Autumn Glow Festival: Handcrafted Lanterns in New York

Hundreds of glowing lanterns light up autumn pathways and seasonal landscapes

Autumn Glow Festival is a nighttime lantern celebration in New Rochelle or Schenectady, New York, where you walk through handcrafted illuminated displays, themed environments, and artistic installations inspired by fall. The experience runs roughly two hours and includes access to all public lantern displays, live entertainment, seasonal exhibits, and designated photo opportunities. You pick your venue location at booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Autumn Glow Festival nighttime experience

• Arrive at Autumn Glow Festival
• Walk glowing pathways and seasonal landscapes
• View handcrafted illuminated lanterns and artistic displays
• Enjoy live entertainment and artistic exhibits
• Take photos at designated locations
• Sample seasonal food and beverages if available

The experience

The festival centers on hundreds of handcrafted illuminated lanterns arranged into glowing pathways and seasonal landscapes. As you move through the grounds, each section reveals different visual themes (nature-inspired installations, harvest traditions, and autumn color palettes), all designed around light, creativity, and storytelling. The lanterns aren't static displays. They're part of larger-than-life artistic installations that transform the venue into an immersive environment built for exploration and photography.

Throughout the evening, live entertainment and artistic exhibits run alongside the lantern displays. Seasonal food and beverage options are available where offered. The experience is designed for families, couples, and groups of any size, and the grounds are wheelchair accessible. Strollers work for infants and small children, and service animals are welcome. Public transportation options serve both the New Rochelle and Schenectady locations, though you'll arrange your own transport to and from the venue unless your ticket option includes it.

You'll have roughly two hours to move through the festival at your own pace. The designated photo spots are built into the layout, so you can capture the lantern displays and installations as you go. Pick your location (New Rochelle or Schenectady) when you book.

What’s included

• Admission to Autumn Glow Festival.
• access to all public illuminated lantern displays.
• hundreds of handcrafted lanterns and larger-than-life artistic light installations.
• access to themed seasonal exhibit areas.
• live entertainment and performances.
• designated photo opportunities throughout the grounds.

Options for this experience

2 options

Schenectady NY LocationGuide in English · 6 departure times: the first at 18:30, the last at 21:00Meeting point: Mabee Farm Historic Site, 1100 Main St, Rotterdam Junction, NY 12150, USA

Location in New Rochelle, NYGuide in English · 6 departure times: the first at 18:30, the last at 21:00Meeting point: Glen Island Park, Weyman Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10805, USA

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to Sunday6 departure times: the first at 18:30, the last at 21:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 500

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Kaleido Entertainment

Is this one for you?Choose the New Rochelle location if you're based in the lower Hudson Valley or Westchester. Pick Schenectady if you're closer to the Capital Region. Both venues run the same festival experience, so the choice is purely about which site works for your travel plans.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly are the lantern displays like at Autumn Glow Festival?

The festival features hundreds of handcrafted illuminated lanterns arranged into themed sections inspired by fall colors, nature, and harvest traditions. Each area offers unique visual experiences with glowing pathways, seasonal landscapes, and larger-than-life artistic light installations designed for exploration and photography.

How long does the Autumn Glow Festival experience take?

The experience runs roughly two hours, though you move through at your own pace and can spend as much or as little time at each section as you like.

Are there food and drinks available at the festival?

Seasonal food and beverage offerings are available where offered at the venue, though these are not included in your admission ticket.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation to the festival?

Public transportation options are available near both the New Rochelle and Schenectady locations. Whether you arrange your own transport to the venue depends on which ticket option you select at booking.