Solano Avenue Association

Albany and Berkeley, California (USA)

WINTER on Solano Avenue

SUNDAY 12/6/2026

Noon – 5:00pm

 

Sponsored By:

  • City of Albany
  • Upper Solano BID

 

Entertainment/Activity Program

Poster (PDF) by Ian Ransley

Program is below.

(See also, Santa on Solano, in December)

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 WINTER
on Solano Avenue

12/6 Noon – 5pm
Albany & Berkeley, CA

PROGRAM

Solano Avenue Map and Program (**PENDING)

HEADLINERS:

Kids Fun Zone

  • Face-painting (FREE) by Laura L.
    1830 Solano 12-5pm
  • Solcar Choo Choo Train
    1830 Solano 12-5pm
  • The Big Bubble People
    1820 Solano 12-5pm

Santa on Solano!
1758 Solano 12-3 pm

**PENDING

ENTERTAINMENT: 

Albany Jazz Big Band
1559 Solano-Peralta Park
12-2pm

Berkeley Community Chamber Singers
1559 Solano-Peralta Park
3pm

 

PARTICIPANTS: (so far)

  • Number is Address on Solano Avenue with the cross-street.

Of All Places Market
1841 Solano x Fresno

Fern’s Garden
1831 Solano x Colusa

Sole Terra Shoes
1774 Solano x Modoc

Sue Johnson Custom Lamps & Shades
1745 Solano x Modoc

Solano Avenue Association (INFO)
1451 Solano x Santa Fe

Flowerland
1330 Solano x Pomona

Abrams Claghorn Gallery
1251 Solano x Masonic

Oaktown Spice Shop
1224 Solano x Evelyn

Berkeley Humane Thrift Shop
1120 Solano x Kains

(!) Hours of participation may vary

 

Portable Facilities (x3)

  • Colusa south, next to Andronico’s
  • Santa Fe, Fazli’s Rugs
  • Evelyn (n/w corner)

The above is listed by address

Solano Avenue Map and Program (*PENDING)

 

We can accommodate about 25 visiting vendors and 5-10 performers MAX

On-Solano Avenue Businesses
SAA Member registration

Vendors and Volunteers:
Day of event information

PLEASE help us spread the word!

Instagram / Facebook: WINTER on Solano Avenue! Join us on Solano Avenue in Albany and Berkeley for entertainment and activities. Sunday 12/7/2025 12-5 pm solanostroll.org

 

We encourage you to explore Solano Avenue.

Most of our businesses are locally-owned and ready to serve you.