St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 218 S 2nd Street, in Smithfield, invites the community to a Winter Solstice Candlelit Labyrinth Walk on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at 5 p.m. There is no charge to walk the labyrinth. Enjoy hot chocolate with marshmallows after your walk. The labyrinth is also open to the public year-round for meditative self-guided walks. Learn about this labyrinth and 8 … [Read more...] about Candlelit Winter Solstice Labyrinth Walk at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church’s Labyrinth Dec. 21
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Solstice Lantern Walk and Market in Hillsborough Dec 20
The Solstice Lantern Walk is an annual event that will take place on the Riverwalk in Hillsborough on Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. The event marks the beginning of the winter season, and the longest night of the year. The walk starts at Eno River Farmers Market Pavilion, and then proceeds along the River Walk, back to downtown Hillsborough. It's free to participate … [Read more...] about Solstice Lantern Walk and Market in Hillsborough Dec 20
Winter Solstice Hike at West Point on the Eno Dec. 21
Durham Parks & Recreation is leading a Winter Solstice Hike at West Point on the Eno on Saturday, December 21, 2025, from 2 to 3 p.m. The group of hikers will meet at the Environmental Education Pavilion of West Point on the Eno, at 253 N Roxboro Street, Durham, North Carolina. It costs $1.50 for City of Durham residents, and $6.50 for non-residents. Registration is … [Read more...] about Winter Solstice Hike at West Point on the Eno Dec. 21
The Magick Makers Winter Solstice Faire at Durham Central Park
The Magick Makers' Winter Solstice Market will take place on Saturday, December 21, 2025, from 1 to 6 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. This free event will feature: … [Read more...] about The Magick Makers Winter Solstice Faire at Durham Central Park
Celebrate winter solstice in the Triangle with a lantern walk, labyrinths, and more — 2025
Winter solstice takes place when one of the Earth's poles reaches its maximum tilt away from the Sun. When that happens, we experience the shortest number of hours of sunlight in the year. Winter solstice marks the beginning of the winter season. After winter solstice, the days start getting longer, with a little more sunlight each day. Winter solstice takes place on December 21, … [Read more...] about Celebrate winter solstice in the Triangle with a lantern walk, labyrinths, and more — 2025
Free Solstice Yoga at The Rookery in Hillsborough on Dec. 20
The Rookery, at 115 W Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, North Carolina, is hosting free Solstice Yoga on Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. It will take place after the Solstice Lantern Walk and Market. This event was announced on Facebook. Gather outdoor under the lights and honor the longest night of the year, and welcome winter's arrival -- a turning point toward longer … [Read more...] about Free Solstice Yoga at The Rookery in Hillsborough on Dec. 20
Winter Lantern Walk at N.C. Museum of Art Dec 13
The North Carolina Museum of Art is hosting a Winter Lantern Walk on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. It will take place in the Museum Park. The procession will gather at 5:30 p.m. at the Ellipse. Bring your own homemade lantern. See guidelines, below. The walk is on a paved trail, about 3/4 of a mile long. It's wheelchair-accessible. This is a free event. Look … [Read more...] about Winter Lantern Walk at N.C. Museum of Art Dec 13
Free (and discount) smoothies for National Smoothie Day and the start of summer
Saturday, June 21, 2025, is National Smoothie Day and the first day of summer. Here are some ways to enjoy the day with free or discount smoothies in the Triangle. Make sure to follow each link for the important details. Also, please note that every deal is at participating locations only. If you want to be sure that a location is participating before you head out, call first. Jamba Jamba … [Read more...] about Free (and discount) smoothies for National Smoothie Day and the start of summer
The Boulder Garden Solstice Festival June 21
The Boulder Garden, at 328 Roney Street, Durham, North Carolina, is a bouldering gym that combines bouldering, art, community building and environmental activism. The gym includes over 2,000 square feet of climbing terrain, a top-out section and outdoor event space. The Boulder Garden is celebrating solstice with a Garden Solstice Festival on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. … [Read more...] about The Boulder Garden Solstice Festival June 21
Make Music Raleigh June 21 — performances, free harmonica lessons, ukulele jam and more…
Make Music Day is a worldwide celebration of music that takes place Saturday, June 21, 2025. It’s different than a typical music festival. Make Music Day encourages everyone to join in, so many of the events are participatory. It always takes place on Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year. There will be free music performances and music-making events in cities around the world. … [Read more...] about Make Music Raleigh June 21 — performances, free harmonica lessons, ukulele jam and more…
