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October 2 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until October 30, 2025

BOOtanical entrance to Children's Discovery Garden in early evening with purple, white blue lights strung around trees and along pathways with a large blue wooden figure with a jack-o-lantern for head at left side of entrance with a family walking on pathway

Dress up in your favorite costume and join us Thursday evenings in October for the BOOtanical trick-or-treating  Experience in the Driskill Children’s Discovery Garden!

The Garden will be transformed into a glowing, magical space where families can wander lighted pathways, visit BOOtanical booths that mix fun with learning—including hands-on games and activities about monarch butterflies and other cool insects (yes, even Maggot Painting!)—plus meet costumed characters and collect plenty of treats along the way.

RECYCLE unwanted small electronics at Tulsa area Cox stores and pick up 2 FREE TICKETS to the Garden for Thursday, Oct. 16, 5-8 p.m. including BOOtanical
SEE DETAILS HERE

BOOtanical Tickets

🎟️ Every child participating needs a BOOtanical add-on ticket, in addition to regular admission. Children will receive a wristband and treat bag with their BOOtanical ticket scanned at the door. 
• $10 per child (ages 0–18) for Garden members
• $12 per child (ages 0-18) for non-members BOOtanical. 
• Adults just need regular admission ticket—no extra charge.
Add-on your BOOtanical ticket when purchasing your admission ticket online. Advance tickets are highly recommended to avoid lines at the door.

Costumed Characters at BOOtanical

October 2: Dorothy, Lion, and Tin Man
October 9: Captain America & Spiderman
October 16: Marshall & Chase
October 23: Belle & Beast
October 30 : Glinda & Wicked Witch

Food & Drink 

Food and drinks will be available for sale. Cashless transactions only.  No outside food and drink are permitted. View the menu here! 

Bands & Blooms 

Your regular admission ticket includes Bands & Blooms happening from 6-8 p.m. on Thursdays. Bring chairs or blanket for the lawn or enjoy the music as you stroll. 
Oct. 2: Mary Cogan
Oct. 9: Stephanie Oliver Trio
Oct. 16: Paul Roper Band
Oct. 23: Michele Warren Duo
Oct. 30: Family-friendly Monster Mash Party with DJ Ethan 

 

Buy Tickets button
To Purchase tickets, Choose the date and select entry time window – choose 5 pm for BOOtanical – you may arrive anytime after 5 p.m. After you have chosen your admission tickets, you will be able to add the BOOtanical tickets for any participating children to your order. Adults accompanying children do not need BOOtanical add-on tickets, only regular admission. Garden members should reserve their free regular admission tickets and add on BOOtanical tickets ($10) for children participating.  

Museums for All (SNAP/WIC/OK Foster Families) – there are no discounted tickets for BOOtanical add-on ticket, however discounted regular admission applies ($5 for ages 16+, $1 for ages 3-15) Tickets must be purchased at the door with card and photo ID. All transactions onsite are cashless.  

Thanks to:

BOOtanical Sponsor

 

Details

Date:
October 2
Time:
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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