Celebrate the vibrant colors and abundant beauty of autumn at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park with the return of the beloved Mums at Meijer Gardens, opening to the public on October 1. Formerly known as Chrysanthemums & More!, Michigan’s largest display of Chrysanthemums and autumn plantings returns with a new name and a new timeline—October 1–31, 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, focusing on abundant autumn plantings arranged in intriguing and uncommon combinations.
Exhibition Highlights:
- 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 our 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.
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.
Celebrate the beauty of autumn with a visit to Mums at Meijer Gardens. This exhibition is a testament to the art and science of horticulture, offering a unique opportunity to explore the stunning variety and versatility of mums and other iconic autumn plantings. Whether you’re a gardening enthusiast or simply looking for a peaceful place to enjoy the season’s beauty, Mums at Meijer Gardens is not to be missed.
"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."
Activities throughout the exhibition—including our Tuesday evenings, Glow Garden, and Hallowee-Ones—are full of family fun.
Visit MeijerGardens.org for a full listing of events.
