MSU Extension 4-H

Events

• Sep 15

  Online Building Strong Adolescents Webinar Series September-October 2025

  September 15, 2025 – October 13, 2025 7:00pm-9:00pm ET online

  Building Strong Adolescents is a FREE online course for parents of adolescents ages 9-16 to learn strategies for helping teens develop the skills and supports they need to be successful.

• Sep 16

  2026 Cash Composition Contest

  September 16, 2025 – March 1, 2026

  Youth residing in Michigan, age 9-19 (as of January 1, 2026) are encouraged to answer this year’s financial essay question in 300 words or less for a chance to win a $100 gift card.

• Sep 21

  Fall Beginner Horse 4-H Club: Intro to Horses

  September 21, 2025 – November 2, 2025 1-3pm Sloan Horse Farm, 48036 Willis Rd, Belleville, MI, 48111

  Over six fun-filled weeks, you’ll get hands-on experience learning how to safely interact with horses, care for them, and understand their behavior.

• Oct 1

  Casey's Consumer Donation Campaign

  October 1, 2025 – October 10, 2025

  Mark your calendar for a consumer donation and round-up campaign in Casey’s stores to benefit 4-H!

• Oct 3

  Michigan 4-H Foundation Annual Membership Meeting

  October 3, 2025 10:00AM – 1:00PM Henry Center for Executive Development, Lansing, Mich.

  4-H donors and staff with 4-H responsibilities are encouraged to attend and vote on all items at the meeting.

• 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.