Solstice with Sasquatch is a new art-themed celebration of wintertime. 

Activities begin when the world-famous Sasquatch arrives at the Museum via UH-1H Huey helicopter flown by the Washington Department of Natural Resources. Throughout the day we'll have live holiday music, poster prizes, free pet portraits, felt bracelet workshops, family art activities, a presentation about the Sun and solstice by Arvin Ash, and surprise visits everywhere by our furry friend, Sasquatch. 

The public is invited to greet Sasquatch as their helicopter lands near the Museum parking lot at 11:00 AM (weather permitting).


Plus, we'll be offering 20% off any Gift Membership, AND they'll receive 15 months for the price of 12! (valid for in-person sales only.)

And Members get 20% off on all purchases in the Museum Store on this day only!


Presented as part of the Museum's new Art+Flight exhibition on display now through January 7, 2024.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, December 16, 2023
Time: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

FREE with Museum membership and included with general admission.


Schedule

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

  • Meet the Wright Brothers’ Sister - In celebration of the 120-year anniversary of the Wright Brothers first powered airplane flight on December 17, a Museum Volunteer will engage with visitors while dressed in the vintage style of Wilber and Orville’s sister, Katharine.
  • FREE Hot Chocolate Lounge - Come enjoy some hot chocolate and listen to festive music. (while supplies last)

11:00 AM

  • Sasquatch Helicopter Arrival - Everyone is welcome to watch the dramatic Huey helicopter arrival of Sasquatch outside in our parking lot. (weather permitting)

11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

  • Felt Bracelet Workshops with Flóra Carlile-Kovács - Artist Flóra Carlile-Kovács will guide participants through a 30-minute workshop as they design and make their own felt bracelets to keep. (while supplies last.)

12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

  • Sasquatch Photo Hunt - Snap a photo of Sasquatch at the Museum and win a prize! Visitors need only to show their photo at the Photo Hunt Table in the Main Lobby to receive a free gift (while supplies last).
  • Department of Natural Resources Info Table - Department of Natural Resources personnel will be next to the Museum’s vintage Huey helicopter to answer questions and talk about their services.

12:30 PM

  • Live Music by the Boeing Employee Concert Band

1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

  • 5-Minute Pet Portraits by Artist Dozfy - Dozfy will sketch adorable portraits of visitors' pets from their photos (please do not bring your pets to the Museum). Pet-less visitors can get a portrait of Sasquatch. (while supplies last)

1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

  • Complimentary Gift Wrapping (in-Store purchases only)

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

  • Science of the Sun Presentation - Learn all about the Sun with engineer and science educator Arvin Ash. Ash will use fun and simple ways to explain the inner workings of the Sun, its role in life on Earth, how solstices work and the Sun’s cultural significance to human societies through history.
  • Live Music by Northwest Swing