๐๐ฎ Light Up the Night at the Free Lantern Walk! ๐ฎ๐
Celebrate Chinese New Year with a magical evening of glowing lanterns, community, and creativity in the Wellington Botanic Gardens.
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Date: Friday, 13 March 2026
๐ Craft Station: Limited craft station available for lantern making from 7:00 pm. We recommend making lanterns at home or school before attending.
๐ถ Lantern Walk Begins: 8:00 pm
โฑ Finish: Approx. 9:30 pm
๐ Meeting Point: Founders Gate, Glenmore Street, Wellington Botanic Gardens
๐ถ Route: Walk along Pinehill Path, ending at the Lady Norwood Rose Garden
๐จ Get Creative!
Make your lantern out of paper, tin cans, plastic bottles, paper-mรขchรฉ, or natural materials โ let your imagination shine! Bring your own handmade lantern, or use our craft station while it lasts.
โ ๏ธ Safety Note: No live flames โ please use LED or battery operated lights inside your lanterns.
You can wear lucky colours like red and gold, or simply come as you are โ whether in festival costume or just for the Lantern Walk, itโs all about having a fun, magical time for everyone, celebrating together amid the beauty of the gardens at night.
Bring your whฤnau, friends, and creativity โ letโs make the gardens glow! ๐๐ฎ
Also check out other Festivals in Wellington, Meetups in Wellington.