Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI 53130

"This is a nicely tended, fairly compact botanical garden. There was a Chinese Lights exhibit when we visited in late September. Would love to visit again in the Spring! There is a really cute children's play area that would be great for kids - which I believe was outside the paid ticket area."

"Despite having the Chinese light show display installed, I clearly noticed that the park has shrunk over the years and is poorly maintained now. Yes, it's fall, but it was apparent that the walkway maintenance hasn't been done for a long while with weeds creeping into the walkways and the crush stone walks wearing very thin. Fall removal of several plants had been completed, but my guess is that they are understaffed as when we arrived they told us that a park of the park, the children's area, was closed (though it was posted open for another hour). I remember the glory days when everyone had their wedding photography done there in the 1970's. The new pavillion is impressive, but the park doesn't command such a beautiful facility. Truly mismatched. I hope that Boerner Botanical Gardens can find the help to bring it back to its potential and grander size!"

"This was my third or fourth time going to see China Lights. All the exhibits were new this year and I was blown away by how beautiful they were and how much more was there to enjoy. The animation and lighting was so detailed and there were so many more interactive things for the children to do. I was especially fascinated by the Rock Man who looked like a big boulder and unfolded into a huge transformer who talked and moved. One of the most beautiful moments for me was looking over the area where the path zigzagged back and forth and saw all these delicate lights waving back and forth in the breeze like a fairyland."

"I recently attended the China Lights Festival and I must say, it was an absolutely amazing and beautiful experience! The intricate light displays created a mesmerizing atmosphere. The performance show was captivating. While the food offerings were satisfactory, they didn't quite reach the same level of excellence as the festival's spectacular ambiance. Nevertheless, the enchanting atmosphere more than compensated for the average food experience. At one point, I felt like I was in a scene from a Hallmark movie. The China Lights Festival is not only a fantastic family outing but also a perfect choice for a cute date night. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking a magical night filled with breathtaking lights and performances. It's a must-visit event that will leave you in awe!"

"The China Lights experience was amazing. Do not miss this if you have the opportunity to go! It was incredible. There was also great food and the staff was friendly and helpful."