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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!

Jan 2025

🐯 THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOOOOOWN! Put on your party pants and we'll see you at the Vivarium on Friday, January 24th at @vivariummke with @rodtuffcurlsandthebenchpress! They bring the vibes, you bring the party! #rodtuffcurls #theboysarebackintown #mkeparty #thingstodoinmilwaukee

Honoring MLK's legacy today with a powerful reminder from Amanda Gorman's "The Hill We Climb". Who's inspiring you today?

TikTok may be dead, but we’ve still got the goods…or rather Jareth does 😅 #mke #goblinking #labyrinth #davidbowie #masqueradeball #jareththegoblinking

@tajfarrant is crushing it on the @vivariummke stage tonight! #tajfarrant #guitaraficionado

Six top-ten charting stand-up albums, a recurring character on Better Call Saul, and so much more and now @joederosacomedy is coming to @vivariummke for his 'I Never Promised A Rose Garden' tour! #joederosa #LiveComedy #ComedyShow #StandUpComedy #ComedyNight #FunnyAF

We lost another legend today. RIP David Lynch, the world will be a lesser place without your weird ways.

The Further is a world far beyond our own, yet it's all around us. A place without time as we know it. It's a dark realm filled with the tortured souls of the dead. Riverside Theater becomes The Further on January 29th for a night of heart-pounding terror like no other. Are you ready? #insidiousmovie #insidious #horrormovies #horrorfilm #jumpscares #horrorlovers #creepyvibes #mkehorror

ALT INDIE MAGIC ✨ Yep, it must be @thehalocline! They're bringing alllllll of those bad dream baby vibes straight to Milwaukee on February 12th at @riversidetheatermke! #hippocampus #baddreambaby #indiemusic #altmusic #indierock #mkeevents #indieconcert

KENDRICK FANS! We're vibing to some Good Kid, M.A.A.D City and DAMN. hits like never before! Come hang with us for a Kendrick Lamar-themed party at the Vivarium on February 7th and get ready to dance ALL NIGHT LONG. #kendricklamar #kdot #mrmorale #DAMN #HipHop #Rap #KingKendrick #kdotvibes #hiphopdanceparty

Sometimes you have to work a little, so you can ball a lot 😉 @azizansari comes to Milwaukee on Friday, March 7th. Work a little now, play a little later! #azizansari #parksandrec #standupcomedy #livecomedy

Once you K-POP, you just can't stop! It's time to DANCE! We're vibing out at the Vivarium for KPOP Club Night's Winter Wonderland Tour on Saturday, February 1st! See you there? 🥺👉👈 Grab your tickets now (or at the door) for just $16! #KPOP #kpopdancenight #UH2BT #kpopvibes ##BTS #blackpink #straykids #redvelvet #EXO

Ope, we did it again! @umphreysmcgee is back in Milwaukee on Saturday, March 8th! (yep, on a weekend, we know, we're GOOD) Catch 'em live at @riversidetheatermke for a night of jams, grooves, and good vibes #umphreysmcgee #psychrock #jamband #umphreys #jam

Thank You, Mr. Baseball. You will be missed. 💛💙

ON SALE NOW! Get your sad girl fix with @anniedirusso at the Vivarium on Sunday, June 8th! If you like Hotel Fiction, Soccer Mommy, or Mitski, you're gonna wanna check this one out #anniedisrusso #backintowntour #soccermommy #hotelfiction #mitski #sadgirlmusic

BIG NEWS for @mymorningjacket fans! Their 10th studio album "Is" will be available on March 31st! Check out the first single "Time Waited" on your preferred platform now...and stay tuned 👀 #mymorningjacket #MMJ #newalbum #timewaited #newmusic

How about a little visualizer ahead of the SUGO & Alpha Transit show on January 31st?! SUGO brings that Orlean's style funk, and Alpha Transit combines rock, funk, and jazz all in one tidy package that'll keep you wanting more! Don't miss out on this local show at @vivariummke! #SUGO #ALPHATRANSIT #mkemusic #lovemkelive #mkelocal

GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter @carlypearce brings her emotional country roots to @pabsttheatermke on March 21st! If you LOVE her voice, wait until you hear it live! #country #emotionalcountry #countryroots #christiancontemporary #carlypearce #hummingbirdalbum #norainnoflowers

@almostmonday had a BIG year in 2024! Check out this recap + get excited because they're playing at the Vivarium with their big indie pop energy on January 29th! #almostmonday #indiepop #comingtomilwaukee #Milwaukeemusic #mkemusic #mke #coin #thedriverera #misterwives

We love the dogs of Pabst Theater Group! ❤️ #dressupyourpetday #dogsofinstagram #dogsofmilwaukee

We can never get enough of this view 😍 What's your next show at @turnerhallmke? Photo by @ojedaphotographer #bestofmilwaukee #turnerhallballroom #livemusicvenue #historicvenues

Are you H-O-T-T-O-G-O...to a @rodtuffcurlsandthebenchpress show? You will be after watching this video! If you've been wondering what they're all about NOW is your chance! Find out why these guys have been selling out venues across the Midwest and join us at the Vivarium for A BIG OL' PARTY! #rodtuffcurls #hottogo #pinkponyclub #midwestparty #mkeparty #danceclub

Have you done something purely FUN recently? If your answer is no (and even if your answer is yes) we highly suggest catching @bayledges at @vivariummke on Saturday, January 25th! Grab a few friends and immerse yourself into the chill vibes and indie grooves. Let's have fun! #bayledges #chillvibes #indiegroove #indiebeats #indiemusic #mkeindie #mkemusic #comingupsoon