09/05/25 - Frederick Meijer Gardens Sees 'Enlightenment' Return

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 6:00 AM

Frederick Meijer Gardens welcomes ENLIGHTENMENT to the Gardens for the Christmas season. Image courtesy of the Gardens. 09/05/25.

The popular light and sound walking tour promises an Christmas adventure right before the holiday.

A unique Christmas exhibit will be back in West Michigan.

Frederick Meijer Garden leaders plan to bring back a popular program later this year. Enlightenment will return later this year. It’s an immersive, world-class holiday light experience that captivated audiences in its inaugural year.

Charles Burke, President & CEO of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park says, “With 80,000 tickets sold in our first year and 39 percent of attendees from outside of Kent County, ENLIGHTEN is considered a must-see event during the holidays.”

On select evenings starting in late November, the Gardens will be transformed into a winter wonderland, guiding guests along a one-mile outdoor path featuring cutting-edge light installations synchronized to music and enhanced by interactive elements.

The 2025 experience also includes several new guest enhancements, including additional restrooms, and expanded food and beverage offerings.

For more information, visit FMG.

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