Winter Solstice Keiki Gathering at Waʻahila Ridge State Recreation Area – Honolulu, HI

Winter Solstice Keiki Gathering
A Magical Nature Celebration of Light and the Season’s Turning

Step into the wonder of the Winter Solstice — a time when we honor the longest night and celebrate the returning light. Join us for a joyful, hands-on nature-based gathering for keiki and families, filled with creativity, song, and seasonal magic.

✨ What to Expect:
️ Craft your own lantern — a beautiful keepsake to carry the light through the winter months.
Learn about the changing season through story, rhythm, and simple ritual that connects us to nature’s cycles.
Move, sing, and celebrate together in community as we honor the turning of the year.

This gathering is a gentle and creative way for children to connect with the natural world, slow down for the season, and feel the joy of community and tradition.

Details:
Date: December 21
Time: 2-4pm
Ages: 0-108 years old

Please dress for outdoor play and bring a blanket or mat to sit on.

Come celebrate the light within and around us — through art, song, and the beauty of nature.

Please Bring:

• blanket or mat to sit on
• snacks and water
• any flowers or leaves from your neighborhood to contribute to your Winter Solstice land offering!
• towel and change of clothes(if needed)to clean up after art and play!