Events

During the Guru Grand Prix: A Pumpkin Sales Extravaganza, we're adding an extra sprinkle of spooky fun for our furry friends! Bring your dog dressed in their best Halloween costume to our year-round locations from October 10th-12th, 2025, and receive a free mini pumpkin with your purchase! It’s a perfect opportunity to score some great deals and enjoy the festivities with your pup. Mini pumpkins are available while supplies last.

Get ready to rev your engines at The Guru Grand Prix: A Pumpkin Sales Extravaganza! This high-speed fall sales event is zooming into McDonald Garden Center from October 10th-12th, 2025. Get ready to score unbeatable deals on the best pumpkins, plants, and products to fuel your fall décor. During the weekend, we’ll also have free pumpkin painting, pumpkin yard games, a pumpkin workshop (Independence Only), and our action-packed Hallo-wiener Dog Race (Independence Only) on Sunday, October 12th at 1pm. This event is your ultimate fall fuel up for your garden!

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO WEATHER.

Get ready for a howling good time at our Independence Blvd. location on October 12th at 1pm for the Hallo-wiener Dog Race! Come watch these speedy little racers zoom to the finish line or enter your own fast and fur-ious dachshund for a chance at some garden-themed prizes!

HOW TO ENTER YOUR DACHSHUND -

Remember, you don’t have to enter the race to join in on the fun, but if you do, here’s the next steps:

1. Message Cheryl Padden on Facebook or through email cherylpadden824@gmail.com.

2. Send Cheryl a picture of your pup as well as their name and state you are entering for the McDonald Garden Center Hallo-wiener Dog Race on October 12th.

3. Your ween is officially entered as a racer! Please arrive at our Independence Blvd. location by 12:30pm to check in for the race.

While this tail-wagging event is free to attend, donations are welcome, and all funds will go directly to the PAWS Wide Open Rescue.