GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Nov. 18, 2025 — Experience the magic of the season as Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park hosts its annual University of Michigan Health—West: Christmas & Holiday Traditions exhibition, on view Nov. 26 through Jan. 4, 2026. Guests can explore more than 40 decorated trees and cultural displays representing holiday traditions from around the world. This holiday tradition is in addition to ENLIGHTEN at Meijer Gardens Presented by PNC Bank, returning for its second year, offering an immersive holiday light experience.
This beloved annual exhibition continues to highlight global customs through festive décor, storytelling, music and community programming. From handmade ornaments and ceremonial displays to traditional foods and folklore, the celebration showcases the many ways people gather in joy and meaning throughout the season. Meijer Gardens is transformed into a botanical winter wonderland indoors and out, with poinsettias, evergreens, amaryllis, and twinkling lights.
The Railway Garden once again weaves through the Grace Jarecki Seasonal Display Greenhouse, the Earl & Donnalee Holton Victorian Garden Parlor, and other indoor spaces. Handcrafted buildings, trolleys, and trains bring West Michigan landmarks and Grand Rapids’ Sister Cities to life, inviting guests to step inside a living landscape where art, architecture, and nature move in harmony. This immersive garden experience connects community and culture, offering a sense of wonder that transcends scale.
Meijer Gardens also presents the original film joy, which explores the diverse festive fabric that is holiday life across our local communities. The film will be shown continuously in the Hoffman Family Auditorium during this exhibition and is also available on the Meijer Gardens YouTube channel.
