Winter Lantern Festival
November 8 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Winter Lantern Festival
Jamestown Settlement
Dates: November 6, 2026 – January 3, 2026 (Thursdays-Sundays but see full list of date and exceptions HERE )
Times: 5:30 p.m – 10 p.m.
Duration: approx. 1 hour
Age requirement: all ages are welcome! Children ages 0-2 enter free of charge
Tickets: GET THEM ONLINE HERE
Get ready to light up your night like never before at the Jamestown Settlement Winter Lantern Festival! We’re talking over 1,000 handcrafted lanterns bursting with history, heritage, and pure holiday cheer across three awesome themes: Christmas, Jamestown Settlement, and America 250. Stroll along glowing, illuminated trails, check out stunning historic artisan craft, and make memories that will stick with you forever. Tickets are going fast, so grab yours before this magical train leaves the station!
A Magical Night
Wander right into a glowing winter wonderland packed with merry interactive setups, insanely cool lantern art drawn from local history, path-lighting displays that trace the story of our past and future, and pure holiday magic for every single age.
More Than Just Lights
This isn’t your average light display, it’s an epic trek through legends and artistry! The whole night gets dialed up a notch with live, high-energy musical jams from Jamming Josh, who’s bringing puppets, tunes, games, and non-stop fun to the stage.
A Cultural Celebration for All
Tuck into delicious local bites and drinks while diving into activities built for everyone. With free on-site parking, handy accessible features, and a safe, family-friendly vibe, it’s the ultimate setup whether you’re bringing the whole crew or stepping out for a romantic date night.
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