# Winter Solstice Celebration at Riveredge

> Event for families in the Milwaukee–Waukesha area (WI). Times are Central Time.

- When: Sat, Dec 19 · 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Where: Riveredge Nature Center, 4458 County Hwy Y, Saukville, WI 53080
- Ages: All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Price: Free for all participants
- Organizer: Riveredge Nature Center
- Official page: https://riveredgenaturecenter.org/
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

A free afternoon of outdoor adventure for all ages on the shortest days of the year. Educators lead one-hour guided hikes at 1 and 2:30 p.m. and a sunset hike at 4 p.m.; in the Coop, kids make a luminary from a clean recycled glass jar (extras provided), build bird feeders and color mindfulness mandalas from 1 to 6 p.m. A bonfire with s'mores and healthy snacks burns all afternoon, and from 4:30 p.m. the Trails Aglow luminaries light a 1.5-mile self-guided route. Children must be with an adult. Pre-register by December 18 or sign up on site if spots remain.

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