BOOtanical
2023-10-26 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
BOOtanical is sponsored by Ferguson Subaru!
Throw on your favorite costume and join us Thursday evenings in October, 6-8 p.m., as the Children’s Discovery Garden transforms into an enchanting garden for a BOOtanical Experience!  Families can stroll through the lighted pathways and past non-spooky decorations to visit eleven BOOtanical booths including ghost origami, pictures with a costumed character, maggot painting, and games!
With a ticket to BOOtanical, each child gets a wristband and bag for carrying their crafts and prizes.  Each child participating in BOOtanical Experience will need a BOOtanical ticket in addition to a regular admission ticket.
BOOtanical tickets purchased in advance are $8/participating child for Garden members, $10 for non-member children. Same day tickets are $10/$12 per participating child.
(Garden admission tickets must be purchased in addition to BOOtanical tickets. There is no additional charge for adults accompanying children other then regular admission.)

Oct. 5: Character visit: Maleficent
Oct. 12: Character visit: Peter Pan & Tinker Bell
Oct. 19: Character visit: Jack & Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas
Oct. 26: Character visit: Sanderson Sisters from Hocus Pocus
BOOtanical Experiences are rain or shine! Come dressed for weather.  If needed, we will move activities inside our Mabee Grange building. Tickets are non-refundable.
BOOtanical is sponsored by

Veterans Day
2023-11-11 12:00 - 17:00
All active and retired military and their family will receive half-price admission at the door with an ID. The Garden invites visitors to pick up a red, white and blue ribbons in the visitor center to help decorate the area at the base of the flagpole plinth in the Stanford Family Liberty Garden (Red: for those who have served, Blue: for those whose family served, and White: to show thanks for those serving).
Saturday, Nov. 11 is also our Second Saturday Dog Day

Botanic Garden of Lights
2023-11-24 17:00 - 21:00
Reconnect with family and friends as you stroll through the garden illuminated with colorful lights. Make s’mores over fire pits, enjoy holiday music and take in the spirit of the season in our magical garden escape. Make memories at the snowball pit and take pics at our photo stops. See our schedule of activities including live jazz on Sundays, when Santa will be visiting, craft nights and more to plan your visit and purchase your tickets.
Tips:

Garden members save $3-5 per ticket. Join today!
See schedule of all activities, FAQs and more details about Botanic Garden of Lights
Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes for this outdoor, walking event. Majority of festival paths are wheelchair and stroller friendly. Manual wheelchairs are available for loan in our visitor center, first-come, first-serve.

Advance, timed-entry tickets are required for all attendees, including Garden members. Guest passes and reciprocal admission do not apply for this special, ticketed event.
ADVANCE TICKETS (prices do not include tax):
Members: Ages 16+| $12; Ages 3-15 | $6
Non-members: Ages 16+ | $17; Ages 3-15 | $9
Children 2 and under require a $0 ticket.
Tickets are non-refundable.

2023 Botanic Garden of Lights is presented by

Botanic Garden of Lights: Live Jazz with Annie Ellicott Duo
2023-11-26 17:00 - 21:00
Reconnect with family and friends as you stroll through the garden illuminated with colorful lights. Make s’mores over fire pits, enjoy holiday music and take in the spirit of the season in our magical garden escape. Make memories at the snowball pit and take pics at our photo stops. See our schedule of activities including live jazz on Sundays, when Santa will be visiting, craft nights and more to plan your visit and purchase your tickets.
On Sunday, Nov. 26, the Annie Ellicott Duo will be performing inside our Mabee Grange from 6-8 p.m.

Tips:

Garden members save $3-5 per ticket. Join today!
See schedule of all activities, FAQs and more details about Botanic Garden of Lights
Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes for this outdoor, walking event. Majority of festival paths are wheelchair and stroller friendly. Manual wheelchairs are available for loan in our visitor center, first-come, first-serve.

Advance, timed-entry tickets are required for all attendees, including Garden members. Guest passes and reciprocal admission do not apply for this special, ticketed event.
ADVANCE TICKETS (prices do not include tax):
Members: Ages 16+| $12; Ages 3-15 | $6
Non-members: Ages 16+ | $17; Ages 3-15 | $9
Children 2 and under require a $0 ticket. Tickets are non-refundable.

