Family events in San Luis Obispo, CA

Mission Plaza in downtown San Luis Obispo hosts an evening of live music featuring Noach Tangeras and The Mother Corn Shuckers. This free, family-friendly concert offers food and drink on site. A complimentary bike valet will be available, and pets should stay at home. Presented in partnership with the City of San Luis Obispo, with support from Sunset Honda as title sponsor, San Luis Obispo Collection as opening act sponsor, Wilde Wealth Management as stage sponsor, and band support from Quesadilla Gorilla.

Enjoy free Friday night movies outside in the courtyard. The screenings feature family-friendly films everyone can enjoy. Arrive early to grab a bite to eat at the available restaurants before the movie begins, and bring your own blankets and chairs to stay comfortable. Entry and parking are free.

Kick off the week at Devaul Park with local eats, music, and games. Pick up a meal from 805 food trucks, then take part in no-cost games and activities led by the Parks and Recreation Department staff. It is a relaxed chance to reconnect with neighbors and meet new faces in the community. Pack a blanket and chairs to enjoy a picnic at the park, or grab dinner to go.

DeVaul Park in San Luis Obispo sets the scene for a friendly meetup featuring food trucks, music, and games. Hosted by SLO Parks & Rec, the lineup includes Big Wave Sushi with bowls inspired by unrolled rolls, Cubanissimo serving Cuban cuisine, Leslie’s Taqueria with tacos, nachos, and burritos, and Revolve Craft Pizza preparing craft New York style pizza. Expect a relaxed community atmosphere with plenty of flavors and casual fun in the park.

Set out for a four-night, Tuesday through Saturday campout at Morro Bay State Park, part of a broader series exploring California State Parks. Leader led easy and moderate hikes are offered daily to local highlights, including giant Morro Rock, pygmy oak trees, and a rugged landscape formed largely by volcanic forces. Within the park, saltwater marshes support a thriving bird population, the volcanic peaks Black Hill and Cerro Cabrillo rise above the bay, and the Museum of Natural History adds perspective on the area’s natural features. Expect moderate coastal weather, with summer days often 30 degrees cooler than inland areas. A nearby community located 1.5 miles north of the campground provides gas stations, grocery stores, dining, and other conveniences. The group campground features fire pits, grills, picnic tables, flush toilets, a drinking water spigot, and a camp host, with showers just steps from a secluded group campsite. A large meadow set apart from the main campground offers ample space for tent sites. Sign-up is handled through the Sierra Club website.

This weekly community market fills Pismo Pier Plaza, beside the PISMO BEACH sign, with more than 40 local artisans, tasty food, and live music near the shoreline. Attendees can enjoy sets from local musicians while taking in coastal views. The atmosphere is family friendly, with face painting and a small play area located a short distance from the market. For event inquiries, email pismosummermarket@gmail.com or message the official Pismo Summer Market Facebook page, and be cautious of online scams.