Events & Classes

Find classes on houseplants, seed starting, herbs, veggie growing, tree planting, lawn care and more by clicking on the drop-down for each month. More classes will be added soon!

For questions about specific classes,
please contact your local Earl May Garden Center.

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Saturday, May 18 - 11am - 2pm
Ankeny, IA - Iowa Food & Family Event
1509 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023

  • Join us as we partner with Iowa Food & Family for a fun event at our Ankeny garden center on Saturday, May 18. Here's what you can enjoy:
  • Live Music by Andrew Hoyt
  • Ballon Art by Professor Von Air
  • Cookbook Signing; Meet & Greet with Food & Swine cookbook author, blogger and agvocate Cristen Clark
  • Lidderdale Catering - FREE ham, turkey, roast beef sandwich
  • Iowa Food & Family "Spin the Wheel" game, for chance to win prizes
  • Free shopper bag
  • See Facebook event for more.
Wednesday, May 22 - 11am - 7pm
Iowa City, IA - On the Hook Food Truck
1901 Lower Muscatine Rd Iowa City, IA 52240
  • Join us on Wednesday, May 22 for On The Hook! They will be parked out front from 11am to 7pm. Grab the best fish and chips and take a walk through the garden center.
  • See more about On The Hook at onthehookfishandchips.com
  • See Facebook event for more.
Thursday, May 23 - 4pm - 7pm
Carroll, IA - Iowa Food & Family
1607 Radiant Rd, Carroll, IA 51401
  • We're partnering with Iowa Food & Family for for a fun evening of great food, prizes and more! Here's what you can enjoy during the event:
  • Cookbook signing and Meet & Greet with Cristen Clark, Food & Swine Cookbook author, blogger & Agvocate
  • Spin the Wheel for a chance to win prizes
  • Kids can plant a single flower pot for free
  • See Facebook event for more.