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Santa in the Greenhouse

November 14, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Independence Boulevard Location ONLY

Celebrate the season with Santa in the Greenhouse! Join us at our Independence Blvd. location on Saturday, November 14th, from 11am – 1pm for a festive visit with jolly ol’ St. Nick. Kids, families, and pets are all welcome!

Our greenhouse will be decked out in holiday cheer, creating a beautiful backdrop for your photos with Santa. We won’t have a photographer on site, so bring your camera or phone to capture your own holiday memories. Make it a merry day with a little holiday shopping during Jingle Bash!

4.6 rating from 555+ reviews

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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