Aug 22 – Aug 23, 2026
Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival 2026 in Randolph
The Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival lights Zapusta / Randolph Ice Arena August 22–23, 2026 with lantern displays, food vendors, live entertainment, and family activities.
Tickets from $10
The Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival runs Saturday and Sunday, August 22–23, 2026 at 240 North Street in Randolph (Zapusta Ice Arena grounds and adjacent field), south of Boston. Listings place hours from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. both days, with lantern displays, food vendors, live entertainment, and family activities.
General admission is listed around $10, with free entry for seniors 65 and older and kids under 36 inches on recent ticket tables. Confirm tickets and weather notes before you go; the organizer homepage has been flaky, so use the event listing linked above.
When: August 22–23, 2026 (3:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.)
Where: Randolph Ice Arena / Zapusta grounds, 240 North St, Randolph, MA
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