The official start of summer is on Friday and Upper Valley organizations are celebrating the Summer Solstice in style in the coming days. Consider attending one (or more) of the following events.
Kids: Summer solstice celebration in Newport
10:30 a.m.
Richards Free Library, 58 N. Main St.
Play with bubbles and decorate the sidewalk with chalk to celebrate the solstice. Free. 603-863-3430.
Revels Summer Solstice Festival
in South Pomfret
5:30-8 p.m.
ArtisTree Community Arts Center, 2095 Pomfret Road.
This family-friendly performance celebrates the music, stories and people of a small Vermont village. Food, crafts and activities will be available before and during the performance, or BYO picnic supper. Admission is by donation. 802-457-3500.
Summer Solstice Festival in Brownsville
8 a.m.-10 p.m.
Ascutney Outdoors Center, 449 Ski Tow Road.
A daylong outdoor recreation event with mountain biking, hiking and trail running, yoga, kids’ activities, bike repair clinics, food, live music, a silent auction and more. A fundraiser for Ascutney Outdoors. $20-$35. Visit ascutneyoutdoors.org for advance tickets. events@ascutneyoutdoors.org
Performance: The Summer Revels in Norwich
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Norwich Green, Church Street.
Revel North’s annual summer solstice celebration features the music, stories and people of a small Vermont village. Set ago — but not so long ago —and right near here, performers will spend a day in the life of a small New England town, told through singing, stories, and games. Family friendly event. Admission by donation. 866-556-3083.
Solstice supper in Dorchester
6:30 p.m.
D Acres, 218 Streeter Woods Road.
Pork roast, baked beans, quinoa salad, wild mushrooms and greens, appetizers and dessert, served buffet style. Beer and wine available. $15 per plate, $3 for dessert. Kids under 10 half price. Call for reservations. 603-786-2366.
Summer solstice celebration in Tunbridge
7 p.m.
Tunbridge Church, 273 Route 110.
A bonfire lighting at 7 p.m. will be followed by a solstice observance with chants, music from Weston Priory and Iona Abbey and Native American and contemporary songs of praise. Bring blankets and chairs. Indoors if bad weather. Free. For more information, email singjudie@gmail.com.
