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](https://jbzoo.org/events/grlanternfest/)** * **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!