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Celebrate Fall at Wedel’s
Fall is in the air in West Michigan and it’s the perfect time of year to have some family fun.
Animal Adorers, circle September 20-21 and Pumpkin Fans, keep October 4-5 open as Wedel’s has TWO of the best events this season for families!
BONUS: They are both super affordable!
Curious as to what Wedel’s has planned? Read on for farm animals, pumpkin decorating and more:
| Wedel’s (269) 345-1195  |
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About Wedel’s
In business since 1946, this locally owned favorite offers a full-service florist, Wedel-grown nursery plants, landscape services, over 600 varieties of Wedel-grown perennial plants, and a team full of experts to help you have gardening success.
Location
5020 Texas Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Wedel’s is located at the traffic circle, where Milham, 12th Street and Texas Drive meet.
Petting Zoo Highlights
It’s the Annual Petting Zoo at Wedel’s! Bring the family out to Wedel’s September 20-21, 2024 for farm animals, activities and food.
Petting Zoo Schedule & Tickets
September 20, 2024 from 10 AM – 6 PM
September 21, 2024 from 9 AM – 3 PM
Admission
| Babies (Under 1 yr): FREE |
| Kids (Ages 1 Yr – 15 yrs): $6.50/child |
| Adults & Older Teens (16 Yrs+): FREE |
| Growing Gardeners: FREE |
Purchase your tickets online through September 19 at 5 PM.
Tickets also available for purchase at the door with cash or card.
Get Up Close with Friendly Farm Animals
Wedel’s is bringing the farm to you! Pet donkeys, pigs, a mini horse, goats, alpacas, a lamb, rabbits and more.
Animals will be visiting from Open Arms Mobile Petting Farm and Rabbit Angels Rabbit Rescue.
Activities & Food
Kiddos will be all smiles sliding into the giant corn bin and bouncing in the bouncy house.
Activities at Wedel’s Petting Zoo Event:
- Bounce House
- Corn Bin & Slide
- Straw Maze
Hungry? Food will be available for purchase both days. Enjoy Floatin’ Franks on Friday and Off the Cuff Catering on Saturday.
Event Recap
Pumpkin Apple Party Highlights
The Pumpkin Apple Party is an annual tradition at the garden center, inviting families to decorate pumpkins and enjoy some fun themed activities.
The festivities offer families flexibility with activities being offered both the first Friday and Saturday in October.
Pumpkin Apple Party Schedule & Tickets
October 4, 2024 from 4 PM – 6 PM
October 5, 2024 from 10 AM – 2 PM
Admission
| Babies (Under 1 yr): FREE |
| Kids (Ages 1 Yr – 15 yrs): $3/child |
| Adults & Older Teens (16 Yrs+): FREE |
| Add-On: Scarecrow Craft $10-12, Pumpkin Craft $3+ |
Purchase Your Tickets Online. Tickets also available at the door with cash or card.
Kids’ Game Pass Activities
Your $3 kids’ admission is your game pass to all these fun activities!
- Pumpkin Bounce House
- Straw Climb/Corn Bin and Slide
- Fishing Hole
- Apple Press
- Apple Launcher- One each included. For additional apples to launch: 2/$1.00
- Straw Maze
- Scavenger Hunt
- Cider and Donuts will be for sale
Create-a-Pumpkin Station
Wedel’s annual Create-a-Pumpkin Station invites visitors to paint a pumpkin in their greenhouse.
You can also try a mod-podge pumpkin with glued on sedum, dried grasses, pods and leaves.
Price range is typically $4 – $18. Prices vary depending on supplies used and pumpkin size.
Scarecrow Stuffing
Bring child sized clothing (or adult size) to be stuffed with provided straw, burlap bag for head & stakes.
Staff will help you assemble your scarecrow.
Pricing: $10 kid size; $12 adult size
Event Recap
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