Annual Lompoc Valley Scarecrow Contest

The Annual Lompoc Valley Scarecrow Contest will take place from October 16-31. This event is hosted by the Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau. Businesses around Lompoc will creatively decorate their storefronts with a scarecrow. They may be spooky, funny, or traditional! There will be two awards overall, People’s Choice and Judges’ Pick. […]

Lompoc Chalks

Join your friends, family, and community at the Lompoc Airport October 20th – 22nd for the return of Lompoc Chalks! On Friday night from 5pm – 8pm, the Meet The Artists Kickoff event will take place with music, food, and fun for everyone! The weekend will showcase incredible chalk art by local and out of […]

Los Olivos Day in the Country

]A Los Olivos tradition, the Day in the Country is a unique festival that celebrates country living, set in the bucolic wine country town of Los Olivos. The annual event is a tradition around these parts, offering a small-town parade, dozens of vendor booths, a beer garden, live music, food trucks, and, of course, tasting […]

Lompoc’s Annual Old Town Trick or Treat

Lompoc’s Annual Old Town Trick or Treat will be happening on Wednesday, October 25th! Kids 12 & under are welcome to Trick or Treat in Old Town Lompoc on H & I Streets at participating businesses. Plus, come enjoy the free activities for kids in Centennial Park at the corner of South H St and […]

Solvang Haunted House

Returning to Solvang in 2023, is the Halloween Haunted House, now in its 29th year. The annual haunt will happen Friday and Saturday, October 27 and 28, from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM, with a “kid-friendlier” version of the Haunted House from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM. The 2023 edition of the annual Santa Ynez […]

Buellton Fall Festival

Family fun abounds at this three-day festival and carnival. No carnival would be complete without an array of games and rides – including a Ferris Wheel on Avenue of the Flags, Buellton’s main drag. The fun also includes more than 25 bands performing on two stages, a street fair, and food vendors. Best of all, […]

A Cowboy Christmas

A Cowboy Christmas returns for another year of unforgettable holiday activities for all ages! Guests will enjoy unique holiday animal experiences, food & drinks, games & obstacle course, bounce house, hay bale pyramid, hot cocoa bar, rowdy reindeer ride (mechanical bull) & more!

Solvang Julefest

Each year, Solvang’s weeks-long holiday celebration lights up the region, making the Danish-American hamlet one of the “Most Christmassy Towns in America.” Julefest offers something for everyone in the family, too. Memories are made when children visit Santa and Mrs. Claus and embark on a season-long Nisse Adventure, which invites families to come to Solvang […]

Lompoc 2023 Children’s Christmas Season Parade

The 2023 Children’s Christmas Season parade will be held Friday, December 1, starting at 6:00 PM. This year’s theme is “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”! The parade will begin on H Street and proceed onto Ocean Avenue, and South to I Street. After the parade concludes, participants and spectators are invited to gather at Centennial […]

SYV Holiday Lights Festival

The festival consists of the Winter Wonderland Marketplace and the Enchanted Garden Lights. Join us starting December 1st to see all the exciting new additions for 2023!

Victorian Christmas Open House

The Lompoc Valley Historical Society presents the Victorian Christmas Open House! For the first time in years, the 1875 Victorian Home will be lavishly decorated for the holidays! Group tours are available by appointment and the bargain shop will be open. The event will be held at 207 N. L Street in Lompoc, California. Open […]

Breakfast with Santa In Lompoc

Enjoy a delicious breakfast with Santa at Dick Dewees Community Center, located at 1120 West Ocean Avenue in Lompoc, California. At breakfast, while enjoying a delicious meal, children will be able to write a letter to Santa that they can give to him when they meet him! There will be two breakfast sessions held; session […]