Winter Solstice Festival

Saturday, Dec 13, 2025

Various Venues in Fairbanks, AK

Join us for a weeklong celebration of the Winter Solstice in Downtown Fairbanks!

Schedule of Events:

11 - 6:00pm: Holiday Bazaar at Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center

Along with the Winter Lights Walk, participants are invited to enjoy the exhibits and shop the Holiday Bazaar inside the Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center.

Join the fun on Saturday 12/13 from 11:00am - 6:00pm and Sunday 12/14 from 10:00am - 6:00pm during the Winter Solstice Festival!

All Day: Winter Lights Walk at Griffin Park

Join us during the annual Winter Lights Walk during the Winter Solstice Festival! Local businesses sponsor and decorate trees along the downtown portion of the Chena River Walk, in Griffin Park to fundraise for local charities. 

Bonus, the winning business will choose a charity to donate the profits from the event! Join us downtown during the Winter Solstice Festival on 12/20 and vote on your favorite tree!


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