{ "schema_version": "1.0", "title": "2026 US lantern festivals: source-linked data", "dataset_url": "https://lanternfestival.site/resources/lantern-festivals-2026-data/", "coverage_year": 2026, "generated_at": "2026-10-27T16:11:59.768Z", "caveat": "Calendar status describes the published season, not opening hours, ticket availability or confirmation that an event will take place. Check notices and the organizer before publication or travel. Generation time is not a new source check.", "record_count": 34, "records": [ { "event_id": "mo-animals-aglow-st-louis", "name": "Animals Aglow", "city": "St. Louis", "state": "Missouri", "state_code": "MO", "venue": "Saint Louis Zoo", "event_type": "Walk-through lantern installation", "start_date": "2026-03-13", "end_date": "2026-05-17", "timezone": "America/Chicago", "season_status": "Finished", "status_basis": "Published dates in event timezone", "status_as_of": "2026-10-27T16:11:59.768Z", "last_checked": "2026-09-26", "official_event_url": "https://stlzoo.org/events/animals-aglow", "event_page_url": "https://lanternfestival.site/events/animals-aglow-st-louis/", "start_date_sources": [ { "id": "news", "label": "Saint Louis Zoo 2026 Animals Aglow announcement", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://stlzoo.org/news/animals-aglow-news", "last_checked": "2026-09-26" } ], "end_date_sources": [ { "id": "news", "label": "Saint Louis Zoo 2026 Animals Aglow announcement", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://stlzoo.org/news/animals-aglow-news", "last_checked": "2026-09-26" } ], "schedule": [ { "text": "The 2026 event ran Wednesday–Sunday, March 13–May 17, usually 6:30–9:30 p.m. Central, with selected nights extended to 10 p.m. The zoo says this season has concluded.", "sources": [ { "id": "news", "label": "Saint Louis Zoo 2026 Animals Aglow announcement", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://stlzoo.org/news/animals-aglow-news", "last_checked": "2026-09-26" }, { "id": "event", "label": "Saint Louis Zoo Animals Aglow status page", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://stlzoo.org/events/animals-aglow", "last_checked": "2026-09-26" } ] } ], "schedule_exceptions": [], "notices": [] }, { "event_id": "mi-grand-rapids-lantern-festival", "name": "Grand Rapids Lantern Festival", "city": "Grand Rapids", "state": "Michigan", "state_code": "MI", "venue": "John Ball Zoo", "event_type": "Walk-through lantern installation", "start_date": "2026-04-08", "end_date": "2026-06-14", "timezone": "America/Detroit", "season_status": "Finished", "status_basis": "Published dates in event timezone", "status_as_of": "2026-10-27T16:11:59.768Z", "last_checked": "2026-09-26", "official_event_url": "https://jbzoo.org/lantern-festival-map/", "event_page_url": "https://lanternfestival.site/events/grand-rapids-lantern-festival/", "start_date_sources": [ { "id": "event", "label": "John Ball Zoo lantern festival guide", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://jbzoo.org/lantern-festival-map/", "last_checked": "2026-09-26" } ], "end_date_sources": [ { "id": "event", "label": "John Ball Zoo lantern festival guide", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://jbzoo.org/lantern-festival-map/", "last_checked": "2026-09-26" } ], "schedule": [ { "text": "The 2026 festival ran Wednesday through Sunday, 7:30–11:30 p.m. Eastern, with timed entry. The final admission time was 10:30 p.m.", "sources": [ { "id": "event", "label": "John Ball Zoo lantern festival guide", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://jbzoo.org/lantern-festival-map/", "last_checked": "2026-09-26" } ] } ], "schedule_exceptions": [], "notices": [] }, { "event_id": "ky-wild-lights-louisville-zoo", "name": "Wild Lights at Louisville Zoo", "city": "Louisville", "state": "Kentucky", "state_code": "KY", "venue": "Louisville Zoo", "event_type": "Walk-through lantern installation", "start_date": "2026-05-15", "end_date": "2026-07-26", "timezone": "America/New_York", "season_status": "Finished", "status_basis": "Published dates in event timezone", "status_as_of": "2026-10-27T16:11:59.768Z", "last_checked": "2026-09-26", "official_event_url": "https://louisvillezoo.org/wildlights26/", "event_page_url": "https://lanternfestival.site/events/wild-lights-louisville-zoo/", "start_date_sources": [ { "id": "event", "label": "Louisville Zoo 2026 Wild Lights page and FAQ", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://louisvillezoo.org/wildlights26/", "last_checked": "2026-09-26" } ], "end_date_sources": [ { "id": "event", "label": "Louisville Zoo 2026 Wild Lights page and FAQ", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://louisvillezoo.org/wildlights26/", "last_checked": "2026-09-26" } ], "schedule": [ { "text": "The 2026 run operated Thursday–Sunday, May 15–July 26. Entry was 7–10 p.m. Eastern and the walking route closed at 11:30 p.m. No next-season dates are published.", "sources": [ { "id": "event", "label": "Louisville Zoo 2026 Wild Lights page and FAQ", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://louisvillezoo.org/wildlights26/", "last_checked": "2026-09-26" } ] } ], "schedule_exceptions": [], "notices": [] }, { "event_id": "pa-philadelphia-chinese-lantern-festival", "name": "Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival", "city": "Philadelphia", "state": "Pennsylvania", "state_code": "PA", "venue": "Franklin Square", "event_type": "Walk-through lantern installation", "start_date": "2026-06-05", "end_date": "2026-08-30", "timezone": "America/New_York", "season_status": "Finished", "status_basis": "Published dates in event timezone", "status_as_of": "2026-10-27T16:11:59.768Z", "last_checked": "2026-09-26", "official_event_url": "https://phillychineselanternfestival.com/", "event_page_url": "https://lanternfestival.site/events/philadelphia-chinese-lantern-festival/", "start_date_sources": [ { "id": "tourism", "label": "Visit Philadelphia 2026 festival guide", "role": "Official tourism guide", "url": "https://www.visitphilly.com/things-to-do/events/philadelphia-chinese-lantern-festival-at-franklin-square/", "last_checked": "2026-09-26" } ], "end_date_sources": [ { "id": "tourism", "label": "Visit Philadelphia 2026 festival guide", "role": "Official tourism guide", "url": "https://www.visitphilly.com/things-to-do/events/philadelphia-chinese-lantern-festival-at-franklin-square/", "last_checked": "2026-09-26" } ], "schedule": [ { "text": "The 2026 festival began at 6 p.m. each night. The next season’s hours have not been announced.", "sources": [ { "id": "tourism", "label": "Visit Philadelphia 2026 festival guide", "role": "Official tourism guide", "url": "https://www.visitphilly.com/things-to-do/events/philadelphia-chinese-lantern-festival-at-franklin-square/", "last_checked": "2026-09-26" } ] } ], "schedule_exceptions": [], "notices": [ { "type": "Important schedule change", "text": "The 2026 season was extended to August 30 and has now ended.", "last_checked": "2026-09-26", "sources": [ { "id": "official", "label": "Philadelphia festival website", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://phillychineselanternfestival.com/", "last_checked": "2026-09-26" }, { "id": "tourism", "label": "Visit Philadelphia 2026 festival guide", "role": "Official tourism guide", "url": "https://www.visitphilly.com/things-to-do/events/philadelphia-chinese-lantern-festival-at-franklin-square/", "last_checked": "2026-09-26" } ] } ] }, { "event_id": "oh-cleveland-asian-lantern-festival", "name": "Asian Lantern Festival presented by Meijer", "city": "Cleveland", "state": "Ohio", "state_code": "OH", "venue": "Cleveland Metroparks Zoo", "event_type": "Walk-through lantern installation", "start_date": "2026-07-09", "end_date": "2026-09-12", "timezone": "America/New_York", "season_status": "Finished", "status_basis": "Published dates in event timezone", "status_as_of": "2026-10-27T16:11:59.768Z", "last_checked": "2026-09-26", "official_event_url": "https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/news-press/asian-lantern-festival-extends-through-september-12-at-the-zoo-featuring-drone-show-finale", "event_page_url": "https://lanternfestival.site/events/cleveland-asian-lantern-festival/", "start_date_sources": [ { "id": "original", "label": "Cleveland Metroparks 2026 festival announcement", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/news-press/asian-lantern-festival-presented-by-meijer-returns-to-cleveland-metroparks-zoo", "last_checked": "2026-09-26" } ], "end_date_sources": [ { "id": "extension", "label": "Cleveland Metroparks season extension", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/news-press/asian-lantern-festival-extends-through-september-12-at-the-zoo-featuring-drone-show-finale", "last_checked": "2026-09-26" } ], "schedule": [ { "text": "The 2026 walk-through festival ran Thursday through Sunday, 6:30–10:30 p.m. Eastern. The season was extended through September 12.", "sources": [ { "id": "original", "label": "Cleveland Metroparks 2026 festival announcement", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/news-press/asian-lantern-festival-presented-by-meijer-returns-to-cleveland-metroparks-zoo", "last_checked": "2026-09-26" }, { "id": "extension", "label": "Cleveland Metroparks season extension", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/news-press/asian-lantern-festival-extends-through-september-12-at-the-zoo-featuring-drone-show-finale", "last_checked": "2026-09-26" } ] } ], "schedule_exceptions": [], "notices": [ { "type": "Important schedule change", "text": "The 2026 closing date was extended from August 23 to September 12. That season has now ended.", "last_checked": "2026-09-26", "sources": [ { "id": "original", "label": "Cleveland Metroparks 2026 festival announcement", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/news-press/asian-lantern-festival-presented-by-meijer-returns-to-cleveland-metroparks-zoo", "last_checked": "2026-09-26" }, { "id": "extension", "label": "Cleveland Metroparks season extension", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/news-press/asian-lantern-festival-extends-through-september-12-at-the-zoo-featuring-drone-show-finale", "last_checked": "2026-09-26" } ] } ] }, { "event_id": "co-bright-nights-four-mile-denver", "name": "Bright Nights at Four Mile", "city": "Denver", "state": "Colorado", "state_code": "CO", "venue": "Four Mile Historic Park", "event_type": "Walk-through lantern installation", "start_date": "2026-08-08", "end_date": "2026-11-08", "timezone": "America/Denver", "season_status": "Within published season", "status_basis": "Published dates in event timezone", "status_as_of": "2026-10-27T16:11:59.768Z", "last_checked": "2026-10-08", "official_event_url": "https://www.fourmilepark.org/events/bright-nights/", "event_page_url": "https://lanternfestival.site/events/bright-nights-four-mile-denver/", "start_date_sources": [ { "id": "home", "label": "Four Mile Historic Park homepage", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.fourmilepark.org/", "last_checked": "2026-10-08" } ], "end_date_sources": [ { "id": "home", "label": "Four Mile Historic Park homepage", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.fourmilepark.org/", "last_checked": "2026-10-08" } ], "schedule": [ { "text": "Wednesday through Sunday, August 8–October 25, 2026, 7–11 p.m. Mountain.", "sources": [ { "id": "event", "label": "Four Mile Bright Nights event page", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.fourmilepark.org/events/bright-nights/", "last_checked": "2026-10-08" }, { "id": "home", "label": "Four Mile Historic Park homepage", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.fourmilepark.org/", "last_checked": "2026-10-08" } ] }, { "text": "Wednesday through Sunday, October 28–November 8, 2026, 6–11 p.m. Mountain. Check the official calendar for a specific visit date.", "sources": [ { "id": "event", "label": "Four Mile Bright Nights event page", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.fourmilepark.org/events/bright-nights/", "last_checked": "2026-10-08" }, { "id": "home", "label": "Four Mile Historic Park