What to expect at the 2022 China Lights Festival -- running Sept. 16 through Oct. 30 in Hales Corners

By: CBS 58 Newsroom

Posted: Sep 16, 2022 6:50 AM CDT | Updated: Sep 16, 2022 6:52 AM CDT

NOW: What to expect at the 2022 China Lights Festival -- running Sept. 16 through Oct. 30 in Hales Corners

HALES CORNERS, Wis. (CBS 58) -- If you haven't gotten the chance to see China Lights in person, you have another chance. The popular Chinese Lantern Festival returns to Milwaukee County for the fifth time and runs Sept. 16 through Oct. 30.

This year's theme is "Adventure in Lantern Wonderland."

The experience will take you down the rabbit hole where guests will be met by the Mad Hatter, the Caterpillar, the Cheshire Cat, and the Queen of Hearts. At the end of the adventure, you will be invited to a tea party for a photo opportunity with all the characters in this adventure.

Tickets are now on sale. CLICK HERE for more.

CBS 58 was joined by Shirley Walczak, director of the Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners, to tell us more about the event on Tuesday, Sept. 13. And today, CBS 58's Michael Schlesinger is out there getting a look before they open this weekend.