Name: Illuminate Festival of Lights
Start: 2025-12-12T16:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-12-12T21:00:00-06:00
Location: Illuminate Festival of Lights

We've been working on something magical for you all!
✨ Illuminate Festival of Lights at Pan Asian Center SOUTH ✨
(Former Sears Building, Maplewood, MN) Search us up on Google for the most accurate wayfinding! https://maps.app.goo.gl/kHmLkWahYYgYNAvX9

Step into a world of wonder this fall and winter at Illuminate Festival of Lights — an indoor, family-friendly spectacle filled with breathtaking lantern displays, glowing photo ops, and magical moments for all ages.
From November 7, 2025 – December 31, 2025, Pan Asian Center South will transform into a glowing paradise featuring:
🌙 Dazzling Light Sculptures – Wander through larger-than-life lanterns and immersive light tunnels
🎭 Live Performances – Enjoy acrobats, cultural showcases, music, and more every weekend
🍜 Food & Shopping – Taste your way through delicious eats and shop from unique local vendors
🎈 Kids play area – Let the little ones burn off energy in an area just for them
♿ Accessible for All – Wheelchair-friendly with plenty of indoor comfort from Minnesota’s winter chill

🌟 Want to Get Involved?
Illuminate is more than just a festival — it’s a community-powered experience. We welcome individuals, organizations, and businesses to be part of the magic through:
🤝 🤝 Advertise – Shine your brand’s light on this one-of-a-kind event
Advertising inquiries: https://forms.gle/1DygiAAtGT3QfL87A
🛍️ Become a Vendor – Sell your food, crafts, gifts, or services to thousands of festival goers
Vendor application:
https://forms.gle/G48YPqQAxYJPxcZM8
💼 Work Opportunities – Join our team and help bring the festival to life
Work application: https://forms.gle/4VCad8HHn3BawPTX6
🙌 Volunteer Roles – Lend a hand and be part of something meaningful
Volunteer application: https://forms.gle/4VCad8HHn3BawPTX6
💖 Fundraising – Got a great group of people with a cause? Raise awareness and support for your cause
Fundraising application: https://forms.gle/4VCad8HHn3BawPTX6
🎤 Performance Spots – Share your talent on our weekend stage
Performance application: https://forms.gle/3yHbfeS2Mht5VKcG6

Questions? Reach out to us!
Phone: 651-421-1507
Email: [email protected]

📍 Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kHmLkWahYYgYNAvX9

📅 Dates & Red Lantern Night Market Hours:
November 7, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Friday: 4:00 PM - 9 PM
Saturday: 4:00 PM - 9 PM
Sunday: 2 PM - 7 PM
Holidays:
Thanksgiving 11/26 and 11/27: 5pm to 9pm
Christmas 12/24 and 12/25: 5 to 9pm
New Year's Eve 12/31: 5pm to 9pm

Ameriking Yan Dong Chinese Acrobat Performance Schedule:
Friday & Saturday: 6 PM & 8 PM
Sunday: 4 PM & 6 PM
Holidays: 7:30 PM

Learn more at: https://illuminate-us.com/
Purchase your early bird tickets now: https://ticketstripe.com/Illuminate-us