The Winter Lantern Festival runs from Nov. 19 through Jan. 3 at Queens County Farm in Glen Oaks, Queens. Tickets start at $18, and children under 3 get in free. Admission is limited for each time slot, so advance reservations are recommended.
The Winter Lantern Festival opens Thursday, Nov. 19, at Queens County Farm in Glen Oaks, Queens. According to QNS, the festival runs through Jan. 3, with tickets starting at $18. Children under 3 are admitted free.
The schedule is divided into two phases. From Nov. 19 through Dec. 17, the festival is open Thursday through Sunday each week from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. From Dec. 17 through Jan. 3, it is open daily. Because the number of visitors is limited for each time slot, advance reservations are recommended. Tickets and more information are available at WinterLanternFestival.com.
According to QNS, the event is an outdoor evening attraction produced by Kaleido Arts and Entertainment. Hundreds of handcrafted traditional Chinese lanterns, made from Chinese silk fabric and wire, are lit with LED lights, and each lantern reflects Chinese legends, folktales and the beauty of nature. Food vendors, shopping and live performances will also be available on site.
David Hughs, executive director of the Queens County Farm Museum, said the festival is in keeping with the museum's mission of honoring Queens' history and diversity. This season, the lantern festival is also being held at other locations across the U.S., including Jamestown, Virginia, and the Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden on Staten Island.