posted by CoffeeFirstCori OP 8d ago

Lantern festival at City Place next month?

Hi everyone. I saw the City Place Water Lantern Festival is coming up on Saturday Nov 21. It looks pretty but I have never been. Gates open at 2:30 and the actual launch is at dusk. Has anyone gone before? Is it worth the ticket price for a toddler?

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grandma_ruth_tx Accepted answerTimber Lane18 points8d ago

When my children were young we used to go down to the creek with paper boats. It was a simple time. If you go to this festival you should bring a blanket because the ground gets damp near the water in november. It is a very sweet way to spend an evening.

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WorkFromHomeWrenNorthgate Forest15 points8d ago

I went last time. Quick notes: - Park in the garages early - Strollers are okay but it gets packed by the food trucks - The acoustic music is nice for background noise - Bring a sharpie for your lantern

Muted, mostly

BudgetMomBeckDevonshire Woods17 points7d ago

I am looking at the tickets now and they are pricey for what you get. You are basically paying for a kit and access to the plaza. We might just watch from the public path for free.

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MomOfBoysMoniqueLegends Ranch12 points7d ago

We went and it was SO beautiful! My kids loved decorating their lanterns. It is very crowded though so hold onto their hands tight.

Four boys, one bathroom, pray for me

CreeksideCourtCreekside Park15 points7d ago

Cori, are you planning on eating there or just doing the lantern launch? The food truck lines can be over forty minutes long based on the attendance last time. I would like to know if they have added more vendors this year.

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YardWorkYolandaSpring, near Kuykendahl7 points7d ago

The plaza area is fine but watch the kids near the ornamental plantings. People keep trying to plant northern bulbs there but they just rot in our humidity. Stick to the paved paths if it rained recently.

Zone 9a and stubborn

HomeschoolHannahOld Town Spring12 points7d ago

We use events like this for our art units. It is a great way to talk about light and reflection. If anyone needs a list of library books about floating lanterns let me know. We usually pack our own snacks because the truck food is rarely healthy enough for us.

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WorkFromHomeWrenNorthgate Forest4 points6d ago

Hannah, I just need the trucks for the coffee. I usually have a laptop in my bag just in case a Friday deadline bleeds into my Saturday.

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MomOfBoysMoniqueLegends Ranch7 points6d ago

Wren you need to RELAX and put the phone down! It is a Saturday!

Four boys, one bathroom, pray for me

CoffeeFirstCoriOPOld Town Spring3 points6d ago

Thanks for the tips. I think we will try to get there at 2:30 to find a spot. I forgot about the damp grass so I will bring the waterproof outdoor blanket.

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