Summer Solstice Celebration Ideas, Rituals, and Traditions for Litha

In 2026, the summer solstice will occur on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21, at 08:24 UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). This means the summer solstice happens on Sunday, June 21, at 4:24 AM EDT and 1:42 AM PDT in the Northern Hemisphere. Learn more about the solstice and welcome the summer with this list of fun summer solstice traditions and celebration ideas!

What is the summer solstice, and how is it celebrated? Also known as the June Solstice, Midsummer, or Litha, the summer solstice has been celebrated for centuries by people across cultures. The summer solstice in June marks the longest day and shortest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky.

The summer solstice is an astronomical event that marks the beginning of summer on the Gregorian Calendar. However, people in Scandinavian countries, such as Sweden, Norway, and Finland (and a few other locations in the Northern Hemisphere), celebrate “Midsummer” on the summer solstice. In contrast, those in the Southern Hemisphere welcome the return of winter on the June Solstice. If you live in the Southern Hemisphere, you might enjoy these Winter Solstice celebration ideas for the June Solstice.

The summer solstice is called Litha on the Celtic Calendar. It is one of the four solar festivals (quarter days) that fall within the Wheel of the Year in the annual cycle of the seasons. First published in June 2015, these summer solstice celebration ideas are regularly updated and occasionally republished to ensure the content remains current and accurate, including details such as the summer solstice date and time.

June Solstice Traditional Summer Celebration Ideas:

Since ancient times, summer solstice traditions have included gathering with family and friends to celebrate the return of light, life, and fertility at the height of the growing season and the potential for a good harvest. People worldwide still celebrate the arrival of summer (or midsummer) with outdoor feasts and festivities, including singing, dancing, musical performances or concerts, bonfires, crafts, traditional rituals and activities, and delicious food and drinks.

First, discover answers to the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the summer solstice directly below. Then, make the most of the longest day of the year with the list of fun summer solstice rituals and celebration ideas that follow. You’ll notice several fun summer solstice activities for both kids and adults. Please enjoy these summer solstice traditions with your family, friends, or community, or pick one and do your own thing.

When is the Solstice?

There are two solstices each calendar year: one in June and the other in December. The exact time that the solstice occurs is the same across the globe, while the season that you welcome, summer or winter, depends on which hemisphere you live in: the Northern Hemisphere or the Southern Hemisphere.

On the June solstice, people in the Northern Hemisphere celebrate the summer solstice (or Midsummer) and experience warmer temperatures and longer days, while those in the Southern Hemisphere experience shorter days and cooler temperatures associated with winter. In December, these are reversed.

In other words, the June solstice marks the astronomical end of spring and the start of summer for the Northern Hemisphere, while the December solstice marks the astronomical end of fall and the beginning of winter for the Southern Hemisphere.

Related: Summer Bucket List

When is the Summer Solstice?

The summer solstice, also known as the June Solstice, usually occurs between June 20 and June 22 in the Northern Hemisphere. Because the Northern and Southern Hemispheres are in opposition seasonally, the Southern Hemisphere experiences warmer weather and longer days associated with summer at the December solstice, which occurs between December 20 and 22.

Why does the date of the solstice change?

The ever-evolving dates of the solstices and equinoxes are due to slight changes in the Gregorian calendar. This calendar has 364 days in a year, representing the time it takes for planet Earth to orbit the sun. Therefore, an extra day must be added every four years to keep the seasons in sync. This extra day creates a “leap year,” causing the dates of the solstices and equinoxes to shift each year slightly.

When is the Summer Solstice in 2026?

In 2026, the summer solstice will occur at 8:24 UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) on Sunday, June 21. (source) This means the summer solstice will occur on Sunday, June 21, at 1:24 AM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) on the Pacific Coast and 4:24 AM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) in the Northern Hemisphere. Sunday, June 21, is also Father’s Day in 2026, so the June solstice falls on Father’s Day this year, as it often does. Celebrate Dad at the height of summer with these homemade gift ideas!

What is the Solstice?