homepage", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.fourmilepark.org/", "last_checked": "2026-10-08" } ] } ], "schedule_exceptions": [], "notices": [] }, { "event_id": "md-national-harbor-water-lantern-festival", "name": "National Harbor Water Lantern Festival", "city": "Oxon Hill", "state": "Maryland", "state_code": "MD", "venue": "National Harbor SouthPointe", "event_type": "Water lantern festival", "start_date": "2026-08-08", "end_date": "2026-08-09", "timezone": "America/New_York", "season_status": "Finished", "status_basis": "Published dates in event timezone", "status_as_of": "2026-10-27T16:11:59.768Z", "last_checked": "2026-09-26", "official_event_url": "https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/events/washington-dc", "event_page_url": "https://lanternfestival.site/events/national-harbor-water-lantern-festival/", "start_date_sources": [ { "id": "harbor-summer", "label": "National Harbor 2026 summer calendar", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.nationalharbor.com/summer/", "last_checked": "2026-09-26" }, { "id": "calendar-sat", "label": "Chesapeake Inspired August 8 listing", "role": "Official tourism guide", "url": "https://chesapeake-inspired.com/event/water-lantern-festival/2026-08-08/", "last_checked": "2026-09-26" } ], "end_date_sources": [ { "id": "harbor-summer", "label": "National Harbor 2026 summer calendar", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.nationalharbor.com/summer/", "last_checked": "2026-09-26" }, { "id": "calendar-sun", "label": "Chesapeake Inspired August 9 listing", "role": "Official tourism guide", "url": "https://chesapeake-inspired.com/event/water-lantern-festival/2026-08-09/", "last_checked": "2026-09-26" } ], "schedule": [ { "text": "For the August 8–9, 2026 summer event, gates opened at 5:30 p.m. Eastern; lantern decorating began at 8 p.m.; the water launch ran 8:30–9:30 p.m. on each listed evening. Future dates are not announced.", "sources": [ { "id": "calendar-sat", "label": "Chesapeake Inspired August 8 listing", "role": "Official tourism guide", "url": "https://chesapeake-inspired.com/event/water-lantern-festival/2026-08-08/", "last_checked": "2026-09-26" }, { "id": "calendar-sun", "label": "Chesapeake Inspired August 9 listing", "role": "Official tourism guide", "url": "https://chesapeake-inspired.com/event/water-lantern-festival/2026-08-09/", "last_checked": "2026-09-26" } ] } ], "schedule_exceptions": [], "notices": [] }, { "event_id": "ma-boston-lights", "name": "Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience", "city": "Boston", "state": "Massachusetts", "state_code": "MA", "venue": "Franklin Park Zoo", "event_type": "Walk-through lantern installation", "start_date": "2026-08-14", "end_date": "2026-11-08", "timezone": "America/New_York", "season_status": "Within published season", "status_basis": "Published dates in event timezone", "status_as_of": "2026-10-27T16:11:59.768Z", "last_checked": "2026-10-08", "official_event_url": "https://www.zoonewengland.org/engage/boston-lights", "event_page_url": "https://lanternfestival.site/events/boston-lights/", "start_date_sources": [ { "id": "venue", "label": "Franklin Park Zoo 2026 season listing", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.zoonewengland.org/franklin-park-zoo/", "last_checked": "2026-10-08" } ], "end_date_sources": [ { "id": "venue", "label": "Franklin Park Zoo 2026 season listing", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.zoonewengland.org/franklin-park-zoo/", "last_checked": "2026-10-08" }, { "id": "event", "label": "Zoo New England Boston Lights event page and FAQ", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.zoonewengland.org/engage/boston-lights", "last_checked": "2026-10-08" } ], "schedule": [ { "text": "Through September 30, the festival runs Thursday–Monday, 6–10:30 p.m. Eastern; it is closed Tuesday and Wednesday nights in September.", "sources": [ { "id": "event", "label": "Zoo New England Boston Lights event page and FAQ", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.zoonewengland.org/engage/boston-lights", "last_checked": "2026-10-08" } ] }, { "text": "October 1–November 8, it runs nightly, 5–10:30 p.m. Eastern. Last admission is 9:30 p.m.", "sources": [ { "id": "event", "label": "Zoo New England Boston Lights event page and FAQ", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.zoonewengland.org/engage/boston-lights", "last_checked": "2026-10-08" } ] } ], "schedule_exceptions": [], "notices": [] }, { "event_id": "oh-columbus-zoo-lantern-festival", "name": "Columbus Zoo Lantern Festival", "city": "Powell", "state": "Ohio", "state_code": "OH", "venue": "Columbus Zoo and Aquarium", "event_type": "Walk-through lantern installation", "start_date": "2026-08-20", "end_date": "2026-10-25", "timezone": "America/New_York", "season_status": "Finished", "status_basis": "Published dates in event timezone", "status_as_of": "2026-10-27T16:11:59.768Z", "last_checked": "2026-10-08", "official_event_url": "https://www.columbuszoo.org/lantern-festival", "event_page_url": "https://lanternfestival.site/events/columbus-zoo-lantern-festival/", "start_date_sources": [ { "id": "event", "label": "Columbus Zoo Lantern Festival", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.columbuszoo.org/lantern-festival", "last_checked": "2026-10-08" } ], "end_date_sources": [ { "id": "event", "label": "Columbus Zoo Lantern Festival", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.columbuszoo.org/lantern-festival", "last_checked": "2026-10-08" } ], "schedule": [ { "text": "Thursday through Sunday evenings, 7:30–10:30 p.m. Eastern. The zoo lists festival entry beginning at 7 p.m.", "sources": [ { "id": "event", "label": "Columbus Zoo Lantern Festival", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.columbuszoo.org/lantern-festival", "last_checked": "2026-10-08" }, { "id": "faq", "label": "Columbus Zoo festival FAQ", "role": "Official visitor FAQ", "url": "https://www.columbuszoo.org/lantern-festival-faq", "last_checked": "2026-10-08" } ] } ], "schedule_exceptions": [], "notices": [] }, { "event_id": "wi-china-lights-wisconsin", "name": "China Lights Wisconsin", "city": "Hales