Walk-through lantern installation
Happening NowBright Nights at Four Mile
Denver, Colorado
August 8, 2026 – November 8, 2026
Last verified · 4 official sources
At a glance
Quick facts
- Season dates
- August 8, 2026 – November 8, 2026
- Venue
- Four Mile Historic Park
- Usual hours
- Wednesday through Sunday, August 8–October 25, 2026, 7–11 p.m. Mountain.
- Tickets
- 4 official ticket options listed
- Format
- Walk-through lantern installation
- Organizer
- Four Mile Historic Park
Status & verification
Event status and verification
Happening Now The published season is August 8, 2026 – November 8, 2026. This label describes the season, not whether the gates are open right now.
Last verified · 4 official sources
Four Mile Bright Nights event page ↗Four Mile Historic Park homepage ↗Dates & hours
August 8, 2026 – November 8, 2026
Wednesday through Sunday, August 8–October 25, 2026, 7–11 p.m. Mountain.Four Mile Bright Nights event page ↗Four Mile Historic Park homepage ↗
Wednesday through Sunday, October 28–November 8, 2026, 6–11 p.m. Mountain. Check the official calendar for a specific visit date.Four Mile Bright Nights event page ↗Four Mile Historic Park homepage ↗
Tickets & prices
The official event source lists these options and prices.
View official ticketsPrices, fees, and availability may change. The organizer’s current terms control.
Location & directions
Parking & transportation
- The park’s general visitor lot is free, with accessible spaces near the Grant Family Education Center. It can fill on special-event days; follow posted signs.Four Mile map and accessibility ↗
What to expect
- An evening walk through handcrafted lantern scenes inspired by insects, flowers, marine life, and other nature themes. Tianyu Arts & Culture is the programming partner.Four Mile Bright Nights event page ↗
- This is a separately priced signature event; free or discounted daytime park admission does not establish evening festival entry.Four Mile Bright Nights event page ↗Four Mile daytime admission guide ↗
Food & drinks
- Local food trucks sell snacks and meals at Bright Nights each night, according to the event page.Four Mile Bright Nights event page ↗
Accessibility
- The Bright Nights page offers free sensory bags with tools such as noise-reducing headphones. Daytime admission offers a quieter view of unlit lanterns, but is a separate visit.Four Mile Bright Nights event page ↗
- The park has a barrier-free entrance, but its outdoor paths include dirt and uneven ground. Ask the park about a route that fits your mobility needs.Four Mile map and accessibility ↗
Weather & cancellation
- Bright Nights tickets are rain or shine, nonrefundable, and cannot be rescheduled under the published event policy.Four Mile Bright Nights event page ↗
Tips before you go
- The event page lists separate 21+ nights. Select a standard Bright Nights date if you are visiting with children.Four Mile Bright Nights event page ↗
Frequently asked questions
When does Bright Nights open in late October?
From October 28 through November 8, 2026, the published evening hours shift to 6–11 p.m.
Four Mile Bright Nights event page ↗Is daytime Four Mile admission valid for Bright Nights?
No. Bright Nights has its own ticket prices and evening admission.
Four Mile Bright Nights event page ↗Four Mile daytime admission guide ↗Is parking free?
The park lists free parking in its general visitor lot, while warning that the lot can fill for special events.
Four Mile map and accessibility ↗Official sources
These pages were checked on September 26, 2026. Follow the organizer’s current instructions if anything changes.
- Four Mile Bright Nights event page ↗Official event schedule · official name, hours by date range, ticket prices, format, food, sensory support, weather and refund rules, programming partner
- Four Mile Historic Park homepage ↗Official event schedule · 2026 season dates
- Four Mile map and accessibility ↗Venue directions and parking · venue address, general visitor parking, accessibility and path conditions
- Four Mile daytime admission guide ↗Official visitor FAQ · daytime pricing is separate from signature events
Last verified · 4 official sources
Event details can change. Check the official event page before your visit.