Solvang Events
Solvang Events
Welcome to the SolvangUSA Events Calendar. Our historic Danish Solvang community is a vibrant and fascinating destination with fun and exciting monthly events from the longstanding traditions of our annual events to the energetic tapestry of local business-hosted gatherings, our community is teeming with delightful array of happenings. Check back often for updates and newly added events!
Add your event to our calendar! Please include specifics such as date, time, location, description, photos, website, email and/or phone number to:
specialevents@cityofsolvang.com
Guidelines:
- To be eligible for inclusion, events must meet the following criteria: located in Solvang and open to the public.
- Kindly ensure that the photos or images submitted are authorized for exclusive use. By submitting an image, you are acknowledging that you possess the necessary rights to use this image and are granting SolvangUSA the authority to utilize the image as well.
- Once submitted, events will go through an approval process to ensure for complete information, that it meets all criteria, and that it aligns with the SolvangUSA brand. You will then be notified about status within 24-48 hours.
Calendar:
december
decNisse AdventureRecurring everyday November 24 - January 6

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Nisse Adventure November 24 – January 6, anytime / at your leisure Join in on the city-wide hunt for the mischievous Solvang Nisser (Danish for “gnome”)! This group of Nisser have hidden
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Nisse Adventure
November 24 – January 6, anytime / at your leisure
Join in on the city-wide hunt for the mischievous Solvang Nisser (Danish for “gnome”)! This group of Nisser have hidden themselves throughout Downtown Solvang and we need your help tracking them down. Find one, or find them all as you enjoy all that Downtown Solvang has to offer. Fun for the whole family!
All Julefest long, pop into the Solvang Visitor Center located at 1637 Copenhagen Drive, for a list of clues to the various hiding spots the Nisse frequents. Once you find each Nisse, head back to the Visitor Center to receive a special Solvang keepsake.
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Month Long Event (december)
Location
Solvang Visitors Center
1637 Copenhagen Drive
decChristmas Ghost ToursRecurring December 1-3, 7-10, and 14-31

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Paranormal Investigation Tours with THE HAUNT!
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Paranormal Investigation Tours with THE HAUNT!
Real Christmas Ghost Hunting
Experience the supernatural with a storyteller-ghost hunter on a nighttime adventure that’s perfect for believers and skeptics alike.
December 1-3, 7-10, and 14-31 at 7 pm and 8pm! The Christmas Haunt
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Month Long Event (december)
Location
Downtown Solvang
First Street and Copenhagen Drive Solvang, CA 93463
decCandlelight ToursRecurring December 8, 9, 15, and 16, plus December 18 - December 23

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Candlelight Tours December 8, 9, 15, and 16, plus December 18 through December 23, at 5pm. The popular Solvang Julefest Candlelight Tours will continue this year to provide
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Candlelight Tours
December 8, 9, 15, and 16, plus December 18 through December 23, at 5pm. The popular Solvang Julefest Candlelight Tours will continue this year to provide special experiences for locals and visitors as they traverse the streets of Solvang, singing carols and learning about some Danish traditions along with Solvang history. Led by a costumed guide, all tour participants will receive an LED candle to hold during the tour. Advance purchase required – Book Now!
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Month Long Event (december)
Location
Downtown Solvang
First Street and Copenhagen Drive Solvang, CA 93463
decLight & Music ShowRecurring weekly Monday - Sunday 5pm-9pm on the hour

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Daily, November 24 – January 6, showtimes 5pm, 6 pm, 7pm, 8 pm, and 9pm Every evening during Solvang Julefest, Solvang Park will come alive with all that sparkles and shines!
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Daily, November 24 – January 6, showtimes 5pm, 6 pm, 7pm, 8 pm, and 9pm
Every evening during Solvang Julefest, Solvang Park will come alive with all that sparkles and shines! Enjoy a 10-minute light and music display on the hour each night, right in the center of all of Solvang’s holiday magic. Light show times will be 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm and 9pm. There will be two show variations. The first will be played 5pm, 7pm, and 9pm. and the second will be at 6pm, 8pm.
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Month Long Event (december)
Location
Solvang Park
1630 Mission Dr
decSolvang Trolley Christmas Light TourRecurring December 12, 14, 15, 16,19, 21, 22, and 23

