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Make A Scarecrow To Support CHKD

September 8, 2025

2025 Make a Scarecrow CHKD

Registration is open for this popular fall fundraiser – help support CHKD programming when you Make a Scarecrow, Make a Difference!

When: Saturday & Sunday, September 13-14, 2025 from 9am-4pm, RAIN OR SHINE

Where: McDonald Garden Center, 1144 Independence Boulevard Virginia Beach VA 23455

Cost: $30, includes instructions and all supplies. Proceeds from these scarecrows ($25) will benefit CHKD and support their efforts to improve children’s health in our community. Register online or in stores. Walk-ins are welcome, while supplies last.

Description: McDonald Garden Center is excited to announce that the 29th annual Make a Scarecrow event is on for 2025! Join us, rain or shine, September 13-14, 2025 at 9 am – 4 pm at our Independence Blvd. location. Bring the family to create your very own, custom, life-size scarecrow. Your purchase includes everything you need to make 1 scarecrow (stake, wheat straw, a collection of clothes, and accessories), but feel free to bring your own accessories to personalize your scarecrow.

McDonald Garden Center, partnered with The King’s Daughters, the founding organization of Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters (CHKD), has raised more than $400,000 during this charitable event!
Register online or in stores. Walk-ins are welcome, while supplies last. Make a tradition, make a difference…Make a Scarecrow.


More Information: CLICK HERE

Written by Charlotte Moore

Owner & Founder of MyActiveChild.com | People & Programs Connector | Mom & MilSpouse

Tags: Children's Mental Health, CHKD, Make a Scarecrow Make a Difference for CHKD, McDonald Garden Center, and Virginia Beach
Categories: Events and Virginia Beach

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