SPRING on Solano Avenue
SATURDAY 4/4/2026
(The day before Easter)
Noon – 5:00pm
Event Sponsors:
Entertainment/Activity Program (PDF)
Event poster (PDF) by Ian Ransley
Program is below.
The Solano Avenue Association invites you to come see what makes Solano Avenue a wonderful place.
Our seasonal programs feature live music, entertainment, activities, and specials offered by businesses along Solano Avenue. These events span the one-mile stretch from The Alameda to San Pablo Avenue, bridging Berkeley and Albany. Additionally, we invite a limited number of outside vendors including non-profit agencies, artisans, jewelers, and makers. And of course we always include the uber-popular Kids Fun Zone that always draws a crowd.
Please come visit the unique and popular professional services, restaurants, and shops here on Solano Avenue.
Solano Avenue will remain open to vehicle traffic (not a closed-street festival like the Stroll) and the program is rain or shine.
All of our public events are family friendly, FREE and wheelchair accessible.
2026 SPRING
on Solano Avenue
4/4 Noon – 5pm
Albany & Berkeley, CA
PROGRAM:
Map & Program (PENDING)
ACTIVITIES:
Kids Fun Zone!
- Face-painting 1 (FREE) by EBFP
1830 Solano 12-5pm - Solcar Choo Choo Train (FREE)
1830 Solano 12-5pm
SPRING Egg Hunt!
Eggs are on Solano
12-5pm New hidden every hour
Face-painting 2 (FREE) by EBFP
1451 Solano 12-5pm
The photo ZONE
12-5pm Solano x Santa Fe
Pop-up Vendor Park
Abrams Claghorn Gallery 10am-5pm
1251 Solano x Masonic
ENTERTAINMENT:
DJ Toymaster
1820 Solano x Colusa
3-5pm
Korsa Musical Theater
1820 Solano Avenue
12-1:30pm
Albany Senior Center Singers
1559 Solano-Peralta Park
1-2pm
DJ Boy of Summer &
Ears of Maize
1559 Solano-Peralta Park
12-1pm and 2-5pm
Earthstar Organ Trio
1216 Solano Avenue
12-2:00pm
The Real John Gary
1216 Solano Avenue
3:30-5pm
PARTICIPANTS:
- Number is Address on Solano Avenue with the cross-street.
Eats Cha Cha Cha
1850 Solano x Colusa
Fern’s Garden
1831 Solano x Colusa
Summit Public Schools K2
1830 Solano x Colusa
Camp Chrysalis
1820 Solano x Colusa
Korsa Musical Theater
1820 Solano x Colusa
iScream
1819 Solano x Colusa
Lemon Squeeze-e & Disco Donuts
1800 Solano x Colusa
Ensler Lighting
1793 Solano x Colusa
Sole Terra Shoes
1774 Solano x Modoc
Sue Johnson: Custom Lamps & Shades
1745 Solano x Ensenada
Seacology
1623 Solano x Tacoma (upstairs)
Sundhari Holistic Spa
1605 Solano x Tacoma
Finding Vettey
1533 Solano x Nielsen
The Midway!
Cheng’s Trading (x2)
1475 Solano x Santa Fe
Mitthu Handmade
1475 Solano x Santa Fe
Solano Avenue Association (INFO)
1451 Solano x Santa Fe
Demeter’s Dreams
1451 Solano x Santa Fe
French Silk
1451 Solano x Santa Fe
Sean’s Bike Decorations
1451 Solano x Santa Fe
Veena Paul Designs
1451 Solano x Santa Fe
Flowerland Nursery & Store, Inc.
1330 Solano x Ramona
Abrams Claghorn Gallery
1251 Solano x Masonic
Farm Girl Capital LLC (3-5pm)
1225 Solano x Evelyn
Aku’s BBQ (at Morningtide)
12-4pm (or until sold out)
847 Cornell
Oaktown Spice Shop
1224 Solano x Evelyn
Asana Ortho
1216 Solano x Cornell
AT&T
1216 Solano x Cornell
Girl Scouts of Northern California
1216 Solano x Cornell
MoBooks LLC
1216 Solano x Cornell
Hand in Hand Henna
1216 Solano x Cornell
IBX Fitness
1216 Solano x Cornell
J & S Pinwheels & More
1216 Solano x Cornell
Nail Therapy by Joy
1216 Solano x Cornell
Opulent Ore
1216 Solano x Cornell
Renewal by Andersen
1216 Solano x Cornell
Renner Screen Printing
1216 Solano x Cornell
Trio Alliance LLC
1216 Solano x Cornell
Unfiltered Beauty
1216 Solano x Cornell
Uncle Mike’s Snow Cones
1216 Solano x Cornell
Valley Ceramics
1216 Solano x Cornell
VivianJinJewelry
1216 Solano x Cornell
VM Heart
1216 Solano x Cornell
Wishi Watchi
1216 Solano x Cornell
Berkeley Humane Thrift Shop
1120 Solano x Kains
(!) Hours of participation may vary
Portable Facilities (x3)
- Colusa south, near Union 76
- Santa Fe, Fazli’s Rugs
- Evelyn (n/w corner)
The above is listed by address
PDF Map & Program (PDF)
On-Solano Avenue Businesses
SAA Member registration
Vendors and Volunteers:
Day of event INFO
PLEASE help us spread the word!
Instagram / Facebook: SPRING on Solano Avenue! Join us on Solano Avenue in Albany and Berkeley for entertainment and activities. Saturday 4/4/2026 12-5 pm solanostroll.org
- Link to SPRING Event Homepage
We encourage you to explore Solano Avenue.
Most of our businesses are locally-owned and ready to serve you.