Solvang Julefest returns Nov. 27 with monthlong holiday events

Solvang’s annual Julefest celebration returns Nov. 27 with more than a month of holiday events, including a new museum crawl, nightly light shows, a downtown parade, holiday markets and family activities.The celebration runs through Jan. 3 with events scheduled throughout town.New this year is the Julefest & Kultur Museum Crawl on Saturday, Dec. 12, when four museums will offer special activities, including holiday crafts, scavenger hunts, Viking-themed activities and a visit with Elsa from Disney’s “Frozen” at the Hans Christian Andersen Museum from 11 a.m. to noon.The nightly Light and Music Shows in Solvang Park begin Nov. 27 and run through Jan. 3. Two 10-minute displays will alternate hourly from 5 to 9 p.m.Other recurring attractions include the Nisser Adventure, a downtown search for hidden Christmas elves, and the Makers Market in Solvang Park from 3 to 7 p.m. Dec. 2, 9, 16 and 23.The Julefest Tree Lighting Ceremony is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Dec.

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