Free Garden Party Coming to Gerald Matthews Park on October 10
A free community Garden Party is coming to Clayton County this October, bringing together gardening education, local vendors, giveaways, crafts and family-friendly activities at Gerald Matthews Park.
Southern Crescent Pearls Foundation, Inc., in partnership with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Psi Alpha Omega Chapter’s Environmental & Sustainability Committee, will host the event on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The Garden Party is designed for both experienced plant lovers and anyone interested in learning more about gardening. Guests can learn how to start a backyard garden, pick up tips for maintaining household plants and enjoy a morning of activities centered around growing and sustainability.
Activities are expected to include dynamic speakers, vendors, giveaways, Garden Bingo, crafts and more. Guests are encouraged to bring their own chair.
There will also be a Propagate Exchange. Anyone who would like to participate can bring a propagated plant cutting to share with another attendee.
Event Details
Garden Party
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Gerald Matthews Park
Address: 1935 McDonough Road, Hampton, GA 30228
Admission: FREE
The Gerald Matthews Park address and location are also confirmed through Clayton County event information.
Registration
Advance registration is available at:
The event is also currently listed online as the “Community Garden Party, SCPF, Inc. with AKA, Psi Alpha Omega Chapter” for October 10 at Gerald Matthews Park.
Southern Crescent Pearls Foundation is a nonprofit organization affiliated with Psi Alpha Omega Chapter, which serves communities throughout Clayton and Henry counties. The chapter’s environmental programming includes a focus on community and home gardens, tree planting, waste reduction and other sustainability efforts.
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