Celebrate the Winter Solstice with a joyful evening of Irish music, whiskey tasting, seasonal cocktails and creative pursuits! Co-presented by Wave Hill and An Beal Bocht Cafe, our majestic Armor Hall is transformed into a lively pub for one evening of merriment, perfect for a night out with friends and loved ones. 

Order food and specialty drinks from your table as you enjoy traditional and contemporary Irish music with vocals, guitar and fiddle, courtesy of Shannon Brown and John Walsh, with special guest Bernadette Fee. Sample a selection of tasty whiskeys and chat about spirits with our friends from MS Walker, a 5th-generation family-owned wine and spirits importer and distributor. 

If you feel inspired, drop by our crafting station to create a festive crown with natural materials and fairy lights to commemorate the solstice. Wrap up the evening with an optional lantern-lit procession to our Aquatic Garden to connect with nature on this longest night of the year—crowns optional!  

21 and older, only. Ticket price includes music, bar snacks, whiskey tasting, materials and instruction for crown project, and access to the grounds after-hours. Cafe food, drinks and bottled spirits from MS Walker available for purchase.   

5-8PM: Create a Winter Solstice Crown  

6-8:30PM: Music in Armor Hall; spirits tasting with MS Walker  

5-8:30PM: Cafe, Shop and Conservatory open; gardens are lit for strolling under the stars 

9:00PM Grounds close