The Holidays at Meadow Brook
The Holidays at Meadow Brook features two holiday experiences pairing indoor sights with outdoor lights across the historic estate. By day, visitors embark on a self-guided indoor tour through the 110-room mansion decorated with more than 50 trees and glowing fireplaces. At night, the grounds transform into an outdoor light show featuring music, interactive light environments, bonfires, and seasonal concessions.
What to Expect
Historic mansion holiday tour by day and outdoor light show by night.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Meadow Brook Hall
Food & Drink
Winter Wonder Lights has food trucks, seasonal beverages and cocktails, kid-friendly drinks, and s’more kits at the Sips & S’mores concession stand.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families, couples, and holiday-light fans
Vibe
Festive and enchanting
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Holiday Walk: adults 13+ $22; youth 3–12 $9; children 0–2 free; members $11; seniors 62+ $17 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays; military and veterans $17; OU students free. Winter Wonder Lights: adults 13+ $23; youth 3–12 $13; children 0–2 free; members $11.50; seniors 62+ $23; military and veterans $19; OU students free. Meadow Brook members receive half-off admission and Ambassador-level members attend free; members must enter a promo code at checkout and book in advance for a specific date and time. OU students must show their OU ID at redemption. No combo tickets are offered. Holiday Walk group tour and lunch experiences are $56 per guest, with a 20-person minimum and reservations required. Group tours have a 15-person minimum; group tours and dining packages have a 20-person minimum. – Get tickets
- Hours: Holiday Walk: 11 a.m.–4 p.m.; last admittance 3 p.m. Winter Wonder Lights: 5:30–9:30 p.m.; last admittance 8 p.m.
- Parking: Parking is free for both touring events; shuttle service is available during Winter Wonder Lights.
- Accessibility: Most areas of Holiday Walk and all outdoor areas of Winter Wonder Lights are accessible to wheelchairs and power scooters.
Tips & Advice
- Book online in advance for a specific date and entry time, then arrive during your booked slot, because that's the only window when you'll be admitted.
- If you want to see both the mansion and the lights, buy two tickets. There are no combo tickets, and the Hall closes between the day and night events.
- Leave large bags and full-size strollers in the car for Holiday Walk, because only small umbrella strollers are allowed inside the mansion, on the main and lower levels.
- Bring a credit card to Winter Wonder Lights, because it's preferred for drinks, and leave your own snacks at home since outside food and drinks aren't permitted.
- Show your Holiday Walk or Winter Wonder Lights ticket at Patti Finnegan's Pub for a discount on your meal. Kids 12 and under eat free there on Sundays with an adult entrée.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: Holiday Soiree and Candlelight Tours.
- Winter Wonder Lights offers Sensory Friendly Hours for sensitive individuals.
- Separate holiday events include Holiday Tea & Tour, Tannenbaum Teas, Santa Saturdays, Family Nights, Value Nights and OU Day & Nights.
- Meadow Brook members get half-off both events, and Ambassador-level members get in free. Members need a promo code at checkout.
- OU students get in free with an OU ID, and seniors 62+ get a reduced Holiday Walk rate on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Holiday Walk and Winter Wonder Lights?
Holiday Walk is the daytime event. It's a self-guided indoor tour of the decorated mansion, including the Great Hall, Ballroom, Living Room, Library and Bedrooms. Winter Wonder Lights is the nighttime event. It's a self-guided outdoor light show across the grounds, with interactive light environments, music and concessions, plus an optional leg inside the main floor of the mansion.
Can I do both Holiday Walk and Winter Wonder Lights on the same day?
Yes, but each one needs its own ticket because there are no combo tickets. The Hall also closes for a stretch between the two events while it switches over from one to the other.
Is there food and drink?
At Winter Wonder Lights, the Sips & S'mores stand sells seasonal drinks, cocktails, kid-friendly drinks and s'more kits, and food trucks are on site. Outside food and drink aren't allowed, and a credit card is preferred for drinks. During Holiday Walk, groups of 20 or more can book a tour with lunch.
Can I bring a stroller?
For Holiday Walk, large bags and strollers aren't allowed inside the mansion. Small umbrella strollers are allowed on the main and lower levels. All outdoor areas of Winter Wonder Lights are stroller-friendly, but strollers can go only on the main level during the optional indoor leg.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Both events run rain, snow or shine. Refunds are issued only if Meadow Brook cancels because of unforeseen circumstances.
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