



Spend a week crafting giant lanterns at free workshops, then watch them glow in a nighttime parade. This year's theme celebrates 1965: the year Columbia's arts school opened and culture shifted forever.
Community lantern making
Hands-on art workshops
1960s creative theme
Free cultural event
Tips
🎨free workshops Sept 13–19, all skill levels welcome
đź‘§kids 10+ welcome with participating adult
🚀lanterns reflect 1965: civil rights, pop art, space age
Sunday, September 13
Free
Free
Morningside Lights
September 13 at 12am
+6Morningside Heights




Spend a week crafting giant lanterns at free workshops, then watch them glow in a nighttime parade. This year's theme celebrates 1965: the year Columbia's arts school opened and culture shifted forever.
Community lantern making
Hands-on art workshops
1960s creative theme
Free cultural event
Tips
🎨free workshops Sept 13–19, all skill levels welcome
đź‘§kids 10+ welcome with participating adult
🚀lanterns reflect 1965: civil rights, pop art, space age
Sunday, September 13
Free
Free
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