Updated October 19, 2026. From the Cambria scarecrows to the Paso wine country, the last full weekend of October is a good one on the Central Coast. Confirm times, tickets, and reservations on the organizer sites before you go.
This weekend: Oct. 23–25
Witches & Warlocks Paddle — Saturday October 24, 3–5 p.m., Coleman Park and Beach, Morro Bay. Free, no registration. An informal meetup on the water in your best witch hat. Life jackets are required, and rentals sell out, so reserve a board early. morrobay.org.
Pumpkins in the Park — Saturday October 24, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Dinosaur Caves Park, 2701 Price St., Pismo Beach. Free, followed by downtown trick-or-treating noon–2 p.m. pismobeach.org.
Nightmare on Main St. — Friday and Saturday October 23–24, 7–10 p.m., 828 14th St., Paso Robles. Timed tickets, about $20, no refunds. The free lights-on kids’ tour is Saturday 1–4 p.m. More dates Oct. 29–31. nightmareonmain.com.
Cambria Scarecrow Festival — Through October 31, Cambria villages, Moonstone Beach, and San Simeon. Hundreds of scarecrows; a nice slow drive. visitcambriaca.com.
Four Sisters Ranch Harvest Marketplace — Saturday October 24, 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m., 2995 Pleasant Rd., San Miguel. Vendors and live music noon–3 p.m. Open to the public; reservations recommended. pasorobleswinerieseast.com.
McPrice Myers “Above the Vines” — Saturday October 24, 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m., 3525 Adelaida Rd., Paso Robles. Reservations required and space is very limited. Tickets on the official site: mcpricemyers.com.
Dark Star Winemaker’s Tour & Barrel Tasting — Saturday October 24, 2 p.m., Paso Robles. Tickets on the official site: 46west.wine.
Night of Hope for Kids — Saturday October 24, 5:30–8:30 p.m., Le Vigne Winery, Paso Robles. $45 for dinner and a glass of wine, benefiting childhood cancer research. pasowine.com.
Paso Robles Harvest Wine Month — Through October 31 at wineries across Paso Robles. Events change weekly; see pasowine.com.