Things To Do In Solvang
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Looking for a fun break during your Solvang visit? Our town provides a range of enjoyable activities to help you unwind and have a great time. Whether you're seeking lighthearted entertainment or a bit of friendly competition, you'll find options to suit your mood and make your Solvang experience even more delightful.
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Stargazing in Solvang
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When the music fades and the streets grow quiet, look up. Thanks to Solvang’s location away from city lights, the night sky puts on a spectacular show. The dark, clear skies are ideal for stargazing—whether from your hotel patio, a nearby trail, or simply a peaceful bench under the stars.
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Solvang Parks and Recreation 32nd Annual Halloween Haunted House
Friday & Saturday, October 23 & 24 · 6:00pm–9:30pm · Solvang Festival Theater · kid-friendlier 6:00–6:30pm
Brace yourself for the 32nd Annual Solvang Haunted House, where this year’s theme — "Nightmares… And Beyond" — brings your deepest fears to life.
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Haunted House Street Fair
Friday & Saturday, October 23 & 24 · 5:30pm–9:30pm
A spooky popup market alongside the Haunted House, with local artisans and crafters selling one-of-a-kind treasures. Whiskey 'N Rye pours in the wine, beer and spirits garden, and Lindsay's Little Bakery brings the spooky-sweet treats.
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Halloween Party & Costume Contest at The Good Life Cellar
Saturday, October 31 · 7:00pm–11:00pm
Dress in your wildest or spookiest best for The Good Life Cellar's annual Halloween bash, with prizes for the top costumes. Local craft beers, small-production wines, ciders and meads flow all night to a soundtrack of spooky tunes.
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Wheel Fun Rentals Self-Guided Bike Tours
Open 7 Days a WeeK!
Explore another world and let Wheel Fun Rentals be your guide! Wheel Fun Rentals’ self-guided bike your is the perfect way to discover Solvang and Santa Ynez Valley included FREE with half-day or full-day rentals.
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Highline Adventures
Open 7 Days a Week - 10 minutes from Solvang
Whether you’re seeking thrills, tranquility, or a bit of both, Highline Adventures offers something for everyone. Fly like a bird on California's biggest and fastest ziplines. Explore an old growth oak canopy in our Adventure Park. Or walk through beautiful protea flowers overlooking the valley.
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Scarecrow Fest
All month long, October
A beloved Solvang tradition. Dozens of creative scarecrows crafted by local businesses and residents line the town all October — stroll through, see the displays and vote for your favorites.
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OstrichLand USA
Open Daily 9 AM to 6 PM - 10 Minutes from Town
Welcome to OstrichLand USA, home to over 150 giant birds! Think of us as a farm, a ranch, a zoo, or even a prehistoric park. We are a fun and unique experience located in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley of Santa Barbara County, CA, just a half-mile off Highway 101.
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Hocus Pocus at the Solvang Visitors Center
Friday & Saturday, October 23 & 24 · 6:00pm–8:00pm · 1639 Copenhagen Drive
The Visitors Center is magically transformed into a Heks Hus — Danish for Witch House — for not-too-spooky trick-or-treating. The perfect way to start or end an evening at the Haunted House and Street Fair.
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A Glimmer of Ghoulish Lights
All month long, October · Solvang Park
Solvang Park takes on a festive Halloween glow, with special lighting illuminating the space all October long.
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Solvang Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour
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This scavenger hunt is a perfect blend of adventure, culture, and culinary delight, inviting you to experience the magic of Solvang in an unforgettable way.
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Fireside Frights: Ghost Stories by the Fire
Tuesday, October 27 · 6:00pm–9:00pm · Ages 21+
Gather round the crackling fire at The Good Life Cellar for an evening of spine-tingling tales, poems and songs. Share a spooky favorite or simply sit back and listen, with local beer, wine and cider on hand to steady your nerves.
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Music and Fun at Solvang Brewing Company
Karaoke Thursdays, live music Fridays, DJ Saturdays — 8:00pm to close. Open Wednesday–Sunday, 11:00am–10:30pm.
Housed in a landmark windmill on Mission Drive, Solvang's original brewery pairs locally brewed ales with a full slate of nightly entertainment — sing at Thursday karaoke, catch a local musician on Friday, or dance to a DJ in the Viking Room on Saturday.
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The Solvang Viking Tour for Kids
Two different start-times of either 10:30 AM or 2:00 PM on Saturdays. (1.25 hours long)
A playful quest through Solvang, where young explorers become Vikings for a day. During the tour, which is designed for kids ages 5 through 12, guests will discover handbuilt Viking ships, runestones, stories of Viking treasure and legendary explorers, while roaming the village's Danish architecture-lined streets and the one-of-a-kind Solvang Viking Museum. Photo courtesy of @SecretSolvang
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The Solvang Farmer Pumpkin Patch
Open daily through November 2 · last maze entry 5:15pm
Sixty-four varieties of pumpkin from half a pound to several hundred, a corn maze of more than a dozen acres with a scavenger hunt, a smaller maze built for young children, and popcorn and kettle corn grown right on the farm.
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Solvang Ghost Tours
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Uncover the spooky side of this storybook town. These interactive ghost tours combine local history with true crime and paranormal activity—complete with ghost-hunting tools and haunted sites.
