FALL AT HIDDEN LAKE GARDENS
FALL FOLIAGE FESTIVAL | THE GREAT PUMPKIN TRAIL | AUTUMN EATS & TREATS
Access to all events included with regular admission. Free for HLG members—JOIN HERE.
The Story Walk Trail, ACA Art Exhibition, and autumn-themed garden explorations will be available throughout October.
Fall Foliage Festival
Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Schedule:
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Crafts with Michigan children’s book author Polly Cheney
- 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Nature science experiments demonstrated on the half hour
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Hayrides & Food / Beverage Vendors
- 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM: Live performances by the Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic
Food & Beverage Line-up:
- 🍕 The Saucer – Wood-fired pizzas and more
- 🧁 Trina's Treats - BIG cookies, chocolate turtles, ice cream cone cake pops and more
- 🍹 Mobile Side Bar – Hot and cold beverages
Check back soon — more delicious food & beverage options will be added as the season draws closer!
Please note: Vendor serving hours will be announced closer to the event. Line-up is subject to change in the event of inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Check back for additional vendors to be added as the season draws closer.
The Great Pumpkin Trail
Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 4:00 - 8:00 PM
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.
Pre-registration is NOT required. Last admission into the Gardens will be at 7:30 PM.
Autumn Eats & Treats
Celebrate the season with a visit to Hidden Lake Gardens and enjoy a day surrounded by the beauty of autumn. Take in the vibrant colors of fall while savoring delicious food and drink from our featured vendors—perfect for a picnic or snack during your visit.
Sunday, October 12
- 🍕 The Saucer – Wood-fired pizzas and more
Saturday, October 18
- 🍕 The Saucer – Wood-fired pizzas and more
- 🧁 Trina's Treats - BIG cookies, chocolate turtles, ice cream cone cake pops and more
- 🍹 Mobile Side Bar – Hot and cold beverages
Sunday, October 19
- 🌮 Cooking with Beans - Tacos and beverages
- 🍋 Swift's Sips - Hand-shaken lemonade
- 🍩 Dough Joe's Donuts - Fresh mini-donuts made on-site
- 🧁 Trina's Treats - BIG cookies, chocolate turtles, ice cream cone cake pops and more
Saturday, October 25
- 🌮 Cooking with Beans - Tacos and beverages
Sunday, October 26
- 🍋 Swift's Sips - Hand-shaken lemonade
Check back soon — more delicious food & beverage options will be added as the season draws closer!
Please note: Vendor serving hours will be announced closer to the event. Line-up is subject to change in the event of inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Check back for additional vendors to be added as the season draws closer.
