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Celebrating Winter Solstice in Melbourne with Kids: Top Events
Melbourne will celebrate the Winter Solstice on Friday 21 June 2024. This special day marks the shortest day and longest night of the year, traditionally honoured with bonfires, rituals, music, wine and food.
This year, Melbourne is hosting a variety of Winter Solstice events that you won’t want to miss. These gatherings provide the perfect opportunity to come together with friends, family, and community members to embrace the spirit of the season.
Celebrating Winter Solstice in Melbourne with kids? From bonfire gatherings to lantern walks, here are some of the top Winter Solstice events happening in Melbourne this year:
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Collingwood Children’s Farm 21st Bonfire 2024
Collingwood Children’s Farm will host a spectacular event – 21st Bonfire 2024. Entirely programmed by their dedicated farmers, the Stables Paddock will come alive with a Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony led by Uncle Bill Nicholson, roaming entertainers, dance performances, a fire truck, craft activities for kids, live music, face painters, food trucks and the Collingwood Country Women’s Association’s famous cake and sweets stall. The magnificent bonfire will be ignited at 6 pm.
Date: Sat 22 June 2024
Time: 3 pm – 8 pm
Location: Collingwood Children’s Farm, 18 St Heliers Street, Abbotsford
Price: FREE – $24.75 + BF
Seaworks Winter Solstice Festival 2024
Seaworks Winter Solstice Festival is a free event celebrating the longest night and the shortest day of the year, marking the start of winter. This family-friendly festival offers a range of activities, including giant puppets, circus performances, live music, dance, art exhibitions, market stalls, and a variety of food and wine vendors.
Date: Friday 21 June 2023
Time: 5 pm – 10 pm
Location: 82 Nelson Place, Williamstown
Price: FREE
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Belgrave Lantern Parade
Belgrave will shine brightly as celebrations spread across the hills. The Belgrave Lantern Parade will light up the streets with entertainment, music, circus acts, art and craft stalls, DJs, workshops, fire pits, and more. Leading up to the event, there will be lantern-making workshops to get everyone involved in the magic of the parade.
Date: 22 June 2024
Time: 5 – 8 pm
Location: Belgrave Township
Celebrating Winter Solstice in regional Victoria
Nightide Solstice Festival
Nightide Solstice Festival is returning to Queenscliff in 2024 with a FREE solstice celebration. On 22 June 2024, from 5 pm to 9 pm, the Searoad Ferries terminal will transform into a realm where fire dances with ice, and the night air vibrates with the pulse of primal beats. Gather around the bonfire and enjoy live music, fireworks, pop-up bars, food trucks, and roving entertainers.
Date: 22 June 2024
Time: 5 pm – 9 pm
Location: Queenscliff Pier
Price: Free (must register for a free ticket)
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Bruthen Medieval Fire Festival
Step back in time as the Medieval Winter Fire Festival returns in 2024. Dress up in your finest medieval attire and venture into the winter evening at ‘The Paddock’ behind the Bruthen Mechanics Hall, where a variety of activities await. The East Gippsland Historical Re-Enactment Group will be on hand in authentic costume to share and teach medieval games and skills, alongside captivating sword fighting displays. The Bruthen CFA will oversee the roaring bonfire and several fire pots to ensure everyone stays warm while enjoying the festivities.
Date: Saturday, 22 June 2024
Time: 3 pm – 9 pm
Location: The Paddock (behind Bruthen Mechanics Hall)
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We try our best to provide accurate information on kid-friendly events around Victoria but do recommend parents check details directly to confirm dates, times, prices as some details may be subject to change.
