(Sold Out) Obon Launch the Lantern Dinner at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Sunday, August 16th. This unforgettable evening includes a gourmet sit-down dinner paired with whiskey and sake tastings. Guests will also have the opportunity to personalize and decorate their own Obon lanterns..

(Event Now Sold Out)
Join us for the very special Launch the Lantern Dinner Fundraiser – An Exclusive Obon Celebration at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens on Sunday, August 16th, 2026.

Celebrate Obon beneath the stars at Morikami’s exclusive Launch the Lantern Dinner on Sunday, August 16th at 6:30 p.m. This unforgettable evening includes a gourmet sit-down dinner paired with whiskey and sake tastings. Guests will also have the opportunity to personalize and decorate their own Obon lanterns. The evening features live taiko drumming and a special floating lantern presentation over the tranquil waters of Lake Morikami. Proceeds from the event support the museum’s 4Es: Exhibitions, Education, Emotional Wellness programs, and Expansion.
Tickets are $200 per person. Purchase tickets at morikami.org/event/launch-the-lantern-dinner/.

Obon Weekend admission is $16 for adults; $10 for children; and free for museum members.

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is located at 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach.
For more information, call (561) 495-0233 or visit morikami.org.

DELRAY BEACH, FL – Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach will host its annual Obon Weekend on August 15-16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Obon is a traditional Japanese festival and holiday observed to honor the spirits of one’s ancestors, who are believed to return home for a short time to visit their living relatives.

Obon Weekend admission is $16 for adults; $10 for children; and free for museum members.

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is located at 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach.
For more information, call (561) 495-0233 or visit morikami.org.

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