Planet Earth is tilted on its axis at about 23.5 degrees. As it rotates around the Sun throughout the year, each hemisphere, the northern and southern, experiences half a year tilted toward the Sun and the other half tilted away from it. This produces the seasonal cycle we experience, though some people experience dramatic differences between the seasons while others don’t. Each season has distinct changes depending on one’s location.

The solstice marks the point in time when one of Earth’s poles is at its maximum tilt toward the Sun while the other is at its maximum tilt away from the Sun, as shown in the graphic of the summer solstice below.

In other words, the differences in the angle of the Earth’s axis mean that varying radiation levels from the Sun strike both hemispheres over the year. These differences in the sun’s radiation cause the seasonal changes we experience, while the temperatures near the equator remain relatively constant.

In other words, those who live closer to Earth’s equator experience less seasonal variation, while those who live farther from the equator in temperate climates experience more. When the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the sun, Canada, the United States, and northern Mexico experience longer, warmer summer days.

In contrast, those in the Southern Hemisphere experience the darker, colder days of winter — and vice versa. If you live in the Southern Hemisphere and welcome winter on the June Solstice, check out these Winter Solstice celebration ideas for fun things to do.

What is the Summer Solstice?

The June solstice, commonly referred to as the summer solstice, is an astronomical event that occurs when the Earth’s axis is at its maximum tilt, as illustrated in the photo above. In other words, the sun reaches its highest point in the sky on the June solstice. The sun’s position relative to the Earth also explains why the summer solstice is the longest day and the shortest night of the year. The reason for this remarkable fact is also a super fun science lesson for kids, as it’s all about the Earth’s tilt and its rotation around the sun over the course of a single calendar year.

The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year because the sun is at its highest elevation in the sky. Once this maximum sun elevation is reached, the sun will change very little from its noon position for several days surrounding the solstice.

In other words, the solstice marks the peak of the Solar year, with the Sun literally at the height of its “life-giving” power. In ancient times, this was indeed something to celebrate. The sun is so high in the sky on the summer solstice that the Arctic Circle experiences 24 hours of sunlight for several days, as it remains at its highest point in the sky. But in the days and weeks following the summer solstice, it slowly declines again, and the days will become shorter each day until the shortest day is reached on the winter solstice, the longest night of the year.

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What is the difference between the Solstice and the Equinox?

The solstices and equinoxes are astronomical events that divide the year into four equal parts, each representing one of the four seasons. As explained above, the solstice marks the peak of the solar year, when one of Earth’s poles is tilted as far as possible toward the sun, while the other is tilted away from it. This means the hemisphere tilted toward the sun will experience long, warm summer days, while the hemisphere tilted away from the sun will experience short, cold winter days and long, dark winter nights.

In contrast, the spring and fall equinoxes in March and September occur between the winter and summer solstices when day and night are approximately equal. Hence the name Equinox. These four events are also known as the solar or quarter-day festivals on the Celtic Calendar. Learn more about the spring and fall equinoxes and their associated festivals at the links below!

• Spring Vernal Equinox Celebration Ideas
• Fall Autumnal Equinox Celebration Ideas

When is the Longest Day of the Year?

The June Solstice is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, while the December Solstice is the longest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere. In other words, if you live in the Northern Hemisphere, the year’s longest day will be on or around June 20 or 21, and in rare cases even on the 22nd. If you live in the Southern Hemisphere, the longest day of the year will be on or around December 20-21.

However, in the Northern Hemisphere, daylight hours will shorten each day after the June solstice until the autumnal equinox in September, when day and night are said to be equal. After the September equinox, the days will continue to get shorter until the winter solstice, the year’s shortest day in the Northern Hemisphere.

In the Southern Hemisphere, this is reversed. The days will get longer after the December solstice, will be approximately equal on the March equinox, and will continue to get shorter until the shortest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere is reached on the June Solstice.

What is Litha?