Corners", "state": "Wisconsin", "state_code": "WI", "venue": "Boerner Botanical Gardens", "event_type": "Walk-through lantern installation", "start_date": "2026-09-11", "end_date": "2026-11-01", "timezone": "America/Chicago", "season_status": "Within published season", "status_basis": "Published dates in event timezone", "status_as_of": "2026-10-27T16:11:59.768Z", "last_checked": "2026-10-08", "official_event_url": "https://chinalights.org/", "event_page_url": "https://lanternfestival.site/events/china-lights-wisconsin/", "start_date_sources": [ { "id": "home", "label": "China Lights Wisconsin festival website", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://chinalights.org/", "last_checked": "2026-10-08" }, { "id": "tickets", "label": "China Lights official tickets", "role": "Official ticket options", "url": "https://chinalights.org/tickets/", "last_checked": "2026-10-08" } ], "end_date_sources": [ { "id": "home", "label": "China Lights Wisconsin festival website", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://chinalights.org/", "last_checked": "2026-10-08" }, { "id": "tickets", "label": "China Lights official tickets", "role": "Official ticket options", "url": "https://chinalights.org/tickets/", "last_checked": "2026-10-08" } ], "schedule": [ { "text": "Tuesday through Sunday, 5:30–10 p.m. Central; closed Mondays. Online tickets use timed entry.", "sources": [ { "id": "home", "label": "China Lights Wisconsin festival website", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://chinalights.org/", "last_checked": "2026-10-08" }, { "id": "tickets", "label": "China Lights official tickets", "role": "Official ticket options", "url": "https://chinalights.org/tickets/", "last_checked": "2026-10-08" } ] } ], "schedule_exceptions": [], "notices": [] }, { "event_id": "ga-atlanta-beltline-lantern-parade", "name": "Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade", "city": "Atlanta", "state": "Georgia", "state_code": "GA", "venue": "Atlanta BeltLine Marketplace at Allene (parade start)", "event_type": "Cultural lantern festival / parade", "start_date": "2026-09-26", "end_date": "2026-09-26", "timezone": "America/New_York", "season_status": "Finished", "status_basis": "Published dates in event timezone", "status_as_of": "2026-10-27T16:11:59.768Z", "last_checked": "2026-09-26", "official_event_url": "https://beltline.org/art/lantern-parade/", "event_page_url": "https://lanternfestival.site/events/atlanta-beltline-lantern-parade/", "start_date_sources": [ { "id": "event", "label": "Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://beltline.org/art/lantern-parade/", "last_checked": "2026-09-26" }, { "id": "planning", "label": "Atlanta BeltLine parade planning guide", "role": "Official visitor FAQ", "url": "https://beltline.org/blog/know-before-you-glow-atlanta-beltline-lantern-parade/", "last_checked": "2026-09-26" } ], "end_date_sources": [ { "id": "event", "label": "Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://beltline.org/art/lantern-parade/", "last_checked": "2026-09-26" }, { "id": "planning", "label": "Atlanta BeltLine parade planning guide", "role": "Official visitor FAQ", "url": "https://beltline.org/blog/know-before-you-glow-atlanta-beltline-lantern-parade/", "last_checked": "2026-09-26" } ], "schedule": [ { "text": "Saturday, September 26, 2026: line-up begins at 7:15 p.m.; the parade steps off at 8 p.m. The finale at Lee + White is expected around 8:45 p.m. and ends around 9:30 p.m. Eastern.", "sources": [ { "id": "event", "label": "Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://beltline.org/art/lantern-parade/", "last_checked": "2026-09-26" } ] } ], "schedule_exceptions": [], "notices": [ { "type": "Important schedule change", "text": "The 2026 parade was postponed because of weather and rescheduled for September 26 on a revised Southwest Trail route.", "last_checked": "2026-09-26", "sources": [ { "id": "event", "label": "Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://beltline.org/art/lantern-parade/", "last_checked": "2026-09-26" }, { "id": "planning", "label": "Atlanta BeltLine parade planning guide", "role": "Official visitor FAQ", "url": "https://beltline.org/blog/know-before-you-glow-atlanta-beltline-lantern-parade/", "last_checked": "2026-09-26" } ] } ] }, { "event_id": "nv-dragon-lights-reno", "name": "Dragon Lights Reno", "city": "Reno", "state": "Nevada", "state_code": "NV", "venue": "Wilbur D. 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Date-specific tickets allow a 60-minute arrival window.", "sources": [ { "id": "faq", "label": "Dragon Lights Reno visitor FAQ", "role": "Official visitor FAQ", "url": "https://dragonlightsreno.org/faq/", "last_checked": "2026-10-08" }, { "id": "tickets", "label": "Dragon Lights Reno official tickets", "role": "Official ticket options", "url": "https://dragonlightsreno.org/tickets/", "last_checked": "2026-10-08" } ] } ], "schedule_exceptions": [], "notices": [] }, { "event_id": "ky-lexington-water-lantern-festival", "name": "Lexington Water Lantern Festival", "city": "Lexington", "state": "Kentucky", "state_code": "KY", "venue": "Kentucky Horse Park", "event_type": "Water lantern festival", "start_date": "2026-10-10", "end_date": "2026-10-10", "timezone": "America/New_York", "season_status": "Finished", "status_basis": "Published dates in event timezone", "status_as_of": "2026-10-27T16:11:59.768Z", "last_checked": "2026-10-08", "official_event_url": "https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/events/lexington", "event_page_url": "https://lanternfestival.site/events/lexington-water-lantern-festival/", "start_date_sources": [ { "id": "organizer", "label": "Water Lantern Festival Lexington event page", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/events/lexington", "last_checked": "2026-10-08" } ], "end_date_sources": [ { "id": "organizer", "label": "Water Lantern Festival Lexington event page", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/events/lexington", "last_checked": "2026-10-08" } ], "schedule": [ { "text": "Saturday, October 10, 2026, 4:30–8:30 p.m. Eastern. The