North Carolina's Chinese Lantern Festival is back now through Jan. 12, 2025.
Walk through tons of huge light displays crafted by 25 Chinese artisans and watch traditional performances like dragon and lion dances.
Food vendors will offer a mix of appetizers like ramen and entree items like a Korean fried chicken sandwich. In addition to Asian-inspired bites, it'll have holiday treats, coffee, beer plus plain or spiked hot chocolate.
If you go: Tickets start at $15. Kids 2 and under are free.
