Verified Christmas event · Rochester, MI
Winter Wonder Lights 2026
A self-guided evening walk through light displays on the Meadow Brook Hall grounds in Rochester, with bonfires, hot cocoa and an optional stop inside the decorated mansion.
- Verified by the organizer
- Nov 27 to Dec 30
- All ages
- Youth $13
Tickets are sold by Meadow Brook Hall. Rally Takes the Train doesn't sell tickets or take a cut.
VerifiedWinter Wonder Lights
Hosted by Meadow Brook Hall.
- 20 evenings, Nov 27 to Dec 30, 20266 to 9:30 pm, last entry 8 pm
- Meadow Brook Hall350 Estate Dr, Rochester
- Youth $13, adults $23Ages 0 to 2 free
- All agesStrollers welcome outdoors
About this event
Winter Wonder Lights is a self-guided outdoor light show on the grounds of Meadow Brook Hall, the historic estate on the Oakland University campus at 350 Estate Drive in Rochester. Families walk through lit displays set to music, with selfie stations, bonfires, hot cocoa and make-your-own s'mores kits. An optional leg of the route goes inside the main floor of the mansion, decorated for the holidays, and Meadow Brook's ticket list shows one Winter Wonder Lights price with no separate charge for it.
It runs on 20 evenings between November 27 and December 30, 2026, from 6 to 9:30 pm, with timed entry every half hour and last entry at 8 pm. Tickets are booked online in advance for a set date and time, and you arrive during your entry time. Sundays November 29 and December 6, 13 and 27 are Family Nights, when children 12 and under get in free and adult tickets are $19. Parking is free and a shuttle runs during the event.
Parent tip: Book a Sunday Family Night if you can: kids 12 and under are free and adults are $19. Bring a card for cocoa and s'mores kits, since Meadow Brook prefers card payment and does not allow outside food or drinks.
What kids can do
On site
- Parking
- Free, with shuttle service
- Setting
- Outdoors, optional indoor leg on the mansion's main floor
- Tickets
- Online in advance, timed entry
- Food and drink
- Cocoa and s'mores kits on site, no outside food or drinks
- Weather
- Rain, snow or shine
- Verified
- By the organizer,
Quick answers
- What are the dates and hours for Winter Wonder Lights in 2026?
- Winter Wonder Lights at Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester, MI is open on 20 evenings: November 27, 28 and 29; December 4, 5, 6, 11 and 13; December 17 to 23; and December 26 to 30, 2026. Entry is every half hour from 6 to 8 pm, and the show closes at 9:30 pm (9 pm on Sunday Family Nights).
- Where is Winter Wonder Lights?
- Winter Wonder Lights is on the grounds of Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Dr, Rochester, MI 48309, on the Oakland University campus.
- How much are Winter Wonder Lights tickets?
- Winter Wonder Lights tickets at Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester are $23 for adults 13 and up, $13 for youth 3 to 12 and free for children 0 to 2. Military and veterans pay $19, and Oakland University students are free with an OU ID.
- Is the Meadow Brook Hall indoor tour extra at Winter Wonder Lights?
- Meadow Brook Hall lists one Winter Wonder Lights ticket price, and an optional leg of the route goes inside the decorated main floor of the mansion. The daytime Holiday Walk through the whole house is a separate ticket, with no combo ticket.
- When are Family Nights at Winter Wonder Lights?
- Family Nights at Winter Wonder Lights in Rochester are Sundays November 29 and December 6, 13 and 27, 2026, 6 to 9 pm. Children 12 and under get in free (up to four per booking, with the offer code on Meadow Brook's Family Nights page) and adults pay $19.
- Do you need tickets in advance for Winter Wonder Lights?
- Yes. Winter Wonder Lights tickets are booked online in advance for a set date and entry time, and guests arrive during their booked time.
- Where do you park for Winter Wonder Lights?
- Parking at Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester is free for Winter Wonder Lights, and shuttle service runs during the event.
- Is Winter Wonder Lights stroller friendly?
- Yes. All outdoor areas of Winter Wonder Lights are accessible to strollers, wheelchairs and power scooters. Inside Meadow Brook Hall, strollers can go on the main level only.
