Meadow Brook Hall invites visitors to get into the holiday spirit early with its Christmas in July celebration, announcing the 2025 dates for the Holidays at Meadow Brook and offering an exciting opportunity to book some of the enchanting holiday events planned for the season.
By day, the beloved annual Holiday Walk transports guests through the historic mansion decked in shimmering splendor, while Winter Wonder Lights transforms the estate at night into a breathtaking light show featuring music, concessions and magic.
Meadow Brook Hall will shine as Michigan’s premier holiday entertainment destination from Friday, Nov. 28 through Tuesday, Dec. 30. Tickets for Holiday Walk, Winter Wonder Lights and all remaining holiday events will go on sale on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at meadowbrookholidays.com.
The Most Magical Time of the Year
“We hope you’ll join us for the Holidays at Meadow Brook this season. The Great Estate offers family fun, evenings with friends and unforgettable date nights,” said Shannon O’Berski, Senior Director of External Relations at Meadow Brook Hall.
“We are thrilled to once more welcome families, couples, friends and people of all ages once more to Meadow Brook, to make merry and create new holiday memories at the most wonder-filled time of year!”
During the day, Holiday Walk is a self-guided indoor tour of the three main floors of historic mansion, filled with magnificent holiday sights and exquisite decorations. Guests will experience the wonder of more than 50 magnificent trees—including a 10-foot tall Poinsettia tree created by 150 live plants, hundreds of feet of garland and thousands of twinkling lights.
Holiday Walk will run most dates from Friday, Nov. 28 through Tuesday, Dec. 30 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
As night falls, Meadow Brook is transformed into a dazzling light show. Winter Wonder Lights is a self-guided outdoor event featuring unique light displays throughout the grounds. It will be a special evening of lights, music and magic where visitors can explore the National Historic Landmark at its most festive. Enjoy fun concessions such as glow-in-the-dark cotton candy and fresh popcorn! There will be seasonal and specialty drinks, selfie stations, bonfires and more!
Winter Wonder Lights will run from Friday, Nov. 28 through Monday, Dec. 30 from 5:30 p.m. until 10 p.m. most nights.
LEARN MOREA Season of Special Events
Meadow Brook will host a series of enchanting holiday events, including Starlight Stroll, Holiday Tea & Tour, Santa Saturdays, Family Nights, Value Nights and OU Day & Nights. New this year are Very Merry Brunch and Tannenbaum Teas!
VERY MERRY BRUNCH
Indulge in a delicious plated brunch in Meadow Brook’s ballroom, with a complimentary drink & cash bar in our breathtaking ballroom before exploring the three main floors of the mansion decorated for Holiday Walk. Very Merry Brunch is available on Friday, Nov. 28 & Monday, Dec. 22. Tickets are $75 Each or $67.50 Members and on sale now!
TANNENBAUM TEAS
It’s the grandest way to experience an elegant tea – when the historic mansion is otherwise closed to the public. Experience the only guided Holiday Walk tour, premiere tea, a professional portrait of your group and valet parking. Tannenbaum Teas are available on Monday, Dec. 1, 8 & 15. Tickets are $125 each or $112.50 Members and on sale now!
HOLIDAY TEA & TOUR
This elegant tea features savories, sweets and an old-world feeling of enchantment. Holiday Tea is set in Meadow Brook Hall’s magnificent Dining Room and includes admission to Holiday Walk. Holiday Tea & Tour is available on Sunday, Nov. 30, Tuesday, Dec. 2, Thursday, Dec. 4, Sunday, Dec. 7, Tuesday, Dec. 9, Thursday, Nov. 11, Sunday, Dec. 14, and Sunday, Dec. 21. Tickets are $85 each or $76.50 Members and on sale now!
STARLIGHT STROLL
Waltz your way into a romantic night of holiday elegance with a sparkling evening that includes live music, open bar, strolling dinner, and complimentary valet. It’s the perfect holiday date night! Starlight Stroll is on Wednesday, Dec. 3. Tickets are $150 each or $135 Members and on sale now!
Tickets for all remaining special holiday events, including Santa Saturdays, Family Nights & Value Nights will open on Tuesday, Oct. 1.
For more information about Holiday Walk and Winter Wonder Lights at Meadow Brook—including dates, details and ticket information, visit meadowbrookholidays.com. Meadow Brook Hall is fully self-supporting, relying on special events such as the annual holiday events for the preservation and interpretation of this National Historic Landmark.
Meadow Brook Hall is the historic home built by one of the automotive aristocracy’s most remarkable women, Matilda Dodge Wilson, widow of auto pioneer John Dodge, and her second husband, Alfred Wilson. Constructed between 1926 and 1929, Meadow Brook Hall represents one of the finest examples of Tudor-revival style architecture in America, and is especially renowned for its superb craftsmanship, architectural detailing and grand scale of 88,000 square-feet. It was the center of a country estate that included 1,500 acres, numerous farm buildings, recreational facilities, several residences and formal gardens. Named a National Historic Landmark in 2012, Meadow Brook Hall strives to preserve and interpret its architecture, landscape, and fine and decorative art so that visitors may be entertained, educated and inspired by history. Meadow Brook Hall is located in Rochester, Mich. on the campus of Oakland University.
