While most of the enchanting light displays that illuminated the holiday season have closed, one is still here…  The Winter Lantern Festival, which made its DC area debut in December, is still welcoming visitors on weekends, offering a brilliant way to celebrate the Chinese New Year and enjoy the luminous works of art a little longer.

The Winter Lantern Festival has transformed Lerner Town Square in Tysons, VA, into an illuminated wonderland with over 1,000 Chinese lanterns, all handmade by artisans with decades of experience.  See Chinese myths, legends, and zodiacs “brought to light” as you wander through it all.  The vibrant lanterns also come in forms of animals, including turtles, polar bears, mammoths, and penguins. And you can do more than just look at some of them — interactive elements include light swings, see-saws, and tunnels. Dinosaur Models

The Chinese New Year begins this weekend, January 22, and celebrations continue beyond that!  The Winter Lantern Festival is running through February 12, plenty of time to work it into your family’s schedule.  Tickets are available through the website, and you can also look for a discount on them here.

Winter Lantern Festival Where: Lerner Town Square | Tysons, VA When: Through February 12, Fri – Sun, 5-10pm Admission: $31.99/age 13+, $19.99/age 3-12 (look for discount)

Filed under 2023, Virginia, Weekend, Winter

Tagged as Chinese Lanterns, DC Light Displays, DC Winter Lantern Festival, February 2023, Fun Things to do with Kids in Northern Virginia, Fun Things to do with Kids in the Washington DC Area, January 2023, Things to Do in DC this Weekend, Where to Celebrate the Chinese New Year in DC, Winter 2023

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

Notify me of follow-up comments by email.

Notify me of new posts by email.

Chinese Lantern Light Festival Sign up to receive KFDC emails and stay updated on the latest!