Giving thanks, celebrating Paso

By Karyl Lammers · Fri Nov 07 2025

November is the month when we are reminded to be thankful for the many positive things happening in our life!

We’re embarking on a wonderful month of national and local activities, a month of gratitude and love. Slow down and enjoy everything. Let’s start by putting an end to Daylight Saving Time 2025 on November 2. Summer is officially over; it’s time to “fall back” one hour and begin Standard Time. Our sunrises and sunsets will be one hour earlier, giving us more morning hours for activities and more evening hours for rest and relaxation.

On November 5, the “Beaver Full Super Moon” appears, honoring the busy beaver who has worked all year long to prepare his lodge to make sure he survives the winter challenges. On this full moon, we enjoy a time of reflection, introspection, and gratitude. Give thanks for the harvest, celebrate renewal, and honor our ancestors.

Veteran’s Day arrives on the 11th day of the 11th month at 11 a.m. when, in 1918, we signed the Armistice, ending World War I. On this day, month, and hour every year, all over the USA, we honor our Veterans for their sacrifices to give us our Freedoms! Check your local chapter for services.

Paso Robles Main Street Association invites you to join us on November 15 from 5 until 8 p.m. for Elegant Holiday Evening Downtown. This is one of our most popular annual events, where people from everywhere gather to appreciate the small-town feel and charm provided by our shops and shopkeepers. You’ll be given samples of food, beverages, and discounts on your purchases. Enjoy the old-fashioned window displays, decorated shops, music, and fun everywhere you go.

Thursday, November 24, is the day we celebrate — a time to appreciate the little things and give thanks for it all. And don’t forget the 41st Annual Thanksgiving for Paso Robles. This is what Paso is all about! Donations make it possible to serve these meals without a charge. Volunteers work hard before and during this day. They serve an old-fashioned sit-down Thanksgiving dinner to over 1,000 people. The menu includes turkey and ham with all the trimmings, even in-house baked pies, for the men, women, and children of all communities to share the day with others at Centennial Park. There are also volunteers happily delivering meals for those who cannot get to the park. It’s a fun-filled day for everyone! Reach out to thanksgivingforpasorobles.com for details, volunteering, or donations.

Let’s ramp up the Christmas Spirit the Paso way! On November 28 at 5:30 p.m., Downtown Main Street will, for the 39th time, host the Annual Downtown Lighting Ceremony. Mrs. Claus, the Christmas Elves, and all their friends will meet you at the Gazebo in the City Park. Bring the whole family, especially the children. You’ll be surrounded by music, everyone singing Christmas carols, and the official Christmas lights will be turned on in the park for all to enjoy!

It’s Shop Small Saturday in America all day on Saturday, November 29. The perfect time to shop and enjoy our town and all it has to offer. Support our Downtown, love where you live, and shop local. They say when you buy from a small business, an actual person does a little happy dance! So, shop downtown and say thank you to the shopkeepers for hanging in there with us all these years of ups and downs!

Happy Holidays, Paso Robles!

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