Events

How-to classes, seminars, and make it/take workshops for both kids and adults from our garden experts.

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Mulch Madness

Independence & Great Neck Locations

Mulching is one of the simplest ways to set your garden up for success. It helps lock in moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature as the seasons shift. From August 29 - September 1, 2025, take advantage of unbeatable deals on premium bagged mulch during our Mulch Madness sales event. It’s the perfect time to stock up and give your garden the care it needs to thrive this fall. Don’t miss out, shop early for the best selection!
 

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Mum Mania

Independence & Great Neck Locations

Fall starts here, with Mum Mania! From September 5th-7th, 2025, visit us at both of our year-round locations to explore enchanting deals on your favorite plants and the products that help them flourish. It's the perfect time to refresh your space and welcome what's next in the garden. Let Mum Mania set the stage for another fantastic season of gardening.

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Growing with the Guru: Fall Veggies In-Store Seminar

Independence Location ONLY

In this exclusive in-store event, Mike, the Garden Guru will share everything you need to know about growing bountiful fall crops. Learn about the best varieties, optimal growing methods, and season-long care tips to ensure a thriving autumn harvest. Join us Saturday, September 6th, at 11am exclusively at our Independence Blvd. location. This in-store seminar is FREE. Walk-ins welcome, no registration required. Seating is limited.

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Make A Scarecrow

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Independence Boulevard location ONLY

McDonald Garden Center is excited to announce the 29th annual Make a Scarecrow event is on for 2025! Join us, rain or shine, September 13-14, 2025 at 9am - 4pm at our Independence Blvd. location. Bring the family to create your very own, custom, life-size scarecrow. Your purchase includes everything you need to make 1 scarecrow (stake, wheat straw, collection of clothes, and accessories), but feel free to bring your own accessories to personalize your scarecrow.

McDonald Garden Center, partnered with The King’s Daughters, the founding organization of Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters (CHKD), has raised more than $400,000 during this charitable event!

Cost $30, includes instructions and all supplies. Proceeds from these scarecrows ($25) will benefit CHKD and support their efforts to improve children's health in our community. Come on out and have a great time supporting a great cause! Register online or in stores. Walk-ins are welcome, while supplies last.

Make a tradition, make a difference…Make a Scarecrow

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Make A Scarecrow
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Customer Appreciation Weekend

Independence & Great Neck Locations

You’ve helped us grow for 80 years, now it’s our turn to say thank you! As the crisp air of fall rolls in, we’re celebrating you during Customer Appreciation Weekend, happening September 19th - 21st, 2025, at both of our year-round locations.

For eight decades, you’ve made us your neighborhood garden center, and we’re showing our gratitude with exclusive deals, exciting giveaways, and seasonal fun created with our loyal customers in mind.

Don’t miss our Grillin’ in the Garden event on Saturday, September 20, from 11am-2pm at our year-round locations, where lunch is on us! Enjoy a FREE hotdog, chips, and a drink while you shop.

Your support has helped us thrive through every season, and now it’s time to celebrate you!

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Customer Appreciation Weekend Giveaway

Independence & Great Neck Locations

We're showing our appreciation to all our wonderful customers during Customer Appreciation Weekend with our IN-STORE giveaway at our year-round locations and you could be one of the lucky winners!

HERE’S HOW TO ENTER: 

  1. At our 2 year-round locations, we've gathered a collection of prizes, from garden essentials, to plants, and more.
  2. Take a walk around the store to find your fave items.
  3. Once you find a prize you love, fill out your name, email, and phone number on one of our “Enter to Win” cards to drop in the box. 

Tune in on Instagram on Monday, 9/22 at 12PM, and join us LIVE for the grand reveal of our winners.

(Winners will also receive a call to the phone number provided in their submission, just in case you miss the Instagram reveal. One entry per item.)

Here is what you have a chance to win: 

  • “We the Wild” Houseplant Care ($150 Value)
  • Decorative Outdoor Pillows ($100 value)
  • Patio Umbrella ($179 value)
  • 6-inch Monstera Thai Constellation ($149 Value)
  • 12-inch Mum ($50 Value)
  • Porch Package ($60 Value)
  • Japanese Maple ($100 Value)
  • McDonald Landscapes Petite Paradise Design Plan ($1000 value - applies to design services only)

Have fun and good luck!

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Fall Tea & Wreath Making Workshop

Independence Boulevard location ONLY

As summer gives way to crisp mornings and colorful leaves, it’s the perfect time to refresh your decor with a touch of fall charm. Join us for our Fall Wreath Workshop on Saturday, September 20th at 11AM, and craft a one-of-a-kind wreath that welcomes the season in style. Using an 18-inch grapevine base, you’ll design your own custom wreath with help from our expert Green Team members. With rustic branches, dried sprigs, and festive fall accents, you’ll bring the warm, natural beauty of autumn right to your front door. Enjoy complimentary tea and crumpets while you create, and leave with a wreath that’s uniquely yours. Cost is $50 (includes all materials). Spots are limited, so be sure to reserve yours at our Independence Blvd. location.

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Fall Tea & Wreath Making Workshop
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Grillin’ in the Garden

Independence & Great Neck Locations

We’re cookin’ up gratitude with a side of chips and a drink! Join us for Grillin’ in the Garden on Saturday, September 20th from 11am-2pm at our year-round locations. We’re firing up the grill and serving FREE hot dogs, chips, and drinks as a thank you to you, our amazing customers who’ve helped us grow for 80 years!

Grab a bite, enjoy the fall atmosphere, and take advantage of fresh plants, new arrivals, and special seasonal savings.