Tempe Water Lantern Festival 2023: How to get tickets and a discount

The Tempe Water Lantern Festival is set to take place Friday and Saturday, Nov. 10-11. Participants will release decorated lanterns onto the water at Kiwanis Park, creating a stunning display of floating lights.

The water lanterns are typically made of rice paper and wood, and they often contain a small candle or LED light. Participants design and personalize their lanterns before releasing them onto the water.

The Tempe Water Lantern Festival is a family-friendly experience with food trucks, music and entertainment, with the main highlight being the lantern launch from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The festival supports Water.org, which provides safe water and sanitation to families worldwide. The event emphasizes sustainability, with lanterns made from eco-friendly materials and thorough cleanup after the event.

Here is all you need to know about the Tempe Water Lantern Festival 2023.

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Tempe Water Lantern Festival 2023 tickets and discounts

Tickets are $26.98 with a $5.97 fee and include a floating lantern kit, marker, drawstring bag and scavenger hunt giveaway entry.

Tickets for children ages 8-14 cost $12.45 with a $2.98 fee and also include a floating lantern kit, marker, drawstring bag and a scavenger hunt entry.

Children 7 and younger get in free but do not receive a lantern kit or other items. Youth tickets may be purchased if young kids would like a lantern kit.

All tickets are nonrefundable; ticket protection is available for an additional charge.

You can unlock a $2 discount code if you share the event on Facebook and tag two friends.

Details: Tempe Water Lantern Festival 2023 is 3-7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 10-11. Lanterns launch from 6-7 p.m. Kiwanis Park, 5203 S. Ash Ave., Tempe. $15.43-$32.95. waterlanternfestival.com.

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