Celebrate the longest day of the year at the Catskill Summer Solstice Celebration! This family-friendly event transforms Main Street into a pedestrian-only celebration zone from the northern corner of Main Street down to Bridge Street on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 4 PM to 10 PM in the Village of Catskill. Building on the tremendous success of last winter's solstice event, this extended evening celebration will feature live music in the pocket parks, a ceremonial fire pit with s'mores, nature-inspired crafts, a special sunset ritual, roaming performers, and an outdoor dance party.
As daylight stretches into evening, Main Street businesses will extend their hours until at least 8 PM, offering special activities and unique shopping experiences. Visitors can enjoy performances in shops, sidewalk activations, and community connection against the backdrop of Catskill's historic streetscape, honoring both the life-giving force of the sun and our shared seasonal rhythms. The Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, has been celebrated across cultures for millennia as a time of light, abundance, and renewal.