Celebrate the winter solstice with light projections, a lantern parade, and family-friendly activities in Seymour's Goulburn Park.
Saturday 20 June 2026
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Goulburn Park, 36 The Esplanade, Seymour VIC 3660, Australia
Free
Experience a magical winter evening as Seymour's Goulburn Park transforms with stunning light projections and illuminated spaces. This free event offers a relaxed atmosphere perfect for families and people of all ages to enjoy the winter night together.
Enjoy creative play activities designed for children and a community lantern parade that invites everyone to participate. Food trucks will provide warm food options to keep you cozy throughout the event.
The event is alcohol-free and encourages visitors to bring blankets or chairs to settle in comfortably for the evening.
The event runs on Saturday 20 June 2026 from 17:00 to 21:00. The lantern parade begins promptly at 17:00 from the start of Trevan Street on Progress Street, leading into Goulburn Park.
Participants are encouraged to bring handmade lanterns or register to receive a free LED tea light for the parade. Registration opens at 16:45 for tea light collection.
This one-off winter solstice event supports community connection and recovery following recent flood and bushfire events, making it a meaningful gathering for all.
The event takes place at Goulburn Park, Progress Street, Seymour VIC. The park is an accessible outdoor venue suitable for families.
Visitors are advised to dress warmly for the outdoor winter conditions and bring blankets or chairs for comfort.
A small selection of food trucks will be available on-site, providing warm food options.
This is a free, alcohol-free event designed to foster community spirit and shared experience.
Participation in the lantern parade is optional and open to all ages. Lantern making workshops are available on 16 and 20 June to prepare for the parade.
Please arrive early to collect your LED tea light if registered, and be prepared for cool winter weather.
The event is free to attend with no entry fee.
Lantern parade participants should register in advance to receive a free LED tea light.
Additional details and full program timings will be shared closer to the event date.
