HALTON HILLS, ON – The Acton Solstice Festival presented by The Department of Illumination on Sunday December 18 takes place from 4 to 7 p.m. at Prospect Park. As the year winds to a close, residents are invited to bundle up for a night walk in the park with a festive community procession featuring giant puppets, Juno award-winning musician Richard Underhill and the Kensington Horns, illuminated circus artists from Trellis Arts and glowing backdrops to take the perfect holiday selfie and more. The event is family friendly and free. The public is invited to help light up the night by coming decked out in their brightest accessories to join in the fun.
The event was made possible through support from the Hamilton Halton Brant Regional Tourism Association through the Government of Canada’s Tourism Relief Fund, delivered by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario). The Downtown Acton BIA was one of 66 businesses and organizations that received this funding which helps local tourism organizations and businesses
The BIA partnered with the Town on a project called Art Around Acton. This project created seven temporary and permanent public art activations and cultural events in the Downtown Acton BIA between July and December 2022 to raise its profile and draw people into the downtown.
Art Around Acton engaged local, regional, and provincial artists and businesses. Activations included artist painted picnic tables on patios at downtown restaurants, a six-week music series at the Acton Farmer’s Market, a ten-week artist in residence program at the Acton Farmer’s Market, an artist designed vinyl wrapped utility box, outdoor hanging banners featuring the work of a local artist and storefront window installations featuring the work of local artists.
“The Downtown Acton BIA is grateful for the support from Hamilton Halton Brant Regional Tourism Association and FedDev Ontario,” said Acton BIA Chair Monica Galway. “It’s been wonderful having these installations and events happen. They have brought new energy to the downtown and have been enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. We are looking forward to building on the success of this project,” she continued.
“Public art adds to the vibrancy of our communities. The Town was thrilled to partner with the downtown Acton BIA to leverage this funding to provide positive and creative experiences to everyone visiting Downtown Acton,” said Mayor Ann Lawlor.
For additional information visit https://www.visithaltonhills.ca/artaroundacton
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