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GLOW Wild Lantern Festival - Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo

Journey through a breathtaking wonderland of illuminated larger-than-life lanterns inspired by wildlife from around the world at GLOW Wild presented by ASML. This unforgettable nighttime experience features more than 40 spectacular displays and hundreds of new handcrafted illuminated lanterns and interactive experiences, transforming Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo into one of the region's premier fall attractions.
Dates: 
11/05/2026
11/06/2026
11/07/2026
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: 
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610, USA
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2026 Kiku: Spotlight on Tradition - The New York Botanical Garden

October 31 through November 15, 2026 - Explore displays of Japanese chrysanthemums, or kiku, that have been expertly trained over the past 11 months into incredible shapes and styles. Chrysanthemum blooms burst with color, trained into traditional forms, including the ozukuri, or “thousand bloom”—a feat of nature and intricate plant cultivation which produces hundreds of chrysanthemum flowers from one stem. Seasonal fall flowers in warm, rich hues complement this must-see spectacle.
Dates: 
11/03/2026
11/04/2026
11/05/2026
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: 
Nolen Greenhouses
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The Great Jack-o-lantern Blaze - Van Cortlandt Manor

Bigger, Brighter, and More Spectacular Than Ever Before! Now through November 8th! Meander through an 18th-century landscape and discover a breathtaking display of more than 7,000 illuminated jack o’ lanterns—all designed and hand-carved on site by our team of artisans. Complete with synchronized lighting and an original soundtrack, this immersive, one-of-a-kind event is not to be missed!
Dates: 
11/06/2026
11/07/2026
11/08/2026
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Location: 
Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 South Riverside Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520, USA
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