Ready for the shortest day of the year? December Solstice (Winter Solstice) is on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 11:19 pm in Hartford. We’ve picked out some “winter” events for kids to enjoy and learn about this event in CT!
Hosted by Common Ground High School, Urban Farm and Environmental Education Center, at New Haven, this is a magical way to kick off the holiday break in the woods. Celebrate nature and community and a spirit of joyfulness. The winter solstice marks the start of winter, and the longest night and shortest day of the year. Come celebrate the slow return of the sun!
Activity stations open from 2 – 4 include: Making a solstice lantern to take home, learn about the journey the Earth makes around the sun that makes the seasons change. Enjoy a campfire, stories, songs, and a special hot cider solstice drink. At 4 PM everyone will gather at the campfire to add their wishes for the new year to a special handcrafted wish basket that we will burn in the fire and send our wishes up into the evening sky.
Please plan to arrive no later than 3:30 PM if you’d like to make your own lantern. Lantern making is indoors, and all other activities are outside.
This event is Free, no RSVP required.
Drum in the Winter Solstice Saturday at the Ansonia Nature Center. Join us to celebrate the slow return of the light. We will gather for a relaxed afternoon around the fire at Picnic Pavilion 1. Make a craft, have some cider, and drum in the coming of longer days from 4:00-4:30 as the sun sets. Everyone is welcome to this family-friendly event; children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. FEE: $6 per person.
Ring in the winter season at the Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center in Wethersfield.For Ages 2-5 with Parent/caregiver Come and explore animals in winter through crafts, stories and play. Bring a small snack and dress for the weather. Hope to see you there! Sign up at Parks & Rec.
The Winter Solstice arrives Saturday night (Dec 21) at 11:19 pm. Join Roaring Brook Nature Center, in Canton on December 22 to learn how people have celebrated this special day and season over the millennia. We will then take a hike and celebrate the upcoming lengthening of the days. Crafts and hot chocolate provided. Talk at 1:00pm and guided hike at 2:00pm. Pre-registration required – call 860-693-0263. Cost: Members – $5 each / $18 family of four; Nonmembers – $7 each / $25 family of four
A lot of effort is made to give you accurate information for Winter Solstice 2019 but it’s always best to “be safe than sorry” by calling the organization ahead of your visit!
And remember events added daily so check the Kidtivity Events Calendar for more weekend happenings and fun things to do with kids in CT every day of the year.
