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THE HOLIDAYS AT MEADOW BROOK TO FEATURE A SEASON OF SPECIAL EVENTS

Explore classic and all-new ways to experience the Great Estate

By Katie Higgins November 2, 2025

Meadow Brook Hall promises to dazzle with the Holidays at Meadow Brook this season. Featuring Holiday Walk by day and Winter Wonder Lights at night – along with an enchanting collection of special events.

Located in Rochester on the campus of Oakland University, Meadow Brook Hall will shine as Michigan’s premier holiday entertainment destination from Friday, Nov. 28 through Monday, Dec. 30. Tickets are on sale now at meadowbrookholidays.com

The Holidays at Meadow Brook will shine from Friday, Nov. 28 through Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025. 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 holiday magic








Meadow Brook will also host a series of enchanting holiday events, ranging from a family-friendly visit with Santa to a glamorous evening cocktail party. Learn more about out special events below:

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.

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.

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.

Starlight StrollWaltz 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.






Santa Saturdays: ‘Tis the season for believing! This Saturday and next, Santa will visit Meadow Brook for a magic-filled day. Visits with Santa are included with tickets for Holiday Walk. Guests will first explore the historic mansion decked for the holidays, and will make their special stop to see Santa along the tour route. Santa Saturdays take place on Saturday, Nov. 29 and Dec. 6, 13, 20. Tickets are $23.50 for adults and $11 for children.

Family NightsLet your nights be bright with us! Family Nights at Winter Wonder Lights are filled with cheer AND free tickets for children 12 and under! Enjoy selfie stations, kids activities, bonfires and more! Family Nights are on Sunday, Nov. 30 and Dec. 7, 14, 28. Tickets are $23 for adults and free for children under 12. A promo code must be provided at checkout.

Value NightsVisit Winter Wonder Lights on Value Nights to receive a reduced ticket rate to the dazzling outdoor holiday light show that features more than a dozen large-scale and immersive sparkling light installations. Value Nights are on Thursday, Dec. 4, 11, and 18. Tickets are $19 for adults and $10 for youth.

Plus, we’ve expanded our Holiday Youth Experiences to offer a Sugar Plum Tea and North Pole Jamboree—each of which include special activities, crafts and a snack before touring the historic mansion at Holiday Walk. Book with a minimum of 10 children on weekends this holiday season – including with the option to visit with Santa on select Saturdays! 




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. For more information about the Meadow Brook Hall, visit meadowbrookhall.org.


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.