GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) – Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park has turned into a Winter Wonderland.
The annual Christmas and Holiday Traditions Around the World exhibition is on display now through January 7, 2018. There are 42 Christmas and holiday trees and displays representing countries and cultures from around the world. It’s all included with regular admission to the Gardens.
The enchanting Railway Garden complements the model trolleys, trains and handcrafted buildings replicating 30 West Michigan landmarks says John VanderHaagen Public Relations Manager for the Garden’s.
“Holland residents will recognize Big Red as one of them. There are five different displays of buildings from our sister cities around the world. The unique thing about the display is that they are all made of natural materials. So the buildings are made from acorns, leaves and bark. Really just beautiful representations of West Michigan landmarks surrounding by botanical elements as well.”
The annual Christmas and Holiday Traditions Around the World exhibition brings the glow of nearly 400,000 lights, strolling carolers, visits from Santa, rooftop reindeer and more than 40 international trees and displays. Hours have been extended till 9:00 p.m. December 18-30th. Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day and New Years Day.
Other events for the holidays: • The Original Dickens Carolers: Tuesdays: November 21 and 28, December 5, 12, 19, 6-8 pm• Santa Visits: Tuesdays: November 21 and 28, December 5, 12, 19, 5-8 pm• Rooftop Reindeer: Saturdays: November 25, December 2, 9, 16, 23,1-4 pm• Christmas Cabaret Gala: Thursday, December 7, 6 pm (RSVP required)• Winter-Time Walks: (November 21-January 6) Tuesdays 10:15 am and 11:15 am, Saturdays 11:15 am
Visit MeijerGardens.org/calendar for more information.
