Winter Solstice Festival

Schedule

Fri Dec 19 2025 at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-09:00

Location

Cuddy Family Midtown Park | Anchorage, AK

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Celebrate the shortest day of the year by enjoying all that winter offers. The Winter Solstice Festival offers activities for everyone.
⛸️Bring your ice skates for skating around the oval to your favorite holiday music.
☕Take a break by a warm fire while sipping hot chocolate and visiting with friends.
🐴Explore the park on a horse-drawn wagon.
🦌Get a photo with Santa's reindeer
🎅Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus
Food truck goodies are available for purchase. All the activities are free to the public.
There are limited timeslots for the horse-drawn wagon and the skate assist seals. Make your reservation when you arrive by heading to the activity booth. Reservation cards are available starting at 4:30 pm.
Learn more about the event at https://www.muni.org/Departments/parks/Pages/winter_solstice_festival.aspx
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Where is it happening?

Cuddy Family Midtown Park, 210 E 40th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99503, United States

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