Meijer Gardens Events
Calendar
Stay tuned to Meijer Gardens’ vibrant calendar of events, featuring a diverse array of concerts, classes, special events, and more, promising a year-round celebration of art, culture, and nature for visitors of all ages and interests.
Featured Events
28 Nov
5:00 pm
Santa VisitsRepeating Event
2 Dec
1:00 pm
Michigan's Farm Garden
Santa’s ReindeerRepeating Event
14 Jan
11:00 am
Jazz Brunch feat the Dave Bennett QuartetRepeating Event
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Exhibit
Forest of Dreams: Contemporary Tree Sculpture
October 20, 2023 through February 25, 2024
University of Michigan Health-West:
Christmas & Holiday Traditions
November 21, 2023 – January 7, 2024
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1st
All Day
Forest of Dreams: Contemporary Tree Sculpture
All Day
University of Michigan Health-West: Christmas & Holiday Traditions
11:15 am - 12:15 pm
Wintertime Walks | Family and Friends
Lena Meijer Children's Garden
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Exhibition Tour: Into the Forest
Events for December
2nd
All Day
Forest of Dreams: Contemporary Tree Sculpture
All Day
University of Michigan Health-West: Christmas & Holiday Traditions
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Holiday Scout Event: Gather
11:15 am - 12:15 pm
Wintertime Walks | Family and Friends
Lena Meijer Children's Garden
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Holiday Scout Event: Gather
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Santa’s ReindeerFeatured Event
Michigan's Farm Garden
Events for December
3rd
All Day
Forest of Dreams: Contemporary Tree Sculpture
All Day
University of Michigan Health-West: Christmas & Holiday Traditions
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Celebrating the Christmas Bird Count
Forest of Dreams: Contemporary Tree Sculpture
Forest of Dreams: Contemporary Tree Sculpture offers unexpected visions of these remarkable organisms, showcasing trees in all their power, beauty, strangeness, and glory. The exhibition features the work of 15 exceptional artists: Emilie Brzezinski, Louise Bourgeois, Nick Cave, Kim Cridler, Tom … ...
20 Oct - 25 Feb
All Day
University of Michigan Health-West: Christmas & Holiday Traditions
This exhibition—honoring cultures and holiday traditions from around the world—has grown to 46 unique displays depicting fact and folklore, past and present. University of Michigan Health-West: Christmas & Holiday Traditions is a hallmark Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park exhibition. Dedicate time … ...
21 Nov - 07 Jan
All Day
Wintertime Walks | Preschoolers
Bundle up for a wintery outdoor adventure walk and a storybook reading in the Log Cabin. Walk titles are: “Garden Carol” “Trees in Winter” “Winter Wonderland” “Bird Senses” “Animals in Winter” Ages: Preschoolers Fee Information: Included with admission Location: Lena Meijer Children’s Garden ...
28 Nov
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Lena Meijer Children's Garden
Composting for Beginners
Join Wormies Vermicompost as they share everything you need to know to begin composting at home. After setting the stage with composting basics and why composting is important, they’ll highlight what are considered acceptable scraps, how to maintain your compost, … ...
28 Nov
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Santa Visits
Stop by and see Santa on select Tuesdays! New this year, the jolly old elf will greet children of all ages next to a picture-perfect, whimsically illuminated Mimi’s Garden, found on the Courtyard Level of the Welcome Center across from … ...
28 Nov
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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University of Michigan Health-West: Christmas & Holiday Traditions
This exhibition—honoring cultures and holiday traditions from around the world—has grown to 46 unique displays depicting fact and folklore, past and present. University of Michigan Health-West: Christmas & Holiday Traditions is a hallmark Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park exhibition. Dedicate time … ...
21 Nov - 07 Jan
All Day
Santa Visits
Stop by and see Santa on select Tuesdays! New this year, the jolly old elf will greet children of all ages next to a picture-perfect, whimsically illuminated Mimi’s Garden, found on the Courtyard Level of the Welcome Center across from … ...
28 Nov
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Original Dickens Carolers
The Original Dickens Carolers roam the BISSELL and Gunberg Corridors, singing holiday favorites and bringing good cheer for all to hear! Fee Information: Included with admission ...
