Family fun, ornament painting and more at Elk Grove destination nursery/garden store
Charming garden-themed ornaments, such as Planty Santy, left, will be available in the Holiday Shop at The Secret Garden. The Elk Grove nursery/garden store plans a Small Business Saturday celebration Nov. 30. Courtesy The Secret Garden
It’s Thanksgiving Week – which means Black Friday is almost here, too.
And so is Small Business Saturday, a chance to support the local small businesses you love.
The Secret Garden in Elk Grove has turned Small Business Saturday into a celebration of its customers. The destination nursery and garden store will host a Small Business Saturday for the whole family with activities for kids of all ages (parents and grandparents, too).
From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, The Secret Garden will offer special holiday activities including a Holiday Scavenger Hunt (with little treasures and clues hidden throughout the nursery) and a Holiday Ornament painting station (create your own keepsake for $5 each).
The Christmas trees have arrived and The Secret Garden tree lot is open. Each tree comes with its own name tag. Spend $75 or more, and be entered in a raffle for a free Christmas tree.
How to decorate that tree? The Secret Garden’s Holiday Shop is stocked with a wide selection of handmade ornaments – many of them inspired by gardeners (such as Planty Santy with his itty-bitty trowel).
Also find a huge assortment of gift ideas for gardeners and nature lovers. The first 25 customers (who spend $25 or more) will get a free gift to take home, too.
“As a small business, we work hard to keep our prices competitive, support our community and offer useful information and learning opportunities for our customers and their families,” say the hosts. “We are so grateful to have YOU as part of our Secret Garden family. Come out, shop local, and enjoy the holiday spirit with us!”
The Secret Garden is located at 8450 W. Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove.
Details and directions: https://www.secretgarden-online.com/
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