The Dragon Lights Festival is coming back to the Wilber D. May Arboretum and Botanical Gardens at Rancho San Rafael Park.
The festival opens Friday, October 2, and runs through Thanksgiving weekend, concluding on November 29.
Nightly hours are 6:00–10:00 p.m. from October 2 through November 1, and 5:00–9:00 p.m. from November 2 through November 29, Monday - Sunday.
The 2026 theme, “Many Worlds Aglow,” celebrates the rich tapestry of global cultures. For the first time, the event weaves together three distinct cultural worlds into a single immersive journey, celebrating the wildlife and landscapes of the African desert, the age of the dinosaurs and the lantern traditions of Asia.
Tickets go on sale September 2nd, 2026 at https://dragonlightsreno.org/
