Winter Solstice Festival

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Presented By: Downtown Association of Fairbanks
Dates: December 13, 2025 - December 20, 2025
Recurrence: Recurring daily
Location: Downtown Fairbanks
Address: 101 Dunkel St, Ste 210, 2701 S Cushman St, Fairbanks, AK 99709
Phone: (907) 452-8671
Time: Varies by Event
Price: FREE
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2025 Winter Solstice Festival
December 13–20 | Downtown Fairbanks & Beyond

Brrr — the chill is in the air, and that can only mean one thing: it’s time to celebrate the return of the light! The Winter Solstice Festival is back, running December 13–20, with a full week of festive fun leading up to the shortest day of the year — and the start of our journey back toward longer, brighter days.

Experience the Magic of Solstice Season:

Friday, December 12 to Saturday, December 20, 2025

Winter Lights Walk hosted by FNSB Parks & Recreation stroll through a glowing wonderland of light displays (Voting finish Saturday, December 20)

Saturday, December 20, 2025

Spectacular Solstice Fireworks — lighting up the sky on
Festive Reindeer & Elf Sightings — perfect for photos and family fun
Free Dog Mushing Rides — experience a true Alaskan thrill!

And that’s not all — we’ve got a few new surprises up our mittened sleeves this year! 👀

So bundle up, grab your friends and family, and join us for a week of solstice spirit, community cheer, and sparkling winter magic in downtown Fairbanks.