Dragon Lights Reno

🎉 Thank You for an Incredible Season! 🎉

Dragon Lights Reno 2025 has officially wrapped, and what an unforgettable journey it’s been! 🌟
We’re truly grateful to everyone who joined us to experience Odyssey of Waves & Woods and helped make this year’s festival a glowing success. Thank you for being part of the Dragon Lights Reno family! ❤️

A special thank you to all our amazing sponsors for their support!

Now we’d love to hear from YOU! What theme would you like to see for next year’s event? Share your ideas in the comments! 🗨️

Stay tuned for updates as we begin planning another year of magic and wonder.

Happy Thanksgiving from Dragon Lights Reno!🦃✨

We’re grateful for every guest who has shared their smiles, wonder, and joy with us this season. We’re open today! Come walk off that big meal and celebrate the holiday surrounded by magical lights!

Each year, our marketplace is a beloved tradition, a place where everyone can take home a little something to remember their visit. ✨

This year, we’re adding even more fun! Enjoy face painting, art pancakes, and other creative surprises that make the night even more special.

Get your tickets at DragonLightsReno.org and check it out in person! 🎟️

🦃✨ We’re OPEN on Thanksgiving!

Bring your family and friends to enjoy a magical night at Dragon Lights Reno.

✨ Fun fact from the festival!

Some visitors have been mixing up a lantern. It’s a giant squid🦑, but many thought it was an octopus! 😄
Come see it up close and marvel at all the incredible details that make this deep-sea creature so fascinating. 🌊💫

✨ Dragon Lights Reno is more than just a lantern display. It’s a magical playground for all ages！ Many of our lanterns are interactive, so you can touch, explore, and play as you wander through the festival.

Get your tickets at DragonLightsReno.org and join us! 🎟️

🌸 Sharing these beautiful people, moments, and lanterns fills us with joy. Dragon Lights Reno is coming to an end soon! ✨ Come celebrate the light with us this holiday season before it fades. 💖🌟

Get your tickets at DragonLightsReno.org and join us NOW! 🎟️

🌟 Updated Hours Alert! 🌟

From November 17 – 30, 2025, the Dragon Lights Reno festival will operate from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.

Come early, enjoy the lights, and stay cozy! We’ve added heaters onsite to keep you warm while you explore! ✨

Plan your visit and get the latest updates at 👉 https://dragonlightsreno.org

Light Up the Holidays with Kindness! ✨🎁

Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada & The St. Vincent's Programs and Dragon Lights Reno are joining forces to bring joy to children in need this holiday season! 🌟

🗓️ November 22–30
🎟️ Donate a new toy (valued between $10–$25) at the festival box office and receive a half-price child’s ticket (ages 3–11) — valid on the day of your donation.

Your simple act of giving will help brighten the holidays for local families while you enjoy the glowing magic of Dragon Lights Reno. ❤️

🌟 Time to vote for your favorite theme! Which zone stole your heart this year? 💖

🦄 The Odyssey of Woods Zone
✨ The Asian Culture Zone
🌊 The Odyssey of Waves Zone

✨ The best thing for us is seeing all your smiles! Every happy face reminds us why we do what we do to bring light, joy, and lasting memories to everyone who visits. 💖

🐲 Introducing Danghu, the mythical beast of light and legend. With its color-shifting glow, lifelike motion, and echoing sounds, this lantern brings ancient mythology to life in a breathtaking way. ✨

💡 A little background on Danghu: Danghu is a mythical beast described in the ancient Chinese text Shan Hai Jing (The Classic of Mountains and Seas). This fascinating creature is said to resemble a wild pheasant and is able to fly using the whisker-like feathers on its beak. Danghu is depicted as a sacred mountain-dwelling guardian with a dragon-like body and a single horn. It symbolizes strength, vigilance, and spiritual protection. The appearance of Danghu was believed to bring peace and harmony to its surroundings. This lantern brings the ancient myth to life with vivid light, intricate design, and a powerful presence. It invites you to step into the imaginative world of Chinese mythology, where every creature carries deep meaning and mystical beauty.