Solano Avenue Holiday

Santa on Solano:

The Albany Chamber of Commerce and the Solano Avenue Association are proud to present "Santa on Solano"!

Come join us for pictures with Santa, snacks, and more!

Santa has taken the time out of his busy schedule to appear on Solano Avenue for four weekends in November and December 12 noon to 4PM:

  • November 28-29,
    December 5-6

    at Harmonique Home, 1820 Solano Avenue
  • December 12-13
    December 19-20,

    at The Albany Chamber of Commerce office, 1108 Solano Avenue at San Pablo and Kains.

Lighting - November 28, 7pm

Holiday Park Lighting, Solano at Key Route

Mixer - December 9, 6pm

Mechanics Bank

Live Entertainment

Up and down Solano throughout the season (schedule below)

 

Santa on Solano

Solano Avenue Holiday Postcard

Add it to emails -- invite your friends to join the fun

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Download the 2007 Holiday Video.wmv to view from your desktop in Windows Media Player. (Mac users, you can download the WMV player from Apple.)

Gift Certificates

Stuff a few SOLANO AVENUE GIFT CERTIFICATES in their stockings or slip a few in an envelope, seal it with a kiss and off you go! Solve your problem of finding a gift for that special someone. Available in $10 denominations at:

  • Albany - Five Little Monkeys - 1224 Solano Avenue / 510.528.4411
  • Albany - The Albany Chamber of Commerce - 1108 Solano Avenue / 510.525.1771
  • Berkeley - The Powder Box Salon - 1757 Solano Avenue / 510.528.6889
  • Mail Order Inquiries - Please call the SAA at 510.527.5358

More gift certificate details >

Solano Avenue holiday sock tree

TOY BARRELS &
FOOD DROP-OFF LOCATIONS

Marvin Gardens Realty:
1577 Solano at Peralta (Berkeley) 527.2700

The Powder Box Salon:
1757 Solano at Ensenada (Berkeley) 528.6889

Tresses Salon:
1734 Solano at Ensenada (Berkeley) 524.5776

YMCA Albany:
921 Kains at Solano (Albany) 525.1130

Please contact them [individually] for deadlines and details.

 

Live Entertainment on Solano Avenue

Up and down Solano throughout the season (download schedule)

Santa on Solano 2009 Entertainers:

November 28:
Magical Nathaniel and FLOWTILLA (1820 Solano 12/4PM)
November 29:
Magical Nathaniel and FLOWTILLA (1820 Solano 12/4PM)

December 05:
FLOWTILLA (1820 Solano 12/4PM)
Michael Sullivan hosted by KNA Copy Centre (1865 Solano 12/4PM)
December 06:
FLOWTILLA (1820 Solano 12/4PM)
Michael Sullivan hosted by KNA Copy Centre (1865 Solano 12/4PM)

December 12
:
Magical Nathaniel (1108 Solano 12/4PM)
Michael Sullivan at Santa on Solano location (1108 Solano 12/4PM)
December 13:
FLOWTILLA (1108 Solano 12/4PM)
Michael Sullivan hosted by Harmonique and Pugnacious Pets (1820 Solano 12/4PM)
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (1559 Solano 2/3 PM)

December 19:
BABSHAD JAZZ (1108 Solano 12/4PM)
Michael Sullivan hosted by Harmonique and Pugnacious Pets (1820 Solano 12/4PM)
December 20:
BABSHAD JAZZ (1108 Solano 12/4PM)
Michael Sullivan hosted by KNA Copy Centre (1865 Solano 12/4PM)
NorthSide Band (Peralta Park 12/4PM)

Solano Nights

Solano Nights

Shop Solano Avenue Until 8pm and Win $1,000!

For three Thursdays in December, many stores on Solano Avenue in Albany and Berkeley will be open late. Pick up a free Solano Nights Passport at a participating merchant, and then have your passport stamped by (at least) six participating stores and you can enter to win a $1,000 Solano Avenue Shopping Spree (no purchase necessary).

On Solano Nights participating stores will not only be open until 8:00pm, but they'll also offer special treats and offers. Stop by to enjoy holiday snacks, special entertainment and more!

An annual program brought to you by the merchants on Solano Avenue, the Albany Chamber of Commerce and sponsored in part by the Solano Avenue Association.

More info at the Solano Nights! website...