Solstice Lantern Walk & Market
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 12/20/2025
Join us by lantern light December 20, 2025, 5-8 PM at Hillsborough’s Farmers Market Pavilion to celebrate the Winter Solstice!
Solstice Lantern Walk is an annual winter-themed event and a cherished community tradition in Hillsborough, NC.
Participants are invited to take part in a meditative procession along Eno River’s Riverwalk trail, lighting our collective path toward warmer, brighter days ahead.
Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.
Join us by lantern light December 20, 2025, 5-8 PM at Hillsborough’s Farmers Market Pavilion to celebrate the Winter Solstice!
Solstice Lantern Walk is an annual winter-themed event and a cherished community tradition in Hillsborough, NC.
Participants are invited to take part in a meditative procession along Eno River’s Riverwalk trail, lighting our collective path toward warmer, brighter days ahead.
Whether walking in the procession or enjoying Solstice Market and performances, registering for a ticket is required to attend this event. Tickets are free with a suggested donation of $5-10 per person.
Participants are invited to craft a handmade lantern before the event to celebrate the Winter Solstice!
Lantern Kits are now ON SALE at the HAC Gallery & Gift Shop while supplies last. Participants are encouraged to craft their own handmade lantern for this event!
*All ticket and lantern kit proceeds benefit the Hillsborough Arts Council, supporting continued access to community arts programming and opportunities for local artists in Hillsborough, NC!
We cannot wait to see you at the 2025 Solstice Lantern Walk & Market and appreciate your ongoing support in continuing this incredible community tradition!
Learn more about our beloved annual event at hillsboroughartscouncil.org/solstice!
Location:
Eno River Farmers Market, East Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, NC, USA
See map: Google Maps
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Contact name:
Iva Beveridge
Email address:
The event has already taken place on this date:
12/20/2025
Time:
5:00pm-8:00pm
Price:
FREE with suggested donation of $5-$10
Ages
All Ages Adults & kids together Adults without kidsWeb Service