China Lights at Boerner Botanical Gardens (Hales Corners)

Experience a magical evening celebrating Chinese culture and folklore at this illuminated lantern festival. The gardens will feature over 40 handcrafted lantern displays themed around "Legends Come Alive," transforming the botanical space into an enchanted world of ancient traditions, mystical oceans, and fantasy landscapes. This is a family-friendly event welcoming guests of all ages to wander through the glowing installations at their own pace. Throughout your visit, you'll find live entertainment including Asian folk art and acrobatics performances happening at 6:15 PM, 7:30 PM, and 8:45 PM each evening. Interactive displays let you pose and play within the illuminated scenes. Two food courts are available with snacks, meals, beverages, and beer options. A free audio tour on your mobile device provides stories and context for each lantern display, enrichable by scanning QR codes as you go. Tickets are available for purchase online.