Hidden Lake Gardens : Events

The most scenic and hilliest course in Southeast Michigan!

Join us for a beautiful fall morning at Hidden Lake Gardens for the 15th Annual Run for the Hills on our stunning paved roads! Choose between a 1 mile walk or 5K run / walk through scenic hills and vibrant autumn views.

All participants receive a T-shirt, a participation medal, and admission to Hidden Lake Gardens—including the Reach for the Sky Canopy Walk!

Registration for the 2025 race is now available at Run for the Hills! Don’t miss this chance to enjoy a day of fitness surrounded by nature’s beauty! 

Join the Friends of Hidden Lake Gardens in helping to keep our community clean and beautiful! Volunteers are needed to assist with picking up litter along the M-50 corridor that fronts Hidden Lake Gardens. This is a great way to give back, enjoy the outdoors, and make a positive impact on the environment.

Who Can Participate?:

• Anyone 12 years of age or older
• Children 12-17 must be accompanied by an adult

What to Expect:

• No experience necessary – all supplies are provided
• Dress for the weather, including closed-toe shoes/boots and work gloves
• Pants and long sleeves are highly recommended for protection
• For past participants, please note the earlier start time

Meet at the main entrance and park as directed, come lend a hand, enjoy the fresh air, and help keep Hidden Lake Gardens’ surroundings looking their best!

Join Pi Benio from the Adrian Center for the Arts for a creative workshop on pressing fallen autumn leaves into clay. This hands-on technique captures the intricate details of foliage and transforms them into a functional, food-safe serving dish—perfect for bringing a touch of nature to your table.

Please note: This class is currently sold out. You may join the waitlist to stay informed if space opens.

Cost = $50

Admission to Hidden Lake Gardens is not included with the class fee—however, HLG members receive free admission and only need to pay the class fee—JOIN HERE.

View a complete schedule of fall activities along with the food and beverage line-up HERE.

Don’t miss the chance to show off your Halloween costume not once, but twice this year while enjoying Hidden Lake Gardens after hours! This family-friendly event invites guests of all ages to experience the gardens aglow with pumpkins, setting the perfect atmosphere for the spooky season.

Begin your evening at the Visitors Center, then follow the illuminated trails out to the Reach for the Sky Canopy Walk and back to the Conservatory, where paths are carpeted in crimson, amber, and gold leaves. Cross the Sky Walk at sunset and soak in the magical light that highlights the fall foliage, creating a truly captivating scene.

Entrance: Included with regular admission. Free for HLG members—JOIN HERE. Pre-registration is not required. Last admission into the Gardens will be at 7:30 PM.

View a complete schedule of fall activities along with the food and beverage line-up HERE.

Join us for a magical evening as you follow a glowing trail of luminaries through Hidden Lake Gardens, from the Visitors Center to the Sky Walk, and back to the Conservatory to explore the beauty of light and shadow in nature. Plus, all Conservatory biomes will be open for you to explore, and refreshments will be available for purchase inside the Visitors Center.

Bring your flame-free lanterns or flashlights to light your path through our peaceful forest. Our Daffodil Gift Shop will also be open from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m., stocked with flashlights and more!

Only pre-registered guests will be permitted entry on these evenings—don't wait to claim your spot! Tickets will NOT be available to purchase the night of the event. Pre-registered participants must arrive by 7:00 p.m., entry will not be permitted after this time. Learn more and register at Under the Silver Moon.

6214 Monroe Road (M-50)

Tipton, MI 49287

517-431-2060

hlg@msu.edu