Fastest way to get a lantern and an updated Soiree Itinerary

Fastest way to get a lantern and updated Solstice Soiree Itinerary

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I am actually not involved in the organizing of the Solstice Soiree (AKA. Lantern Festival, Winter Solstice) in Prince George… however, I have taken upon myself to tell anyone that will actually listen to me

about the event.. WHY? because the more the merrier! And my family would be one of those that would be upset if we found out about it afterward.

Anyway, in my last post about the event, I wrote about how easy it can be to create a lantern. But with 2 kids, work, and life getting in the way… even my easy, “grab a pop can method” was a little too overwhelming for our family.

If you’re in the same boat, I’ll let you in on a secret… the fastest way to get a lantern is to go to the Chinese Store downtown. For as little as $2 (and up to about $8 depending on the size) you can purchase a perfectly wonderful lantern. See picture above.

Then… don’t get a candle, tea light or even an LED tea light… instead, the guy at the Chinese store said to get a glow in the dark stick (found at all the dollar stores). If you get the stick with a hole at the top, you can actually hook it into the top part of the frame.

Presto… spending under $5 (and saving about 3 hours of your life)…. you can join in the festivities! Honestly, no excuses now.

Come on by. Can’t wait to see everyone. If you aren’t into the lanterns, then check out the long list of other things now happening below. It is an updated itinerary of the evening!

Also, tell everyone you know! I keep on thinking people must know about the event…but I am still meeting people that haven’t heard about it.

Here’s the itinerary:

SOLSTICE SOIRÉE

Let’s come together to welcome the coming winter.

Downtown on the corners of Third Avenue and George Street – indoors and outdoors

10 a.m. onwards Building of a Snow Sculpture (Snowhenge) by Keith Carlson

4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Prince George Farmers’ Market
Shop locally, indoors at the corner of Third Avenue and George Street
Hot food, drinks and local products
Children’s winter tales read by Ruth Buehler at 6 and 6:30 p.m. indoors

Lantern Festival
Bring a handmade lantern and help light the longest night of the year

6 p.m. 8 p.m. Family entertainment, activities and more:
Music by Raghu Lokanathan
Winter crafts at the REAPS tent
Outdoor winter games for the kids
Prepare a bird feeder with Birdhouse Jim and take it home for the birds
Meet the Mardi Dog and find out about upcoming Mardi Gras activities
Learn to make beautiful winter arrangements at the David Douglas
Botanical Garden Society Tent
Robyn’s Woolgathering Knit-in
Winter Boot Boogie with Be Unique Fitness
Hot bannock and drinks at the Fire Pit
Face painting and dream catchers with the Third Avenue Collective and Youth Around Prince

6:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Embrace Winter Games
Grab a partner and take on the challenges of winter! Fastest group takes home the golden shovel donated by The Northern!

7 p.m. Embrace Winter fashion show with two of your favourite CBC hosts!