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Mid-Autumn Nights Out
September 25 @ 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
September 25–27, 7:30-9:30 PM (Dinner at 6:00 PM if booking Moonlight Feast Package) | Special tickets required ($0-65)
Experience Overview
Experience the magic of Mid-Autumn Nights Out, where glowing lanterns and performances, autumn beauty, and holiday traditions come together after dark!
The evening features an illuminated dragon ribbon and fire sword performances by Wei Dai, bringing movement, light, and wonder to the garden. Between performances, guests will be treated to the special Lotus Dream Dance by Portland Chinese Dance Troupe. The evening closes by inviting all visitors to join in a festive lantern parade around the garden!
Make it a truly authentic evening with the Moonlight Feast package and reunion dinner at Golden Horse Seafood Restaurant. If you book this option, your evening begins at 6:00 PM at Golden Horse. See below for the delicious menu!
No matter what you choose, an enchanting experience awaits at Lan Su Chinese Garden this Mid-Autumn. We’ll see you under the full moon!
MEMBERS: As of August 27, 2026, we are using a new software for membership and ticketing. If you had a Lan Su account, you will need to create a new login with your same email address. Click the Log In button at the top of the ticketing page.
Moonlight Feast 月下團圓宴 | Reunion Dinner Menu
The reunion dinner at Golden Horse begins at 6:00 PM and includes meat, seafood, vegetarian, and vegan options. All dishes will be served family-style at tables of about eight (8) guests.
You do not need a full table to book a seat—come make some friends!
糯米雞 — Lotus-Wrapped Sticky Rice with Chicken
蜜汁核桃蝦 — Honey-Glazed Walnut Prawns
黑胡椒牛排 — Black Pepper Beef
北京醬豬肉 — Peking-Style Sweet Soy Pork
乾煸四季豆 — Wok-Seared Green Beans
翡翠豆腐配豬肉或蘑菇 — Jade Tofu with Pork or Mushrooms
香米飯 — Steamed Fragrant Rice
時令鮮果 — Seasonal Fresh Fruit
Performers
Wei Dai
Illuminated Dragon Ribbon + Fire Swords
Wei Dai is well known on social media as @wei_dreams_of_dragons (Instagram; TikTok) for his breathtaking performances around the world.
Less than a decade ago, the elderly in China combined elements from Rope Dart and Ribbon Spinning to create a fitness toy that is “Dragon Ribbon Dancing” (彩帶龍) or “Fitness Dragon” (健身龍). With the help of modern materials and electronics, Dragon Streamers became a popular tool to exercise, have fun, and create art with. Wei brings this modern art to life with both illuminated streamers and hanfu dress.
Portland Chinese Dance Troupe (PCDT)
Lotus Dream Dance
Portland Chinese Dance Troupe was founded in 2003 as a recreational dance group. All ladies in the group grew up in China; their childhood memories of beautiful Chinese folk dance and music follow them wherever they go. Most members in the troupe are working moms with busy daily schedules, but in the past thirteen years, led by the Artistic Director Julie Ding, they gather at the dance studio every week, practicing, exercising, laughing, sharing, getting relaxed after a week of hectic life, and most importantly, fulfilling their dreams!
PDCT maintains a deep devotion to building the bridge across generations, between the old and the young, and across cultures between the East and the West.
Get Tickets
MEMBERS: As of August 27, 2026, we are using a new software for membership and ticketing. If you had a Lan Su account, you will need to create a new login with your same email address. Click the Log In button at the top of the ticketing page.
| Ticket Type | Lan Su Event Only | Moonlight Feast Combo (Sept. 25 & 26 only) |
| Lan Su Members & Guests* | $27 | $59 |
| General | $34 | $65 |
| Youth (3–17) | $19 | $45 |
| EBT Cardholder — available in-person only | $19 | $49 |
| Infant (0–2) | Free |
*Number of guests varies by membership level. See benefits here.
Parking & Directions
Free Lan Su Parking
There is free first come, first served parking in our sister lot next to the garden at 424 NW Third Avenue. You can also lock your bike inside the fence of our parking lot.
Additional metered parking and garages are available on surrounding streets.
More Mid-Autumn Fun at Lan Su
Mid-Autumn Market 東方市集
In partnership with Chinese Friendship Association of Portland
September 25–27, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM | Free with admission
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with a vibrant local vendor market, hands-on craft activities, Asian cuisine, jewelry, community resources, and traditional Chinese wellness experiences.
Sensory-Inclusive Mid-Autumn Night Out
September 28, 6:30-8:30 PM | Special tickets required
Looking for a quieter way to enjoy the evening glow? Join us for a performance-free version of Mid-Autumn Night Out with family-friendly games and activities. Sensory tools will be available for checkout.