In pre-Christian times and in modern Pagan and Wiccan traditions, the June solstice is closely associated with the festival of Litha, a time to honor the sun at its peak. Litha celebrates light, abundance, and the fullness of life, expressing gratitude for the Earth’s fertility and warmth. People around the globe observe rituals and traditions on Litha, similar to those practiced for thousands of years at the solstice. They light bonfires, celebrate with feasts, and participate in other ancient rituals and modern activities that pay homage to nature, fertility, the sun’s light, and the earth’s abundance, regardless of religious convictions or geographical boundaries. 

While the solstice is an astronomical event, Litha imbues it with spiritual and symbolic meaning, linking natural cycles to themes of growth, vitality, and the balance between light and dark. It is a seasonal festival within the Wheel of the Year that transcends borders, celebrating the changing seasons and agricultural cycles.

As previously mentioned, the sun reaches its zenith on the summer solstice, making it the longest day of the year and the shortest night. Therefore, Litha is a celebration of light for several metaphorical and actual reasons. It is a time to celebrate the sun’s light, power, and abundance at the peak of the growing season, also known as Midsummer. It is also a time to celebrate the light we share as one.

At the summer solstice, ancient Gaelic and Celtic clans, modern-day Pagans, Wiccans, Neo-Wiccans, and Druids from diverse backgrounds typically observe Litha. However, these groups celebrate Litha and the changing seasons in their respective traditions. Hence, their solstice rituals and ceremonies are not necessarily the same or performed for the same reasons.

How do you celebrate the summer solstice?

Many cultures have held summer solstice celebration rituals for thousands of years. Traditional summer solstice rituals and celebrations were influenced by the spiritual significance of the summer solstice and other cultural factors, including, but not limited to, paganism in pre-Christian times. Scroll down to learn more and read about fun ways to celebrate summer with kids, family, friends, or your community. You might also enjoy these Fun Summer Activities for Kids.

The Spiritual Meaning of Summer Solstice

The summer solstice symbolizes ascension and the rebirth or return of the light on our planet and within each one of us. It is a great time to reflect on the grand scope of your life and your spiritual path. To increase understanding, consider the solstice from a metaphorical bird’s-eye perspective.

What happens on the Earth (and in the heavens) reflects what happens within us: “As above, so below.” Spiritually, the sun’s light is viewed as the same light that shines within each being on Earth and from deep within the planet itself. For these reasons, summer solstice traditions often include rituals to help release old, dark energy so we can ascend to greater heights together and enlighten ourselves. We are all connected.

On the summer solstice, focus or meditate upon the light to create more abundance in your life. As you do so, note what is in and out of alignment and focus on bringing light back into your heart, body, mind, soul, and all your earthly endeavors. So you can be the bright, shining star you were born to be and cast this light upon the Earth and everyone you meet.

Summer Solstice Traditions

Traditionally, on the summer solstice, people celebrated renewal, fertility, and life at the height of the growing season, when the potential for a good harvest, inner and outer abundance, ascension, and the complete return of the sun’s light was at its peak. People worldwide continue to celebrate Litha, also known as Midsummer, and the arrival of summer with outdoor feasts, singing, dancing, and bonfires. So scroll down for a list of summer solstice celebration ideas, rituals, and fun traditions to help you join the fun!

Summer Solstice Celebration Ideas and Fun Things to Do:

Make the most of the longest day and the shortest night of the year by celebrating the summer solstice with the fun ideas below! The following section offers ideas for both young and old, along with several fun ways to celebrate the summer solstice with kids. But remember, this is not a ‘must-do’ list, but a ‘fun-do’ list.

In other words, don’t do it if it’s not fun. You don’t have to do anything on the solstice if you don’t want to. Just pausing to reflect on the light within, if only momentarily, is a great way to celebrate the sun’s return. No summer festival is needed, but the one deep in your heart. Feeling guilty about what you do or don’t do to celebrate the summer solstice won’t help feed the light of your soul, and that’s what’s most important now. So, fill whatever you do to celebrate the summer solstice with love and light, no matter what, how, or why you choose to do it.

Fun Ways to Celebrate the Summer Solstice in 2026:

Have you wondered, “How do you celebrate the solstice?” Or, “What do people do to celebrate the solstice?” or “What are some summer solstice traditions?” We have several solstice rituals and traditions, and the best ways to celebrate the summer solstice with friends, kids, or family are listed below.

