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Friday After Five: Fall Foliage Trek
Managing director Paul Pfeifer leads a fall foliage trek at Hidden Lake Gardens, with the conservatory and Sky Walk open.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 23, 2026 · 5:30–6:30 PM (gardens open until 7:00 PM)
WhereHidden Lake Gardens (MSU), 6214 Monroe Rd (M-50), Tipton
CostIncluded with regular admission; free to members
Luminary Hike at 16th St. Park
Hundreds of luminaries light the trails at 16th Street Park for a night hike with Friends of the St. Clair River.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 23, 2026 · 6:30–8:30 PM
Where16th Street Park, 2600 16th St, Port Huron
CostFree (registration)
Photo: Port Huron Recreation via porthuronrec.com
S'mores and Stars
The Oakland Astronomy Club brings telescopes to Bloomer Park, with a campfire, an owl-calling hike and marshmallows.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 23, 2026 · 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
WhereBloomer Park, 345 John R Rd, Rochester Hills
Cost$7
Photo: Rochester Hills Outdoor Engagement via eventbrite.com
Autumn Walk in Jonathan Woods
A naturalist leads a fall walk through Jonathan Woods for participants over 10; space is limited.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Oct 25, 2026 · 2:00 PM
WhereSeven Ponds Nature Center (meeting point), 3854 Crawford Rd, Dryden
CostAdmission $3 ages 12+; members free
Photo: Seven Ponds Nature Center via sevenponds.org
Full Moon Night Hike (Bloomer Park)
A naturalist leads a full-moon hike through Bloomer Park's woods, with a campfire talk on nocturnal animals; flashlights are provided.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Oct 25, 2026 · 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
WhereBloomer Park – Hilltop Shelter, 345 John R Rd, Rochester Hills
Cost$5 (pre-registration required)
Photo: Rochester Hills Outdoor Engagement via eventbrite.com
Night Hike Series for Food Gatherers – County Farm Park
A self-guided, lantern-lit mile through County Farm Park ends at campfires with treats, benefiting Food Gatherers.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Nov 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
WhereCounty Farm Park, 2230 Platt Rd, Ann Arbor
CostSee organizer website for details
Lanterns in the Leaves
Lanterns light the leaves at the Sterling Heights Nature Center; register online.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 7, 2026 · 3:30–5:00 PM
WhereSterling Heights Nature Center, 42700 Utica Rd, Sterling Heights
CostSee organizer website for details (online registration)
Photo: City of Sterling Heights via sterlingheights.gov
Night Hike Series for Food Gatherers – Independence Lake County Park
A lantern-lit, self-guided mile at Independence Lake ends at campfires with treats for Food Gatherers.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Nov 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
WhereIndependence Lake County Park, 3200 Jennings Rd, Whitmore Lake
CostSee organizer website for details
Leonid Meteor Shower Night at the Museum
Cranbrook's observatory and planetarium stay open late for the Leonid meteor shower.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM
WhereCranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills
CostSee organizer website for details
Prairie Seed Collecting
A naturalist leads a seed-collecting walk through Earl's Prairie for native wildflowers and grasses.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 14, 2026 · 1:00 PM
WhereSeven Ponds Nature Center – Earl's Prairie, 3854 Crawford Rd, Dryden
CostAdmission $3 ages 12+; members free
Photo: Seven Ponds Nature Center via sevenponds.org
Night Hike Series for Food Gatherers – Rolling Hills County Park
A lantern-lit, self-guided mile at Rolling Hills ends at campfires with treats for Food Gatherers.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Nov 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
WhereRolling Hills County Park, 7660 Stony Creek Rd, Ypsilanti
CostSee organizer website for details
One Moon, Two Castors
Beaver night at Red Oaks: Castor the mammal and Castor the star, with stargazing outside or in an inflatable dome.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Nov 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
WhereRed Oaks Nature Center, 30300 Hales St, Madison Heights
Cost$10/person
Photo: Oakland County Parks via oakgov.com
Seven Ponds Bird Walk
Seven Ponds' last bird walk of the year starts at the feeders, then heads for the trails.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 21, 2026 · 8:00 AM
WhereSeven Ponds Nature Center, 3854 Crawford Rd, Dryden
CostAdmission $3 ages 12+; members free
Photo: Seven Ponds Nature Center via sevenponds.org
