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Tempe Water Lantern Festival

Tempe, Arizona

The organizer lists three dates — November 6, 7 and 8, 2026 — at Kiwanis Park in Tempe, Arizona. Gates open at 3 p.m.; food, music and activities run 3–7 p.m.; the lantern launch runs 6–7 p.m. Confirm the selected date and current total on the official page.

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At a glance

Quick facts

Usual hours
Friday, November 6; Saturday, November 7; and Sunday, November 8, 2026, each beginning at 3 p.m. Mountain time. Gates open at 3 p.m.; food, music and activities run 3–7 p.m.; lantern decorating begins at 5:30 p.m.; the water launch runs 6–7 p.m., when the event ends.
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Format
Water lantern festival
Organizer
Water Lantern Festival

Status & verification

Event status and verification

Upcoming The published season is November 6, 2026 – November 8, 2026. This label describes the season, not whether the gates are open right now.

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Dates & hours

November 6, 2026 – November 8, 2026

  1. Friday, November 6;

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  2. Saturday, November 7;

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  3. and Sunday, November 8, 2026, each beginning at 3 p.m. Mountain time. Gates open at 3 p.m.;

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  4. food, music and activities run 3–7 p.m.;

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  5. lantern decorating begins at 5:30 p.m.;

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  6. the water launch runs 6–7 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

Kiwanis Park
5992 S. All America Way, Tempe, AZ 85283
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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 Tempe event page ↗

Kids & family

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Frequently asked questions

When is the Tempe Water Lantern Festival?

The organizer lists three dates: November 6, 7 and 8, 2026, each beginning at 3 p.m., with the lantern launch scheduled for 6–7 p.m.

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Where is it held?

The organizer lists Kiwanis Park at 5992 S. All America Way in Tempe, Arizona.

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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.

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Official sources

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

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

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