

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Sensory-Friendly Hours with the Butterflies
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 06 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon, 06 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Everyone is welcome to experience the magic of Fred &amp; Dorothy Fichter Butterflies Are Blooming! Our sensory-friendly hours are designed specifically for guests with disabilities who need a supported experience.

On April 6, 8, and 9, 2026, from 6–8 pm, Meijer Gardens will limit guest capacity to offer a calm, supportive environment. Each evening will also include:
• Sensory supports (i.e., fidgets, low music levels)
• American Sign Language, or ASL, interpreters
• Designated quiet space
• Trained guides for guests who are blind or have low vision
• Hands-on learning stations for all ages

Guests are welcome to explore at their own pace.
Admission is free. Registration is required.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/sensory-friendly-hours-with-the-butterflies/200029782226319
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 33

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/459/tickets?cdEventIds=698ce3805b3ec936157705ef&date=2026-04-06T00%3A00%3A00-0400&eventId=698ce3805b3ec936157705ef&utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=grand+rapids-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Grand Rapids
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1000 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49525
- **lat**: 42.98075
- **long**: -85.59017
- **full address**: 1000 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49525

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park (https://allevents.in/org/frederik-meijer-gardens-and-sculpture-park/5184670)

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: banner
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/d34fb855f3f253472d075326cd3f8f2d62606677b204c78b8d46c2d6cdf2b671-rimg-w1200-h546-dc151507-gmir?v=1773498665
- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Sensory-Friendly+Hours+with+the+Butterflies&date=06+Apr

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mon, 06 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 1000 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49525
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Sensory-Friendly Hours with the Butterflies ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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