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China Lights: Magical Forest

TriCity National Bank presents

China Lights: Magical Forest

September 12 – November 2

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Date
September 12 – November 2
Event Starts
5:30 PM
Venue
Boerner Botanical Gardens
Doors Open
5:30 PM
On Sale Availability
On Sale Now

Sep. 12, 2025 / Friday 5:30 PM BUY TICKETS

Event Details

With more than 40 sets of larger-than-life lantern displays, Boerner Botanical Garden in Whitnall Park will be transformed into a magical forest for this 2025 season!

Complimentary live stage entertainment is included in the admission daily. The performance hours are 6:30pm, 7:30pm, and 9:00pm. Each show lasts for about 30 minutes. Stage performance might be canceled due to rain or other inclement weather. Live stage entertainment will be at the shrub mall with acts such as Hat Juggling, Face Changing, Balancing, and more!

Enjoy Asian and Western cuisine from new and local vendors. Soda, beer, and hard seltzers are also available. View all of our vendors on the FAQs page!

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50% OFF TODAY ONLY! @chinalightswi returns for 2025 with a magical forest spectacular at Boerner Botanical Gardens September 12th-November 2nd. Don't miss larger-than-life fun for the whole family and save today ➤ https://bit.ly/CHINALIGHTS25 Please note these tickets are not sold through the Pabst Theater Group Box Office.

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Do you remember when @earthwindandfire took over the Riverside in 2018?? These legends RETURN to Milwaukee at the Miller High Life Theatre on Saturday, August 9th! 🕺 Don't miss out and grab your tickets NOW!

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This ain't your grandma's bingo night 🎊🍾😎 @bingo.loco comes BACK to Turner Hall Ballroom on Saturday, August 9th at 6PM! Be there or be 🟦!

The perfect way to cap your summer = seeing @lakestreetdive bring that goooood energy to Miller High Life Theatre on September 9th! 🪩🎶✨ Presented by @88nine.mke.

Let's get groovy, baby! ✌️🥰🌈 @ringostarrmusic will take the Miller High Life Theatre by storm on Friday, September 12th with a little help from his All Starr Band. See the legend live!

🎉 Big News! @discourse.coffee is our new Backstage Barista! 🎉 Discourse Coffee's curiosity, creativity and passion are the perfect fuel for our artists! To celebrate, enjoy a limited time Pabst Theater Group drink menu through August in their two Milwaukee locations featuring four drinks inspired by our venues. Let's sweeten things: Enter to win a FREE tasting of all four drinks PLUS a pair of tickets to a show at your favorite venue: https://app.hive.co/l/3xpftu

Back in 2009, @dinosaurjr played one of the loudest shows in Turner Hall Ballroom history. 😎 What will 2025 bring?! Don't miss their RETURN next week on July 31st alongside @snailmail and @easyactiontheband. Tickets available now!

We are READY to sing and cry along with @lucydacus this Sunday, July 27th at the Riverside Theater with special guest, @jaysomband. Don't miss the opportunity to hear "Best Guess" and more LIVE! Tickets starting at $25 ➤ bit.ly/DACUSMKE25

Sometimes you just gotta .... get tickets to see @thebasementyard LIVE!! Join the hilarity this Friday, July 27th at Miller High Life Theatre. 💙

If you agree that Millenials walked so that Gen Z could run, then you NEED to grab tickets to see the HILARIOUS @ilizas on Saturday, Oct 11th at the Riverside Theater! 🏃💨 Tickets available now ➤ https://bit.ly/ILIZAMKE25

@joesantagato and @thefrankalvarez are bringing their podcast from the basement to the world! 🌎 Don't miss @thebasementyard when it hits Miller High Life Theatre on Friday, July 25th. Tickets available now!

Our girl, @lucydacus, returns to Milwaukee on July 27th at the Riverside Theater with special guest @jaysomband and we simply cannot wait! Do you have your tickets yet? Tickets available now!

Don't you want to sing along with @morrisseyofficial? Witness the music LEGEND when he comes to the Riverside Theater on September 29th ➤ https://bit.ly/MORRISSEY25

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Did you know your favorite Milwaukee marquee was made possible by Poblocki sign Company and @ghi.signs?? Thank you to their team for helping us be the best in the marquee game!