Guests are invited to immerse themselves in stunning displays of chrysanthemums and fall plantings that capture the warmth and bounty of Autumn at Meijer Gardens.
Guests to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park this fall have the perfect way to celebrate the vibrant colors and abundant beauty of autumn, thanks to the return of the beloved Mums at Meijer Gardens—formerly known as Chrysanthemums & More!
Opening to the public October 1 through October 31, Michigan's largest display of Chrysanthemums and autumn plantings returns with special events every Tuesday night and features expansive displays of chrysanthemums, fall foliage and family-friendly activities.
This annual fall exhibition—a perennial favorite—spans thousands of blossoms across 158 sprawling acres. Mums at Meijer Gardens will surprise and delight, with a focus on abundant autumn plantings arranged in intriguing and uncommon combinations.
SOME EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
Grace Jarecki Seasonal Display Greenhouse: The heart of the exhibition, this space features thousands of mums and autumn plantings in a breathtaking array of colors and forms.
Earl & Donalee Holton Victorian Garden Parlor and Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory: Specialty mums are showcased in these iconic indoor spaces, offering a unique contrast to the vibrant outdoor displays.
BISSELL Corridor: Each week, local florists including New Design Floral, Maria Garcia from Horrocks Market, Crescent Floral & Gifts, Eastern Floral, and Kennedy's Flowers & Gifts will create stunning bespoke arrangements, showcasing the mum in all its glory.
Outdoor Plantings: Noteworthy displays are found throughout the Urban Gardens and Grand Entry Garden, Frederik Meijer Gardens Amphitheater, DeVos Van Andel Piazza, Lena Meijer Children's Garden, and Michigan's Farm Garden—where the abundant autumn harvest boasts heirloom vegetables, herbs, gourds and larger-than-life pumpkins. This example of a working 1930s family farm occasionally provides some of its more than 40 varieties of produce for the Gardens' James & Shirley Balk Café. Venture onto the Stuart and Barbara Padnos Rooftop Sculpture Garden, with its seasonal wetland views and changing color palette. Experience the recently installed sculptures by David Smith, part of the David Smith: The Nature of Sculpture exhibition that runs through March 2, 2025. Then make your way to the Lena Meijer Children's Garden: Its cornucopia of chrysanthemums intermingles with nontraditional autumn plantings.
ALSO NOTEWORTHY THIS YEAR:
Guests can enjoy a variety of fall-themed events each Tuesday evening in October (October 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29) from 5–8:30 pm, including stripped-down live music in the Frederik Meijer Gardens Amphitheater and lawn games, pumpkin carving demonstrations and more at Michigan's Farm Garden! Unique events include the Glow Garden in the Gwen Frostic Woodland Shade Garden, featuring hand-etched pumpkins and glowing logs, and an abundance of majestic trees illuminated with the vibrant colors of fall.
"We invite our guests to experience Autumn at Meijer Gardens as we transform Meijer Gardens into a vibrant celebration of the season," said Steve LaWarre, Senior Vice President at Meijer Gardens. "Surround yourself in the stunning displays of mums and other seasonal plantings, located throughout our indoor and outdoor areas. We look forward to welcoming you to our Tuesday evening activities, which are bigger and better than ever this year."
Visit Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park for a full listing of events.
Courtesy of West Michigan Woman.
Photos courtesy of Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park.
