Dragon Lights Reno

Dragon Lights Reno

First enjoyed by an enthusiastic Reno audience in 2018, the Dragon Lights Festival returns to the Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanical Gardens within Rancho San Rafael Park for six weeks this summer. “The Magic Returns,” featuring more than 40 lantern sculptures, made of steel, fabric and thousands of LED lights, will transform the arboretum into an illuminous wonderland during Reno's mid-summer nights. This immersive walk-through experience will entertain and thrill people of all ages. New at Dragon Lights Reno this year is an interactive playground with lantern displays that invites visitors to touch, play with, and even sit on! The all new larger-than-life LED light installations will delight people as they walk through magically themed areas that are built using traditional Chinese artisanship. Dive into the Ocean World taking in all of the sea life, go back in time and visit the Prehistoric Dinosaurs and Asian culture provides a peek into the cultural traditions. This unique event provides a visually electrifying experience for people of all ages, offering an unparalleled glimpse into the art, culture and tradition of China in our own backyard. Inside the arboretum, visitors can also find our new Lantern Food Court that offers a wide selection of food and drinks from both local and traveling food vendors. The festival runs from July 1st to August 12th, every evening from 6:00PM to 10:30PM this summer. Visits are encouraged to purchase tickets at dragonlightsreno