Boerner Botanical Gardens
Hales Corners,
Wisconsin
CHINA LIGHTS WISCONSIN 2026
TICKETS
Choose your date, pick a timed entry, and get ready for a night where legends come alive at Boerner Botanical Gardens.
- Boerner Botanical Gardens
- 9400 Boerner Dr., Hales Corners, WI 53130
- September 11 – November 1, 2026
- Tuesday – Sunday
- 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
All online tickets are date and time specific.
1,500 tickets per time slot.
Event goes dark at 10 PM; last entry at 9:15 PM.
Family 4 Pack =
2 adults + 2 children.
Choose a Date & Time Slot
Open September 11 – November 1, 2026, Tuesday through Sunday.
5:30 – 6:40 PM
6:45 – 8:00 PM
8:00 – 9:15 PM
Once you enter the festival, you may stay until the event closes at 10:00 PM.
Ticket Prices
All prices include tax and fees.
Online Weekday
Sunday, Tuesday – Thursday
General Admission (Age 12+)
$26.50
Child (Age 3–11)
$19.00
Family 4 Pack
$81.00
2 adults + 2 children
Online Weekend
Friday & Saturday
General Admission (Age 12+)
$32.50
Child (Age 3–11)
$21.00
Family 4 Pack
$96.00
2 adults + 2 children
BEST VALUE
Walk-Up Box Office
Any date and time
General Admission (Age 12+)
$38.00
Child (Age 3–11)
$23.00
Available onsite nightly.
Special Ticket Events
VIP Night
Wednesday, September 9
$104.50
- 6:00 – 9:00 PM
- Lantern preview with food & drinks
- China Lights 2026 souvenir
- Guided tour at 7:00 PM
- Stage performance at 8:00 PM
Twinkle Tail Night
Tuesday, September 29
Regular Ticket Pricing
- 5:30 – 10:00 PM
- Well-behaved dogs on leash only
- Dogs enter for free. Humans require tickets!
- One stage performance at 7:00 PM
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Relief stations available at the festival
- More infomation on our FAQs
Discounts & Promotions
$5 off for
Garden Members
15% Early Bird
Discount on General Admission and Child tickets until August 22. Code LEGENDS26.
$5 off promo codes
Available through McDonald's, Versiti, Tri-City, and Festival Foods.
20% off Group Tickets for parties of 20 or more.
For ticket purchases of more than 50, please contact the event organizer directly.
Need help planning your visit?
Find answers about parking, accessibility, food, and festival policies before you buy.