Dragon Lights is back in Reno with an all-new nighttime experience! Yu Tong Chen, Event Manager for Dragon Lights, joins Sarah Johns at the Wilbur D. May Arboretum for a look inside this year's spectacular display featuring handcrafted lanterns, dinosaurs, interactive exhibits and cultural experiences for the entire family.

Now in its sixth year in Reno, Dragon Lights features more than 30 large-scale lantern displays and 15 interactive lantern experiences. This year's new themes take visitors through an African desert, a prehistoric dinosaur world and displays celebrating Asian culture.

Yu Tong explains how the lanterns are handcrafted using metal, steel, LED lights and fabric, drawing on a Chinese lantern-making tradition with thousands of years of history. Visitors can explore pandas, a Chinese zodiac horse lantern and other cultural artwork while learning more about the craftsmanship behind the illuminated displays.

Plus, step into a dinosaur world featuring more than 10 different kinds of dinosaurs, explore interactive lanterns, visit the food court and discover a handicraft workshop featuring intricate artwork. Sarah also learns what it takes behind the scenes to bring Dragon Lights to Reno and how a team spent two weeks transforming the grounds for this year's experience.

🚨 Segment Highlights:

🏮 Dragon Lights Returns to Reno

• Dragon Lights celebrates its sixth year in Reno

• More than 30 large-scale lantern displays

• 15 interactive lantern experiences throughout the event 

🌍 Explore All-New Themes

• Journey through an African desert-inspired display

• Step into a prehistoric world filled with dinosaurs

• Discover lanterns celebrating Asian art and culture 

🐼 Chinese Culture & Lantern Art

• See illuminated pandas and cultural displays

• Discover a horse lantern inspired by the Chinese zodiac

• Learn about the centuries-old tradition behind handcrafted lantern art 

🦖 Enter the Dinosaur World

• Discover more than 10 different kinds of dinosaurs

• Walk through a prehistoric-inspired lantern experience

• A family-friendly attraction for young dinosaur fans 

✨ Interactive Family Fun

• Experience 15 interactive lantern displays

• Explore activities beyond the traditional light show

• Visit the food court and handicraft workshop during your trip 

🎨 How Dragon Lights Is Created

• Lanterns are handcrafted from metal, steel, fabric and LED lights

• A 20-person team spent two weeks setting up the Reno experience

• Team members remain on-site to help maintain the displays 

🎟️ Plan Your Visit

• Dragon Lights runs through November 29

• October hours are 6–10 p.m.

• November hours are 5–9 p.m.

• Tickets range from $16–$35 

🌐 Learn More & Get Tickets:

Visit https://dragonlightsreno.org/ to learn more about Dragon Lights Reno, check event information and purchase tickets.

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