Olde Fashioned Christmas

Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 2:00 pm-7:00 pm

Rain or Shine, Los Olivos invites you to start the holiday season by experiencing the warm & friendly small-town fun of an Olde Fashioned Christmas!

Visit Open Houses, experience snow, and get fun photos, treats and deals at our shops, restaurants and tasting rooms.

Dec 7 Holiday Deals from 2-7pm (or closing):

Coming soon!

Starting at 2pm at Fig Mtn Brew LO:

Holiday Market & Crafts
Kids Cookie Decorating & Hot Cocoa
Free photos with Santa
Bierstacheln, an old German winter beer tradition where malty beer is hit with a hot poker in the glass to warm it up and give the foam a caramelized, marshmallow aroma.

At 4pm, head over to St. Mark’s In-The-Valley Episcopal Church (located on the corner of Alamo Pintado and Nojoqui – just a block from the flagpole in the center of town). See Gingerbread houses, decorated by local artisans and school children, transform the Hall into a winter wonderland. Also at 4pm, live music at Fig Mtn Brew 7pm.

The Tree Lighting is in the middle of town at 6pm – along with cookies, cocoa and roasted walnuts! Outdoor activities may be impacted by the rain, but the town tree lighting will be in the middle of town at 6pm, rain or shine.

Los Olivos Olde Fashioned Christmas Schedule:

2:00 – Holiday Market, Kids Cookie Station and free photos with Santa at Fig Mtn Brew!
4:00 – Gingerbread Wonderland at St. Mark’s
4:00 – Open Houses, Holiday Fun, Food booths, snacks through town, COOKIES & HOT COCA at the Old Grange
4:00 – Live Music at Fig Mtn Brew
5:00 – SYV Chorale Carolers, Santa Ynez Jazz Band
6:00 – Official Lighting of the Christmas Tree at the flagpole

Los Olivos Businesses Offer Special Holiday Cheer During Extended Hours

Towards evening, the streets of Los Olivos come alive with twinkling lights on buildings and trees. This is a magical opportunity to celebrate with your favorite wineries and shops, and do some holiday shopping. There will be snow! Also watch for Santa’s sleigh, holiday libations and snacks, and more photo opps!