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Julefest Nisse Adventure – Through Jan. 6. Solvang Visitors Center, 1639 Copenhagen Drive. Scavenger hunt to find images of the mischievous elf-like Danish figure, the Jule Nisse. Pick up a map and return to receive a prize. Free; www.solvangusa.com.

Atterdag Auxiliary and residents Christmas Party – 3-4:30 p.m. Atterdag Village, 636 Atterdag Road, Solvang.

Eat Out! Rooster Creek Tavern in Arroyo Grande – 4:30-7:45 p.m. Depart from Solvang Veterans Memorial Hall, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang. $10/person plus the cost of your meal; www.cityofsolvang.com.

Making Sense of the Mediterranean Diet – 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, 2050 Viborg Road, Solvang. Free; 805-688-6431.

Community Tree Lighting Ceremony — 4-6:30 p.m., Mission Drive and First Street. Begin with a free visit with Santa Claus from 4-6 p.m. and then, starting at 5 p.m.., enjoy free live entertainment with area bands, choirs and caroling culminating in ballerinas from Fossemale Dance Studio performing around the 20-foot-tall tree.

Walk, Shop, Mingle & Jingle — 7-9 p.m., sponsored by the Solvang Chamber of Commerce; discover exclusive happenings at Solvang merchants, live music, discounts and deals.

25th Annual California Blind & Disabled Golf Classic – Dec. 7-9. Zaca Creek Golf Course, 223 Shadow Mountain Drive, Buellton; www.oldeschoolgolfschool.com or 805-698-6224.

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Santa Sprint Fun Run — 10 a.m. check in, 10:30 a.m. start, Solvang Park. Sprint ¾ mile through Solvang, dressed in your best festive Christmas gear. www.cityofsolvang.com

Julefest Parade — 11 a.m. The parade originates at Solvang Veterans Hall (1745 Mission Drive), travels west on Mission, turns left on Fourth Place, turns east on Copenhagen Drive, and ends on Alisal Road near the post office. More than 400 participants and more than 50 entries march, trot, cruise and stroll in this annual event. Enjoy the parade as well as free post-parade visits with Santa in Santa Village in Solvang Park.

Wildling Holiday Family Craft — 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 1511-B Mission Drive, Solvang. Learn to upcycle common household “trash” into a creative project for your child to treasure. www.wildlingmuseum.org/home-new/calendar/kidkraft/

Holiday Market — 1 p.m. The Landsby, 1576 Mission Drive, Solvang. Shop, Wine, Dine. Featuring Rachel Brown Art, Lore Klapp Ceramics, Humble & Grand, Copenhagen House, Landsby Goods. Music by Connor Cherland. thelandsby.com/

2nd Saturday Artisans – 12-5 p.m. Grange Hall, 2374 Alamo Pintado Rd., Los Olivos; info@santaynezvalleyarts.org.
‘Like Mother Like Daughter’ Book Signing – 1-3 p.m. The Book Loft, 1680 Mission Drive, Solvang.

Santa Ynez Valley Chorale 40th Anniversary Celebration — 7:30 p.m., Solvang Veterans Hall, 1745 Mission Drive. Enjoy two celebrations in one holiday concert when the Santa Ynez Valley Vaster Chorale, youth ensemble, professional orchestra and special guests present a joyful program of classical (and not so classical) holiday music celebrating Christmas and the chorale’s 40th anniversary. For tickets go to www.syvchorale.org/

Santa Ynez Valley Chorale Private Gala — 6 p.m., Solvang Veterans Hall 1745 Mission Drive. $100 donation for champagne, wine, beer, and scrumptious appetizers at 6 p.m. and concert at 7:30. For tickets go to www.syvchorale.org/

Solvang Candlelight Walking Tours —free, 5:30 p.m., departing for 60 minutes from the Solvang Park Gazebo, Mission Drive at First Street. A costumed tour guide will provide guests with a complimentary souvenir battery-powered LED candle; share history and fun facts about Solvang while strolling and caroling along village sidewalks.

