The summer solstice is the longest day of the year. Now the question is: What should we do with all that daylight? You know us (and if you don't, you should subscribe to our newsletter) — we've always got some ideas on how to spend your day.

Go long

Walk the entire urban trail. With thirty stops, you'll need the extra daylight to complete this historical tour. Prefer a more outdoorsy hike? Check out our guide.
If you haven't had a chance to check out the new exhibits, see if you can look at every piece in the Asheville Art Museum.
Play the back 9 of the AVL Municipal Golf Course. The front 9 are currently closed due to Helene, but they'll let you play the back 9 twice.

Solstice events

Summer Solstice Fest | Friday, June 20 | 5-10 p.m. | New Belgium Brewing Asheville | Free | Shop from a market of eclectic vendors, jam with Holler and Crow, snap aura photos, get tarot readings, and sip on the new beer, "The High Priestess."
Astrology 102 with Julia Hudgins | Saturday, June 21 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Pack Memorial Library | Free | Celebrate the solstice by learning about the houses, sister signs, and the ins and outs of astrological charts — bring your birth chart if you have it.
RAD Solstice Celebration | Saturday, June 21 | 2-7 p.m. | RAD Brewing Co. | Free | Celebrate the RAD's renewal on the longest day of the year — sign up to join the drum krewe, shop goods from local artists, and dance the day away with The Screamin' Stevens.
Summer Solstice Wellness Retreat at The Wyre | Saturday, June 21 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Wyre River Arts | Free | Take a complimentary yoga class with Camilla Fay, then enjoy juices and vegan bites.