Experiences and Events
A visit to Hicks Nurseries is an experience any time of the year. We often hear from our customers that we are their “happy place”, their “breath of fresh air”, their “magical destination”. Our annual events like the Flower & Garden Show, the Fall Festival and free pictures with Santa at Christmas are multi-generational family traditions our customers hold close to their hearts.
SPRING…RE-NEW & RE-FRESH
Spring comes early at Hicks Nurseries and is a must for those wanting to get out of the cold to get their first taste of spring. There’s exciting energy in the air as flowers such as tulips, daffodils and pansies begin to arrive along with the first deliveries of beautiful trees and shrubs. We kick off spring with our annual Flower & Garden Show that puts the spotlight on inspiring plant displays.
Our Annual Flower & Garden Show
A Tradition Since 1990 | Free Parking and Admission
For more than 30 years we’ve been able to share the joy and excitement of gardening with our annual flower show. It’s a great way to kick off the spring season and lift your spirits after a long cold winter.
Immerse yourself in stunning gardens in full bloom, expertly designed by our award-winning landscape design team. Discover new plants, exciting combinations, and get ideas you can implement in your own garden. Our goal is to inspire, educate, and help you be successful whether it’s with one plant or a garden full.
SUMMER DISPLAY GARDENS
As our customers have told us “It’s like a walk in the park!” and a shopping experience like no other. Whether you are looking for the perfect trees & shrubs or just want some inspiration for your landscape, take a stroll through the paved walkways of our nursery yard to view our expertly designed display gardens. Our 12 permanent display gardens provide solutions for your particular needs and include some the most sought after designs such as Woodlands/Shade Garden, Arbor Garden, Deer Resistant Garden, Four Seasons Garden, Summer Cottage Garden, Pollinator Garden and more. The gardens help you discover plants, envision how these plants can be grouped together, grow and potentially look in your own yard. LEARN MORE
FALL AT HICKS
The arrival of autumn and change of seasons brings fall-blooming plants, chrysanthemums, pumpkins, cabbage, seasonal vegetables, décor, festivities for the kids and of course our very own Otto the Ghost! Meet and take pictures with Otto, walkthrough our animated children’s story, take part in fun activities and enjoy delicious fall food favorites including fresh roasted corn, fudge, apple cider, homemade pies, cider dipped donuts and more!
Fall Festival
Free Parking & Admission
Free festivities daily include corn hole, scarecrow ring toss, tons of photo op areas, pumpkin patch, Otto the ghost’s animated children’s story walkthrough and pictures with Otto himself!
On weekends and Holidays, you can purchase a pay-one-price (P.O.P.) wristband that includes fun activities for kids ages 3+ up: sand art designing, mum pot decorating, pumpkin decorating and unlimited access to our hay maze.
THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS
Christmas is a very special holiday at Hicks Nurseries, the largest Christmas store on Long Island! Our garden center is transformed into a magical Christmas wonderland that brings holiday cheer to everyone. Thousands of poinsettia plants welcome you as you enter the greenhouse. Explore expertly decorated artificial Christmas trees in our expansive Christmas Gallery. Stroll through our pine scented fresh-cut tree yard for the largest selection of real Christmas trees you will find anywhere! There is so much to see and so many photo op areas for your Holiday photos!
Free Christmas Events: CLICK HERE FOR SCHEDULE
Pictures with Santa
We are very excited to have the best Santa in the world back again this year at Hicks with an all-new photo background! He is here on Friday after Thanksgiving and every day until December 23rd. Don’t forget your camera.
Mail a Letter to Santa & Receive a Reply
A beloved tradition for more than fifty years, mail a letter to Santa in one of our North Pole mailboxes and Santa will respond to each and every one! A self-addressed stamped envelope is needed to receive a reply.
Children’s Animated Christmas Story
A walk-through of our animated Christmas story is fun for the young and young at heart! New stories every year aim to brighten spirits!
Please bring a donation of any non-perishable food item(s) for Long Island Cares to drop off at the end of your walk-through.
Brass Band
Get into the holiday spirit with everyone’s favorite brass band that treats you to a collection of holiday classics and yuletide greats sure to have everyone singing along.
PLANT SWAP
Free Parking & Admission | Must Pre-Register Online
Hicks Nurseries hosts two Plants Swaps during the course of the year. Our Winter Plant Swap is held in January in our warm greenhouse. It’s a perfect time to trade houseplants and also discover all the beautiful, air purifying foliage we have during this time. Our Summer Plant Swap & Sip is held in August and is open for trading both indoor and outdoor plants while enjoying summer refreshments, courtesy of Hicks.
The Plant Swap gives our customers, and passionate plant lovers, the opportunity to learn from our experts and trade plants with other like-minded plant enthusiasts. It’s a great experience that builds community, friendships and a love of plants!
To learn more about the Winter Plant Swap CLICK HERE
To learn more about the Summer Plant Swap CLICK HERE
