Hidden Lake Gardens : Events

OCT | NOV | DEC

OCTOBER

Fall Foliage Festival

Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Hay ride along Hidden Lake.
Celebrate the season with hayrides, children’s activities, food vendors, and live music by the Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic—all surrounded by the beauty and bounty of autumn at Hidden Lake Gardens.
 
Entrance: Included with regular admission. Free for HLG members—JOIN HERE.
 
View a complete schedule of fall activities along with the food and beverage line-up HERE.

The Great Pumpkin Walk

Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 4:00 - 8:00 PM

Illuminated pumpkin along the trail.

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.

DECEMBER

Under the Silver Moon

Friday, December 12 & Saturday, December 13, 2025

Holiday lights on the Sky Walk.

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

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Daffodil logo for Hidden Lake Gardens.