October on the Central Coast is something special. The summer crowds have thinned, the fog tends to lift, and some of the year’s warmest, clearest days arrive just in time for a packed month of community celebrations. From milestone birthdays for our local cities to fireworks over the water, here are ten family-friendly events worth marking on your calendar this month.
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