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Painting of a trail sign and wooden bridge in autumn hills.

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

A family carving pumpkins by a pond at dusk, with lit jack-o'-lanterns along the edge.

Celebratory Ecology: Pumpkin Carving and Dissection

Carley Kratz leads families through pumpkin dissection, owl pellets and a bat craft at Hidden Lake Gardens.

WHO Family

WhenSat Oct 31, 2026 · 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

WhereHidden Lake Gardens (MSU), 6214 Monroe Rd (M-50), Tipton

Cost$25 per person; $20 members

An empty lecture hall in daylight with a wooden podium, tiered seats, a blank screen and tall windows.

Mushroom Identification (Hidden Lake Gardens)

Mycologist Carley Kratz sorts toxic from edible mushrooms in the Hidden Lake Gardens auditorium.

WHO Everyone

WhenSat Nov 7, 2026 · 10:00 AM–noon

WhereHidden Lake Gardens (MSU), 6214 Monroe Rd (M-50), Tipton

Cost$15 per person; $12 members

An empty garden at dusk with a glowing arched light tunnel and trees wrapped in warm lights beyond a dark lawn.

November Night Lights (Hidden Lake Gardens)

November Night Lights glow across Hidden Lake Gardens.

WHO Everyone

WhenFri Nov 13 – Sat Nov 14, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours

WhereHidden Lake Gardens (MSU), 6214 Monroe Rd (M-50), Tipton

CostSee organizer website for details

A small group walking across a field toward trees at dusk.

Hidden Natural Worlds: National Take a Hike Day

Three staff-led hikes for National Take a Hike Day at Hidden Lake Gardens, water bottle included.

WHO Everyone

WhenTue Nov 17, 2026 · 9 AM–5 PM; hikes 10:00 AM (1/2 mile), 1:00 PM (4 miles), 3:00 PM (2 miles)

WhereHidden Lake Gardens (MSU), 6214 Monroe Rd (M-50), Tipton

Cost$15 per person; $12 members

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