Four Mile Historic Park is shining bright this year with the return of Bright Nights at Four Mile, a magical menagerie of brightly colored lanterns. Bright Nights at Four Mile transforms the Park into a glowing landscape that immerses visitors into the artistry of larger-than-life lantern installations that include a giant mantis, a field of oversized flowers and an interactive zone full of surprises. Explore supersized versions of flora and fauna from around the world.
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Stunning sculptures transform Four Mile Historic Park’s 12 acres into a luminous wonderland, filled with breathtaking, larger-than-life pieces that captivate visitors of all ages.
This year travels through space and time; shrink down to the size of a Four Mile honeybee to explore life as an insect and walk alongside a giant mantis or through a field of oversized wildflowers.
Cross the globe to discover African animals and dive deep into the ocean to spend time with sharks. Delight in the same natural world that inspired Victorian literary classics!
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New experiences this year include the self-guided “Time and Space Traveler Immersive Experience” ($30-$37) by the artists of Elevate Immersive that challenges guests to solve riddles to uncover the secret stories of lanterns throughout the Park – with those who complete the quest entered to win a Four Mile Historic Park family membership.
Plus, “Sounds of Light Silent Disco” ($20) includes a headset with three music stations to choose from, each curated specifically for the event, to turn the night into a private silent disco experience. Headsets are available to rent on-site, with only a limited quantity available each night.
Created by Tianyu Arts & Culture, a Chicago-based company, this is the only lantern art installation in the Mountain West.
The special attraction runs Wednesdays to Sundays — from August 8 to November 8, 2026.
Tickets are $28 to $30 for adults and $21 to $23 for children (ages 3 to 12). Purchase tickets here. FMHP members receive a significant discount.
Adults-only nights take place on Fridays, Aug. 28 and Sept. 11, with DJs, additional sponsor activations and more. Perfect for date nights or outings with friends, Adult Nights offer the chance to sip, stroll through the glow of magical lights and enjoy live music kid-free. Adult Night guests must be 21+ to enter.
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Concessions & Food
Food and concessions are provided each evening from Big Belly Brother’s BBQ, Kona Ice of Hampden and The Aguilar Four.
Additional alcohol, soft drinks and water are also available for purchase.
No outside beverages are permitted, other than factory-sealed water bottles. There is also a water fountain located in the Grant Family Education Center.
Outside food is limited to small soft-sided coolers only (max 11″ x 9.5″ x 11″).
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Parking
Free parking is available to Park guests in the partially paved, partially dirt/gravel parking lot located on the South side of E. Exposition Ave.
ADA parking and drop-off for guests is available in the lot located on the north side of the Grant Family Education Center, facing Exposition Avenue. GPS instructions: Enter 4846 E. Exposition Ave., Glendale, CO 80246 for directions to the parking lot.
When signage permits, free parking is available along the south side of Exposition Avenue. Please do not park on the north side of the street as you may be ticketed or towed.
These parking spaces fill up quickly, carpooling or ride-share services are encouraged.
Additional free parking is available behind Ziggy’s Coffee at the corner of S. Forest St. and Leetsdale Drive.
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