The summer solstice is the longest day of the year. Now the question is: What should we do with all that daylight? You know us (and if you don’t, you should subscribe to our newsletter) — we’ve always got some ideas on how to spend your day.
Go long
- Walk the entire urban trail. With thirty stops, you’ll need the extra daylight to complete this historical tour. Prefer a more outdoorsy hike? Check out our guide.
- If you haven’t had a chance to check out the new exhibits, see if you can look at every piece in the Asheville Art Museum.
- Play the back 9 of the AVL Municipal Golf Course. The front 9 are currently closed due to Helene, but they’ll let you play the back 9 twice.
Solstice events
- Summer Solstice Fest | Friday, June 20 | 5-10 p.m. | New Belgium Brewing Asheville | Free | Shop from a market of eclectic vendors, jam with Holler and Crow, snap aura photos, get tarot readings, and sip on the new beer, “The High Priestess.”
- Astrology 102 with Julia Hudgins | Saturday, June 21 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Pack Memorial Library | Free | Celebrate the solstice by learning about the houses, sister signs, and the ins and outs of astrological charts — bring your birth chart if you have it.
- RAD Solstice Celebration | Saturday, June 21 | 2-7 p.m. | RAD Brewing Co. | Free | Celebrate the RAD’s renewal on the longest day of the year — sign up to join the drum krewe, shop goods from local artists, and dance the day away with The Screamin’ Stevens.
- Summer Solstice Wellness Retreat at The Wyre | Saturday, June 21 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Wyre River Arts | Free | Take a complimentary yoga class with Camilla Fay, then enjoy juices and vegan bites.
