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Winter Solstice Wishes
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Wave Hill House
Celebrate the longest night of the year, the Winter Solstice, with lantern-crafting, cookie-decorating, and warm wishes for the season. Gather in majestic Armor Hall to decorate solstice-inspired sugar cookies and design a simple paper lantern with your wish for the year ahead. Then, head outside for a lantern-lit procession to float your wish lantern at the Aquatic Garden. As the lanterns drift together, their light represents the Wave Hill community’s sentiments of hope, gratitude, and renewal for the future. Perfect for families!
Enjoy hot cocoa and self-guided activities outdoors along our lighted pathways. The Café, Conservatory, and Shop are open until 7:00PM. The grounds close at 7:30PM.
Admission is free to all visitors. Advance registration is encouraged online or by calling 718.549.3200 x251. Day-of registration based on availability and not guaranteed.
Questions? Please email us at information@wavehill.org or call the telephone number and extension above. Program cancellations due to inclement weather will be posted on our website's home page.
Wave Hill House and Armor Hall are wheelchair-accessible. There is an accessible, ground-level entrance at the front of the building with a power-assist door. The restroom on the ground level is all-gender and ADA-compliant. Additional ADA-compliant restrooms are available on the lower level, which can be accessed by elevator.
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