lantern launch is scheduled for 7:30–8:30 p.m.", "sources": [ { "id": "organizer", "label": "Water Lantern Festival Lexington event page", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/events/lexington", "last_checked": "2026-10-08" } ] } ], "schedule_exceptions": [], "notices": [] }, { "event_id": "tx-san-antonio-water-lantern-festival", "name": "San Antonio Water Lantern Festival", "city": "San Antonio", "state": "Texas", "state_code": "TX", "venue": "Elmendorf Lake Park", "event_type": "Water lantern festival", "start_date": "2026-10-10", "end_date": "2026-10-10", "timezone": "America/Chicago", "season_status": "Finished", "status_basis": "Published dates in event timezone", "status_as_of": "2026-10-27T16:11:59.768Z", "last_checked": "2026-10-08", "official_event_url": "https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/events/san-antonio", "event_page_url": "https://lanternfestival.site/events/san-antonio-water-lantern-festival/", "start_date_sources": [ { "id": "organizer", "label": "Water Lantern Festival San Antonio event page", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/events/san-antonio", "last_checked": "2026-10-08" } ], "end_date_sources": [ { "id": "organizer", "label": "Water Lantern Festival San Antonio event page", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/events/san-antonio", "last_checked": "2026-10-08" } ], "schedule": [ { "text": "Saturday, October 10, 2026, 4:30–8:30 p.m. Central. The lantern launch is scheduled for 7:30–8:30 p.m.", "sources": [ { "id": "organizer", "label": "Water Lantern Festival San Antonio event page", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/events/san-antonio", "last_checked": "2026-10-08" } ] } ], "schedule_exceptions": [], "notices": [] }, { "event_id": "wa-tri-cities-water-lantern-festival", "name": "Tri-Cities Water Lantern Festival", "city": "Kennewick / Tri-Cities", "state": "Washington", "state_code": "WA", "venue": "Columbia Park Pond", "event_type": "Water lantern festival", "start_date": "2026-10-10", "end_date": "2026-10-10", "timezone": "America/Los_Angeles", "season_status": "Finished", "status_basis": "Published dates in event timezone", "status_as_of": "2026-10-27T16:11:59.768Z", "last_checked": "2026-10-08", "official_event_url": "https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/events/tri-cities", "event_page_url": "https://lanternfestival.site/events/tri-cities-water-lantern-festival/", "start_date_sources": [ { "id": "organizer", "label": "Water Lantern Festival Tri-Cities event page", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/events/tri-cities", "last_checked": "2026-10-08" } ], "end_date_sources": [ { "id": "organizer", "label": "Water Lantern Festival Tri-Cities event page", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/events/tri-cities", "last_checked": "2026-10-08" } ], "schedule": [ { "text": "Saturday, October 10, 2026, 3:30–7:30 p.m. Pacific. The lantern launch is scheduled for 6:30–7:30 p.m.", "sources": [ { "id": "organizer", "label": "Water Lantern Festival Tri-Cities event page", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/events/tri-cities", "last_checked": "2026-10-08" } ] } ], "schedule_exceptions": [], "notices": [] }, { "event_id": "ks-wild-lights-wichita", "name": "Wild Lights", "city": "Wichita", "state": "Kansas", "state_code": "KS", "venue": "Sedgwick County Zoo", "event_type": "Walk-through lantern installation", "start_date": "2026-10-14", "end_date": "2026-12-20", "timezone": "America/Chicago", "season_status": "Within published season", "status_basis": "Published dates in event timezone", "status_as_of": "2026-10-27T16:11:59.768Z", "last_checked": "2026-09-27", "official_event_url": "https://scz.org/event/wild-lights", "event_page_url": "https://lanternfestival.site/events/wild-lights-wichita/", "start_date_sources": [ { "id": "tourism", "label": "Visit Wichita 2026 Wild Lights guide", "role": "Official tourism guide", "url": "https://www.visitwichita.com/events/annual-events/wild-lights/", "last_checked": "2026-09-27" }, { "id": "venue", "label": "Sedgwick County Zoo venue home and address", "role": "Venue directions and parking", "url": "https://scz.org/", "last_checked": "2026-09-27" } ], "end_date_sources": [ { "id": "tourism", "label": "Visit Wichita 2026 Wild Lights guide", "role": "Official tourism guide", "url": "https://www.visitwichita.com/events/annual-events/wild-lights/", "last_checked": "2026-09-27" } ], "schedule": [ { "text": "The 2026 public schedule is Wednesday–Sunday, October 14–December 20, 6–9 p.m. Central. 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The lantern launch is scheduled for 7:30–8:30 p.m.", "sources": [ { "id": "organizer", "label": "Water Lantern Festival Sarasota event page", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/events/sarasota", "last_checked": "2026-10-08" } ] } ], "schedule_exceptions": [], "notices": [] }, { "event_id": "wa-seattle-water-lantern-festival", "name": "Seattle Water Lantern Festival", "city": "Seattle", "state": "Washington", "state_code": "WA", "venue": "Seward Park", "event_type": "Water lantern festival", "start_date": "2026-10-17", "end_date": "2026-10-18", "timezone": "America/Los_Angeles", "season_status": "Finished", "status_basis": "Published dates in event timezone", "status_as_of": "2026-10-27T16:11:59.768Z", "last_checked": "2026-10-08", "official_event_url": "https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/events/seattle", "event_page_url": "https://lanternfestival.site/events/seattle-water-lantern-festival/", "start_date_sources": [ { "id": "organizer", "label": "Water Lantern Festival Seattle event page", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/events/seattle", "last_checked": "2026-10-08" } ], "end_date_sources": [ { "id": "organizer", "label": "Water Lantern Festival Seattle event page", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/events/seattle", "last_checked": "2026-10-08" } ], "schedule": [ { "text": "Saturday and Sunday, October 17–18, 2026, 3:30–7:30 p.m. Pacific. The lantern launch is scheduled for 