November Calendar of Events
By Atascadero News · Fri Nov 07 2025
Discover what’s going on in Atascadero, Paso Robles, Templeton, and beyond! From community fundraisers and live music to family festivals and local traditions, North County is full of events every month. Don’t miss your chance to connect, celebrate, and support local.
November 6-9
Paderewski Festival
Downtown Paso Robles
The annual Paderewski Festival in Paso Robles celebrates Ignacy Jan Paderewski's diverse legacy with concerts, exhibits, wine tastings, youth piano competition, and cultural exchanges, highlighting the region's rich heritage. Find more information on concert times and locations here paderewskifest.com
November 8
Holiday Boutique
Pavilion on the Lake, Atascadero
10am–3pm
Kick off the holiday season with over 90 vendors offering handmade crafts and gifts. Get a head start on holiday shopping or find something special just for you.
November 8–9
SLO CAL Spartan Trifecta Weekend
Santa Margarita Ranch, San Luis Obispo County
Race through vineyards, fall colors, and epic landscapes at one of Spartan’s fastest Ultras—perfect for first-time 50K racers. Weekend also features Spartan Trail Races. Visit spartan.com for registration and details.
November 11
Veterans Day at the Faces of Freedom
Faces of Freedom Memorial, Atascadero
Portola Rd & Hwy 41
11am
Honor our veterans with a moving ceremony featuring a flyover, color guard, live music, wreath laying, and Quilt of Valor presentations. Food available for purchase by Kiwanis of Atascadero.
Veterans Day Ceremony
Veterans Memorial, Paso Robles District Cemetery
11am
Program features an invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, welcome, guest speaker, patriotic songs, fly-over, closing prayer, honor guard, and Taps. Flags are placed at all identified veteran’s graves by American Legion Post 50 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10965.
November 14–16
5th Annual Atascadero Fall Fest
Sunken Gardens, Downtown Atascadero
Friday 4–10pm | Saturday 12–10pm | Sunday 12–10pm
Enjoy three days of family fun at this free admission festival featuring a full-scale carnival, rides, games, vendors, breweries, live music, and more.
The Annual Colony Days
Downtown Atascadero
10am-3pm
Enjoy the parade and activities throughout downtown and Sunken Gardens with tours of City Hall and the Colony House in celebration of the early days of Atascadero. For information, visit colonydays.org
November 15
Annual Elegant Holiday Evening Downtown
Downtown Paso Robles
5-8pm
Free open house, refreshments, wine and bites, and entertainment for all to enjoy.
November 27
Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day for Paso Robles
Centennial Park, Paso Robles
12-2pm
A celebration of thanks serving over 1,500 men, women, and children a traditional Thanksgiving meal at no cost. A true expression of community that brings diverse people together to share the day with others. All made possible through the generosity of caring individuals, students, organizations, churches, and businesses.
ECHO Turkey Trot
Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand
8:30am
Join us for a 5K fun run/walk on Thanksgiving morning at Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand at 8:30 a.m. Be sure to wear your best turkey costume as there will be prizes for adults, children and pets!
20th Annual Turkey Trot
Food 4 Less Parking Lot, Creston Rd, Paso Robles
7am check-in
Presented by the Paso Robles High School Wrestling Team: 1st place medals for 10K run for each division (6). Divisions: Men, Women, High School, Middle School, Open, Masters, Tee shirts for the first 100 Runners, Best Turkey Costume Contest. Register online raceroster.com or day of.
November 28
39th Annual Downtown Lighting Ceremony
City Park, Paso Robles
5:30pm
See the first lights shine downtown, along with a visit from Mrs. Claus.
November 29
Small Business Saturday
Downtown Paso Robles
This event encourages shoppers to get out and support the stores and restaurants that make Paso Robles stores and cuisine options unlike any other.
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