Make any of these ideas a solstice tradition in your home or community. Or bookmark this list to revisit next year and discover something new to celebrate the summer and the return of light. For more ideas, check out our summer bucket list. It is full of fun summertime activities, arts, and crafts. Or, if you live in the Southern Hemisphere, hop over to see how to celebrate the winter solstice.

1. Pause and Reflect on the Light Within:

Take a moment to pause and reflect on the light within to honor the return of the light both within and without. Each of us reflects the sun’s light within our hearts, so take a moment to feel connected to the light above, the light deep within the earth, the light within, and the light we share. “As above and below, so within.”

2. Visit Stonehenge or Watch The Stonehenge 2026 Live Stream Event:

Many experts and archaeologists believe that the ancient architects of Stonehenge deliberately placed each rock in this Neolithic structure to mark the solstices twice a year. The entire stone structure is arranged in what appears to be a circular calendar, with gigantic upright stone blocks resembling a sundial. Because of this, some scholars theorize that Stonehenge was designed to highlight the procession of the seasons, the four points of the Solar Year, which include the equinoxes and solstices.

On the morning of the June or summer solstice, the sun rises from behind Stonehenge’s Heel Stone, which stands on the avenue leading up to the monument’s Stone Circle. Its morning rays shine from the northeast, directly into the center or heart of this impressive monument. On the winter solstice, the sun sets in the southwest, so the effect is reversed: the sun’s rays shine through the stones on the opposite side.

How to Watch The Sunrise at Stonehenge on the Summer Solstice:

Watch the sunrise at Stonehenge on the summer solstice. Traditionally, hundreds of visitors, including new-age druids and pagans, travel to Wiltshire, England, on the solstice to witness this magnificent event. However, in 2020, the summer solstice at Stonehenge was live-streamed for the first time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, in 2025, the Summer Solstice celebration at Stonehenge will be on June 20 and 21. English Heritage is expected to offer a combined virtual and in-person event, as they have done for the last few years. A few organizations, such as Stonehenge Tours (not affiliated), also conduct tours of the stones for the summer solstice.

The organizers of the Stonehenge Solstice celebration will live-stream the sunrise on the official English Heritage YouTube channel, allowing those unable to join the in-person festivities to enjoy the occasion from the comfort and safety of their homes. However, they ask everyone attending the Stonehenge celebration in person to follow safety guidelines, respect the stones, and remember that this is a spiritual occasion for many. Updates will be posted on the website HERE–>English Heritage.

3. Take a Walk in the Morning Dew:

Collecting the morning dew to wash one’s face and walking barefoot in it are traditional rituals on May Day and the days thereafter. For this reason, many people also enjoy collecting dew before sunrise on the summer solstice. So, put out a bowl the night before the solstice. Or kick off your shoes and go for a meditative barefoot walk, or wander in the grass first thing on the morning of the solstice to celebrate this fun summer ritual.

4. Bathe in the Light of the Sun:

Visit a beach, pool, or park and bathe in the sun’s light for 20-30 minutes. Your backyard would also be perfect. Take a quick sunbath, or apply a reef-safe, chemical-free sunscreen to protect yourself from burning!

5. Craft a Flower Crown:

Making a flower crown with fresh, blooming flowers is a traditional way to celebrate the summer solstice in many countries, particularly in Switzerland during midsummer celebrations.

Flower Crown Crafts for the Summer Solstice:

Here’s a step-by-step tutorial for making a flower crown with felt flowers. You can also use either of the DIY flower crown craft tutorials below to create a flower crown with fresh flowers. Another fun idea is to make a paper crown craft with a giant sunflower on the front. Remember, when sunflowers are as tall as you, it’s a sign that summer has arrived. Invite friends and family to wear sunflower tiaras to celebrate the summer solstice! Or, try either of the fresh flower crown craft tutorials below:

• Learn to make a flower crown with fresh flowers 2 Ways by Say Yes.
• Easiest DIY Midsummer Crown by Willowday (photo below).