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Solvang Trolley Christmas Light Tour Enjoy the magic of the holidays in a Trolley Tour Solvang Trolley invites you to tour the Christmas lights through the Santa Ynez Valley! Featuring fresh hot
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Solvang Trolley Christmas Light Tour
Enjoy the magic of the holidays in a Trolley Tour
Solvang Trolley invites you to tour the Christmas lights through the Santa Ynez Valley! Featuring fresh hot chocolate, and a jolly good time!
Tour dates: Tues Dec 12, Thurs Dec 14, Fri Dec 15, Sat Dec 16, Tues Dec 19, Thurs Dec 21, Fri Dec 22, Sat Dec 23
Tour times: 6:00pm and 7:30pm
Seating is limited, so please reserve in advance!
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Month Long Event (december)
Location
Downtown Solvang
First Street and Copenhagen Drive Solvang, CA 93463
decSanta's Village / Photos with SantaRecurring Saturday's until the 23rd

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Solvang Park – 1630 Mission Drive Saturdays, December 2 (2pm-4pm), 9, 16 & 23, 12pm-4pm Santa’s Village is open every Saturday leading up to Christmas Day. Come on out to Solvang Park
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Solvang Park – 1630 Mission Drive
Saturdays, December 2 (2pm-4pm), 9, 16 & 23, 12pm-4pm
Santa’s Village is open every Saturday leading up to Christmas Day. Come on out to Solvang Park to meet Mr. Claus with Christmas lists at the ready! Pictures with Santa are free to all.
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Month Long Event (december)
Location
Solvang Park
1630 Mission Dr
09dec9:00 amSolvang Skate Contest - FREE TO ENTER

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December 9th, 2023 Hans Christian Anderson Skate Park 633 Chalk Hill Road Solvang, CA 93463 Registration @ 9:00am Contest Starts @ 10:30am
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December 9th, 2023
Hans Christian Anderson Skate Park
633 Chalk Hill Road Solvang, CA 93463
Registration @ 9:00am
Contest Starts @ 10:30am
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am
Location
Hans Christian Anderson Park
633 Chalk Hill Rd
09dec3:00 pmWinter's Glow - SYV Chorale Holiday ConcertDecember 9th & 10th

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Saturday and Sunday December 9th & 10th, 3:00pm Tickets: $20 Directed by David L. Torres, our 2023 holiday concert features contemporary and classic Christmas and winter-themed music, reminding us
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Saturday and Sunday
December 9th & 10th, 3:00pm
Tickets: $20
Directed by David L. Torres, our 2023 holiday concert features contemporary and classic Christmas and winter-themed music, reminding us all that amidst winter’s chill, there is beauty, hope and joy.
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(Saturday) 3:00 pm
Location
Solvang Veterans Memorial Hall
1745 Mission Drive
decHigh Roller Tiki Lounge Live MusicRecurring weekly every Friday and Saturday night

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Live Music is Back! We have live music from 7-10pm on Friday and Saturday (on our live music lounge Club 433). Check our social media pages for updates. Hours, Musicians
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Live Music is Back! We have live music from 7-10pm on Friday and Saturday (on our live music lounge Club 433). Check our social media pages for updates. Hours, Musicians and dates subject to change *
We are a 21+ venue, inside and outside.
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Month Long Event (december)
Location
High Roller Tiki Lounge
433 Alisal Road
decThe Magical World of Eyvind EarleRecurring weekly Thursday - Monday (November 25 - January 15)

