Dragon Lights Festival Illuminates Wilbur D. May Arboretum
Reno's Dragon Lights festival, featuring the 'Many Worlds Aglow' display, has opened at the Wilbur D. May Arboretum & Botanical Gardens in Rancho San Rafael Regional Park and will run through November 29.
Reno, NV, October 6, 2026 — Reno’s Dragon Lights festival has officially commenced its annual engagement, transforming the Wilbur D. May Arboretum & Botanical Gardens into a luminous spectacle. The event, showcasing the specially curated ‘Many Worlds Aglow’ display, opened its gates to the public at its location within Rancho San Rafael Regional Park.
Visitors can experience the immersive light installations throughout the arboretum, which serves as the backdrop for this year’s festival. The ‘Many Worlds Aglow’ display is a central feature of the event, drawing attention to the unique artistry and engineering involved in creating the illuminated scenes.
The festival’s presence at the Wilbur D. May Arboretum & Botanical Gardens marks a significant seasonal attraction for the area. The park, known for its natural beauty, now hosts this distinct visual exhibition.
According to the information provided, the Dragon Lights festival is scheduled to continue its run until November 29. This timeline offers attendees a defined period to visit and engage with the displays before the event concludes for the year. Specific details regarding ticketing, operating hours, or associated programming beyond the display’s existence and dates were not provided.
The ‘Many Worlds Aglow’ exhibit is designed to offer an engaging visual experience. While the summary does not detail the specific themes or content of the ‘Many Worlds Aglow’ display beyond its name, such festivals typically involve intricate lanterns and illuminated structures depicting various scenes or motifs.
Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, home to the Wilbur D. May Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, is a public space that hosts numerous events and attractions throughout the year. The Dragon Lights festival adds a temporary, nocturnal dimension to the park’s usual offerings.
The festival’s engagement at this location is a limited-time engagement, concluding on November 29. Further details about the artists involved, the inspiration behind the ‘Many Worlds Aglow’ theme, or any other components of the festival were not specified in the provided summary.
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