6. Make a Solstice Suncatcher:

Suncatchers make a fantastic craft idea for the summer solstice. My family loves making suncatchers to put in our windows and decorate our homes. A suncatcher with a prism will help you capture the sun’s light to send rainbows all over the house, but the other suncatcher craft ideas below are just as fun:

• Rainbow Suncatcher with a Prism
• Heart Prism Suncatcher
• Sea-Glass Wind Chime DIY
• Flower Suncatcher Craft Ideas
• Rainbow Suncatcher Crafts

7. Design a Summer Solstice Nature Mandala:

Creating a nature mandala is a fun outdoor process art activity for kids and adults of all ages and an excellent way for children to learn about nature and the seasonal changes that occur within the “Wheel of the Year.” As the seasons change, the natural materials available for making mandala crafts also change.

Crafting nature mandalas outdoors is also a therapeutic and spiritual practice with several educational and psychological benefits for both young and old. Click the link above to learn how to make a nature mandala and see a few gorgeous nature mandala art and craft ideas.

8. Get Creative with Sun Crafts for the Solstice:

Make some easy sun crafts with your kids for a fun way to celebrate the beginning of summer. Click on the sun craft creator to see the step-by-step tutorial for each sun craft idea on the list below:

• Fingerprint Art Magnets: Make a Fingerprint Sun Magnet to celebrate the summer solstice.
• How to Make a Mini Felt Sun | Bugs and Fishes
• Easy Fingerprint Art Necklace: Make a Fingerprint Sun Necklace this summer.
• Sunshine Weaving | The Nurture Store
• Sunburst Sensory Bottle | Rhythms of Play
• Fingerprint Art Keychain and Backpack Charms: Make a Fingerprint Sun Keychain.

9. Tend a Garden or Nurture a Grove:

As mentioned above, the summer solstice is traditionally a time to celebrate the potential for a good harvest. What better way to celebrate the sun’s light and the promise of a good harvest than by getting out into the garden?

Start a garden, bring new life to it by planting something new, or spend some time tending it and giving your plants the attention, love, and care they need. Alternatively, get outside to plant a tree, tend to and nurture a grove of trees, or visit another favorite natural place. Use any of the gardening tutorials below to get started:

• How to Grow A Fairy Garden
• Plant Flowers Organically
• How to Plant a Tree
• Growing Sunflowers & How to Grow a Sunflower House (photo below)
• How to Plant Tomatoes
• Composting at Home: What, Why, and How to Compost

10. Enjoy Fun Summer Arts, Crafts, and Activities:

Creating summer arts and crafts projects is a great way to celebrate the rebirth of light and the arrival of summer. Here are several excellent summer art and craft ideas perfect for making on the solstice to get you started:

• Make nature art and crafts with natural materials.
• Create magnets, necklaces, or keychain charms with cute fingerprint suns, butterflies, flowers, and other summer symbols.
• Make a butterfly tree or some Monarch butterfly peg dolls.
• Enjoy this fantastic collection of Flower art projects.
• Make a gorgeous seaglass windchime.
• Create shell sunflowers or shell daisies.
• Make mud pies.
• Design a nature mandala.
• Make homemade chalk paint and paint a giant sun or a summer scene.
• Create shadow sidewalk chalk art.
• Make felt flower crafts or flower lei necklaces.
• Wear a paper sunflower crown or tiara in a bright and sunny color.
• Create a seasonal handprint and fingerprint tree – Just like creating nature mandalas, this art activity introduces children to the concept of seasonal changes. Feel free to do all seasons or just a summer handprint tree. (photo below)

11. Add Greenery and Summer Decor to your Home:

To welcome the sunlight back into your heart and home, decorate the inside and outside of your house with fresh greenery, flowers, and summer decor. The solstice suncatcher craft ideas and summer crafts listed above make great choices. You can also try these nature crafts and art activities.

12. Make a Summer Alter or Nature Table:

Create a summer altar in your home to celebrate the sun and the return of the light. Fill it with natural items representing the sun, the light within each of us, or anything the sun nurtures, such as freshly harvested foods and flowers. Learn more about nature tables and how to design them here: Nature Tables Explained.

