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4th Annual Lantern Festival (All ages)

Sunday March 1, 2026 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cary Memorial Hall1605 Massachusetts AvenueLexington MA 02420
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Description

The Lexington Lantern Festival invites the community to gather on March 1 for a day shaped by light, hope, and shared experience. Hosted at Cary Hall, the festival is a celebration of tradition, creativity, and togetherness.

From 1:00 to 4:00 PM, Cary Hall comes alive with interactive booths, hands-on activities, and moments for reflection as visitors write wishes and create lantern-inspired keepsakes. Beginning at 4:00 PM, cultural performances and music fill the space, sharing stories through movement, sound, and tradition until 6:00 PM.

From 6:00 to 7:00 PM, participants are invited to join a lantern parade from Cary Hall to the Visitors Center, carrying light, hopes, and collective spirit into the evening. The journey concludes with a shared moment of illumination at Buckman Tavern and the Visitors Center, where the glow of lanterns reflects the community’s wishes for the future.

Free and open to the public.

Who

All ages

Cost

Free

How

Drop in

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