28 Nov
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Santa’s Reindeer
Santa’s Reindeer will fly into Michigan’s Farm Garden on select Saturdays. Bundle up and make the trek to pet their velvety soft noses. Fee Information: Included with admission Location: Michigan’s Farm Garden ...
02 Dec
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Michigan's Farm Garden
Celebrating the Christmas Bird Count
Audubon’s 124th Christmas Bird Count takes place December 14, 2023, through January 5, 2024. Join the local Audubon chapter as they highlight how anyone can join in this tradition to support birds through citizen science and share ways to get … ...
03 Dec
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Composting for Beginners
Join Wormies Vermicompost as they share everything you need to know to begin composting at home. After setting the stage with composting basics and why composting is important, they’ll highlight what are considered acceptable scraps, how to maintain your compost, … ...
28 Nov
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Holiday Scout Event: Gather
Experience University of Michigan Health-West: Christmas & Holiday Traditions at your own pace during this self-guided program especially for Scouts! Explore themed areas and discover traditions from around the world as you engage in activities inspired by the My Family Story badge. Draw inspiration … ...
28 Nov
Sold Out 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Holiday Scout Event: Gather
This event is full. 9am-11am OR 1pm-4pm Experience University of Michigan Health-West: Christmas & Holiday Traditions at your own pace during this self-guided program especially for Scouts! Explore themed areas and discover traditions from around the world as you engage in … ...
02 Dec
Sold Out 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Holiday Scout Event: Gather
This event is full. 9am-11am OR 1pm-4pm Experience University of Michigan Health-West: Christmas & Holiday Traditions at your own pace during this self-guided program especially for Scouts! Explore themed areas and discover traditions from around the world as you engage in … ...
02 Dec
Sold Out 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Photographing Holiday Lights
This event is sold out. Improve your skills for taking photos of holiday lights: Learn correct camera settings, creative techniques, tips and tricks to make your photography shine. Don’t have a professional camera? No problem! Improve your skills with any … ...
04 Dec
Sold Out 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Holiday Scout Event: Gather
Experience University of Michigan Health-West: Christmas & Holiday Traditions at your own pace during this self-guided program especially for Scouts! Explore themed areas and discover traditions from around the world as you engage in activities inspired by the My Family Story badge. Draw inspiration … ...
28 Nov
Sold Out 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Holiday Scout Event: Gather
This event is full. 9am-11am OR 1pm-4pm Experience University of Michigan Health-West: Christmas & Holiday Traditions at your own pace during this self-guided program especially for Scouts! Explore themed areas and discover traditions from around the world as you engage in … ...
02 Dec
Sold Out 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Holiday Scout Event: Gather
This event is full. 9am-11am OR 1pm-4pm Experience University of Michigan Health-West: Christmas & Holiday Traditions at your own pace during this self-guided program especially for Scouts! Explore themed areas and discover traditions from around the world as you engage in … ...
02 Dec
Sold Out 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Winter Break Day Camp: Hap-Pre New Year!
10, 9, 8 …. Come and help us celebrate! 7, 6, 5, 4 …. Music, games and even more! 3, 2, 1! Hap-Pre New Year! Learn how people celebrate new beginnings through age-appropriate books, music, games and activities. Then plan … ...
29 Dec
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Winter Break Day Camp: Unusual Art
4–5 year olds | Stems and Straws, Toothpicks and Clay – Make sculptures with unusual items. 6–8 year olds | Super Sculptures – Learn how to create a sculpture from recycled materials. 9–11 year olds | Large 3D Flowers! Make … ...
02 Jan
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Photographing Holiday Lights
This event is sold out. Improve your skills for taking photos of holiday lights: Learn correct camera settings, creative techniques, tips and tricks to make your photography shine. Don’t have a professional camera? No problem! Improve your skills with any … ...
04 Dec
Sold Out 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Birding for Beginners
Join Jamie Krupka from the Outdoor Discovery Center for this introductory class—ideal for those curious about getting started in birding. You’ll learn identification techniques, how to use a guidebook, basic terminology, and more. Then put your knowledge to practice in … ...