Brave & Maiden Winemaker Dinner — 5:30 p.m., 649 N. Refugio Road, Santa Ynez. Winemaker Joshua Klapper guides guests through a four-course dinner with paired wine. For tickets www.visitsyv.com/event/holiday-winemaker-dinner/

Shop, Mingle & Jingle — 7-9 p.m. Sponsored by the Solvang Chamber of Commerce; discover exclusive happenings at Solvang merchants, live music, discounts and deals.

Los Alamos Holiday Stroll & Tree Lighting — 5:30 p.m. Arthur Ferrini Park. Event begins with the annual Christmas tree-lighting ceremony in the center of town. From contemporary art to fine locally produced wines to delicious cuisine, each Los Alamos business offers something to be discovered in a festive holiday atmosphere.

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Santa Ynez Valley Chorale 40th Anniversary Celebration — 3 p.m., Solvang Veterans Hall, 1745 Mission Drive. Santa Ynez Valley Master Chorale, youth ensemble, professional orchestra and special guests present a joyful program of classical (and not so classical) holiday music celebrating Christmas and the chorale’s 40th anniversary. For tickets go to www.syvchorale.org/

Shop, Mingle & Jingle all day Sponsored by the Solvang Chamber of Commerce; discover exclusive happenings at Solvang merchants, live music, discounts and deals.

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Kind Kids – 3:45-4:45 p.m. Children ages 6 and up will complete tasks and projects around town. $20/child (supply fee); www.cityofsolvang.com.

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Pediatric Flu Shot Clinic – 1-4 p.m. Sansum Clinic, Pediatrics, 1225 North H. Street, Lompoc. By appointment only: 805-737-8760.
Terry Fator Live!– 8 p.m. Chumash Casino Resort, 3400 East Highway 246
Santa Ynez. $49 and up; www.chumashcasino.com/entertainment.

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Holiday Wreath Making Workshop – 9-11:30 a.m. Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden, 151 Sycamore Drive, Buellton. $40/adult, $30/member and $10/child; www.santaynezvalleybotanicgarden.org.

Solvang Nativity Pageant — 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., free, Solvang Festival Theater (420 Second St.). The Christmas Story comes to life. Enjoy performances by a choir, actors in traditional costumes, and live animals on stage. (In the unlikely event of rain, performances will be held in an alternate location to be announced).

Skål Stroll! —Julefest two-day passport Wine & Beer Walk; More than a dozen participating wineries and breweries; guests will get to judge traditional Gløgg-making skills at some of the wineries. Tickets, $45, include tastings at all locations and a souvenir glass; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. both days. www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-solvang-julefest-skal-stroll-tickets-47691185620

VIP Solvang Candlelight Walking Tours — Start at 4:30 p.m. from the Solvang Park Gazebo, Mission Drive at First Street, for 90 minutes. Stroll and carol with a battery-powered LED candle with a costumed tour guide around downtown sharing insider heritage and history; concluding with a private meet & greet with Santa Claus, hot cocoa and cookies at the Hotel Corque; $25 per person (under age 2 free) with 25 guests per tour maximum. www.solvangusa.com/events/vip-candlelight-tours/

Solvang Candlelight Walking Tours — 5:30 p.m., free, departing from the Solvang Park Gazebo, for 60 minutes. A costumed tour guide will provide guests with a complimentary souvenir battery-powered LED candle; share history and fun facts about the Solvang while strolling and caroling along village sidewalks.

