Special Events

Walk Through the Lights
Starting November 25, 2023
Join us on weekends in December for an indoor Christmas light display. Walk through our transformed greenhouse and get lost in a magical Christmas wonderland! There will be several greenhouses decorated, each with their own theme. You don’t want to miss out on this unique Christmas tradition. There’s nothing like it in the area!

Visit Santa
Starting December 1
It’s SANTA…and he’s at the farm! Visit with the real Santa Claus at Gull Meadow Farms this December. We’ve created a beautiful display of Christmas decor as you wait in line to see Santa. Pre-purchase your date/time to see Santa this year to help us keep guests spaced out and the wait for Santa much quicker. You are welcome to take your own photos or feel free to ask a friendly staff member and Santa’s helper to snap a family pic with Santa if you would like.

Art Fair
2024 Date TBD
We are excited to host the Richland Art Fair for another year here at Gull Meadow Farms. This is a fundraiser for the Gull Lake Area Community Volunteers, who help local families in need by providing children with coats and snow pants in the fall, and food, toiletries, clothing and a toy in December. More than 600 people received assistance last year. Shop for beautiful handmade items and support a great cause! Entrance is FREE and there is plenty of onsite parking. Juried artists from all over Michigan will display their artwork and fine crafts for sale. From jewelry to pottery, paintings to metal work and home decor items, there will be something for everyone in every price range. If you want to enjoy activities at the farm, we will be offering a discounted admission to do so.

Kalamazoo Balloon Fest
2024 Dates TBD
Join us in August for the Annual Kalamazoo Balloon Fest. You don’t want to miss the breathtaking display of balloons taking to the skies. While this is a free event, there is a $5 per vehicle parking fee during the Kalamazoo Balloon Fest. Gull Meadow Farms will be offering a discounted admission if you choose to enjoy activities while visiting the farm.

Sunflower Days
2024 Dates TBD
Come walk through our five-acre field of brilliantly colored sunflowers during our annual Sunflower Days at Gull Meadow Farms. On these special weekends in August, you will be able to enjoy the beautiful sunflower fields. With more than two dozen different varieties of sunflowers, this is an event you do NOT want to miss!
*These dates are crop dependent.

Corn Maze
Come spend the day getting lost in our six-acre corn maze! Test your navigational skills and see who can make it out of the maze first. Or just enjoy a leisurely walk with friends and family while enjoying the twist and turns of the corn maze.

Grandparents Weekend Touch-a-Tractor
September 9-10, 2023
A family favorite each Fall! You and your family will be able to discover and play on a variety of real tractors. If you wish to participate in our family activities, regular admission will apply. Take advantage of Grandparents weekend at the farm too! Grandparents may enter for FREE to activity areas with a paid child admission.

Princess & Superhero Weekend
September 16-17, 2023
One of our favorite events, Princess/Superhero weekend! Come to the farm and enjoy visiting with your favorite Princesses and Superheroes Princess/Superheroes will be available in our Activity areas so an admission ticket is required to enter.

All-Star Stunt Dogs
September 23-24, September 29-October 1
America’s favorite stunt dogs are back in action at Gull Meadow Farms! This must-see show will entertain people of all ages. From back flips, handstands, big air stunts, to amazing tricks; these “All-Star Stunt Dogs” are thrilling the nation! You may even recognize the stars from Good Morning America, the Ellen DeGeneres Show, Oprah Winfrey show, Queen Latifah Show, NatGeo Wild, Animal Planet, Disney Plus, the Rose Parade, or from commercials.

Giant Pumpkin Drop & Candy Cannon
October 28th, 2023
We will have a large crane here to drop the biggest pumpkins we can find from nearly 100 feet. You don’t want to miss it! We’ll also be using our Pumpkin Cannon to launch our tons of candy to our guests in the Back Forty.