08/14/2026
Boston’s most magical event of the summer is BACK! 🏮
“Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience” by Tianyu Arts & Culture, Inc. is now officially open for its 7th season at Zoo New England’s Franklin Park Zoo.
Each year features completely different lanterns and displays, and this year’s experience draws inspiration from natural habitats across the globe, including coastal South Africa and the Grand Canyon. Highlights include a section filled with majestic big cats like jaguars, lions, cheetahs, and snow leopards - as well as long tunnels of bamboo and peacock feathers!
The large-scale lanterns, all of which glow with energy-saving LED lights, are so colorful and vibrant (especially after dark!) - offering a fun experience for families, groups of friends, or a special date night.
Boston Lights at Franklin Park Zoo is open Thursday through Monday from 6:00 to 10:30 p.m. now through September 30. Starting October 1 through November 8, Boston Lights will be open nightly from 5:00 to 10:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate.
Plan-ahead pricing lets you choose the date & time that works best for your budget, and ticket four-packs are available at a discount!
Will you go check out Boston Lights this year?🏮
