Arkansas plays host to tons of amazing events throughout the year, and one that you don’t want to miss is the upcoming Lanterns Festival! The multi-day event features tons of glowing lanterns, but that’s not all. Each year, the fest spotlights different cultures from around the globe, making for a fun-filled international affair like no other.

Mark your calendar! The Lanterns Festival is returning to Wildwood Park for the Arts in Little Rock.

Wildwood Park for the Arts/Facebook Held over the course of three magical evenings, the 2022 fest is April 21 – 23, from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. nightly.

Even without the festival, Wildwood Park is a must-visit.

Wildwood Park for the Arts/Facebook Dubbed “one of state’s most valuable natural and cultural resources,” the 105-acre park boasts beautiful botanical gardens and a 625-seat theater complex.

An annual favorite, the Lanterns Festival celebrates the first full moon of the lunar New Year with vibrant lanterns and glowing luminaries.

Ajay Mutyala/Google During the fest, the entire park is set aglow.

Each year, the fest spotlights different cultural destinations and time periods.

Wildwood Park for the Arts/Facebook This year’s event will showcase China, Germany, Mexico, Ireland, India, Canada, and New York City.

As you meander along the lit pathways of the gardens, you’ll be transported to faraway places and times.

Wildwood Park/Trip Advisor It’s truly a one-of-a-kind experience.

The highlighted destinations are celebrated a variety of ways – not just lanterns.

Wildwood Park for the Arts/Facebook Through live entertainment, food, drinks, and games, attendees can truly immerse themselves in cultures from around the world.

Tickets for the Lanterns Festival are available on the Wildwood Park website.

Wildwood Park for the Arts/Facebook You can also buy tickets at the door (for $2 more).

 

Wildwood Park for the Arts/Facebook

Held over the course of three magical evenings, the 2022 fest is April 21 – 23, from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. nightly.

Dubbed “one of state’s most valuable natural and cultural resources,” the 105-acre park boasts beautiful botanical gardens and a 625-seat theater complex.

Ajay Mutyala/Google

During the fest, the entire park is set aglow.

This year’s event will showcase China, Germany, Mexico, Ireland, India, Canada, and New York City.

Wildwood Park/Trip Advisor

It’s truly a one-of-a-kind experience.

Through live entertainment, food, drinks, and games, attendees can truly immerse themselves in cultures from around the world.

You can also buy tickets at the door (for $2 more).

Remember, the Lanterns Festival is April 21 – 23, 2022. For more info, call Wildwood Park at (501) 821-7275. You can also visit the park’s website.

So, did you know about this festival? Ever attended? If so, what’d you think? Know of another great spring fest? Tell us!

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Address: Wildwood Park for the Arts, 20919 Denny Rd, Little Rock, AR 72223, USA