Events

Find up-to-date information here about our spring and summertime events!

Download the 2026 Events Flyer (.pdf)

Summer Fun Series

  • Apr 25

    Butterfly Day

    April 25, 2026 10:00AM – 12:00PM

    Come and explore the secret life of butterflies in the Indoor 4-H Children's Garden.

  • Jun 6

    Garden Geocache Event

    June 6, 2026 9:30AM – 11:30AM

    Join us for a day of geocaching in the garden.

  • Jun 18

    Pirate and Pixie Garden Party

    June 18, 2026 10:00AM – 12:00PM Michigan 4-H Children's Gardens, MSU campus, 1066 Bogue Street, East Lansing, MI 48824

    Argh me mateys. Join us for a morning of swashbuckling fun!

  • Jun 23

    Digger Day

    June 23, 2026 10:00AM – 12:00PM

    Come to the garden and explore the world of diggers. Front- end loaders, dump trucks and back hoes – all of these tools help with projects both big and small in our communities.

  • Jul 16

    Water Day

    July 16, 2026 10:00AM – 12:00PM

    Come cool off from the summer heat and have fun in the garden with water.

  • Jul 23

    Bug Day

    July 23, 2026 10:00AM – 12:00PM

    We cannot get enough of these amazing six-legged friends! Join us for an annual tribute to insects in the gardens.

  • Jul 30

    Bubble Day

    July 30, 2026 10:00AM – 12:00PM

    Come celebrate the end of summer vacation at the garden with bubbles!

Curiousity Camps

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Splendid Stories

  • June 17, 2026 from 10:00-11:30 a.m.
  • July 15, 2026 from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
  • August 5, 2026 from 10:00-11:30 a.m

Splendid Stories Registration Form

Stories for Sprouts and Seedlings

The third Wednesday of each month from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

  • June 10 — How I Became a Pirate by David Shannon
  • June 24 — The Tiny Seed by S. K Mundon
  • July 8 — Drop: An Adventure through the Water Cycle by Emily Kate Moon
  • July 22 — Jumper by Jessica Lanan
  • August 19 — We Walk Through the Forest by Lisa Ferland

Stories for Sprouts and Seedlings Registration Form

Garden Train

We are hoping the Garden Train will run this summer.  We will update this in May.