Arboretum Winter Solstice Walk, Dec. 18, 2021

2300 Arboretum Drive East,Seattle WA 98112

18 December, 2021

Description

Join us to celebrate Winter Solstice; luminary walk, swag-making, food truck and more! Vaccine Verification required. Whatever holiday traditions you follow, join us as we celebrate the Winter Solstice, where lights and introspection lift spirits and remind us that more light is on the way. Take a luminary forest walk Craft and take home your own holiday swagParticipate in a “Phoenix Ceremony”314 Pie food truckLive Americana guitar stylings of Bryan RustFAQs Vaccine Verification Required: Proof of vaccination for guests 12 and older is required for all visitors. All visitors, except children under 5, are required to wear a mask indoors, regardless of vaccination status. Children ages 3-4 are encouraged to wear masks, although not required. Do I have to purchase tickets in advance? Yes! Tickets can be purchased with a Visa or MasterCard up to 24-hours in advance. Tickets can also be purchased day of, for cash only, on a space available basis. We recommend you check-in about 15 minutes prior to your chosen ticket entry time. Event times are listed in 1-hour increments for entry purposes, feel free to stay longer than 1 hour! (Most people stay about 1.5 hours) What about inclement weather?  The walk will occur rain or shine. We ask that you check the weather forecast and dress accordingly if inclement weather is predicted. In cases of high winds, snow or impassable roadways, you will be notified in advance and the event will be rescheduled. Is it lit?  The pathways will have luminaries, but feel free to bring your own flashlight or lantern for additional visibility! Are tickets refundable? All ticket sales are final.   Is this suitable for children?   Including children is up to the discretion of the adults accompanying the children. All attendees pay the general ticket price regardless of age; however, babe in arms is free. Can I bring my dog?   Happy to have Fido - please keep them on leash, and make sure that they play nice with other pooches! Is the path wheelchair and stroller accessible?  Unfortunately, no.  While the main road and loop trail around the Arboretum are wheelchair friendly, the trails make it difficult. Where do I check in? Washington Park Arboretum, 2300 Arboretum Drive East, Seattle, WA 98122.  Check in at the information desk located in the Graham Visitors Center. Is there public parking available nearby?  There are multiple parking lots for free near the Visitors Center.  On a busy day these can fill early! We also recommend taking public transportation and/or using resources such as Uber, Lyft or bike share programs.  We are about a 20 minute walk for the UW Light Rail Station.  Specific parking and public transportation directions will be included in the meeting location details after purchasing tickets. How can I contact the organizer with any questions?  contact [email protected] Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?  No, we can check the manifest on line Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?  Sure! Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends? Not a problem Contact: [email protected]    Phone: 206.543.8800 UW Botanic Gardens is one of the region’s most respected centers of horticultural research and conservation, recognized internationally for our work.  Our two sites include the 90-acre Center for Urban Horticulture and the 230-acre Washington Park Arboretum, both of which are uniquely situated in the middle of an urban environment.  The gardens are open 365 days a year. Admission and parking are FREE.