New York Autumn Glow Immersive Chinese Lantern Festival

After six years and over a million guests, Autumn Glow Festival returns! This unforgettable celebration of traditional Chinese lantern festivals is coming to Schenectady, NY and New Rochelle, NY. Pick your location at booking and celebrate the beauty and magic of fall at this immersive nighttime experience featuring handcrafted lantern displays, seasonal light installations, live entertainment, artistic exhibits, and photo opportunities. Designed for families, couples, and guests of all ages, Autumn Glow Festival transforms Mabee Farm Historic Site into a glowing autumn landscape filled with vibrant colors, artistic creativity, and seasonal charm. Perfect for family outings, date nights, group gatherings, and seasonal celebrations, this limited-time experience combines breathtaking illuminated displays with immersive environments and Instagram-worthy moments to create one of New York’s most enchanting nighttime attractions.

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   Mabee Farm Historic Site

   Pass by

   Autumn Glow Festival invites guests to explore a nighttime experience inspired by the colors, traditions, and beauty of fall. Featuring hundreds of handcrafted illuminated lanterns, artistic displays, and immersive themed environments, the festival celebrates autumn through light, creativity, and storytelling. Guests will discover glowing pathways, seasonal landscapes, vibrant displays, and imaginative installations inspired by nature, harvest traditions, and the changing colors of autumn. Each section offers unique visual experiences designed to delight visitors of all ages while creating opportunities for exploration and photography. Throughout the evening, guests can enjoy live entertainment, artistic exhibits, seasonal food and beverage offerings (where available), and photo locations. Whether visiting with family, enjoying a romantic evening, or celebrating with friends, Autumn Glow Festival provides an unforgettable experience filled with light, color, and seasonal wonder.

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   Glen Island Park

   2 hours

   Autumn Glow Festival invites guests to explore a nighttime experience inspired by the colors, traditions, and beauty of fall. Featuring hundreds of handcrafted illuminated lanterns, artistic displays, and immersive themed environments, the festival celebrates autumn through light, creativity, and storytelling. Guests will discover glowing pathways, seasonal landscapes, vibrant displays, and imaginative installations inspired by nature, harvest traditions, and the changing colors of autumn. Each section offers unique visual experiences designed to delight visitors of all ages while creating opportunities for exploration and photography. Throughout the evening, guests can enjoy live entertainment, artistic exhibits, seasonal food and beverage offerings (where available), and photo locations. Whether visiting with family, enjoying a romantic evening, or celebrating with friends, Autumn Glow Festival provides an unforgettable experience filled with light, color, and seasonal wonder.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.