October is our favorite time in Solvang! The spooky season is a huge part of town, and you’re coming at the right time!
Here’s what you can look forward to this year:
The Haunt Solvang
Nightly – Hands-On Ghost Hunting Tours
Use an EMF meter and other tools to seek out ghosts with The Haunt!
Fri-Sun – Wine & True Crime Tour
Sip at 3 cool bars (including slasher-movie themed Final Girl Wines) while hearing creepy true crime stories.
Saturday, Oct 10 – Paranormal Investigation with Spooky Foodie
Join Spooky Foodie for a late-night ghost investigation inside of the Solvang Festival Theater, featuring access to their haunted green rooms, tunnels, and a chance to use ghost hunting gear.
Lompoc
Friday, Oct 16 – Lompoc Broughton House Investigation
Enter the 1879 home of Lompoc’s founder, WW Broughton, to explore the haunted home where he died, using ghost hunting tools late at night.
Fri-Sun weekly – Lompoc Ghost Tours
Use ghost hunting tools in Downtown Lompoc, visiting the most haunted and historic buildings to learn early history and look for ghosts…
Other Events
Movie in the Park – Nightmare Before Christmas
Friday, October 2nd 6:30 pm – Movie starts at sunset.
Solvang Parks and Recreation invites you to a Spooktacular Cinema at Solvang Park!
Bring your blankets and enjoy a family-friendly Halloween movie under the stars.
Vikings Classic Car Show: Wicked Wheels
Saturday, October 3rd
Enjoy a stunning display of vintage cars, hot rods, and timeless classics, all set against the charm of our Danish village. It’s a fun-filled day of chrome, community, and classic automotive style you won’t want to miss!
Adult Trick-or-Treat at Participating Wineries
Friday, October 16th – Sunday, October 18th
Get into the Halloween spirit with an adult-only trick-or-treat experience featuring eight stops at participating wineries throughout Downtown Solvang, Los Olivos, and Buellton!
- Costume required
- Eight winery stops
- Tickets on sale soon — cost $40
Solvang Parks and Recreation Haunted House + Street Fair
Brace yourself for the 32nd Annual Solvang Haunted House, where this year’s theme, “Nightmares… And Beyond,” will bring your deepest fears to life.
Friday and Saturday October 23 & 24, 2026
@ Solvang Festival Theater
from 6pm-9:30pm
(Kid “Friendlier” 6-6:30pm)