Boerner Botanical Gardens
Hales Corners,
Wisconsin
Event Ticket Information
All online tickets are date and time specific. China Lights offers different ticket types and discounts.
Experience the enchanting China Lights Festival with online tickets offering various entry times, exclusive tours, and discounts for an unforgettable cultural journey.
2025 Ticket Sales starts August 8, 2025
To create a safe and pleasant environment for all visitors, we recommend purchasing tickets online in advance. A limited number of tickets will be available at the box office each night, but the box office may close early if the festival exceeds its capacity limit on the night. Onsite box office is open nightly at 5:30pm – 9:00pm.
Choose A Date & Time Slot
Open September 12 – November 2, 2025, Tuesday – Sunday.
Tickets are available for specific date and there are four time slots each night.
- First Entry starts at 5:30pm
- Second Entry is at 7:00pm
- Third Entry is at 8:30pm
Please plan your trips accordingly when purchasing tickets. All ticket holders have a 90-minute window to enter the festival. Once you enter the festival, you can stay until the event closes at 10:00pm. Last entry to the festival ground with an online ticket is 9:30pm.
Please note: Ticket holders may change their ticket date and time 1 hour prior to the event start time.
Season Pass
Get unlimited entry for one person during the whole festival season. The pass is good for any date and time, and no online reservation is required. The pass must be under the name of the guest, and an ID may be required at the gate. Season Pass is available online only.
VIP Night
VIP Night is on Wednesday, September 10! We’d love to have you join us for an exclusive early access viewing of this year’s China Lights before it opens to the public. There will be a tour, catering, and live performances on stage.
Adults Only Night
October 13 is Adults Only Night! It will be a special evening for 21+ with friends! Admission includes lantern viewing, an 8 PM stage performance, a glowing gift, one drink voucher, and parking at the garden paved lot.
Only a limited number of tickets are available.
Ticket Prices
Online Weekday (Tuesday – Thursday & Sunday)
- General Admission (Ages 12+) – $23
- Child (Ages 3 – 11) – $16
- Family 4 Pack – $72
*For 4 people, children must be accompanied by an adult - Infant (Ages 2 and under) – FREE
- Season Pass – $65
*Unlimited entry for one person during the festival season
Online Weekend (Friday & Saturday)
- General Admission (Ages 12+) – $28
- Child (Ages 3 – 11) – $18
- Family 4 Pack – $86
*For 4 people, children must be accompanied by an adult - Infant (ages 2 and under) – FREE
- Season Pass – $65
*Unlimited entry during the festival season
Walk-Up Box Office (Open Tuesday to Sunday 5:30pm – 9:00pm)
- General Admission – $35
- Child (Ages 3 – 11) – $20
- Infant (Ages 2 and under) – FREE
Discounts
Group Discount
Groups of 20 people or more receive a discount of 20% off. Group discount applies to General Admission only. Choose the Group Ticket under ticket type when you have 20 or more people in your visit. Group discount is not available at the box office for walk-up purchases.
Buy Tickets at Festival Foods
From August 8 to November 2, 2025, a limited number of discounted everyday General Admission tickets are also available for sale at six Festival Foods stores in the Wisconsin area. Click on each location to get more store details.