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SUMMARY:Solstice Lantern Walk & Market
DESCRIPTION:✨ Together\, we make light in the darkness… ✨ \n  \nGet ready to gather by lantern light in Hillsborough\, NC\, on Saturday\, December 19\, 2026\, from 5-8 PM to brighten the darkest night of the year with creativity and community. \n⭐ Tickets to attend this year’s Solstice Lantern Walk & Market are available at www.hillsboroughartscouncil.org/solstice! \nTicket registration is required to attend this event. Registration is free\, but there is a suggested donation of $10 per person. \n⭐ Lantern Kits are on sale at the HAC Gallery & Gift Shop (available while supplies last)! \n  \n*Proceeds from registration and lantern kits benefit the Hillsborough Arts Council\, supporting access to community arts programming and opportunities for local artists! \n  \nFind ongoing updates on all things Solstice at www.hillsboroughartscouncil.org/solstice or by signing up for HAC e-newsletters at www.hillsboroughartscouncil.org/newsletter. \n  \nCREDIT LINE: HAC is grateful for the generosity of our local funding agencies\, sponsors\, and individual donors who help fulfill our mission of enriching our community through the arts. Solstice Lantern Walk & Market is supported by the Tourism Board of the Town of Hillsborough. Additional operating support for HAC is provided by the North Carolina Arts Council; Mary Duke Biddle Foundation; Town of Hillsborough; Get Lit Evening Lighting; and Paynter Law.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/solstice-lantern-walk-market/
LOCATION:Eno River Farmers Market Pavillion\, 144 E. Margaret Ln\, Hillsborough\, NC\, United States
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SUMMARY:Solstice Lantern Walk + Market 2026
DESCRIPTION:Solstice Lantern Walk is an annual winter-themed event and a cherished community tradition in Hillsborough\, NC celebrating the Winter Solstice! \nParticipants are invited to craft a handmade lantern before the event\, gather at Hillsborough’s Farmers Market Pavilion (144 E. Margaret Ln)\, and join ​the meditative procession along Eno River’s Riverwalk trail. Together\, we’re lighting our collective path toward warmer\, brighter days ahead.  \nUnder the Pavilion\, 5-8 PM\, find unique\, handmade\, giftable artwork at our ​Solstice Market! Featuring local artists\, live music & performances\, interactive activities\, hot drinks\, and warm food for all to enjoy. \n​ \n⭐ Registration is required to attend this event\, whether walking in the procession\, watching the stream of lantern lights\, or enjoying Solstice Market and performances. Registration supports crowd management and grant reporting for the Hillsborough Arts Council. This event is free with a Suggested Donation of $10 per participant. 
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