6:30–7:30 p.m. each day.", "sources": [ { "id": "organizer", "label": "Water Lantern Festival Seattle event page", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/events/seattle", "last_checked": "2026-10-08" } ] } ], "schedule_exceptions": [], "notices": [] }, { "event_id": "wa-spokane-water-lantern-festival", "name": "Spokane Water Lantern Festival", "city": "Spokane", "state": "Washington", "state_code": "WA", "venue": "Manito Park", "event_type": "Water lantern festival", "start_date": "2026-10-17", "end_date": "2026-10-17", "timezone": "America/Los_Angeles", "season_status": "Finished", "status_basis": "Published dates in event timezone", "status_as_of": "2026-10-27T16:11:59.768Z", "last_checked": "2026-10-08", "official_event_url": "https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/events/spokane", "event_page_url": "https://lanternfestival.site/events/spokane-water-lantern-festival/", "start_date_sources": [ { "id": "organizer", "label": "Water Lantern Festival Spokane event page", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/events/spokane", "last_checked": "2026-10-08" } ], "end_date_sources": [ { "id": "organizer", "label": "Water Lantern Festival Spokane event page", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/events/spokane", "last_checked": "2026-10-08" } ], "schedule": [ { "text": "Saturday, October 17, 2026, 3–7 p.m. Pacific. The lantern launch is scheduled for 6–7 p.m.", "sources": [ { "id": "organizer", "label": "Water Lantern Festival Spokane event page", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/events/spokane", "last_checked": "2026-10-08" } ] } ], "schedule_exceptions": [], "notices": [] }, { "event_id": "nj-mays-landing-water-lantern-festival", "name": "Mays Landing Water Lantern Festival", "city": "Mays Landing", "state": "New Jersey", "state_code": "NJ", "venue": "Lake Lenape Lighthouse", "event_type": "Water lantern festival", "start_date": "2026-10-23", "end_date": "2026-10-23", "timezone": "America/New_York", "season_status": "Finished", "status_basis": "Published dates in event timezone", "status_as_of": "2026-10-27T16:11:59.768Z", "last_checked": "2026-10-08", "official_event_url": "https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/events/mayslanding", "event_page_url": "https://lanternfestival.site/events/mays-landing-water-lantern-festival/", "start_date_sources": [ { "id": "organizer", "label": "Water Lantern Festival Mays Landing event page", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/events/mayslanding", "last_checked": "2026-10-08" } ], "end_date_sources": [ { "id": "organizer", "label": "Water Lantern Festival Mays Landing event page", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/events/mayslanding", "last_checked": "2026-10-08" } ], "schedule": [ { "text": "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.", "sources": [ { "id": "organizer", "label": "Water Lantern Festival Mays Landing event page", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/events/mayslanding", "last_checked": "2026-10-08" } ] } ], "schedule_exceptions": [], "notices": [ { "type": "Important schedule change", "text": "The organizer says its September 26 and 27 event dates were rescheduled to October 23, 2026 because of a severe weather warning, and that tickets were transferred automatically.", "last_checked": "2026-10-08", "sources": [ { "id": "organizer", "label": "Water Lantern Festival Mays Landing event page", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/events/mayslanding", "last_checked": "2026-10-08" } ] } ] }, { "event_id": "ny-staten-island-water-lantern-festival", "name": "Staten Island Water Lantern Festival", "city": "Staten Island", "state": "New York", "state_code": "NY", "venue": "Wolfe's Pond Park", "event_type": "Water lantern festival", "start_date": "2026-10-24", "end_date": "2026-10-24", "timezone": "America/New_York", "season_status": "Finished", "status_basis": "Published dates in event timezone", "status_as_of": "2026-10-27T16:11:59.768Z", "last_checked": "2026-10-02", "official_event_url": "https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/events/staten-island", "event_page_url": "https://lanternfestival.site/events/staten-island-water-lantern-festival/", "start_date_sources": [ { "id": "event", "label": "Water Lantern Festival Staten Island event page", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/events/staten-island", "last_checked": "2026-10-02" } ], "end_date_sources": [ { "id": "event", "label": "Water Lantern Festival Staten Island event page", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/events/staten-island", "last_checked": "2026-10-02" } ], "schedule": [ { "text": "For October 24, 2026: gates open at 3:30 p.m. Eastern; 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Choose an available date and timed entry on the official calendar.", "sources": [ { "id": "event", "label": "Central Florida Zoo lantern festival and FAQ", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.centralfloridazoo.org/lanterns/", "last_checked": "2026-10-02" } ] } ], "schedule_exceptions": [ { "date": "2026-12-01", "description": "Sensory night with modified programming.", "sources": [ { "id": "event", "label": "Central Florida Zoo lantern festival and FAQ", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.centralfloridazoo.org/lanterns/", "last_checked": "2026-10-02" } ] }, { "date": "2026-12-10", "description": "Adults-only night (21+).", "sources": [ { "id": "event", "label": "Central Florida Zoo lantern festival and FAQ", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.centralfloridazoo.org/lanterns/", "last_checked": "2026-10-02" }, { "id": "tickets", "label": "Central Florida Zoo official ticket options", "role": "Official ticket options", "url": "https://shop.centralfloridazoo.org/webstore/shop/viewItems.aspx?c=asianlanternfestival&cg=events", "last_checked": "2026-10-02" } ] }, { "date": "2027-01-05", "description": "Adults-only night (21+).", "sources": [ { "id": "event", "label": "Central Florida Zoo lantern festival and