2023 Botanic Garden of Lights is presented by

Botanic Garden of Lights with Santa
2023-12-01 17:00 - 21:00

Botanic Garden of Lights: Ana Berry Trio
2023-12-03 17:00 - 21:00
Reconnect with family and friends as you stroll through the garden illuminated with colorful lights. Make s’mores over fire pits, enjoy holiday music and take in the spirit of the season in our magical garden escape. Make memories at the snowball pit and take pics at our photo stops. See our schedule of activities including live jazz on Sundays, when Santa will be visiting, craft nights and more to plan your visit and purchase your tickets.
On Sunday, Dec. 3, the Ana Berry Trio will perform from 6-8 p.m., inside the Mabee Grange. Jazz Sundays are presented in collaboration of Tulsa Jazz/T.E.G.
Tips:

Garden members save $3-5 per ticket. Join today!
See schedule of all activities, FAQs and more details about Botanic Garden of Lights
Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes for this outdoor, walking event. Majority of festival paths are wheelchair and stroller friendly. Manual wheelchairs are available for loan in our visitor center, first-come, first-serve.

Advance, timed-entry tickets are required for all attendees, including Garden members. Guest passes and reciprocal admission do not apply for this special, ticketed event.
ADVANCE TICKETS (prices do not include tax):
Members: Ages 16+| $12; Ages 3-15 | $6
Non-members: Ages 16+ | $17; Ages 3-15 | $9
Children 2 and under require a $0 ticket.
Tickets are non-refundable.

2023 Botanic Garden of Lights is presented by

Botanic Garden of Lights
2023-12-07 17:00 - 21:00
Reconnect with family and friends as you stroll through the garden illuminated with colorful lights. Make s’mores over fire pits, enjoy holiday music and take in the spirit of the season in our magical garden escape. Make memories at the snowball pit and take pics at our photo stops. See our schedule of activities including live jazz on Sundays, when Santa will be visiting, craft nights and more to plan your visit and purchase your tickets.
Tips:

Garden members save $3-5 per ticket. Join today!
See schedule of all activities, FAQs and more details about Botanic Garden of Lights
Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes for this outdoor, walking event. Majority of festival paths are wheelchair and stroller friendly. Manual wheelchairs are available for loan in our visitor center, first-come, first-serve.

Advance, timed-entry tickets are required for all attendees, including Garden members. Guest passes and reciprocal admission do not apply for this special, ticketed event.
ADVANCE TICKETS (prices do not include tax):
Members: Ages 16+| $12; Ages 3-15 | $6
Non-members: Ages 16+ | $17; Ages 3-15 | $7
Children 2 and under require a $0 ticket.
Tickets are non-refundable.

2023 Botanic Garden of Lights is presented by

Botanic Garden of Lights with Santa
2023-12-08 17:00 - 21:00
Reconnect with family and friends as you stroll through the garden illuminated with colorful lights. Make s’mores over fire pits, enjoy holiday music and take in the spirit of the season in our magical garden escape. Make memories at the snowball pit and take pics at our photo stops. See our schedule of activities including live jazz on Sundays, when Santa will be visiting, craft nights and more to plan your visit and purchase your tickets.
Tips:

Garden members save $3-5 per ticket. Join today!
See schedule of all activities, FAQs and more details about Botanic Garden of Lights
Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes for this outdoor, walking event. Majority of festival paths are wheelchair and stroller friendly. Manual wheelchairs are available for loan in our visitor center, first-come, first-serve.

Advance, timed-entry tickets are required for all attendees, including Garden members. Guest passes and reciprocal admission do not apply for this special, ticketed event.
ADVANCE TICKETS-Purchased up to 11:59 p.m. the day prior to visit. (prices do not include tax):
Members: Ages 16+| $12; Ages 3-15 | $6
Non-members: Ages 16+ | $17; Ages 3-15 | $7
Children 2 and under require a $0 ticket.
Tickets are non-refundable.

