Events in Solvang

Modern Colored Pencil Book Signing with Chelsea Ward

Local artist Chelsea Ward returns to the Santa Ynez Valley to sign her latest book!

Disney’s The Little Mermaid

This magical musical includes irresistible songs: “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl,” and “Part of Your World.” Director Melissa Rain Anderson and New York City’s 2 Ring Circus collaborate to bring breathtaking aerial… More Info

Solvang Fall Festival 2019

Santa Barbara County & Beyond Exhibit Opening Reception

Opening Reception & Book Signing: Saturday, November 16, 2019, 3 - 5 p.m. RSVP to julie@wildlingmuseum.org. The Wildling Museum is pleased to present Santa Barbara County & Beyond: Recent Photographic Landscapes by George Rose,… More Info

3rd Wednesday Wine & Beer Walk

The Solvang 3rd Wednesday Wine and Beer Walk costs just $20.00 per person.

3rd Wednesday Restaurant Deal

Solvang 3rd Wednesday Restaurant Deal

Book Loft Holiday Open House

It's the annual Book Loft Holiday Open House and you're invited!

Turkey Trot

5k run/walk held at Sunny Fields Park benefiting the local chapter of the Salvation Army. Dogs (behaved and on a leash), kids, strollers are ok!

The Wild Herd Book Signing with Deborah Kalas

The Wild Herd is a unique look at a vanishing American treasure: the herds of wild horses that have roamed our continent for hundreds of years -- and are now in jeopardy.

Santa’s Village

SANTA’S VILLAGE IS OPEN EVERY SATURDAY LEADING UP TO CHRISTMAS DAY. COME ON OUT TO SOLVANG PARK WITH YOUR LITTLE ONES TO MEET MR. AND MRS. CLAUS WITH THEIR CHRISTMAS LISTS READY! WE ALSO ENCOURAGE FAMILIES TO ENJOY THE WONDERFUL… More Info

Candlelight Tours

GUESTS AND LOCALS WILL BE ABLE TO TAKE PART IN A GUIDED TOUR LED BY A COSTUMED GUIDE. EVERY PARTICIPANT WILL RECEIVE AN LED CANDLE TO HOLD WHILE LEARNING ABOUT SOLVANG, LISTENING TO CHRISTMAS CAROLS, AND EXPERIENCING THE SIGHTS AND… More Info

Nisse Adventure

RUNS THROUGHOUT ALL OF JULEFEST JOIN IN ON THE CITY WIDE HUNT FOR THE MYSTERIOUS SOLVANG NISSE! THIS NISSE HAS HIDDEN THEMSELVES THROUGHOUT DOWNTOWN SOLVANG AND WE NEED YOUR HELP TRACKING THEM DOWN! ALL JULEFEST LONG, USING… More Info

Buellton Winter Fest

Come get in the spirit of the holidays as Buellton hosts their Annual Winter Fest.

9th Annual Holiday Marketplace

Sunday, December 1, 2019 10 A.M. - 4 P.M. Join us at the Wildling as we kick off the holiday season on Sunday, December 1, 2019! Enjoy one-of-a-kind shopping featuring talented local artisans and unique gifts that celebrate… More Info

Dinner with Santa

Tower Pizza is hosting an annual dinner with Santa on December 5, 2019. Free for all to come by and just enjoy Santa or have a delicious pizza. Canned food donations are requested to help stock the local food pantries.

Tree Lighting Ceremony

COME OUT AND HELP US KICK OFF THIS HOLIDAY SEASON WITH SOLVANG’S ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING! THE LIGHTING WILL TAKE PLACE FROM 5:00PM TO 6:30PM AT FIRST ST AND MISSION DR. THE TREE LIGHTING INCLUDES VARIOUS FESTIVITIES INCLUDING… More Info

Figure Drawing Evening

Enjoy an evening appreciating the beauty of the human form. We bring you an experienced nude model and provide light instruction to help those of you new to figure drawing to get started in this super fun and interesting charcoal… More Info

Santa Sprint

Dress in your best Christmas outfit and run the 3/4 mile parade route as parade patrons cheer you on! The whole family can participate. Dogs (well behaved and on a leash), strollers and kids are all ok!