Festival of Illumination | Once Upon a Time

09/01/2022 - 12/31/2022, 5:30PM – 10:30PM, Wed-Sun

Southwick’s Zoo:

Address: 2 Southwick St. Mendon, MA 01756

The Festival of Illumination is a must-see experience for guests of all ages. New England's largest and premier lantern showcase; a cultural and artistic expression like you have not experienced before.

Be immersed in the magical world of impressive and larger-than-life Festival of Illumination lanterns, showcasing the incredible artistry of handcrafted Chinese Lanterns. Beginning the first of September and running through to the end of December, the 2022 Festival of Illumination themed "Once Upon a Time" takes guests on an epic journey through forgotten stories of legendary creatures, myths, and fairytales; a once in a lifetime experience that you don't want to miss!