Since its first tour stop in Reno in 2018, the Dragon Lights Festival has become a seasonal tradition for many Northern Nevadans. Playing host to an array of art displays, a food court, and market place, Rancho San Rafael Park’s Arboretum and Botanical Gardens transforms into a luminous, interactive playground where residents can walk among thousands of Chinese lantern installations that animate, glow, and delight children and adults alike.
Through November 30, the touring festival returns to Reno with a new theme, Odyssey of Waves & Woods. This year’s installations also feature a lively food court, interactive games, and an on-site arcade, expanding the experience beyond the lantern displays and into a full evening of family fun.
Produced by Tianyu Arts & Culture Inc., Dragon Lights is more than a spectacle. It’s an exchange—a space where culture, art, and community converge. Now in its 11th year in the U.S. and 5th in Reno, the Dragon Lights Festival brings to life a centuries-old tradition of lantern artistry…