Winter Solstice Events in Pittsburgh
As the shortest day of the year approaches, the Winter Solstice invites us to slow down, reflect, and celebrate the return of light. Below are some meaningful, creative, and festive ways to honor this seasonal milestone around Pittsburgh — from movement and sound to art, ritual, and community gatherings.
Want to stay cozy and celebrate at home instead? Check out our Winter Solstice Ritual Kit!
Winter Solstice Gathering — Friday, Dec. 19
6:30–9:00 PM | Amarah Studio and Boutique (Brookline)
Honor the seasonal shift with a restorative gathering featuring yoga, reiki, and breathwork. This event creates a nurturing space to reflect, relax, and welcome the new while letting go of what no longer serves.
Bloom Where You Are Planted: The Solstice Within — Saturday, Dec. 20
1:00–2:00 PM | Steel Goat Marketplace (Penn Hills)
Start Bloom Where You Are Planted is a sacred space where growth is not only encouraged, it's celebrated. Join this heart and community centered group an afternoon of inner healing and personal transformation, empowerment, community support and wisdom sharing. This class is free/donation-based.
Solstice Stillness & Sound — Saturday, Dec. 20
4:00–6:00 PM | MindFuel (Strip District)
Start Solstice weekend with a grounding wellness experience. MindFuel and Drop Sound Yoga team up for an immersive ritual of moon salutations, breathwork, guided meditation, a sauna sound bath, and optional cold plunge — a beautiful way to release old energy and step into winter with intention.
Winter Solstice Celebration at The Weeping Glass — Sunday, Dec. 21
3:00–9:00 PM | The Weeping Glass (Allentown)
Celebrate the longest night with a festive community event full of art, music, and tradition. The Winter Solstice Celebration includes a holiday art market, live Appalachian folk music, Krampus tintypes, a Yule goat petting zoo, festive food and drinks, and a ritual by Ceremonial — all blending rituals with joyful community energy.
Winter Solstice Make-It-Now at Pittsburgh Glass Center — Sunday, Dec. 21
12:00–4:00 PM | Pittsburgh Glass Center (Penn Avenue)
Bring warmth and creativity to the season with hands-on glassmaking workshops and special solstice activities. Learn hot glassblowing techniques or create etched or fused ornaments while participating in intention-setting rituals, custom herb-blend crafting, fireside snacking, and more.
Whether you’re seeking intentional movement, artistic creation, or community celebration, these events offer something for everyone looking to mark the solstice in meaningful ways. May your winter season be full of light, warmth, and wonder!