SATURDAY, FEB. 21
Solvang Community Cleanup, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Solvang residents: Get rid of your household trash, scrap metal, green waste, wood. and bulky items for free. Residential customers only. To participate, please bring a valid photo ID and your WM bill showing a matching service address.
Accepted items for free disposal
• Household Trash — must be bagged or boxed (no loose items)
• Green Waste — keep separate from trash
• Wood — untreated only (no railroad ties or treated lumber)
• Scrap Metal — motors must be drained of gas and oil
• Bulky Items — includes unusable furniture, ma resses, and other large household items
No electronic or hazardous waste accepted
At Parking Lot 5, corner of Oak and Second streets, Solvang
For questions/more info, call City of Solvang at (805) 688-5575
Volunteer Garden Guide Training, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Are you passionate about plants? Looking for an excuse to get outdoors this Spring? Then being a volunteer Garden Guide is for you! As warm weather sets in for spring and summer, we are looking for volunteer docents to help lead garden tours during the busier months of the year. With opportunities to get involved in various areas of education, events, and many other ways, the garden could use your help to grow! Join us on Saturdays to learn more about the garden and how you can get involved.
Click the link to sign up for trainings: forms.gle/2dAWeNkypMWVefbj6
At Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden, River View Park, Buellton
For more info: santaynezvalleybotanicgarden.org/events
SATURDAY, FEB. 28
CASA is Going Disco, 5 to 9 p.m.
Join CASA of Santa Barbara County for a dazzling night inspired by the glitz, glamour, and golden glow of Studio 54 — all in support of our community’s most vulnerable children. This year’s annual fundraiser will transport you to a world of vintage velvet ropes and sparkling style, with curated appetizers, a gourmet meal, and signature cocktails that shine as bright as a mirrorball.
This groovy event will feature exclusive live and silent auction items, inspiring stories, and a powerful opportunity to ensure that every child in foster care has a dedicated, caring advocate by their side.
At Chumash Casino Resort, Samala Showroom, 3400 Highway 246, Santa Ynez
For tickets/more info: e.givesmart.com/events/wgw/
Love Above All Ball benefiting SYV Pride, 7 to 10 p.m.
The third annual Love Above All Ball on Feb. 28 is an incredible way to support SYV Pride and help us create a kinder and more welcoming Valley for all. As our biggest fundraising event of the year, your ticket purchase goes directly to supporting Pride events in 2026, including our landmark Pride Parade and Festival, as well as our youth scholarship and Youth Connect programs. This year we are switching things up a bit and moved to a fully indoor venue at @crafthouseatcorque where will transform the ballroom and bar area to an elegant and elevated space that’s warm and welcoming. Also, we are opening it up to age 18+, and there’s a special ticket price for young adults ages 18-20! We are of course keeping some things the same — like our top-notch silent auction, psychic love readings for singles and couples, hearty hors d’oeuvres, and incredible music to dance the night away!
At Craft House@Corque, 420 Alisal Road, Solvang
For tickets/more info: www.syvpride.org/event-details/third-annual-love-above-all-ball
SYV Concert Series: Evening of Italian Music, 4 to 6 p.m.
Please join us for an afternoon of Italian music, with songs by Rossini, Bellini, and Donizetti, Neapolitan songs, and Arias from “L’elisir d’amore,” “Rigoletto,” and “La Boheme.” International vocal prizewinner Giorgi Guliashvili, praised for his “tender and powerful singing,” and Carrie-Ann Matheson, conductor and recital pianist and the Artistic Director of the San Francisco Opera Center and Merola Opera Program, will perform. Students attend for free. General Admission tickets are $25. Patron tickets are $45.
At St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church, 2901 Nojoqui Ave., Los Olivos
For tickets, more info: https://www.smitv.org/syv-concert-series.html
ONGOING
TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS
Storytime at Solvang Library, 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Join us indoors on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.
Come to enjoy songs, stories, movement, and a warm welcome. Please make a reservation at www.cityofgoleta.org/city-hall/goleta-valley-library
At Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang
For more info: Solvang Library (805) 688-4214
WEDNESDAYS
Solvang Farmers Market, 2:30 to 6 p.m.
Each week, the farmers in the marketplace display a colorful bounty of agricultural products grown right in our backyard. Seasonal diversity is available year-round rain or shine. Come. Shop. Socialize. Certified — the only way to buy! Join us in downtown Solvang every Wednesday on First Street, between Mission Drive (Highway 246) and Copenhagen Drive.
Wine Wednesdays in Buellton, 4 to 8 p.m.
Please join us for an evening out with family fun for all in Buellton, hosted by Esfuerzo Wines and The Birria Boyz. This event will take place each Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. Each week we will have guest food vendors, live music and much more to be announced. We hope to see you there!
At 140 Industrial Way, Buellton
For more info: info@esfuerzowine.com
SPORTS AND RECREATION
ONGOING
Pickleball, Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Pickleball — part Ping-Pong, part badminton, lots of momentum — is one of the fastest-growing sports in the country. The games can be fast-paced and deliver a good workout. 2 person teams/ or singles. All are welcome!
At Buellton Rec Center, 301 Second St., Buellton
For more info: buelltonrec.com
Drop-In Adult Basketball, Year Round, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 6 to 7:15 a.m.
Start your day with a pick up game of basketball with friends.
At Buellton Rec Center, 301 Second St., Buellton
For more info: buelltonrec.com
Open Basketball, Ongoing, Mondays, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Start your day with a pick up game of basketball with friends.
At Buellton Rec Center, 301 Second St., Buellton
For more info: buelltonrec.com
For info on these and other programs, go to buelltonrec.com
