On Saturday, October 15th: McAdam Pumpkin-Palooza in Forest Park

One of the premier family-friendly, fall-time traditions is back on Saturday, October 15th: Pumpkin-Palooza at McAdam Nursery & Garden Center.

The celebration of the season features a pumpkin patch, hayrides, ghost stories, sweet treats, and pumpkin painting. Pumpkin-Palooza begins at 10 a.m. and goes until 2 p.m. in the garden center, 2001 Des Plaines Ave. in Forest Park.

Every child who comes will receive a free pumpkin, and everyone—kids and adults alike—are encouraged to come wearing their costumes. During the event, McAdam will also offer huge fall discounts on all trees, shrubs, and perennials that are in stock.

For those looking to know what they can still plant, professionals will be on hand to give tips on how to winterize your garden. Particularly with plants that have been growing in the same containers all year long, this is a good time of year to landscape, said McAdam horticulturist Scott McAdam Jr.

“This is the point when they have gotten full-sized and are ready to plant,” said McAdam. “It’s very beneficial, before next summer’s heat comes around, to give new plantings as many as six to eight months to get established.”

A half-mile south of Roosevelt Road, in the southwest corner of Forest Park, McAdam Nursery & Garden Center is open until mid-November.

For more information, call 708-771-2299.

Online: http://www.mcadamlandscape.com/mcadam-nursery-and-garden-center

Founded in 1979 by River Forest natives Scott and Rob McAdam, McAdam Landscaping is a full-service contractor for residential, commercial and municipal clients. With the creation of the Nursery & Garden Center in 2003, McAdam moved beyond maintenance and design/installation and into other specialties such as landscape lighting and water features.

The company is online at www.McAdamLandscape.com.