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.

July ▾



Saturday, July 25 - 11am-2pm
Lawrence, KS - Puzzles & Pastries
3200 Iowa St, Lawrence, KS 66046

  • Join us for Puzzles & Pastries at Earl May Garden Center on Saturday, July 25th, 2026, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Grab a friend, browse our vibrant selection, and enjoy 10% off all puzzles all day long! Take a relaxing tour of our garden center, and then pull up a chair to piece together your puzzle at a table completely surrounded by a sea of plants and flowers. Mark your calendars now—we cannot wait to host you!
  • See Facebook event for more.

Wednesday, July 29 - 5-6:30pm
Lincoln, NE (70th & O St) - Paint a Pot
100 Wedgewood Drive, Lincoln, NE 68510

  • Paint terracotta pots with each other! Create a summery theme, bugs or anything you like. Bring your friends or have a chance to meet new ones. This is a come and go event. No registration required.
  • Cost: Purchase a pot and paint it for free! Pots range in price starting at $7.
  • See Facebook event for more.


August ▾



Saturday, August 8 from 10am-2pm
Lawrence, KS - Riddle-Based Scavenger Hunt
3200 Iowa St, Lawrence, KS

  • Calling all riddle-masters and plant lovers! 🌿 🔍 Join us on Saturday, August 8th from 10 AM to 2 PM for our Riddle Scavenger Hunt! Come all who seek a witty challenge. Navigate through our garden center to solve botanical riddles on your passport. Collect all the stamps to claim your prize!
  • See Facebook event for more.

Monday, August 17 through Monday, August 31
Lawrence, KS - Back to School Houseplant Sale
3200 Iowa St, Lawrence, KS

  • Plant yourself up for success this school year! Whether you’re sprucing up a dorm room or bringing some green to the classroom, Earl May Garden Center has the perfect houseplant for you. To show our appreciation, students and teachers get 20% OFF all houseplants the last two weeks of August! Just present a valid school ID at checkout. Stop by our Lawrence location at 3200 Iowa St to build your indoor jungle. Valid in-store only from August 17th to August 31st.
  • See Facebook event for more.

October ▾



Sunday, October 4 from 10am-3pm
Iowa City, IA - Fall Market
1901 Lower Muscatine Rd, Iowa City, IA

  • Save the date for our Fall Festival on Sunday, October 4rd from 10am to 3pm! Here are some of the activities we'll have: pumpkin painting, spin to win coupons, kid-friendly games w/ prizes, local vendors with food, art, clothing, sharpening services, and more! Stay tuned for more information and vendor spotlights.
  • See Facebook event for more.