GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — If you're looking for a wonderful way to capture the holiday spirit then head to the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Scultpure Park.
In addition to the Metro Health Christmas & Holiday Traditions display you should make sure you talk a walk through the Meijer Gardens Railway Garden. It's decked out for the holiday season, spans two rooms and features tiny replicas of famous Grand Rapids landmark buildings.
The 25th annual Metro Health Christmas & Holiday Traditions is on display now through January 5. Visitors can explore iconic symbols from around the globe while celebrating fact and folklore, both past and present. Highlights include 46 trees and displays representing countries and cultures from across the world, the Railway Garden and the holiday wonderland that encompasses it.
Family-friendly activities are offered throughout the exhibition, and times and dates can be found on Meijer Gardens' website. They are also listed below:
- Extended Holiday Hours: Open until 9 p.m. on Dec. 17-21, 23, 26-28 and 30. (PLEASE NOTE: Meijer Gardens is CLOSED on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day).
- The Original Dickens Carolers: Tuesdays Nov. 26, Dec. 3, 10, 17, 6 to 8 p.m.
- Santa Visits: Tuesdays Nov. 26, Dec. 3, 10, 17 from 5 to 8 p.m.
- Rooftop Reindeer: Saturdays Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14, 21 from 1 to 4 p.m.
- Christmas Cabaret Gala: Wednesday, Dec. 4, 6 p.m. (RSVP required)
- Winter-Time Walks: (Dec. 3 to Jan. 4, 2020)
Admission to Meijer Gardens is free for members. Cost for non-members are as follows:
- Adults (14–64): $14.50
- Seniors (65 and older): $11.00
- Students (w/ student ID): $11.00
- Children (5–13): $7.00
- Children (3–4): $4.00
- Children (2 and younger): Free
For more information visit the Meijer Gardens website.
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