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Elverhøj Museum – In the Art Gallery 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang CA 93463 November 25, 2023 – January 15, 2024 11 am – 5 pm On display and for
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Elverhøj Museum – In the Art Gallery
1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang CA 93463
November 25, 2023 – January 15, 2024
11 am – 5 pm
On display and for sale – original oils & rare serigraphs
In our gift shop – Eyvind Earle books & greeting cards
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Month Long Event (december)
Location
Elverhoj Museum of History & Art
1624 Elverhoy Way Solvang, CA 93463

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Wilding Museum of Art & Nature 1511-B Mission Drive – Solvang November 18, 2023 – July 8, 2024 Second Floor Valley Oak Gallery The Wildling Museum of Art and Nature
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Wilding Museum of Art & Nature 1511-B Mission Drive – Solvang
November 18, 2023 – July 8, 2024
Second Floor Valley Oak Gallery
The Wildling Museum of Art and Nature is pleased to announce California’s Changing Landscape: The Way of Water, an upcoming solo exhibition by photographer George Rose, coming November 2023 to the Wildling Museum’s Valley Oak Gallery.
Featuring more than 20 large-format documentary inkjet photographs of the Golden State, the exhibition showcases Rose’s recent expansive documentation of California’s dramatic water story. His vast exploration of the state and its fraught relationship with water will culminate with the release of his forthcoming book of the same title, coming Spring 2024.
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Month Long Event (december)
Location
Wilding Museum
1511-B Mission Drive
decFarmers MarketRecurring weekly on Wednesdays

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The Farmers Market works diligently to bring the freshest and most nutritious produce our rich, local agricultural land has to offer directly to the public. The markets serve to strengthen
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The Farmers Market works diligently to bring the freshest and most nutritious produce our rich, local agricultural land has to offer directly to the public. The markets serve to strengthen local community ties and magnify our great outdoors with weekly events while enhancing our locals activities.
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Month Long Event (december)
Location
First Street, Downtown Solvang
january
05jan5:00 pm7:00 pmSolvang Christmas Tree Burn

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32nd Annual Tree Burn January 5, 2024 5-7pm at Mission Santa Ines Boy Scouts flag retirement, fire safety demonstration from Santa Barbara County Fire, Rudy’s food truck and fun activities for kids
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32nd Annual Tree Burn
January 5, 2024 5-7pm at Mission Santa Ines
Boy Scouts flag retirement, fire safety demonstration from Santa Barbara County Fire, Rudy’s food truck and fun activities for kids put on by Solvang Parks and Rec.
Every year, people drop off their Christmas trees so they can be burned in a huge community bonfire at the end of the holiday season. The City of Solvang Tree Burn not only wraps up the month-long Solvang Julefest celebration but serves as a fire safety demonstration by the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.
Time
(Friday) 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Old Mission Santa Inés
1760 Mission Dr, Solvang
february
09feb9:00 amGaragiste Southern Exposure Wine FestivalFebruary 9 & 10

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The Garagiste Southern Exposure Festival is a unique chance to taste with 30 ultra-premium, under-the radar micro-wineries from the Central Coast of CA all under one roof in the lovely
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The Garagiste Southern Exposure Festival is a unique chance to taste with 30 ultra-premium, under-the radar micro-wineries from the Central Coast of CA all under one roof in the lovely town of Solvang CA. Over 70% of these wineries do not have tasting rooms and can’t be found on “wine country” maps! Come explore the best micro-wineries the region has to offer – all in one place, all in one weekend!
Time
(Friday) 9:00 am
Location
Solvang Veterans Memorial Hall
1745 Mission Drive
april
27apr8:00 amSolvang Datsun Roadster Classic

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Every year close to 100 Roadsters descend on this quaint town for a get together on Friday night and the day long show on first Street with Datsun enthusiasts attending
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Every year close to 100 Roadsters descend on this quaint town for a get together on Friday night and the day long show on first Street with Datsun enthusiasts attending from all over the world.
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 am
Location
Downtown Solvang
First Street and Copenhagen Drive Solvang, CA 93463