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Mays Landing Water Lantern Festival

Mays Landing, New Jersey

The organizer lists Friday, October 23, 2026 at Lake Lenape Lighthouse in Mays Landing, New Jersey, 3:30–7:30 p.m., with the lantern launch from 6:30–7:30 p.m. The organizer states its September 26–27 dates were rescheduled to this date and tickets were transferred automatically.

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At a glance

Quick facts

Usual hours
Friday, October 23, 2026: gates open at 3:30 p.m. Eastern; food, music and activities run 3:30–7:30 p.m.; lantern decorating begins at 6 p.m.; the water launch runs 6:30–7:30 p.m., when the event ends.
Tickets
1 official ticket options listed
Format
Water lantern festival
Organizer
Water Lantern Festival

Status & verification

Event status and verification

Finished The last verified season ran October 23, 2026. Check the official event site for a future season announcement.

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Dates & hours

October 23, 2026

  1. Friday, October 23, 2026: gates open at 3:30 p.m. Eastern;

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  2. food, music and activities run 3:30–7:30 p.m.;

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  3. lantern decorating begins at 6 p.m.;

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  4. the water launch runs 6:30–7:30 p.m., when the event ends.

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Tickets & prices

Choose your ticket on the official event page. Published price amounts could not be independently confirmed during this check.

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Location & directions

Lake Lenape Lighthouse
753 Park Rd, Mays Landing, NJ 08330
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Parking & transportation

What to expect

  • Participants decorate a floating lantern and join the scheduled water launch, with food trucks, music, and activities listed before the launch. This is a water lantern launch rather than a walk-through display.Water Lantern Festival Mays Landing event page ↗

Kids & family

Accessibility

Weather & cancellation

Tips before you go

Frequently asked questions

When is the Mays Landing Water Lantern Festival?

The organizer lists Friday, October 23, 2026, with gates opening at 3:30 p.m. Eastern and the lantern launch scheduled for 6:30–7:30 p.m.

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Do children need tickets?

Children under age 8 enter free and do not need a ticket. Guests age 8 and older need a ticket; free admission does not include a lantern.

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Official sources

These pages were checked on October 8, 2026. Follow the organizer’s current instructions if anything changes.

Update history

  • — Created from the organizer’s October 23, 2026 event listing after its September 26–27 dates were rescheduled. Ticket prices and availability can change; verify the current total before purchase.Water Lantern Festival Mays Landing event page ↗

Last verified · 2 official sources

Event details can change. Check the official event page before your visit.