Schenectady's home for history

Loading Events

« All Events

Autumn Glow Lantern Festival

September 4 @ 6:30 pm - November 2 @ 10:00 pm

Visitors will step into the dazzling wonderland of light and color as hundreds of artisan-made lanterns,
each made of hand-painted silk cloth draped over a frame filled with LED lights, bring creatures inspired
by Chinese legends and myths to life. Each unique piece holds a story of its own that will be told to
visitors to help contextualize their experience even more.

The festival will also showcase a high-energy acrobatic show featuring the award-winning Zigong
Acrobatic Troupe. From gravity-defying stunts to the mesmerizing art of face-changing, this is
entertainment guests won’t forget. The circus group has traveled the world and will perform incredible
showstopping acts including juggling, balancing, face-changing and more. Guests can also enjoy light
swings, see-saws, tunnels, and food and drink options on-site.

The Festival is open Thursdays to Sundays, September 4, 2025 – November 2, 2025
Each night is open from 6:30 p.m. – 10 p.m., with the last entry at 9 p.m.

Tickets are ONLY available at the official Autumn Glow Website found here

Details

Location:
Start:
September 4 @ 6:30 pm
End:
November 2 @ 10:00 pm
Website:
https://autumnglowfestival.com/rotterdam-junction/