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Events and Workshops

McDonald Garden Center offers year-round classes and hands-on workshops for kids and adults, with something for everyone. Group sessions cover varied horticulture topics and deliver practical, useful tips.


Upcoming Events

Hoots & Houses Workshop for Kids
$20.00
It's time for a fun-filled adventure at the Hoots & Houses: Birdhouse Workshop and Wildlife Showcase for Kids on Saturday, March 28th at 2pm! Watch as colorful brushstrokes bring birdhouses to life with an exciting presentation featuring live owls and hawks by Earthquest, a non-profit organization that focuses on environmental and conservation education by utilizing non-releasable birds to educate the public.

During the workshop, kids will hear fascinating stories and get up close with amazing wildlife. They'll learn all about why it's important to take care of animals and discover cool facts about different birds. Then, it's time to get creative and build their very own birdhouse! Our friendly Green Team will be there to help every step of the way. We provide all the materials needed, including an assembled wooden house, paints, and supplies. Come enjoy a day full of laughter, learning, and crafting as we celebrate the beauty of birds and the wonders of nature!

This workshop is being held exclusively at our Independence Blvd. location. Recommended for ages 3 and up. Parental assistance is required. Cost $20 and includes all supplies. Walk-in's welcome while supplies last.

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Spring Tea & Wreath Making Workshop
$50.00
Celebrate spring with a hands-on wreath-making experience! Join us for our Spring Wreath Workshop on March 21st at 2pm at our Independence Blvd. location. Create a beautiful, seasonal wreath using faux and dried florals, perfect for your door or indoor decor.

Enjoy freshly brewed tea and crumpets while our Green Team guides you step-by-step through designing your 18-inch grapevine wreath. By the end, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind creation to brighten your space. Cost is $50, all supplies included. Register online or in-store, spaces are limited!

ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED. Walk-ins welcome while supplies last.
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Pizza Garden Workshop for Kids
$20.00
What’s better than pizza? A pizza you grow yourself! Bring your little chefs to our Pizza Garden Workshop for Kids, where they’ll plant their way to delizioso garden-to-table goodness. Designed for kids ages 5 and up, this hands-on workshop will have young gardeners getting their hands in the soil as they plant their own mini herb gardens! Our Green Team will teach the basics of planting and caring for fresh herbs, so they’ll be all set to create their very own pizza masterpiece at home from the container they build in-store.

And because no Italian-inspired gathering is complete without a little something to eat, we’ll be serving up a hot, cheesy slice of pizza after all that planting. Buon appetito!

Cost is $20 and includes all supplies, expert instruction, and one slice of pizza per child, per ticket. Held exclusively at our Independence Blvd. location on March 21st at 11am. Parental supervision required. Registration is open in-store and online while supplies last.
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Greenhouse Goat Snuggling
$10.00
Shake off some stress and spend a little time with some of our furry friends! Join us on March 22nd at 2pm at our Independence Blvd. location for our Greenhouse Goat Snuggling event. Cuddle, pet, and snap photos with adorable goats right in the heart of Plantopia.

Our Green Team and the Fun with Goats team will be there to guide the fun and ensure everyone (goats included!) has a safe visit. Cost is $10 per person. Spaces are limited, register online or in-store to save your spot!
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