Lantern Fest

Join us for a magical experience at the Fabyan Japanese Garden!

An additional date has been added for this year due to popular demand.

Event

Saturday, August 23rd: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Sunday, August 24th: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Location

Fabyan Japanese Garden
Fabyan Forest Preserve West
1925 S. Batavia Ave. / Route 31
Geneva, IL
(Click here for map to parking lot. The Garden is approximately a 1/4-mile walk on a paved path from the parking lot.)

About

The Lantern Festival is great for all ages. Those who purchase water lanterns may decorate them at our decorating stations with memories of loved ones or hopes for the future. The Garden will be open to explore; try Japanese traditional games or grab a photo inside the Tea House. Your ticket includes a visit to the Fabyan Villa Museum for a self-guided tour of the Frank Lloyd Wright redesigned house of Colonel George & Nelle Fabyan.

At approximately 7pm, gather with the group to "light" your lanterns and release them onto the Fabyan Japanese Garden's pond. Enjoy the gentle glow of lanterns on the pond and grab some cozy memories.

More info

• This event is a fundraiser and all proceeds benefit the Fabyan Japanese Garden, so we appreciate your support!

• All children must be accompanied by an adult. Child tickets, or lanterns, cannot be purchased alone.

• You do not need a lantern to participate!

• The Garden and all paths will be dark when you leave. Please bring flashlights or other lights to guide you back to your car.

Please be aware the Garden path is packed mulch and crushed gravel with several grade changes and steps.