Anything that makes your heart sing with the spirit of summer or reminds you of the full sun is perfect for a summer nature table. Crafting a small nature mandala on your summer altar can also be fun. Or, make a summer nature table as a fun way to honor this sacred solstice ritual with kids at home or in the classroom.

13. Make a Human Sundial:

Creating a human sundial is a fun summer activity to try on or around the solstice. My daughter and I are conducting a science experiment on each of the solstices and equinoxes to observe how our shadows change throughout the day and the year.

It’s been a fun learning experience for both of us, so we encourage you to give it a try. For even more fun, paint your sundial with DIY chalk paint, take pictures of your sidewalk chalk art, and write the results of your experiment in a homemade nature journal.

14. Read Books about the Summer Solstice:

Help children understand what the solstice is all about with the books listed below. These beautiful books about the summer solstice for kids are a great way to help children understand the significance of seasonal changes. A few options are listed below:

• Under Alaska’s Midnight Sun
• The Midsummer Mouse: Midsummer Tales of Tiptoes Lightly and the Summer Queen
• The Longest Day: Celebrating the Summer Solstice 

15. Visit a Local Berry Picking Farm Or Go Foraging:

What better way to celebrate the sun than to eat juicy berries ripened by it? Several wild berries are ripe for picking at this time of year. And there are also berry-picking farms you can visit. For more information, please read this article about berry picking and wild foraging with kids.

16. Enjoy a Summer Solstice Feast:

Host or attend a summer solstice picnic or dinner party to celebrate an abundant Midsummer harvest, just as they did in ancient times. Traditional summer solstice foods are seasonal foods and drinks grown, raised, and harvested locally (or, in the case of beer, cider, and wine, brewed). Invite friends and family to a summer solstice feast featuring your favorite seasonal, locally raised, and grown foods to celebrate summer’s abundance.

Visit a farmer’s market, a local farm, a local bakery, a brewery, or a vineyard to gather all the goodies you need for your solstice gathering. Fresh, ripe fruit, berries, and seasonal vegetables make an excellent option for the summer solstice. Or host a solstice potluck by inviting each guest to bring something they’ve prepared (or picked up) using seasonal, local ingredients. For an abundant summer solstice feast like they did in the old days!

17. Host or Attend a Bonfire:

Attending a solstice bonfire is a traditional way to celebrate the summer solstice. Dance, sing, beat drums, play music, or enjoy music made by musicians, and celebrate the official beginning of summer — or Midsummer if you are in Norway or Sweden. However, please be safe and follow local laws and regulations if you choose to have a bonfire. But if you light it, please be prepared to fight it. For more information, see 10 Tips for a Safe Bonfire with Kids.

18. Practice Yoga and Meditate:

Did you know that the summer solstice has been named International Day of Yoga by the United Nations General Assembly? That makes this the perfect day to practice yoga! And, of course, sun salutations (also known as sun salutes) are the ideal way to honor the sun on the solstice. Have kids? Invite children to practice yoga with this list of FREE yoga videos for kids!

Meditating and practicing yoga are great ways to release old energy, welcome the light, and heal the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of oneself. So, spend time filling your body with light and creating inner and outer abundance as a part of your summer solstice celebration with yoga or meditation. You can even attend the summer solstice in Times Square, where participants practice yoga from sunup to sundown.

In 2026, the organizers of the Times Square Summer Solstice Yogathon hope to offer a combined virtual and in-person event. Practice yoga, either virtually or in New York City’s Times Square, to honor the light and find calm amid life’s chaos. Experienced yogis and first-timers are invited to attend yoga classes throughout the day. Learn more at the link below!

“Solstice in Times Square: Mind Over Madness Yoga will return on June 21, 2026! Experienced yogis and first-timers alike are invited to join us for one of the free yoga classes taking place throughout the day on the Broadway pedestrian plazas, finding calm once again within the chaos of life in New York City.”