FAQ", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.centralfloridazoo.org/lanterns/", "last_checked": "2026-10-02" }, { "id": "tickets", "label": "Central Florida Zoo official ticket options", "role": "Official ticket options", "url": "https://shop.centralfloridazoo.org/webstore/shop/viewItems.aspx?c=asianlanternfestival&cg=events", "last_checked": "2026-10-02" } ] }, { "date": "2027-01-12", "description": "Sensory night with modified programming.", "sources": [ { "id": "event", "label": "Central Florida Zoo lantern festival and FAQ", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.centralfloridazoo.org/lanterns/", "last_checked": "2026-10-02" } ] } ], "notices": [] }, { "event_id": "tn-memphis-zoo-lantern-festival", "name": "Memphis Zoo Lantern Festival", "city": "Memphis", "state": "Tennessee", "state_code": "TN", "venue": "Memphis Zoo", "event_type": "Walk-through lantern installation", "start_date": "2026-11-13", "end_date": "2027-02-14", "timezone": "America/Chicago", "season_status": "Upcoming", "status_basis": "Published dates in event timezone", "status_as_of": "2026-10-27T16:11:59.768Z", "last_checked": "2026-09-26", "official_event_url": "https://www.memphiszoo.org/lantern-festival", "event_page_url": "https://lanternfestival.site/events/memphis-zoo-lantern-festival/", "start_date_sources": [ { "id": "event", "label": "Memphis Zoo Lantern Festival", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.memphiszoo.org/lantern-festival", "last_checked": "2026-09-26" }, { "id": "tickets", "label": "Memphis Zoo official event tickets", "role": "Official ticket options", "url": "https://tickets.memphiszoo.org/webstore/shop/viewItems.aspx?c=2408&cg=2394", "last_checked": "2026-09-26" } ], "end_date_sources": [ { "id": "event", "label": "Memphis Zoo Lantern Festival", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.memphiszoo.org/lantern-festival", "last_checked": "2026-09-26" }, { "id": "tickets", "label": "Memphis Zoo official event tickets", "role": "Official ticket options", "url": "https://tickets.memphiszoo.org/webstore/shop/viewItems.aspx?c=2408&cg=2394", "last_checked": "2026-09-26" } ], "schedule": [ { "text": "Select evenings from November 13, 2026 through February 14, 2027, 5–9:30 p.m. Central; last entry is 8:30 p.m. Check the zoo’s date calendar before choosing a night.", "sources": [ { "id": "event", "label": "Memphis Zoo Lantern Festival", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.memphiszoo.org/lantern-festival", "last_checked": "2026-09-26" }, { "id": "tickets", "label": "Memphis Zoo official event tickets", "role": "Official ticket options", "url": "https://tickets.memphiszoo.org/webstore/shop/viewItems.aspx?c=2408&cg=2394", "last_checked": "2026-09-26" } ] }, { "text": "The zoo lists November 13–15 as opening weekend and December 9 as a sensory night. It also publishes selected dates in late November, December, January, and February rather than nightly operation.", "sources": [ { "id": "event", "label": "Memphis Zoo Lantern Festival", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.memphiszoo.org/lantern-festival", "last_checked": "2026-09-26" }, { "id": "tickets", "label": "Memphis Zoo official event tickets", "role": "Official ticket options", "url": "https://tickets.memphiszoo.org/webstore/shop/viewItems.aspx?c=2408&cg=2394", "last_checked": "2026-09-26" } ] } ], "schedule_exceptions": [], "notices": [] }, { "event_id": "ca-san-jose-water-lantern-festival", "name": "San Jose Water Lantern Festival", "city": "San Jose", "state": "California", "state_code": "CA", "venue": "Almaden Lake Park", "event_type": "Water lantern festival", "start_date": "2026-11-14", "end_date": "2026-11-15", "timezone": "America/Los_Angeles", "season_status": "Upcoming", "status_basis": "Published dates in event timezone", "status_as_of": "2026-10-27T16:11:59.768Z", "last_checked": "2026-10-08", "official_event_url": "https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/events/san-jose", "event_page_url": "https://lanternfestival.site/events/san-jose-water-lantern-festival/", "start_date_sources": [ { "id": "organizer", "label": "Water Lantern Festival San Jose event page", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/events/san-jose", "last_checked": "2026-10-08" } ], "end_date_sources": [ { "id": "organizer", "label": "Water Lantern Festival San Jose event page", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/events/san-jose", "last_checked": "2026-10-08" } ], "schedule": [ { "text": "Saturday and Sunday, November 14–15, 2026, each beginning at 2 p.m. Pacific. Gates open at 2 p.m.; food, music and activities run 2–6 p.m.; lantern decorating begins at 4:30 p.m.; the water launch runs 5–6 p.m., when the event ends.", "sources": [ { "id": "organizer", "label": "Water Lantern Festival San Jose event page", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/events/san-jose", "last_checked": "2026-10-08" } ] } ], "schedule_exceptions": [], "notices": [] }, { "event_id": "tx-houston-water-lantern-festival", "name": "Houston Water Lantern Festival", "city": "Spring", "state": "Texas", "state_code": "TX", "venue": "City Place Plaza", "event_type": "Water lantern festival", "start_date": "2026-11-20", "end_date": "2026-11-22", "timezone": "America/Chicago", "season_status": "Upcoming", "status_basis": "Published dates in event timezone", "status_as_of": "2026-10-27T16:11:59.768Z", "last_checked": "2026-10-02", "official_event_url": "https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/events/houston", "event_page_url": "https://lanternfestival.site/events/houston-water-lantern-festival/", "start_date_sources": [ { "id": "organizer", "label": "Water Lantern Festival Houston announcement", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/events/houston", "last_checked": "2026-10-02" } ], "end_date_sources": [ { "id": "organizer", "label": "Water Lantern Festival Houston announcement", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/events/houston", "last_checked": "2026-10-02" }, { "id": "venue", "label": "City Place November 22 