Hidden Lake Gardens : Events
JULY
Adopt-a-Highway Clean-up
Saturday, July 26, 2025, 8:30 - 10:30 AM

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!
AUGUST
Pedal the Hills
Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Enjoy an evening of bicycling or walking at Hidden Lake Gardens! Explore over 6 miles of paved roads, surrounded by beautiful scenery and highlights of the Gardens. Bring your bicycle and cycle at your own pace! Cyclists are encouraged to wear a helmet. Keep in mind that cycling is permitted on paved roads only. In addition, the Conservatory, Visitors Center, Arboretum, and Woodland Drive will be closed for safety. However, unpaved trails and the Sky Bridge will be open for exploration on foot!
Admission is free for members of Hidden Lake Gardens and any library cardholders from a library located within Lenawee or Jackson Counties.
Find more details here.
Gardening for Pollinators - What are the alterNATIVES?
Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

SEPTEMBER
Run for the Hills!
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 8 AM

The most scenic and hilliest course in Southeast Michigan!
Join us for a beautiful fall morning at Hidden Lake Gardens for the 14th 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!
Adopt-a-Highway Clean-up
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 8:30 - 10:30 AM

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!
OCTOBER
Fall Foliage Festival
Saturday, October 18, 2025

DECEMBER
Under the Silver Moon
Friday, December 12 & Saturday, December 13, 2025

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.
