By Angela Cisneros

Spring equinox officially arrives on Thursday, March 20, which means that on this day, both hemispheres of the Earth receive an equal amount of sunlight. For Atascadero, it means the warm and sunny time of the year is just beginning (we could always use more rain on the Central Coast, though), and there are fun things to do!  

Green Omen Apothecary has another great evening event on March 5 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. with Tea and Music Therapy. Experience hands-on music creation alongside insights into Music Therapy presented by a Board Certified Music Therapist. Savor a complimentary tea from Green Omen while engaging in this informative and enjoyable, all-ages event! Please see their website for tickets and information.  

The Central Coast Craft Beer Festival returns on March 22 from noon to 4 p.m. in downtown Sunken Gardens! Enjoy samples from over 55 independently owned craft breweries, ciders, seltzers, kombucha, and wineries from all over California. Don’t forget to bring your skills for the mega-sized beer pong, along with other lawn games. Of course, there will be a variety of merchants and food vendors to choose from.  

This time of year can also be referred to as Spring Cleaning and can be a time of reorganizing your home, donating things you aren’t using anymore, and refreshing your home with things that bring you delight! Atrium Mercantile is a great place to find tables and decorations for your home. It has a cozy warehouse vibe with unique pieces that will be a statement in your home. Kelly Archer Interiors is the only store in town where you can buy custom, hand-crafted upholstery, and case goods from brands like Taylor King, Rowe, Century, and Four Hands. Their showroom downtown is a great place to see some of those pieces and design a plan for your home with their staff.  

Are you eating more healthy in 2025? Atascadero Farmers Market is the place for you! Every Wednesday from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Sunken Gardens, you can find in-season vegetables and fruit, plus fresh baked bread, pies, and sometimes, tamales. After a winter of staying inside, it is nice to get out and walk the market with friends. If you still feel a bit chilly, you can always get a hot beverage at Malibu Brew, Green Omen Apothecary, or AMSTRDM Coffee House.  

For me, March is my birthday month! I have a gift card to Dewy Rose Clothing Co. that I got for Christmas that is burning a hole in my pocket! I am looking forward to some new dresses. The other thing that I like treating myself to is a new-to-me book from the Book Odyssey. It is so peaceful walking around the store, looking for particular books, and discovering new reads. I have goals to have a library in my home one day, and since books don’t collect themselves, I must do the work!  I hope your March is enjoyable downtown Atascadero! 

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