Photo from Autumn Glow Festival
Autumn Glow makes Westchester County debut in New Rochelle, transforming the waterfront park into a glowing masterpiece of art and fun for the familY
A glowing Glen Island Park is coming to the Westchester waterfront this fall as the Autumn Glow Festival transforms New Rochelle into a brightly lit waterfront wonderland. Opening Friday, September 11, 2026, and running through November 1, 2026, the limited-time evening event merges traditional Chinese lantern artistry with modern LED displays along the shores of Long Island Sound. Tickets are on sale now.
Over the last eight years, the festival of lanterns by Kaleido Entertainment has appeared around the United States. In addition to New Rochelle, the Autumn Glow Festival is currently opening in Schenectady, New York with future locations being announced in the near future.
Event Details & Visitor Information:
- Dates and Times: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights beginning September 11, 2026 – November 1, 2026, 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Location: Glen Island Park, Weyman Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10805
- Tickets: Early-bird general admission starts at $16.00. Children age 3 and under enter free. Event is rain-or-shine and is fully handicap accessible.
Visitors will step into a dazzling escape with hundreds of larger-than-life Chinese lanterns made of modern LED lights combined with traditional hand-crafted lantern frames made from small pieces of Chinese silk cloth and steel wire. Each unique, handmade artisan piece holds a story of its own with depictions of Chinese legends and lore, as well as the beauty of nature.
The outdoor night journey includes a variety of food trucks, Instagram-worthy photo moments and breathtaking views up along the backdrop of the waterfront.
“We’re thrilled to bring the Autman Glow Festival to Westchester County in New Rochelle for the very first time,” said Yu Wang, Chief Artist of Kaleido Arts & Entertainment Group. “This is truly an event that the whole family can enjoy while bringing a bit of Chinese culture and a fun-packed, eye catching display bridging east and west. Glen Island Park with its expansive waterfront, brightly lit trails and proximity to New York City makes this the perfect location for us.”
“Glen Island Park will become a magical light show as Westchester County is proud to welcome the Autumn Glow Festival to our beautiful waterfront for the first time,” said Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins. “The lights and lanterns of the festival along the backdrop of Long Island Sound will bring residents and visitors alike to celebrate culture and community and I look forward to visiting the festival as one of many fun ways to enjoy Fall in Westchester.”
Advance reservation is recommended due to hourly entry capacity limits. For more information and to purchase tickets that are now available, please visit AutumnGlowFestival.com