05 Dec
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Homemade Lavender Cosmetics (Adults and Teens 14+)
Soothe your winter skin with lovely lavender by learning how to create homemade cosmetics during these dry months. Sierra and Andrew, Great Lakes Lavender Farm owners, will walk you through making a lotion, scrub and lip balm using their lavender … ...
23 Jan
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Open Studio Series: Mixed-Media Drawing
Open Studio Series Enjoy the opportunity to explore your artistic practice in our scenic classroom spaces. Open studio hours are ideal for creatives who thrive in a relaxed atmosphere of community art-making. A Meijer Gardens educator will offer a short … ...
20 Feb
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Open Studio Series: Collage
Open Studio Series Enjoy the opportunity to explore your artistic practice in our scenic classroom spaces. Open studio hours are ideal for creatives who thrive in a relaxed atmosphere of community art making. A Meijer Gardens educator will offer a … ...
19 Mar
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Composting for Beginners
Join Wormies Vermicompost as they share everything you need to know to begin composting at home. After setting the stage with composting basics and why composting is important, they’ll highlight what are considered acceptable scraps, how to maintain your compost, … ...
28 Nov
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Photographing Holiday Lights
This event is sold out. Improve your skills for taking photos of holiday lights: Learn correct camera settings, creative techniques, tips and tricks to make your photography shine. Don’t have a professional camera? No problem! Improve your skills with any … ...
04 Dec
Sold Out 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Birding for Beginners
Join Jamie Krupka from the Outdoor Discovery Center for this introductory class—ideal for those curious about getting started in birding. You’ll learn identification techniques, how to use a guidebook, basic terminology, and more. Then put your knowledge to practice in … ...
05 Dec
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Hand-Crafted Copper Ornament
In this exciting new metals class, learn to create a beautiful decorative ornament using hand tools. Try your hand at metalsmithing as the instructor shows you how to pierce, saw, and fold copper sheet metal and transform it into a … ...
05 Dec
Sold Out 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Pop-Up Holiday Cards
Learn the basics of pop-up card making using templates to create a standard pop-up, a twisted pop-up, box-style cards, and envelopes for each card type created. Leave with ready-to-use cards and templates for your ongoing card-making. Instructor: Jean Barber, Meijer Gardens … ...
05 Dec
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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Gingerbread Trolley
(Families with children ages 5+ years) Saturday, December 9; 10–11:30 am OR 12:30–2 pm Also Tuesday, December 12; 6-7:30 pm $45 per member family | $55 per nonmember Family Use frosting, marshmallows, candy bits and your imagination to decorate a … ...
09 Dec
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Gingerbread Trolley
(Families with children ages 5+ years) Saturday, December 9; 10–11:30 am OR 12:30–2 pm Also Tuesday, December 12; 6-7:30 pm $45 per member family | $55 per nonmember Family Use frosting, marshmallows, candy bits and your imagination to decorate a … ...
09 Dec
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Gingerbread Trolley
(Families with children ages 5+ years) Tuesday, December 12; 6-7:30 pm Also Saturday, December 9; 10–11:30 am OR 12:30–2 pm Use frosting, marshmallows, candy bits and your imagination to decorate a one-of-a-kind gingerbread trolley. Each family is provided a gingerbread … ...
12 Dec
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens
The annual Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens concert series brings the finest national and international musicians to West Michigan, thrilling music lovers across all genres and all generations. Spend Tuesday nights with us—on us! The Ayers Basement Systems Tuesday Evening … ...
01 Jun - 15 Sep
All Day
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Forest of Dreams: Contemporary Tree Sculpture
Forest of Dreams: Contemporary Tree Sculpture offers unexpected visions of these remarkable organisms, showcasing trees in all their power, beauty, strangeness, and glory. The exhibition features the work of 15 exceptional artists: Emilie Brzezinski, Louise Bourgeois, Nick Cave, Kim Cridler, Tom … ...
