Adoptees Meetup at the Lantern Festival

✨ Adoptee Gathering at the Grand Rapids Lantern Festival! ✨
This is an adoptee-focused event, but family and friends are welcome to join! Step into a world of light and wonder on April 11th at John Ball Zoo. Wander a one-mile illuminated path featuring handcrafted Asian lanterns that celebrate wildlife and Asian culture. Even if you’ve visited before, this year brings new lanterns and interactive experiences you won’t want to miss.

Event Details

• Location: John Ball Zoo, 1300 W. Fulton St., Grand Rapids, MI 49504
• Time: 8:00 p.m. entry (Festival runs 7:30 – 11:30 p.m. so get there early, last entry 10:30 p.m.)
• Tickets: Buy early—time slots sell out! You are responsible for purchasing your own ticket for a timeslot as close to 8pm as possible.
• Members: On sale March 9th
• Non-members: On sale March 16th
• Get tickets here: John Ball Zoo Lantern Festival
• Features: Giant glowing sculptures, acrobats, face-changing performances, and immersive lantern displays of wildlife, plants, and insects
• Extras: Food and drinks available; sunset at 8:20 p.m.; on-site parking

This is the third year for the Lantern Festival, and it’s a truly magical way to experience art, culture, and nature illuminated like never before. Bring friends, family, or fellow adoptees for a night of wonder!
Hope to see you there!