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Hanami Spring Picnic at Tollgate Farm

May 04 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location

MSU Tollgate Farm and Education Center

28115 Meadowbrook Road

Novi, MI 48377

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Description

Enjoy Hanami Spring Picnic, which features kids activities, Japanese music, crafts, demos and casual picnicking in the Sakura Garden. Guests are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket.

Event cost: $10/advanced ticket, $12/walk-in ticket, free/under 4

Event time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. May 4, 2025

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 248-347-0269

Website: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/hanami-spring-picnic

Age recommendation: Babies, Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: Oakland County

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