# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Winter Solstice Celebration - Geelong West
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 04:30 pm – Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us as we celebrate the longest night of the year, marking the return of light and a special moment to gather with community.

Join us on Saturday 20 June from 4.30pm to 7.30pm for a free, family friendly Winter Solstice celebration in the heart of Geelong West.

There’ll be free kids activities, lantern making, a lantern parade, artisan and community stalls, local musicians and performers, fire dancing, delicious food, hot drinks, damper making, Glitter Babe and a Sensory Sanctuary.

Bring a homemade lantern if you have one, or make one on the night and join the lantern parade as the park starts to glow.

You’re also welcome to bring a picnic dinner and rug, grab something yummy from the food stalls, or do a bit of both. Rug up, bring a reusable cup, and settle in for a lovely evening with neighbours, friends and family.

This year, we’re striving to make the event as low waste as possible, with support from Waste Free Events and a dishwashing station on site.

What’s on:
• Free kids activities
• Lantern making
• Lantern parade
• Fire twirling and fire dancing
• Musicians and performers
• Artisan and community stalls
• Delicious food
• Hot drinks
• Damper making
• Glitter Babe
• Sensory Sanctuary
• Low waste dishwashing station

Everyone’s welcome!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/geelong/winter-solstice-celebration-geelong-west/200030130089916
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, kids, parades, performances, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 776

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Geelong
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: West Park
- **lat**: -38.143307036547
- **long**: 144.3473512002
- **full address**: West Park, 207 Pakington St, Geelong West VIC 3218, Australia, Geelong

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Winter Solstice Celebration - Geelong West being held?
  - **A:** Winter Solstice Celebration - Geelong West takes place on Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 04:30 pm to Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm at West Park, 207 Pakington St, Geelong West VIC 3218, Australia, Geelong.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Winter Solstice Celebration - Geelong West?
  - **A:** Winter Solstice Celebration - Geelong West is organized by Geelong West Neighbourhood House.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Winter Solstice Celebration - Geelong West is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Geelong, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 770+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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