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May 5th – November 21st
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Scarecrow Contest 2026
Registration Ends September 9th
Registration is open for the 2026 Scarecrow Challenge at Tulsa Botanic Garden. Every fall, Scarecrow Row fills with the strangest, funniest, most beautiful scarecrows in Tulsa — built by families, classrooms, garden clubs, scout troops, church groups, small businesses and anyone with an idea and a bale of hay. For six weeks they stand along the Garden’s paths while thousands of visitors walk past, point, laugh, take photos, and vote for their favorite.
Humble Warrior Yoga
August 30, 2026
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
End the summer the slow way.
Humble Warrior Collective leads an hour of gentle stretch and sound bath at the top of the Tandy Floral Terraces, in the centering space above the cascading waterfall — with the sun setting over the Garden as you go. All levels welcome; no experience needed.
Bring a mat or towel and water. Arrive a few minutes early to settle in.
Free for Garden members · $30 for non-members.
Presented with Humble Warrior Collective, a Tulsa nonprofit providing trauma-informed movement and mindfulness to underserved communities.
Bands & Blooms: The Carmela Experience
September 3, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Featuring The Carmela Experience
Genre: Jazz, Soul & R&B
Live music on the lawn, golden hour in the Garden. Every Thursday evening this fall, a Tulsa artist takes the stage while you spread a blanket, grab dinner and a drink from our food trucks and bar, and watch the sun go down over the hills. General Admission ticket gets you in.
Labor Day at the Garden
September 7, 2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Yes, we’re open Labor Day. Spend your Labor Day outdoors — and if you serve or have served, it’s on us.
Free admission Monday for first responders and active-duty, reserve and retired military. Just show a valid ID or service credential at the Visitor Center.
Bands & Blooms: The Lonelys
September 10, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Featuring The Lonelys
Genre: Power Pop & Classic Rock
Live music on the lawn, golden hour in the Garden. Every Thursday evening this fall, a Tulsa artist takes the stage while you spread a blanket, grab dinner and a drink from our food trucks and bar, and watch the sun go down over the hills. General Admission ticket gets you in.
2nd Saturday Dog Day
September 12, 2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The 2nd Saturday in the Garden welcomes the whole family — including the ones with four legs.
Dogs must remain on a non-retractable leash at all times, and waste must be properly disposed of. Limit two dogs per household.
FREE with Garden admission.
Treefort Story Hour
September 12, 2026
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Story time, but make it opera. Tulsa Opera returns to our Treefort for a back-to-school story hour where the singers don’t just read the story — they sing it, and the kids sing along. A Garden favorite.
Free with admission.
Monarch Experience & Grandparents Day
September 13, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Monarchs migrate through Tulsa every September on their way to Mexico — and on the 13th, the Garden is theirs. Watch a live butterfly get tagged for research, hear from Master Gardeners and native-plant experts, make butterfly crafts with the kids, and take home Garden-grown milkweed.
It’s Grandparents Day too — grandparents receive a gift.
Included with admission.
Bands & Blooms: Stephanie Oliver
September 17, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Featuring Stephanie Oliver
Genre: Jazz, Soul, Funk & Blues
Live music on the lawn, golden hour in the Garden. Every Thursday evening this fall, a Tulsa artist takes the stage while you spread a blanket, grab dinner and a drink from our food trucks and bar, and watch the sun go down over the hills. General Admission ticket gets you in.
918 Days: Free Admission
September 18 – 20, 2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tulsa’s own holiday, celebrated the Garden way: Free Admission Friday through Sunday, September 18–20.
Come honor Hispanic Heritage Month, see the Caja de Agua — a gift from our sister city San Luis Potosí — and, starting Saturday, step into BOOtanical.
BOOtanical: Autumn Festival & Pumpkin Patch
September 19 – October 31, 2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm (closed Mondays)
Every fall, the Garden turns into BOOtanical — six weeks of pumpkins, hay bales, scarecrows and cool-evening Thursdays that Tulsa families come back for year after year. It opens Saturday, September 19 and runs straight through Halloween.
What’s waiting for you
- The Hay Maze — built by hand, big enough to lose the kids in (briefly)
- The Pumpkin Patch — pick your own to take
- Scarecrow Row — dozens of scarecrows built by local businesses, schools, scouts and families for the Scarecrow Challenge. Walk the row, pick a favorite, and vote.
- The Spooky Trail — Thursdays from October 1, 5–7:30 PM. A lantern-lit, not-too-scary walk through the Garden after dark. $12 non-members / $10 members, add-on to general admission.
- Bands & Blooms every Thursday, 6–8 PM — live music with food and drinks for purchase, included with admission
Bands & Blooms: Denise Hoey & David John
September 24, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Featuring Denise Hoey & David John
Genre: Jazz, Pop & Soft Rock
Live music on the lawn, golden hour in the Garden. Every Thursday evening this fall, a Tulsa artist takes the stage while you spread a blanket, grab dinner and a drink from our food trucks and bar, and watch the sun go down over the hills. General Admission ticket gets you in.
DIG: Day in the Garden Fundraiser
September 27, 2026
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join us for the Garden’s annual DIG family fundraiser, where children and adults can play, garden, and connect with nature through hands-on activities and outdoor fun! Every ticket supports the Driskill Children’s Discovery Garden, helping children and families learn, explore, and grow together.
Early Member Mornings
Fridays
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Enjoy a peaceful start to the day during Early Member Mornings at Tulsa Botanic Garden. Members receive exclusive access to the Garden from 8:30–10:00 a.m., with complimentary coffee provided while you explore the grounds before public hours.
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Tulsa Botanic Garden is an enchanting oasis of native and exotic flora located just eight miles northwest of downtown Tulsa nestled among the picturesque Osage Hills. Our lush gardens offer the perfect backdrop for your wedding, corporate party, anniversary or rehearsal dinner.
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