China Lights Gathering

IMPORTANT: You are responsible for purchasing your tickets. This can be done ahead of time online (highly recommended due to demand) or in person. Follow this link to purchase once you've RSVP'd to join us: 

BUY TICKETS HERE for 10/21 at 5:30pm

Join Babbling Babes families for a special Adventures in Lantern Wonderland Gathering at the China Lights Exhibit at Boerner Botanical Gardens. Adventure in Lantern Wonderland will take you down the rabbit hole where you will be met by the Mad Hatter, the Caterpillar, the Cheshire Cat, and the Queen of Hearts. At the end of the adventure, you will be invited to a tea party for a photo opportunity with all the characters in this adventure.

Adventure through this amazing exhibit while meeting other Babbling Babes families- fun for both littles AND adults!

Meet Sarah and her family in the main building at 5:30. She will be wearing a Babbling Babes t-shirt and a mustard yellow sweater. 

More important information (please read China Lights for all information on parking/rules): 

Bag Policy

To enhance safety at China Lights, China Lights festival is prohibiting multi-compartment bags and implementing a single-compartment bag policy. Single-compartment bags 9’’x5’’x2’’ or smaller, clear single-compartment sized 12’’x12’’x6’’ or smaller, and one-gallon clear zip lock bags will be allowed. Exceptions will be made for diaper bags and medically necessary items (maximum size: 16’’x16’’x8’’).

The following items will be permitted to be brought into China Lights festival and might be subject to inspection at the entrance area:

• Single-compartment Bags 9’’x5’’x2’’ or smaller
• Clear Single-Compartment Bags 12’’x12’’x6’’ or smaller
• One-gallon clear zip lock bags
• Strollers, Wheelchairs, Umbrellas

The following items are not allowed to be brought into China Lights festival and might be subject to inspection at the entrance area:

• All backpacks, regardless of size or style
• Any Multi-Compartment Bags
• Laser Pointers
• Noise Makers (including whistles)
• Any outside food or drink (except for infant or medical use)
• Pets (except for registered service animals)