Description

6th Annual Winter Solstice Celebration 

(Location to be announced)

The entire event is outdoors, so dress accordingly!

Buttonwood Nature Center’s sixth annual Winter Solstice Celebration, marking the longest night—or shortest day—of the year, which falls on December 21st this year in the Northern Hemisphere. 

Since ancient times, people all over the world have recognized this important astronomical occurrence and celebrated the “return of the sun” in a variety of ways. 

Join this family-friendly celebration of the season with storytelling, and hands-on solstice activities for children like:

• Making garlands of popcorn and berries
• Making edible ornaments for animals
• Live music
• Fire-pit warming stations
• Hot chocolate stations

There will be vendors, and the Tri-State Astronomers club will be on hand with telescopes to observe the winter skies after sunset. 

For more info, email jessica@buttonwoodnaturecenter.org

https://buttonwoodnaturecenter.org/event/winter-solstice-celebration-2026/