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Camp McDonald: Summer Adventure Series

July 6, 2026 - August 23, 2026

Independence & Great Neck Locations

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 craft activities, bringing the theme to life in every corner of the garden center. Each week at Camp McDonald offers fun opportunities to learn, create, and explore gardening together as a family, with something new to discover all summer long!

Themed Week Line-Up:

  • Dino Week – July 6 – 12, 2026
  • Wilderness Week – July 20 – 26, 2026
  • Bug & Butterfly Week – August 3 – 9, 2026
  • Science Week – August 17 – 23, 2026

4.6 rating from 555+ reviews

Laxmi Jayaraj (Lux)

Jul 2025

McDonald Garden Center feels like a second home. Plants are always healthy and well cared for. Staff are warm, patient, and generous with their wisdom.

K. F.

Feb 2025

Had a great time at Plantopia HousePlant Adoption Day. Plants are top notch, great selection. Staff are awesome, friendly and knowledgeable, and give great tips.

John Vaquerano

Jan 2023

Marissa and Erin treated us like long lost nursery mates. I got great advice, and will definitely be back. I highly recommend this place.

Elizabeth Cannon

Jun 2025

Associate helped me pick the right planter, fertilized him, and topped with decorative rocks. All for an incredibly reasonable price and caring smiles.

Sebastian Mot

Jan 2020

This place is MASSIVE and has anything you could ever want. The succulent selection is huge, and the staff is very helpful.

Joyce Drakeford

Jan 2019

So knowledgeable. Friendly service each and every time. Find the perfect plant for every spot in your yard. Been a customer for years.

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