# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Make a Scarecrow
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Independence Blvd. Location ONLY

McDonald Garden Center is excited to announce the 30th annual Make a Scarecrow event! Join us, rain or shine, September 12-13, 2026 at 9am – 4pm 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, 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!

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. Come on out and have a great time supporting a great cause! Register online or in stores. Walk-ins are welcome, while supplies last.

Make a tradition, make a difference, make a scarecrow.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/virginia-beach/make-a-scarecrow/200030475502428
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, health-wellness
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 114

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Virginia Beach
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1144 Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA, United States, Virginia 23455
- **lat**: 36.87756
- **long**: -76.13307
- **full address**: 1144 Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA, United States, Virginia 23455

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Make a Scarecrow
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/cb3f743d9b39561fd18ff3bb8e894eeb30783565beb8e340367b0f8da19f7814-rimg-w1200-h628-dcf8f8e8-gmir?v=1787759425

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Make a Scarecrow being held?
  - **A:** Make a Scarecrow takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 1144 Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA, United States, Virginia 23455.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Make a Scarecrow?
  - **A:** Make a Scarecrow is organized by McDonald Garden Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Make a Scarecrow is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Virginia Beach, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 110+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

## Structured Data (JSON-LD)

```json
[
    {
        "@context": "https://schema.org",
        "@type": "Event",
        "name": "Make a Scarecrow",
        "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/cb3f743d9b39561fd18ff3bb8e894eeb30783565beb8e340367b0f8da19f7814-rimg-w1200-h628-dcf8f8e8-gmir?v=1787759425",
        "startDate": "2026-09-12T09:00:00-04:00",
        "endDate": "2026-09-13T16:00:00-04:00",
        "url": "https://allevents.in/virginia-beach/make-a-scarecrow/200030475502428",
        "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled",
        "location": {
            "@type": "Place",
            "name": "1144 Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA, United States, Virginia 23455",
            "address": {
                "@type": "PostalAddress",
                "streetAddress": "1144 Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23455-5505, United States",
                "addressLocality": "Virginia Beach",
                "addressRegion": "VA",
                "addressCountry": "US"
            },
            "geo": {
                "@type": "GeoCoordinates",
                "latitude": "36.87756",
                "longitude": "-76.13307"
            }
        },
        "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode",
        "description": "Independence Blvd. Location ONLY\n\nMcDonald Garden Center is excited to announce the 30th annual Make a Scarecrow event! Join us, rain or shine, September 12-13, 2026 at 9am – 4pm at our Independence Blvd. location. Bring the family to create your very own, custom, life-size scarecrow. Your purchase",
        "organizer": [
            {
                "@type": "Organization",
                "name": "McDonald Garden Center",
                "url": "https://allevents.in/org/mcdonald-garden-center/10428812",
                "description": "Growing Hampton Roads gardeners for 75 years! mcdonaldgardencenter.com"
            }
        ]
    }
]
```