Free Bat Week workshop planned Saturday at Uptown Family Park
Paso Robles Daily News
October 20, 2026
Paso Robles families, here's a fun, free way to spend Saturday morning: the city's Recreation Services team is hosting a "Batty About Bats" workshop at Uptown Family Park in honor of Bat Week. It's a chance to learn about the critters that quietly patrol our evening skies, and it's geared for kids and grown-ups alike.
Bats might not be the first thing you think of when you picture Paso Robles, but they're actually a big deal around here. Our warm evenings and nearby open spaces make for good hunting grounds, and they do a number on mosquitoes and other pests. A workshop like this is a nice reminder that the Central Coast's wildlife isn't just out in the hills—it's in our neighborhoods too.
The details are still coming together, but Paso Robles Daily News has the initial heads-up. Keep an eye out for more info, and maybe pack a picnic for the park while you're at it. Free, family-friendly, and a little bit batty—sounds like a good Saturday to us.
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