Our Events

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...

Celebrate a star-spangled week of savings during our Red, White & Blooming Sale, July 1st - 7th at all McDonald Garden Center locations! Summer gatherings, backyard barbecues, and Fourth of July parties are right around the corner, and there's no better time to refresh your outdoor spaces. Find special savings...

Flutter into our Independence location for a fun and family-friendly experience this June 22nd-28th, 2026. Wander through our butterfly tent and get up close with beautiful monarch butterflies and hungry caterpillars munching away, forming chrysalises, emerging into stunning adults right before your eyes. Our friendly Green Team experts will be...

Celebrate National Pollinator Week with us June 22nd–28th, 2026 at both of our year-round locations and select garden markets! It’s the perfect time to give your garden a boost with special savings on pollinator-friendly plants that help attract bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other essential garden visitors. Throughout the week, enjoy...

We’re cookin’ up gratitude with a side of chips and a drink! Join us for Grillin’ in the Garden on Saturday, June 13th from 11am-2pm at all of our year-round locations for a customer appreciation celebration you won’t want to miss. We’ll be firing up the grill and serving FREE...

We're showing our appreciation to all our wonderful customers during Customer Appreciation Weekend with our IN-STORE giveaways 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, all hand-selected by our...

It’s time for our Customer Appreciation Weekend, happening June 12th-14th, 2026, at our year-round locations and seasonal garden markets. We’re showing our thanks to you, our amazing customers, by offering exclusive deals, exciting giveaways, and seasonal fun made just for you. Be sure to stop by on Saturday, June 13th...