Solstice in Time Square

19. Dance Around a Maypole:

Although many people celebrate May Day with a Maypole dance, dancing around the Maypole has become a modern-day tradition associated with the summer solstice in Scandinavia. Their Midsummer celebrations and festivities center on a Maypole (or Midsummer Pole), decorated with greenery and flowers, as the focal point. Even though the Maypole tradition is said to have originated in Germany, the Swedes and other revelers joyfully celebrate the return of summer’s long days and short nights in their Midsummer holiday festivals with Maypole dancing. Learn more about dancing around a Maypole in May Day traditions and celebration ideas from around the world.

20. Search for Signs of Summer:

Here’s a fun activity to do with kids on the summer solstice and the days leading up to and following it. This seasonal scavenger hunt idea is just as much fun for adults. Celebrate the arrival of summer with this fun summer scavenger hunt idea. How many signs can you find that summer has arrived?

21. Review and Renew Goals:

The solstices and equinoxes are a great time to commit to a quarterly goal review. Review your prior goals to see if they, too, are at the height of their growing season and likely to lead to an abundant harvest. If not, consider what you can amend, change, delete, or add to bring your dreams to fruition.

If you’re hosting a summer solstice gathering, invite your guests to join you in these activities. Reviewing and renewing goals is a great way to create the potential for inner and outer abundance. Engage the power of the summer sun to nurture your dreams and help them grow.

• Setting Goals
• Create an Action Plan to Accomplish Goals
• Why I Turn My Goals into Affirmations
• Dream Life Tool Kit

22. Set Intentions:

After reviewing your goals, please write down your intentions or a few affirmations that align with them. Intentions are things, ideas, or habits you want to bring into your life. Create an affirmation to make those intentions your own by energizing them toward fruition. Once you have written down a few intentions and affirmations, state them daily for optimal results.

23. Consider Beginning Something New:

The summer solstice is an ideal time to rejuvenate the spirit, reflect on past dreams, and set new goals. On this day, old, dark energy will be released, and new, light energy can be created with the launch of a new project or goal.

• Make a list of everything you’ve wanted to do.
• Pick your top three choices.
• Make a plan to start one and go from there. Don’t know where to start? Please look at “How to Set SMART Goals” or purchase our Dream Life Toolkit!

24. Establish a Daily Rhythm:

Start fresh this season and find room to manifest your new intentions. Establishing a daily rhythm or routine can help you increase the “peace” at home and help the whole family thrive. Check out How to Plan Your Daily Rhythm for more information, or grab our free QuickStart Weekly Planning Guide to get started today!

25. Get Outside & Connect:

Get outside to do an activity you enjoy with family or friends, or just sit and “Be” to connect with what matters on the solstice. Click the link for more information about Get Outside & Connect. You might also enjoy this massive collection of outdoor activities for kids.

26. Be the Sunshine:

Last but certainly not least, be the sunshine. Be light and radiate peace in everything you do. Tread lightly on the earth, be gentle with yourself, and be kind to others. Be forgiving, practice gratitude, and cultivate compassion. Shine your light near and far, and be the bright, shining star you were born to be. Awen. Ohm. Awen.

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Fun Ways to Celebrate the Summer Solstice For Kids and Adults:

There are many ways you can celebrate the summer solstice. Create a summer solstice celebration that is meaningful to you and your family, celebrating the sun and all it brings to us. Don’t forget to check out our summer bucket list for even more fun summer activities.

Learn more about Nell Regan Kartychok, author of Summer Solstice Celebration Ideas HERE, and Rhythms of Play HERE!

If You Liked Summer Solstice 2025 Ideas, You Might Also Enjoy Learning About the Other Quarter Days and Cross-Quarter Day Festivals in the Wheel of the Year:

If you’re curious about the Wheel of the Year, each solar quarter-day and lunar cross-quarter-day or midpoint festival is on the list below. The list begins with Samhain because it is considered the New Year of this ancient Celtic Calendar.

• Samhain (Hallows)
• Winter Solstice (Yule)
• Imbolc (Candlemas)
• Spring Vernal Equinox (Ostara)
• May Eve or May Day (Beltane)
• Summer Solstice (Litha)
• Lughnasadh (Lammas)
• Fall Autumnal Equinox (Mabon)