listing", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://cityplacenow.com/events/water-lantern-festival-11-22-26-day-3/", "last_checked": "2026-10-02" } ], "schedule": [ { "text": "The organizer announces November 20, 21 and 22, 2026, 2:30–6:30 p.m. Central each day, with lantern launch from 5:30–6:30 p.m. The venue independently confirms November 22 only.", "sources": [ { "id": "organizer", "label": "Water Lantern Festival Houston announcement", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/events/houston", "last_checked": "2026-10-02" }, { "id": "venue", "label": "City Place November 22 listing", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://cityplacenow.com/events/water-lantern-festival-11-22-26-day-3/", "last_checked": "2026-10-02" } ] } ], "schedule_exceptions": [], "notices": [] }, { "event_id": "tx-radiant-nature-houston", "name": "Radiant Nature", "city": "Houston", "state": "Texas", "state_code": "TX", "venue": "Houston Botanic Garden", "event_type": "Walk-through lantern installation", "start_date": "2026-11-20", "end_date": "2027-02-21", "timezone": "America/Chicago", "season_status": "Upcoming", "status_basis": "Published dates in event timezone", "status_as_of": "2026-10-27T16:11:59.768Z", "last_checked": "2026-10-02", "official_event_url": "https://hbg.org/series/radiant-nature/", "event_page_url": "https://lanternfestival.site/events/radiant-nature-houston/", "start_date_sources": [ { "id": "event", "label": "Houston Botanic Garden Radiant Nature", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://hbg.org/series/radiant-nature/", "last_checked": "2026-10-02" } ], "end_date_sources": [ { "id": "event", "label": "Houston Botanic Garden Radiant Nature", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://hbg.org/series/radiant-nature/", "last_checked": "2026-10-02" } ], "schedule": [ { "text": "Open on 53 selected evenings between November 20, 2026 and February 21, 2027, mainly Friday through Sunday, with additional holiday weeknights. Timed entry begins at 6 p.m.; last entry is 9 p.m. and the garden closes at 10 p.m. Central.", "sources": [ { "id": "event", "label": "Houston Botanic Garden Radiant Nature", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://hbg.org/series/radiant-nature/", "last_checked": "2026-10-02" } ] }, { "text": "The garden lists extra evenings around Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year. It is closed for this event on November 26, December 25, December 31, and February 14.", "sources": [ { "id": "event", "label": "Houston Botanic Garden Radiant Nature", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://hbg.org/series/radiant-nature/", "last_checked": "2026-10-02" } ] } ], "schedule_exceptions": [], "notices": [] }, { "event_id": "fl-fort-lauderdale-water-lantern-festival", "name": "Fort Lauderdale Water Lantern Festival", "city": "Fort Lauderdale", "state": "Florida", "state_code": "FL", "venue": "Mills Pond Park", "event_type": "Water lantern festival", "start_date": "2026-11-21", "end_date": "2026-11-21", "timezone": "America/New_York", "season_status": "Upcoming", "status_basis": "Published dates in event timezone", "status_as_of": "2026-10-27T16:11:59.768Z", "last_checked": "2026-10-08", "official_event_url": "https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/events/fort-lauderdale", "event_page_url": "https://lanternfestival.site/events/fort-lauderdale-water-lantern-festival/", "start_date_sources": [ { "id": "organizer", "label": "Water Lantern Festival Fort Lauderdale event page", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/events/fort-lauderdale", "last_checked": "2026-10-08" } ], "end_date_sources": [ { "id": "organizer", "label": "Water Lantern Festival Fort Lauderdale event page", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/events/fort-lauderdale", "last_checked": "2026-10-08" } ], "schedule": [ { "text": "Saturday, November 21, 2026: gates open at 2:30 p.m. Eastern; food, music and activities run 2:30–6:30 p.m.; lantern decorating begins at 5 p.m.; the water launch runs 5:30–6:30 p.m., when the event ends.", "sources": [ { "id": "organizer", "label": "Water Lantern Festival Fort Lauderdale event page", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/events/fort-lauderdale", "last_checked": "2026-10-08" } ] } ], "schedule_exceptions": [], "notices": [ { "type": "Important schedule change", "text": "Pending Commission Approval: the organizer lists this event as pending commission approval. Confirm the date and venue on the official page before planning travel or purchasing.", "last_checked": "2026-10-08", "sources": [ { "id": "organizer", "label": "Water Lantern Festival Fort Lauderdale event page", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/events/fort-lauderdale", "last_checked": "2026-10-08" } ] } ] }, { "event_id": "nc-chinese-lantern-festival-cary", "name": "North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival", "city": "Cary", "state": "North Carolina", "state_code": "NC", "venue": "Koka Booth Amphitheatre", "event_type": "Walk-through lantern installation", "start_date": "2026-11-21", "end_date": "2027-01-10", "timezone": "America/New_York", "season_status": "Upcoming", "status_basis": "Published dates in event timezone", "status_as_of": "2026-10-27T16:11:59.768Z", "last_checked": "2026-10-02", "official_event_url": "https://www.boothamphitheatre.com/events-tickets/events/chinese-lantern-festival", "event_page_url": "https://lanternfestival.site/events/north-carolina-chinese-lantern-festival/", "start_date_sources": [ { "id": "event", "label": "Koka Booth festival page", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.boothamphitheatre.com/events-tickets/events/chinese-lantern-festival", "last_checked": "2026-10-02" } ], "end_date_sources": [ { "id": "event", "label": "Koka Booth festival page", "role": "Official event schedule", "url": "https://www.boothamphitheatre.com/events-tickets/events/chinese-lantern-festival", "last_checked": "2026-10-02" } ], "schedule": [ { "text": "The usual festival hours are 6–10 p.m. Eastern. 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