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China Lights

China Lights

September 15 – October 29

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Date
September 15 – October 29
Venue
Boerner Botanical Gardens
Doors Open
5:00 PM
On Sale Availability
On Sale Now

Event Details

China Lights 2023 features a complete new theme and 100% new lanterns. Join us to explore biodiversity in the ocean world and beyond with our larger-than-life light displays.

The animated crab, glowing mandarin fish and the giant octopus tunnel are just some of the highlights of this year's event. Vistors are going to see something different at every turn as they walk through the garden at night.

We continue to renovate and expand the interactive playground area with even more photo opportunites in 2023!

Feb 2025

The countdown is ON! @thehalocline will be here before you know it. Are you ready to PARTY?! @riversidetheatermke. February 12th. Be there! #hippocampus #mkemusic #indiemke #indiemusic

If you vibe with grandson, K.Flay, or BONES UK, you won’t want to miss @missiomusic's 'I Am Cinco' North American Tour at the @vivariummke on Saturday, March 1st! Special guest Layto will be there too, bringing that perfect mix of rock, electronic, indie, and hip-hop. Get ready to feel it all LIVE! #kflay #bonesuk #missio #layto #mkemusic

🚨 LOW TICKET ALERT 🚨 @the_lalom bring a night of música tropical that'll have you swaying all night long at @vivariummke on Sunday, April 6th, presented by @cactusclubmke. Expect a high-energy show that'll heat the dancefloor right up! #mkemusic #lalom #losangelesleagueofmusicians #musicatropical

The type of s*&$ he’s on you wouldn’t understand 😉 Kendrick Lamar won five awards at the Grammys last night + he’s got a big halftime performance next weekend. We’re VIBING to some Good Kid, M.A.A.D City and DAMN. hits like never before (and alllll of those hot SZA tracks) in celebration! Grab your friends and let’s party at @vivariummke this Friday! #kendricklamar #grammys #goodkidmaadcity #damn #sza

The Goose has landed! Who’s ready for a wild three night run at @mhltheatre from February 6th through 8th?! #goosetheband #jamfam #mkemusic

@dehdforever is hitting @turnerhallmke on April 23rd with their gritty indie rock sound! Don’t miss out on tracks like "Bad Love" and "Loner." Grab your tickets now! #dehdband #dehd #jaysom #alvvays #nationoflanguage

If you're into The Band Camino, Chelsea Cutler, or THE WLDLFE, you need to check out @theyarenightly This alt-pop indie trio is making waves, and now they're bringing their live show to @turnerhallmke on Saturday, May 3rd. Don't miss it! #nightly #thebandcamino #chelseacutler #thewldlfe

If you liked her a the Golden Globes, you're gonna love her LIVE! @nikkiglaser comes to @mhltheatre for not one but TWO shows on Friday, May 30th! #nikkiglaser #goldenglobes #standupcomedy #mkecomedy

EITS is coming! Don't miss out on one of the most anticipated shows of the year with @explosionsinthesky at @turnerhallmke on Friday, April 4th w/ @wearefacs. No emotional stone will be left unturned after this one, folks. Grab your tickets now if you're into Radiohead, Sigur Rós, or Tame Impala! #EITS #explosionsinthesky #radiohead #sigurros #tameimpala #mkemusic

This land was made for you and me ❤️ See singer-songwriter @jordysearcymusic on his cute little acoustic tour at @vivariummke on February 27th if you need some soul-healing tunes to help you make it through the rest of winter. #jordysearcy #soulhealing #thislandisyourland #mkemusic

@thehipabduction put together this chill version of Pacific Coast Highway with Trevor Hall with proceeds going to the California Fire Foundation. Listen + share to raise money for an important cause AND don't miss them live at @turnerhallmke on Friday, May 2nd! #pacificcoasthighway #thehipabduction #trevorhall #mihali #mkemusic

@altonbrown 🤝 Alton Brown. Calling all foodies! Alton's bringing "The Farewell Tour...Maybe" to @riversidetheatermke on Saturday, April 26th. Expect a hilarious and interactive night filled with culinary demonstrations, quirky experiments, and, of course, delicious surprises. #altonbrown #farewelltour #foodiefun #foodlovers #culinarycomedy #foodie

We heard you've got a lot on your mind... Let @thehalocline distract you for a bit! They're hitting Riverside Theater on February 12th and you're gonna wanna see this, trust us! #hippocampus #indiemusic #newmusic #indieband #indiemusicians #DIYmusic

Turn up the volume! Hulvey is hitting the stage at @turnerhallmke on February 27th! Don't miss out when he brings his fire blend of hip-hop, pop, and soul straight to the heart of Milwaukee! #hulvey #mkemusic #lovemkelive

Squabble up, MKE! The type of s&^$ we're on, you wouldn't understand...unless you come to Good Kid, M.A.A.D Party at the Vivarium on February 7th presented by @thedanceparties #kendricklamar #DAMN #squabbleup

Dr. Phil meets...DR.PHIL? We can't promise the real DP will be at our show...but you just never know 👀 See @adamraycomedy LIVE at @riversidetheatermke on February 28th! #adamray #LiveComedy #ComedyShow #StandUpComedy #ComedyNight #FunnyAF

HONK! @goosetheband is coming to Milwaukee in ONE WEEK! Saturday is sold out, Fridays on a low ticket alert, and Thursday is coming in hot behind them! Plus, they just released their new single "Give it Time", they're on a roll! Grab tickets for Thursday or Friday (or both) and we'll see ya soon! #goosetheband #thebandgoose #jamband #mkemusic #goose

We know you know this one! Grab tickets to see @ronpopemusic at @vivariummke on February 24th and we can all belt it out together 🥺 #ronpope #adropintheocean #vampirediaries #ronpopemusic #mkemusic

Catch @yamhaus live at @vivariummke on February 26th for a night full of anthemic pop rock that'll have you hooked from the first beat. If you vibe with Winnetka Bowling League, Flor, or Misterwives, you don't wanna miss it! #yamhaus #yamhauslive #mkeevents #milwaukeemusic #lovemkelive

K-POP FANS, IT'S TIME TO DANCE! We're vibing out at @vivariummke for KPOP Club Night's Winter Wonderland Tour on Saturday, February 1st! Grab your tickets now! #kpopstans #kpop #kpopdanceparty