๐ฎ 2024 Milwaukee Lantern Festival | Sept 13 โ Oct 27
๐ Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Dr, Hales Corners, WI 53130 This is my third year attending, and it keeps getting better! โจ Once the sun sets and the moon rises, the garden transforms into a magical world of colorful lights โ absolutely breathtaking ๐๐ซ. Itโs a perfect place to wear traditional Hanfu and enjoy a nostalgic โlantern viewingโ atmosphere. ๐ช Performances every hour near the main entrance: Face changing, diabolo tricks, brush dancing, silk ribbon dances, and even Monkey King with his golden staff ๐ (though one foreigner asked, โIs that a monkey?โ ๐). ๐ข Food vendors offer: Lamb skewers, butter popcorn, American Chinese food, burgers, donuts, ramen, shaved ice, bubble tea, chips, snacks, drinks, and beer โ giving major night market vibes! ๐ก๐บ ๐ก Interactive light installations: Thereโs a drum-activated fireworks tree ๐ธ, and a gorgeous wisteria tunnel thatโs super photogenic ๐ธ! ๐๏ธ Discount tickets available at Fusion Cafe (Closed Mondays): $24/adult, $15/child (cash only โ sold as agent tickets) Tickets are valid any day during the event, but no re-entry allowed. ๐ Fusion Cafe: 1427 S 108th St, West Allis, WI 53214 ๐ณ Perfect stop for authentic Northeastern Chinese food! Must-tries: Guobaorou (crispy sweet & sour pork) Cumin lamb โ absolutely amazing Sautรฉed liver tips โ a personal favorite! ๐ก You can also buy tickets at the gate for about $6 more โ not ideal for large groups. #Milwaukee #LanternFestival #MidAutumnFestival #WisconsinEvents #ChineseFood #TravelWI #USALanterns #CulturalEvents #FoodAndLights #MidwestFun
