MSU Extension 4-H

Events

• Oct 4

  Pumpkinfest 2025

  October 4, 2025 10:00AM – 4:00PM Hours of the event 10am - 4pm Tollgate Farm and Educational Center 28115 Meadowbrook Rd, Novi, MI 48377

  Pumpkinfest is a family-friendly fundraising event for MSU Tollgate Farm in Novi. It includes wagon rides to our pumpkin patch, live music, and engaging activities for all!

• Oct 5

  National 4-H Week

  October 5, 2025 – October 11, 2025

  For over 100 years, 4‑H has inspired families, shaped careers, and impacted communities. From October 5-11, we will celebrate the impact of 4‑H during National 4‑H Week.

• Oct 5

  4-H Youth Deer Hunting Workshop

  October 5, 2025 1:00PM – 3:00PM Publiski Farms 6197 Shepherd Rd. Adrian, MI 49221

  Youth ages 8-19 will learn how to hunt deer. This is an educational skill building workshop. Parents are encouraged to participate.

• Oct 6

  Michigan 4-H Volunteer Webinar: Beyond Ready: Equipping Youth with Skills for Life-Noon

  October 6, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom

  Life doesn’t come with a manual—but 4-H comes pretty close! Join Michigan 4-H State Leader Jodi Schulz for a fun and practical look at how volunteers can help young people build the skills they need to be Beyond Ready.

• Oct 6

  Michigan 4-H Volunteer Webinar: Beyond Ready: Equipping Youth with Skills for Life-7pm

  October 6, 2025 7:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom

  Life doesn’t come with a manual—but 4-H comes pretty close! Join Michigan 4-H State Leader Jodi Schulz for a fun and practical look at how volunteers can help young people build the skills they need to be Beyond Ready.

• Oct 8

  Michigan 4-H Day at the Capitol

  October 8, 2025 11:00AM – 1:00PM Heritage Hall - Capitol Visitor's Center, 323 W. Ottawa St., Lansing, MI 48933

  Education and awareness event to elevate knowledge of Michigan 4-H and to share the impact of its programming across Michigan.

• Oct 9

  Corn Adventure 2025 - 4-H Explore the Farm Through the Seasons

  October 9, 2025 5:45PM – 6:45PM 1103 Leddy Rd, Saginaw, MI 48609

  Youth will dive into the history and many uses of corn, race through a fun corn husking relay, and learn the old-time skill of making rope from corn husks for the October session of the Explore the Farm Through the Seasons series.

• Oct 14

  Wild Spartans: Monthly Wildlife & Fisheries Webinar Series 2025-2026

  October 14, 2025 – March 10, 2026

  Join 4-H staff for the "Wild Spartans" series for a look into life working with fisheries and wildlife!

• Oct 15

  4-H Chef Mini Fall Pumpkin Pie Turnovers

  October 15, 2025 6:30PM – 7:30PM Demo Kitchen MSU Extension Lenawee County 1040 S. Winter St. Adrian, MI 49221

  Youth ages 5-11will mix up a batch of mini turnovers, then bake them at home. They are pumpkin-y delicious!! Yum! Youth ages 5-7 will need an adult helper.