Water Lantern Festival at Almaden Lake Park 2026
Early bird tickets are on sale now
for the Water Lantern Festival at Almaden Lake Park July 17-19, 2026. Along with entry to the festival, each adult and youth ticket comes with a floating lantern kit, entry into a scavenger hunt giveaway, and a gift pack with card games and a drawstring bag.
Event Schedule
Gates open at 5:30, when you and your family can enjoy food trucks, live music and fun! At 8:00 you’ll design your lantern, and then from 8:30 – 9:30 is the Lantern Launch, where you’ll witness the beauty of thousands of lanterns and their lights reflecting upon the water.
Eco-Conscious
Water Lantern Festival at Almaden Lake Park 2026 is committed to sustainability. The price covers the cost of collecting and removing the lanterns from the water following the event as well as cleaning up any trash that may have previously been in or around the water. The lanterns are biodegradable with paper covers and natural wood bases that return to the earth. The LED candles are reusable, recyclable, and battery-powered – no open flames.
What to Bring
In addition to your event ticket, bring lawn chairs, blankets, and sunscreen/bug spray, and wear weather appropriate clothes. Water Lantern Festival is rain or shine, though in severe weather (lightning, high winds) the event may be delayed or rescheduled. Any changes will be communicated via email and social media.
Learn more about this memorable, awe-inspiring event and get tickets on the Water Lantern Festival website.
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