The Dazzling L.I.F.F.E. Lantern Festival at Lyman Orchards (Middlefield) is an incredible experience you won’t forget! We said wow about 100 times as we walked the 1/2 mile (mostly flat) path of 400 illuminated lantern displays. Make this a new winter tradition with your friends & family! It’s going on now through January 31st (and maybe on to Valentine’s Day – check the Lyman Orchard website for updates).
Post sponsored by Dazzling L.I.F.F.E. Lantern Festival
Dazzling L.I.F.F.E. Lantern Festival
Open from 4 PM – 8 PM (last entry) daily. This is an event all ages will enjoy and children under 3 are free.
Set your GPS to 70 Lyman Road, Middlefield at the Lyman Orchards and park at the 1741 Pub & Grill.
And prepare to be dazzled 😍…
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Although you’re going to feel warm & fuzzy on the inside…it’s cold out, so bundle up!
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Enter through the phoenix tunnel…
Into a dreamland of stunning, larger-than-life animals, insects, mystical creatures, Chinese culture, dinosaurs, Santa, and so much more. You may need to walk the path a couple of times to take it all in!
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Inspired by the 2000-year-old Asian art of lantern making
Every lantern has been handcrafted in China and expertly lit with thousands of colorful LED lights. Additionally, a different soundtrack plays at each themed section, bringing the entire experience to life!
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It’s a photographer’s dream!
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Modeled on the Terracotta Army (in case you want to be the smarty pants in your group!).
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Dazzling L.I.F.F.E. Lantern Festival creator, Daniel Lai
Daniel works with a team of over 200 artists in rural China who collaboratively come up with the designs.
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Lots of photo ops for the fam!
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But there’s nothing like seeing it IRL! And one last thing, snacks & beverages are available for purchase. Grab a cup of hot chocolate for the walk. Perfection!
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Dazzling L.I.F.F.E. Lantern Festival at Lyman Orchards – 70 Lyman Road Middlefield, CT 06455