SYV Jazz Music — 1-4 p.m. Solvang Park

Timber Hawkeye Book Talk — 5 p.m., Bloom Yoga, 1992 Old Mission Drive, Suite 130, Solvang. Free book talk, discussion, and Q&A with Timber Hawkeye, bestselling author of “Buddhist Boot Camp” and “Faithfully Religionless.” Discover the benefits of mindful living and how to be at peace with the world, both within and around us. For more information, www.BuddhistBootCamp.com

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Skål Stroll! —Julefest two-day passport Wine & Beer Walk; More than a dozen participating wineries and breweries; guests will get to judge traditional Gløgg-making skills at some of the wineries. Tickets, $45, include tastings at all locations and a souvenir glass; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. both days. www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-solvang-julefest-skal-stroll-tickets-47691185620

SYV Jazz Music 1-4 p.m. Solvang Park

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Holiday Lights & Sights Trolley Tour — 6-7:15 p.m. Features the best of seasonal decor throughout Solvang and Santa Ynez Valley; festive music and hot chocolate will be provided on board by Solvang Parks & Recreation Department elves. Only two trips offered each night, departing from Solvang Veterans Memorial Hall, 1760 Mission Drive. Tickets are $13 per person in advance (sell-out expected). To reserve, call 805-688-7529.

Continuing Events

U-Pick Berries – 9 a.m. daily for the season. Summerset Farm and Dale’s Nursery, on the corner of Edison and Baseline off Highway 154; 805-245-0989.

Mondays

Senior T’ai Chi, 9:15 a.m.; Arthritis Exercise Class, 10:15 a.m.; Creative Coloring, 1 p.m. every other Monday; Senior Issues, 1 p.m. every other Monday; Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-1086.
Divorce Care Recovery Seminar and Support Group – 6:30-8:30 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Christian Academy Library, 891 N. Refugio Road, Santa Ynez; Louise Kolbert at 805-688-5171.

Tuesdays

Knitting, 9 a.m.; computer class, 9:30 a.m.; bridge and poker, 1 p.m.; Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-1086.

2-Step Lessons – 6:30 p.m.; 8 p.m. – Industry Night and Karaoke Party, Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez; www.themavsaloon.com.

Wednesdays

SYV We Support the Troops – 9 a.m.-noon. Volunteer to pack care packages on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Bethania Lutheran Church, 603 Atterdag Road, Solvang. 805-245-4951.

Yoga, 9:15 a.m.; Bingo, 1 p.m.: Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-1086.

Knit and Crochet – 1 p.m., Buellton Senior Center, West Highway 246, Buellton; 805-688-4571.

Healing Hearts Grief Support Group – 2-4 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Presbyterian Church, 1825 Alamo Pintado Road. Free. To R.S.V.P. call 805-693-0244.

Solvang Farmers Market – 2:30-6:30 p.m., First Street between Mission Drive and Copenhagen Drive, Solvang.

Crafternoons – 3:45-5:45 p.m., Arts Outreach, 2948 Nojoqui Ave., Suite 9, Los Olivos. $10/child; 805-688-9533.

Thursdays

Chair Exercises – 10 a.m., Buellton Senior Center, West Highway 246, Buellton; 805-688-4571.

Arthritis Exercise Class, 10:15 a.m.; poker, 1 p.m., Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-1086.

Brain Injury Survivors of Santa Ynez Valley – Noon-2 p.m., Bethania Lutheran Church, 603 Atterdag Road, Solvang. Jodi House Brain Injury Support Center offers a support group for brain injury survivors and caregivers; www.jodihouse.org.

Fridays

Pilates – 10 a.m., Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-1086.

Bingo – 1 p.m., Buellton Senior Center, West Highway 246, Buellton; 805-688-4571.

Saturdays

Cachuma Lake Nature Walk – 10-11:30 a.m.; 805-688-4515 or www.sbparks.org.

Junior Rangers Program – 12:30-1:30 p.m. Neal Taylor Nature Center, 2265 Highway 154. Children 3 and up; under 10 years must be accompanied by an adult. $3/person. www.clnaturecenter.org.

Coming Up
Log onto www.cityofsolvang.com, www.buelltonrec.com or www.visitsyv.com to see a full schedule of programs and events that range from adult and youth sports to teen dances, field trips, excursions and more.