Exhibition Programming
- Fall Family Day
Saturday, October 6, 1–4 pm
FEE: Included with admission
Visit the Children’s Garden for lots of fall family fun. Activities include something for all your senses—Press and Pound Color Banners, Autumn-themed Stories, Tree Vest Craft and an “I-Spy” Naturalist Walk about trees.
- Herb & Gourd Fest
Midwest Michigan Herb Association and Michigan Gourd Society
Saturday and Sunday, October 13—14 Saturday, 10 am–5 pm; Sunday, 11 am–5 pm
FEE: Included with admission
Discover a variety of ways to use herbs and gourds in this annual fall event. A variety of culinary herbs will be featured including hops, the 2018 “Herb of the Year.” Discover the benefits that herbs provide and experience their wonderful fragrances. Kids can participate in a fun art activity with herbs and make their own seed tape to plant in a pot or in the garden next spring. Visit the touchable gourds section and try playing a gourd instrument. Purchase decorated gourds or buy an unfinished gourd and create your own art at home.
- Giant Pumpkins at Michigan’s Farm Garden
Saturday and Sunday, October 13 and 14
FEE: Included with admission
Enjoy giant pumpkins on display at Michigan’s Farm Garden. Weighing in at hundreds of pounds, these pumpkins will amaze kids and adults alike. Learn all about pumpkins as you sort varieties and answer quiz questions at the Pumpkin Discovery cart. Or try your hand at a pumpkin bean bag toss and play a unique pumpkin game “Which Vine is Mine?” to learn about how pumpkins grow.
- Mum Day
Sunday, October 14, 1–4 pm
FEE: Included with admission
Enjoy tours and demonstrations led by members of the horticulture department.
- Tuesdays at the Farm
Tuesday, October 16 and 23 , 5–8:30 pm
FEE: Included with admission
Eat, drink, and dance in the crisp autumn air. A food truck and the Balk Café will be serving up local fresh fare along with West Michigan beers, hot cider, and adult cocktails. Dance to a string band with accompanying square dance caller.