applications for Spring 2026!
The City of Atascadero would like to invite new and returning Contract Instructors to partner up with our Recreation Team to offer an array of activities and classes to our local community. Classes & activities can be held at different City facilities around the community or at our parks. Our team will help with class registrations, organizing your rosters, advertisement in the Rec Guide and provide you with the space you need to host your class or activity. Do you have a talent…
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December 10 2:04pm
The City of Atascadero’s Community Services Department is now accepting band applications for the upcoming 2026 “Saturday in the Park” Summer Concert Series. We’re excited to announce that it’s time to get our bands in place for the 23rd annual Summer Concert Series. This series will consist of seven (7) concerts from June 20th through August 15th (except July 4th & 19th) and will be held at the Atascadero Lake Bandstand from 6:30-8:30 pm. The concert dates are June 20th & 27th…
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December 09 2:03pm
The Central Coast Zoo Proudly Presents Holiday Magic! Saturday, December 20th, 10-1 pm
The Central Coast Zoo is pleased to announce Holiday Magic on Saturday, December 20th, from 10 am until 1 pm! The zookeepers will present gifts for the animals and Santa will be on-site to welcome our visitors! Our scheduled gift delivery for the animals begins at 10 am and goes until 1 pm! It’s fun to watch the animals tear into their gifts from the meerkats to the lemurs to the monkeys. Enjoy holiday music and magic by Andy Morris! In addition, we are excited to welcome Central Coast…
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December 08 4:05pm
City of Atascadero Presents Winter Wonderland 2025! Friday, December 12th, 5-9 pm
Over 70 tons of snow on the Central Coast is on its way! Winter Wonderland is back for another exciting snow driven event in Downtown Atascadero on Friday, December 12th from 5-9 pm. Atascadero’s Sunken Gardens and the entire downtown will be transformed into a magical holiday paradise! Experience one major snow pile area and a massive snow slide built by Kiwanis Club of Atascadero, Cuesta Springs Ice Company, and Atascadero Hay & Feed! This year’s snow themed events also…
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December 01 6:56pm
“Light Up the Downtown” Holiday Celebration December 5, 2025, at 5:30 pm!
This Friday, December 5th, Downtown will be the place to be to kick off the holiday season! Join us from 5:30 – 8 pm, as Atascadero’s Downtown will be the happening place to be to experience the magic of the holidays! Festivities will begin at 5:30 pm in the Sunken Gardens, with the annual countdown to light up Historic City Hall at “Light up the Downtown!” Be a part of the lighting experience as City Hall, Sunken Gardens and the surrounding areas come to life with over 3,000 lights…
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November 20 6:37pm
The City of Atascadero is proud to announce a number of holiday events planned for your enjoyment! On Friday, December 5th, 5:30 – 8 pm, Atascadero’s Downtown will be the happening place to be to experience the magic of the holidays! Festivities will begin at 5:30 pm in the Sunken Gardens, with the annual countdown to light up Historic City Hall at “Light up the Downtown!” Be a part of the lighting experience as City Hall, Sunken Gardens, and the surrounding areas come to…
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