September
Through Sept. 30
Chihuly at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, 1000 East Beltline Avenue NE, Grand Rapids. See the glass sculptures of Dale Chihuly, one the world’s foremost artists. Permanent exhibits also on display. Info:
888-957-1580 or www.meijergardens.org.
4-5
A Flavorful Weekend Focused on Heirloom Tomatoes at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, 1000 East Beltline Avenue NE, Grand Rapids. Sample many different tomato varieties and vote for your favorite. Cooking demos by Chef Terri Rees of Tuxedo Junction Catering and Chef Regina Kirby of Taste of the Gardens. Also family games. 1-4 pm. Info:
888-957-1580 or www.meijergardens.org.
11-12
Fall Rose Show at Frederik Meijer Garden and Sculpture Park, 1000 East Beltline Avenue NE, Grand Rapids. Discover which roses produce an abundance of blooms in the fall. See hundreds
of specimen blooms along with rose flower arrangements. Rose Society members available to answer questions. Free. Info: 888-957-1580
or www.meijergardens.org.
17-Oct. 31
Colorfall at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, 1000 East Beltline Avenue
NE, Grand Rapids. Michigan’s largest mum display with thousands of flowering chrysanthemums in both interior and exterior venues. Color tours, tram rides and seasonal children’s activities. In honor of Meijer Gardens’ 15-
year anniversary, 15 percent more chrysanthemums will be on display. Info: 888-957-1580
or www.meijergardens.org.
October
2-3
Fall Family Day and & Herb Festival at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, 1000 East Beltline Avenue NE, Grand Rapids. Members of the Midwest Michigan Herb Association provide an assortment of herb
products to taste, conduct demos and answer questions about growing and preserving herbs. Local vendors provide unique and home-grown herb-related items for sale. Kid’s art activities in the Children’s Garden. Info: 888-975-3155 or
www.meijergardens.org.
16-17
Fall Bonsai Show at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, 1000 East Beltline Avenue NE, Grand Rapids. The West Michigan Bonsai Club will display a variety of bonsai, from
well-established older specimens to recently trained younger trees. Local vendors will be on hand, offering hard-to-find tools, supplies, books and plants. Info: 888-957-1580 or
www.meijergardens.org.