20 Oct - 25 Feb
All Day
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Member Holiday Party
Join us for a members-only evenings during the annual University of Michigan Health-West Christmas & Holiday Traditions exhibition. Activities begin at 6 pm and end at 8 pm. Registration is available at 5*. If you arrive prior to the 6 pm event … ...
10 Dec
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Member Holiday Party
Join us for a members-only evenings during the annual University of Michigan Health-West Christmas & Holiday Traditions exhibition. Activities begin at 6 pm and end at 8 pm. Registration is available at 5*. If you arrive prior to the 6 pm event … ...
11 Dec
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Exhibition Tour: Into the Forest
Enjoy an intimate journey into the depths of Forest of Dreams with exhibition curator Suzanne Ramljak. Explore the rich associations of the chosen work by 15 artists, and trace the thematic connections within the gallery and the larger cultural, historical, … ...
01 Dec
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Orchid Show
Presented by the Grand Valley Orchid Society Escape winter’s chill! Enjoy a stunning variety of beautiful, unusual, colorful orchids exhibited by enthusiasts from across the state. Visit the vendors to find an orchid that’s easy to grow at home or add … ...
27 Jan
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Orchid Show
Presented by the Grand Valley Orchid Society Escape winter’s chill! Enjoy a stunning variety of beautiful, unusual, colorful orchids exhibited by enthusiasts from across the state. Visit the vendors to find an orchid that’s easy to grow at home or add … ...
28 Jan
11:00 am - 4:30 pm
No event found!
Holiday Scout Event: Gather
Experience University of Michigan Health-West: Christmas & Holiday Traditions at your own pace during this self-guided program especially for Scouts! Explore themed areas and discover traditions from around the world as you engage in activities inspired by the My Family Story badge. Draw inspiration … ...
28 Nov
Sold Out 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Holiday Scout Event: Gather
This event is full. 9am-11am OR 1pm-4pm Experience University of Michigan Health-West: Christmas & Holiday Traditions at your own pace during this self-guided program especially for Scouts! Explore themed areas and discover traditions from around the world as you engage in … ...
02 Dec
Sold Out 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Holiday Scout Event: Gather
This event is full. 9am-11am OR 1pm-4pm Experience University of Michigan Health-West: Christmas & Holiday Traditions at your own pace during this self-guided program especially for Scouts! Explore themed areas and discover traditions from around the world as you engage in … ...
02 Dec
Sold Out 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
No event found!
Santa Visits
Stop by and see Santa on select Tuesdays! New this year, the jolly old elf will greet children of all ages next to a picture-perfect, whimsically illuminated Mimi’s Garden, found on the Courtyard Level of the Welcome Center across from … ...
28 Nov
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Original Dickens Carolers
The Original Dickens Carolers roam the BISSELL and Gunberg Corridors, singing holiday favorites and bringing good cheer for all to hear! Fee Information: Included with admission ...
28 Nov
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wintertime Walks | Family and Friends
Bundle up for a wintery outdoor adventure walk and a storybook reading in the Log Cabin. Walk titles are… “Garden Carol” “Animals & Trees” “Donkeys, Dragons & Drums” “Mitten Motifs” Ages: Family and Friends Fee Information: Included with admission Location: Lena Meijer Children’s … ...
01 Dec
11:15 am - 12:15 pm
Lena Meijer Children's Garden
Holiday Scout Event: Gather
This event is full. 9am-11am OR 1pm-4pm Experience University of Michigan Health-West: Christmas & Holiday Traditions at your own pace during this self-guided program especially for Scouts! Explore themed areas and discover traditions from around the world as you engage in … ...
02 Dec
Sold Out 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Holiday Scout Event: Gather
This event is full. 9am-11am OR 1pm-4pm Experience University of Michigan Health-West: Christmas & Holiday Traditions at your own pace during this self-guided program especially for Scouts! Explore themed areas and discover traditions from around the world as you engage in … ...
02 Dec
Sold Out 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Volunteer Information Session
Volunteers are at the heart of the beauty of Meijer Gardens. Join a close-knit group of peers with diverse interests, backgrounds, and talents as you spark joy and curiosity in our guests. Does volunteering pique your interest? Please join us … ...
29 Nov
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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