Celebrate the season with us at the most wonder-filled time of year.
Pairing indoor sights with outdoor lights, Meadow Brook is Michigan’s most dazzling holiday destination. The Holidays at Meadow Brook feature two unforgettable holiday events that will delight families, couples and people of all ages. By day, our beloved Holiday Walk transports visitors through the historic mansion decked in shimmering splendor, while Winter Wonder Lights transforms the estate at night into a breathtaking light show featuring music, seasonal treats and holiday magic.
Tickets for the Holidays at Meadow Brook must be booked online in advance for a specific date and time. Guests must arrive during their booked entry time.
Holiday Walk
November 29 to December 23, 2024
For more than 50 years, Meadow Brook Hall has delivered a breathtaking holiday experience – transporting visitors through the historic mansion decked in shimmering splendor. Perhaps the most beloved part is our Holiday Walk: a self-guided indoor tour featuring incomparable holiday sights and decorations inside our 110-room estate, featuring more than 50 magnificent trees, flickering fireplaces and lights galore. Perfect for a special day date or family outing.
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Winter Wonder Lights
November 29 to December 30, 2024
Michigan’s most dazzling outdoor event and holiday light show is perfect for the young, the old and everyone in between. It’s a place where you can explore a world of lights and magic. Where you can engage with the sights and sounds of the season. And where everything is illuminated. Enjoy fun concessions, such as glow-in-the-dark cotton candy and popcorn, seasonal and specialty drinks, bonfires, and more.
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Ticket Prices
| Holiday Walk | Winter Wonder Lights | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults 13+ | $21 | $23 |
| Youth 3-12 | $8.50 | $13 |
| Child 0-2 | Free | Free |
| Members* | $10.50 | $11.50 |
| Seniors 62+ | $16 (Tues. & Wed.) | $23 |
| Military & Veterans | $16 | $19 |
| OU Students** | Free | Free |
Meadow Brook Hall holiday events will run rain, snow or shine. No refunds will be issued unless Meadow Brook cancels due to unforeseen circumstances.
Parking is free and shuttle service is available.
*Meadow Brook members receive half-off admission to Holiday Walk and Winter Wonder Lights. Ambassador-level members attend free. A promo code must be entered at checkout. Members must book their tickets in advance for a specific date and time. For questions, contact Lauren Guzzardo at guzzardo@oakland.edu.
**Oakland University students must show their OU ID at the time of redemption.
Accessibility
Most areas of Holiday Walk are accessible to wheelchairs and power scooters. Large bags and strollers are not permitted inside the mansion during Holiday Walk, with the exception of small umbrella strollers, which are permitted on the main and lower levels. All outdoor areas of Winter Wonder Lights are accessible to strollers, wheelchairs and power scooters. Strollers are only permitted on the main level during the optional leg of the Winter Wonder Lights tour inside Meadow Brook Hall.
Holiday Events
Enjoy our enchanting collection of special holiday events, including Starlight Stroll, Holiday Tea & Tour, Santa Saturdays, Family Nights, Value Nights and OU Day & Nights.
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Holiday Shop
Explore our wide range of merchandise, including unique holiday décor and ornaments, specialty items, Made-in-Michigan products, wine and more.
Located in the family garage in the courtyard, our Holiday Shop is open during our Holiday Walk and Winter Wonder Lights events from Nov. 29 through Dec. 30, 2024.
Holiday Frequently Asked Questions
HOLIDAY WALK is a daytime, indoor holiday event experience that transports visitors through the historic mansion decorated for the holidays.
WINTER WONDER LIGHTS is a nighttime, outdoor holiday light show that transforms the estate with immersive light environments and features music, concessions, and more.
Holiday Walk is a self-guided indoor holiday attraction that takes visitors inside the historic mansion decorated for the holidays. Visitors explore all three main living areas of The Hall decked for the holidays, including the Great Hall, Ballroom, Living Room, Library, Bedrooms and more.
Winter Wonder Lights is a self-guided outdoor event and light attraction featuring unique interactive environments across the grounds of Meadow Brook Hall. An optional leg of the tour takes visitors inside the main floor of the historic mansion decorated for the holidays.
Guests can certainly visit both holiday attractions in the same day, however Meadow Brook Hall will close between 4 and 5:30 p.m. to make necessary operational changes from one event to the next.
Not at this time.
We offer Holiday Walk Group Tour and Lunch experiences for $48 per guest (20 person minimum). Reservations are required. To make reservations for a group tour and meal package contact our Events Management Office at (248) 364-6220 or email mbhevent@oakland.edu.
Winter Wonder Lights features a variety of food and drinks, ranging from concession snacks such as popcorn to glow-in-the-dark cotton candy. Seasonally-inspired beverages, cocktails and kid-friendly drinks are available. See the Winter Wonder Lights Concessions Menu.
Looking for a great local dining experience close to Meadow Brook? Eat at Patti Finnegan’s Pub during the holidays and save 15% off any meal when you show your Holiday Walk or Winter Wonder Lights tickets. Children 12 and under also eat free on Sundays during the holidays with the purchase of a full, adult dinner entrée. Click here for more information, including hours and menu details.
Meadow Brook Hall holiday events will take place on most dates between Friday, Nov. 29 and Thursday, Dec. 30, 2024.
Holiday Walk is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with last admittance at 3 p.m.
Winter Wonder Lights is from 5:30 p.m. to 9 or 10 p.m. with last admittance at 7:30 p.m. or 8:30 p.m., depending on the day of your tour.
Yes! Meadow Brook Hall is hosting several special events throughout the holidays, including Starlight Stroll, Santa Saturdays, Holiday Tea & Tour, Value Nights, Family Nights, and OU Day & Nights.
Yes, we offer special rates for group tours (10 person minimum) and group tours and lunch (20 person minimum) during Holiday Walk! For more information or to book a holiday group experience, visit our Group Tours page or contact us at mbhtickets@oakland.edu or (248) 364-6213. All Meadow Brook Hall group tours must be booked online in advance.
The Holidays at Meadow Brook are presented by: Oakland University Credit Union.
