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.

September ▾



Thursday, September 17 from 4:30pm-6pm
Lincoln, NE - Paint a Pot
Both Lincoln Earl May Garden Center Locations
5555 S 48th St H, Lincoln, NE 68516
100 Wedgewood Dr, 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.
  • Cost: Purchase a pot and paint it for free! Pots range in price starting at $7.
  • This is a come and go event. No pre-registration required. A notice for large groups would be appreciated so we can accommodate.
  • See Facebook event for more.

Saturday, September 26 from 10am-3pm
Sunday, September 27 from 12pm-4pm
20 Earl May Garden Center Locations

  • Join us for a fun weekend to celebrate the fall season with free activities for all ages. Plus, shop for all the fall essentials while you're visiting - from rugs and home decor to pumpkins, gourds, mums, asters and so much more! Enjoy Fall-themed seed art, mini pumpkin painting, scavenger Hunt for all ages, kids' games and activities, exclusive deals and more!
  • Participating Garden Centers:
    NEBRASKA: Grand Island, Hastings, Kearney, Lincoln (both locations), Norfolk, Omaha
    IOWA: Ames, Ankeny, Carroll, Cedar Rapids (both locations), Des Moines South, Grimes, Iowa City, Sioux City (both locations), Waukee, West Des Moines
    KANSAS: Lawrence
  • (NOTE: Our Shenandoah garden center team will be hosting their Fall Festival on Saturday, October 3 from 10am-3pm, and Sunday, October 4 from noon-4pm.)
  • Cost: All events are FREE to attend. No registration required.
  • See Facebook event for more.

Saturday, September 26 from 10am-3pm
Sunday, September 27 from 12pm-4pm
Norfolk, NE - Fork'n Brewed Coffee Truck
1910 Center Dr, Norfolk, NE 68701

  • Grab a fresh cup of coffee from Fork'n Brewed and enjoy our Family Fall Fest - all in one place at the garden center! The coffee truck will be serving on the following dates and times:
    Saturday, September 26: 10am-3pm
    Sunday, September 27: 12pm-4pm
  • See Facebook event for more.

Saturday, September 26 from 10am-3pm
Sunday, September 27 from 12pm-4pm
Sioux City, IA (East) Brew & Bite Food Truck
4141 Gordon Dr, Sioux City, IA 51106

  • Join us for our Family Fall Fest and get some lunch while your here! Brew and Bite food truck will be at the garden center on both Saturday, September 26, and Sunday, September 27. We'll be posting their menu soon, so stay tuned!
  • Find more info about Brew & Bite on their Facebook page.
  • See Facebook event for more.

Saturday, September 26 from 10am-3pm
Sunday, September 27 from 12pm-4pm
Sioux City, IA (West) Taquería López Food Truck
4101 War Eagle Dr Bldg A, Sioux City, IA 51109

  • Join us for our Family Fall Fest and get some lunch while your here! Taquería López food truck will be at the garden center on both Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27.
  • Find more info about Taquería López on theirFacebook page.
  • See Facebook event for more.

Saturday, September 26 at 12pm (noon)
Sioux City, IA (West) - Houseplant Swap
4101 War Eagle Dr, Sioux City, IA

  • Looking for some new plants to grow? Join us for our third houseplant cuttings swap event! Just bring in your plant cuttings and you get to swap with other houseplant parents. If you're new to propagation, not sure where to start, or unsure on how to take cuttings, then this event is for you. We will discuss and demonstrate ways to take cuttings, plant, and care for your houseplants.
  • Bringing in your houseplants for the winter? Repot them for FREE at our potting bench while you attend this event.
  • Cost: FREE to attend. No registration required.
  • See Facebook event for more.

Saturday, September 26 from 10am-4pm
Lincoln, NE (70th & O St) - The Corndog Company Food Truck
100 Wedgewood Dr, Lincoln, NE 68510

  • Grab some lunch at The Corndog Company food truck and enjoy our Family Fall Festival on Saturday, September 26 - all in one place! Bring your friends and family for a fun time with activities for all ages. Check out The Corndog Company website at https://thecorndogco.com/locations/lincoln
  • See Facebook event for more.

Sunday, September 27 at 2pm
Lawrence, KS - Pressed Flower Frame
3200 S Iowa St, Lawrence, KS 66046

  • Love to DIY home decor? Join us for a cozy crafting afternoon! Create your own pressed flower frame on Sunday, September 27th at 2 PM. Registration is $15 and all materials are provided—just bring yourself!
  • Cost: $15 for all materials
  • Spaces are limited and preregistration is required. Visit us in-store to sign-up or give us a call at 785-749-5082. We can't wait to create with you!
  • See Facebook event for more.

October ▾



Saturday, October 3 from 10am-3pm
Sunday, October 4 from 12pm-4pm
Shenandoah, IA - Family Fall Fest
301 S Fremont St, Shenandoah, IA 51601

  • Join us for a fun weekend to celebrate the fall season with free activities for all ages. Plus, shop for all the fall essentials while you're visiting - from rugs and home decor to pumpkins, gourds, mums, asters and so much more! Enjoy Fall-themed seed art, mini pumpkin painting, scavenger Hunt for all ages, kids' games and activities, exclusive deals and more!
  • Cost: All activities are FREE to attend
  • See Facebook event for more.

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.

Sunday, October 4 from 2-4pm
Lincoln, NE - DIY Pressed Flower Pumpkins
Both Lincoln Earl May Garden Center Locations
5555 S 48th St H, Lincoln, NE 68516
100 Wedgewood Dr, Lincoln, NE 68510

  • Join us for a fun fall craft. Decorate your one-of-a-kind pumpkin with dried pressed flowers. We will have everything you need!
  • Cost: $15 per large pumpkin; Includes pumpkin and supplies.
  • This is a come and go event. Please call or stop in to pre-register:
    East (70th & O St): 402-489-7168
    South: 402 423-5354
  • See Facebook event for more.

Thursday, October 15 from 4:30pm-6pm
Lincoln, NE - Paint a Pot
Both Lincoln Earl May Garden Center Locations
5555 S 48th St H, Lincoln, NE 68516
100 Wedgewood Dr, 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.
  • Cost: Purchase a pot and paint it for free! Pots range in price starting at $7.
  • This is a come and go event. No pre-registration required. A notice for large groups would be appreciated so we can accommodate.
  • See Facebook event for more.

Saturday, October 17 from 2pm -5pm
Lincoln, NE - Spooky Season at Earl May (Trunk or Treat)
Both Lincoln Earl May Garden Center Locations
5555 S 48th St H, Lincoln, NE 68516
100 Wedgewood Dr, Lincoln, NE 68510

  • Join us for a pet friendly trunk or treat on Saturday, October 17 from 2-5pm! Enjoy a walk through the garden center for trick or treating around the garden center, FREE mini pumpkin painting, and win a gift basket for best dressed plant-themed costume. PETS welcomed!!
  • Cost: FREE to attend
  • See Facebook event for more.