Our Events

Celebrate the start of the most wonderful time of the year at our Holiday Open House! This October 23rd-25th, 2026, we invite you to step inside the McDonald Garden Center Christmas Shoppe, where we fill the greenhouse with inspiration for the holiday season. This year, we’re thrilled to welcome you...

Get ready for a howling good time at our Independence Blvd. location on October 18th at 1pm for the Hallo-wiener Dog Races! 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...

We're adding an extra sprinkle of spooky fun this weekend for our furry gardening friends! Bring your dog dressed in their best Halloween costume to our year-round locations from October 17th-18th, 2026, and receive a free mini pumpkin with your purchase! It’s a perfect opportunity to score some great deals...

Start your engines for The Guru Grand Prix, a pumpkin-packed fall sales event at McDonald Garden Center from October 9th-11th, 2026! Shop great deals on pumpkins, fall plants, and seasonal products to bring your autumn decor to life. During the weekend, enjoy free pumpkin painting, pumpkin-themed yard games, and the...

Start your Friday with No Wake Coffee at our Independence Blvd. location! Friday, October 9, from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, the little green No Wake Coffee Trailer will be here serving handcrafted fall-inspired espresso drinks, cold brew, and specialty sips in a can. Grab a drink, then wander the garden center...

You’re officially invited to the Pansy Party, the ultimate fall garden celebration! From October 2nd to 4th, come join the fun with special deals on all your favorite fall plants and products, especially pansies. These blooms aren’t just garden beauties; they’re tough enough to thrive in cooler weather and bring...

Start your Friday with No Wake Coffee at our Independence Blvd. location! Every Friday now through October 9, from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, the little green No Wake Coffee Trailer will be here serving handcrafted fall-inspired espresso drinks, cold brew, and specialty sips in a can. Grab a drink, then wander...

Start your Friday with No Wake Coffee at our Independence Blvd. location! Every Friday now through October 9, from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, the little green No Wake Coffee Trailer will be here serving handcrafted fall-inspired espresso drinks, cold brew, and specialty sips in a can. Grab a drink, then wander...

Bird Fest is back and ready to take flight! For three days, we’re celebrating the joy of backyard birding with special savings on birding products, favorite seed mixes, bird-friendly plants, and more. Discover new ways to welcome local birds into your garden and pick up helpful tips from the experts...

We’re cookin’ up gratitude with a side of chips and a drink! Join us for Grillin’ in the Garden on Saturday, September 19th 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...

Start your Friday with No Wake Coffee at our Independence Blvd. location! Every Friday now through October 9, from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, the little green No Wake Coffee Trailer will be here serving handcrafted fall-inspired espresso drinks, cold brew, and specialty sips in a can. Grab a drink, then wander...

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: At our 2 year-round locations, we've gathered a collection of prizes, from garden essentials, to plants,...

It’s your weekend to celebrate! Join us for Customer Appreciation Weekend, September 18th-20th, 2026, at both of our year-round locations. We’re saying thank you with exclusive deals, exciting giveaways, and plenty of seasonal fun for the customers who make our garden community so special. The celebration heats up on Saturday,...

McDonald Garden Center is excited to announce the 30th annual Make a Scarecrow event! Join us, rain or shine, September 12-13, 2026 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...

Start your Friday with No Wake Coffee at our Independence Blvd. location! Every Friday now - October 9, from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, the little green No Wake Coffee Trailer will be here serving handcrafted fall-inspired espresso drinks, cold brew, and specialty sips in a can. Grab a drink, then wander...

Start your Friday with No Wake Coffee at our Independence Blvd. location! Every Friday from September 4 through October 9, from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, the little green No Wake Coffee Trailer will be here serving handcrafted fall-inspired espresso drinks, cold brew, and specialty sips in a can. Grab a drink,...

Kick off the fall season with Mum Mania! From September 4th-7th, 2026, visit both of our year-round locations and score exciting deals on fall favorites, garden essentials, and everything you need to keep your plants thriving. Bring fresh color to your garden, gear up for the cooler months, and start...

Get your garden game-ready this fall with Mulch Madness. A fresh layer of mulch is a winning play for your landscape, helping lock in moisture, block out weeds, and regulate soil temperature as the seasons change. From September 4th-7th, 2026, step up and score unbeatable deals on premium bagged mulch....

Put on your lab coat and get ready to experiment during Science Week! This week is all about uncovering the real science happening in every garden, from plant growth and soil health to water movement, nutrients, and the living systems that keep landscapes thriving. Join us August 17th-23rd at both...

Step into a world of yesteryear, where prices plummet like never before at our old-fashioned Sidewalk Sale! August 7th - 9th, 2026, we're bringing back the charm of simpler times along with unbeatable savings of up to 75% off select plants, garden accessories, and more. This annual tradition is packed...

Grab your magnifying glass and get ready for a week of tiny discoveries! During Bug & Butterfly Week, August 3rd-9th at our year-round locations, we’ll explore the fascinating world of insects and pollinators that help our gardens thrive. This week highlights pollinator-friendly plants, nectar-rich blooms, and garden solutions designed to...

Get ready to use the savings you've been growing all season! Join us July 17th-19th, 2026, for our Bloom Bucks Redemption event and redeem the Bloom Bucks you've earned through your gardenRewards purchases. This special three-day event is your opportunity to turn your spring and early summer shopping into even...

Peach season is right around the corner, and we're excited to host the Georgia Peach Truck once again at our Independence Boulevard location. Enjoy farm-fresh peaches delivered straight from the orchards of Georgia.    Pre-order now through the link below: https://georgiapeachtruck.com/product-category/mcdonald-garden-center/   Preorders Close Thursday, July 2 @ 11:59 PM...

Join us for a dino-sized opportunity at our year-round locations July 6th-12th for inspiration, discovery, deals and great finds to bring home and grow in your own garden. During Dino Week, we’ll dig into the fascinating world of prehistoric plants and the landscapes dinosaurs once roamed. Discover how plant life...

Get ready for a summer full of adventure at Camp McDonald! Join us at our year-round locations for four themed weeks of in-store activities, each paired with a special Saturday event. Each Camp McDonald week will also be featured across our social channels, through in-store displays, special sales, and free...