Dates
- Friday, November 27 and Saturday, November 28, 20266 to 9:30 pm, last entry 8 pm
- Sunday, November 29, 2026, Family Night6 to 9 pm, last entry 8 pm
- Friday, December 4 and Saturday, December 5, 20266 to 9:30 pm, last entry 8 pm
- Sunday, December 6, 2026, Family Night6 to 9 pm, sensory-friendly hour from 8 pm
- Friday, December 11, 20266 to 9:30 pm, last entry 8 pm
- Sunday, December 13, 2026, Family Night6 to 9 pm, last entry 8 pm
- Thursday, December 17 to Wednesday, December 23, 20266 to 9:30 pm every night, last entry 8 pm
- Saturday, December 26, 20266 to 9:30 pm, last entry 8 pm
- Sunday, December 27, 2026, Family Night6 to 9 pm, sensory-friendly hour from 8 pm
- Monday, December 28 to Wednesday, December 30, 20266 to 9:30 pm every night, last entry 8 pm
Entry times run every half hour from 6 to 8 pm, and the show closes at 9:30 pm (Meadow Brook lists Family Nights as 6 to 9 pm). No Winter Wonder Lights on November 30 to December 3, December 7 to 10, Saturday December 12, December 14 to 16, or December 24 and 25. The 8 pm entry on Family Nights December 6 and 27 is a sensory-friendly hour.
Prices
| Adults 13 and up | $23 |
|---|---|
| Youth 3 to 12 | $13 |
| Children 0 to 2 | Free |
| Seniors 62 and up | $23 |
| Military and veterans | $19 |
| Meadow Brook members | $11.50 |
| OU students with OU ID | Free |
| Family Nights: adults | $19 |
| Family Nights: kids 12 and under (up to four) | Free |
Tickets are sold online in advance for a set date and entry time. Family Night free youth tickets need the offer code listed on Meadow Brook's Family Nights page, entered at checkout. The event runs rain, snow or shine, and Meadow Brook gives no refunds unless it cancels. There are no combo tickets with the daytime Holiday Walk.
Where it is
- Meadow Brook Hall
350 Estate Dr
Rochester, MI 48309
Directions to Meadow Brook Hall (opens in a new tab)
Meadow Brook Hall is on the Oakland University campus. Parking is free, and shuttle service runs during Winter Wonder Lights. The Hall closes from 4 to 6 pm between the daytime Holiday Walk and the evening lights.
Good to know
Accessibility
- All outdoor areas accessible to strollers, wheelchairs and power scooters
- Strollers allowed on the main level of the mansion
- Sensory-friendly hour at 8 pm on December 6 and 27
If the weather turns
Winter Wonder Lights runs rain, snow or shine. It is mostly outdoors at night in December, so dress for the cold.
Sponsors
The Holidays at Meadow Brook are presented by Oakland University Credit Union, with silver sponsorship from Lincoln of Troy.
Questions
What nights is Winter Wonder Lights open in 2026?
November 27, 28 and 29; December 4, 5, 6, 11 and 13; December 17 to 23; and December 26 to 30. Entry is from 6 to 8 pm, and the show closes at 9:30 pm.
How much are tickets?
Adults 13 and up are $23, youth 3 to 12 are $13 and children 0 to 2 are free. Military and veterans are $19. On Family Nights, adults are $19 and children 12 and under are free.
Is the tour inside Meadow Brook Hall extra?
Meadow Brook lists one Winter Wonder Lights ticket price, and the optional leg inside the main floor of the mansion is part of the route. The daytime Holiday Walk through the whole house is a separate ticket.
Can we bring a stroller?
Yes. All outdoor areas are accessible to strollers, wheelchairs and power scooters. Inside the mansion, strollers can go on the main level only.
Where do we park?
Parking is free, and a shuttle runs during Winter Wonder Lights. The address is 350 Estate Dr, Rochester, MI 48309, on the Oakland University campus.
What if it snows?
Winter Wonder Lights runs rain, snow or shine. Refunds are given only if Meadow Brook cancels.
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