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 NISSEADVENTURE.COM, WE WILL PROVIDE CLUES WE HAVE GATHERED TO THE VARIOUS HIDING SPOTS THE NISSE FREQUENTS. ONCE YOU FIND THE NISSE, YOU WILL SCAN A QR CODE TO CONTINUE YOUR ADVENTURE AND EARN A SPECIAL PRIZE AT EACH SPOT!

CHRISTMAS MARKET LIGHT SHOW DEC 5-7 | DEC 12-14 | DEC 19-21 | DEC 26-28 THE CHRISTMAS MARKET LIGHT SHOW WILL TAKE PLACE ON COPENHAGEN DRIVE EVERY THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY IN DECEMBER. THE LIGHT SHOW WILL INCLUDE VARIOUS SOURCES OF LIGHT CHOREOGRAPHED TO MUSIC. THERE WILL BE MULTIPLE SHOWS EVERY NIGHT, EACH WITH A UNIQUE SONG AND LIGHT PERFORMANCE! MAKE SURE YOU CATCH THEM ALL! SHOW TIMES WILL BE RELEASED SOON.

Find something magical in our holiday sale: tons of used and new books, audiovisual materials, as well as unique handmade gifts created by library volunteers & friends! All proceeds benefit the library. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688-4214.

SKÅL WINE AND STEIN STROLL DECEMBER 14 & 15 CLICK HERE FOR TICKET INFO! THE SKÅL WINE AND STEIN STROLL IS A TWO DAY WINE AND BEER TASTING THROUGHOUT DOWNTOWN SOLVANG. WE WILL BE FEATURING WINES FROM OVER 15+ WINERIES AND BREWERIES, WHILE ALSO JUDGING AN ANNUAL GLØGG COMPETITION. GLØGG IS A HOT, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE FEATURING RED WINE, LEMONS, CARDAMOM, CLOVES, CINNAMON, GINGER, PORT, ALMONDS, AND RAISINS. THE CLOSEST “ENGLISH” VERSION OF GLØGG IS MULLED WINE. ALL TICKETS COME WITH A COMPLEMENTARY WINE GLASS AND STEIN. A ONE DAY PASS IS $25 AND A TWO DAY PASS IS $45. ALL ATTENDEES MUST BE 21+ AND WILL BE ID’D AT CHECK-IN.

NOVEMBER 30, DECEMBER 7, DECEMBER 14, DECEMBER 21 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 RETAIL AND RESTAURANT LOCATIONS WHILE IN DOWNTOWN SOLVANG. YOU NEVER KNOW WHERE YOU MIGHT FIND THAT ONE-OF-A-KIND GIFT FOR A SPECIAL SOMEONE! WE INVITE YOU TO ENJOY THE BRAND NEW “SANTA’S LADE” EXPERIENCE. THIS IS A PAID EXPERIENCE FOR YOU TO ENJOY AFTER SANTA’S VILLAGE. WE WILL HAVE ACTIVITIES SUCH AS REAL SNOW AND LIVE ANIMALS! TI CKETS WILL BE $5 AND CAN BE PURCHASED ONSITE!

NOVEMBER 30, DECEMBER 7, 14, 21, 28 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 SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS. THIS EXPERIENCE IS FREE. PLEASE MEET OUTSIDE OF THE VISITOR’S CENTER, AND WE WILL LEAVE PROMPTLY AT 5PM. VIP CANDLELIGHT TOURS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR A FEE. THESE TOURS OFFER A MORE INTIMATE EXPERIENCE AND A PRIVATE MEET AND GREET WITH MR. CLAUS! PLEASE CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW FOR TICKETS!

The Santa Ynez Valley Chorale and Chamber Orchestra are delighted to announce their Holiday Concert Series, “CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD” on Saturday, December 14th and Sunday, December 15th. On Saturday, the concert will start at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, at 3 p.m.