2023 Botanic Garden of Lights is presented by

Botanic Garden of Lights with Santa
2023-12-09 17:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-15 17:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-18 17:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-19 17:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-21 17:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-23 17:00 - 21:00
Reconnect with family and friends as you stroll through the garden illuminated with colorful lights. Make s’mores over fire pits, enjoy holiday music and take in the spirit of the season in our magical garden escape. Make memories at the snowball pit and take pics at our photo stops. See our schedule of activities including live jazz on Sundays, when Santa will be visiting, craft nights and more to plan your visit and purchase your tickets.
Tips:

Garden members save $3-5 per ticket. Join today!
See schedule of all activities, FAQs and more details about Botanic Garden of Lights
Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes for this outdoor, walking event. Majority of festival paths are wheelchair and stroller friendly. Manual wheelchairs are available for loan in our visitor center, first-come, first-serve.

Advance, timed-entry tickets are required for all attendees, including Garden members. Guest passes and reciprocal admission do not apply for this special, ticketed event.
ADVANCE TICKETS – Purchased up to 11:59 p.m. the day prior to visit. (prices do not include tax):
Members: Ages 16+| $12; Ages 3-15 | $6
Non-members: Ages 16+ | $17; Ages 3-15 | $7
Children 2 and under require a $0 ticket.
Tickets are non-refundable.

2023 Botanic Garden of Lights is presented by

Botanic Garden of Lights: Live Jazz with Cynthia Simmons Duo
2023-12-10 17:00 - 21:00
Reconnect with family and friends as you stroll through the garden illuminated with colorful lights. Make s’mores over fire pits, enjoy holiday music and take in the spirit of the season in our magical garden escape. Make memories at the snowball pit and take pics at our photo stops. See our schedule of activities including live jazz on Sundays, when Santa will be visiting, craft nights and more to plan your visit and purchase your tickets.
On Sunday, Dec. 10, The Cynthia Simmons Duo will be performing inside our Mabee Grange from 6-8 p.m. Jazz Sundays are presented in collaboration with Tulsa Jazz.

Tips:

Garden members save $3-5 per ticket. Join today!
See schedule of all activities, FAQs and more details about Botanic Garden of Lights
Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes for this outdoor, walking event. Majority of festival paths are wheelchair and stroller friendly. Manual wheelchairs are available for loan in our visitor center, first-come, first-serve.

Advance, timed-entry tickets are required for all attendees, including Garden members. Guest passes and reciprocal admission do not apply for this special, ticketed event.
ADVANCE TICKETS-Purchased up to 11:59 p.m. the day prior to visit. (prices do not include tax):
Members: Ages 16+| $12; Ages 3-15 | $6
Non-members: Ages 16+ | $17; Ages 3-15 | $7
Children 2 and under require a $0 ticket. Tickets are non-refundable.

2023 Botanic Garden of Lights is presented by

Botanic Garden of Lights
2023-12-11 17:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-12 17:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-13 17:00 - 21:00
Reconnect with family and friends as you stroll through the garden illuminated with colorful lights. Make s’mores over fire pits, enjoy holiday music and take in the spirit of the season in our magical garden escape. Make memories at the snowball pit and take pics at our photo stops. See our schedule of activities including live jazz on Sundays, when Santa will be visiting, craft nights and more to plan your visit and purchase your tickets.
Tips:

Garden members save $3-5 per ticket. Join today!
See schedule of all activities, FAQs and more details about Botanic Garden of Lights
Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes for this outdoor, walking event. Majority of festival paths are wheelchair and stroller friendly. Manual wheelchairs are available for loan in our visitor center, first-come, first-serve.

Advance, timed-entry tickets are required for all attendees, including Garden members. Guest passes and reciprocal admission do not apply for this special, ticketed event.
ADVANCE TICKETS – Purchased up to 11:59 p.m. on day prior to visit. (prices do not include tax):
Members: Ages 16+| $12; Ages 3-15 | $6
Non-members: Ages 16+ | $17; Ages 3-15 | $7
Children 2 and under require a $0 ticket.
Tickets are non-refundable.

2023 Botanic Garden of Lights is presented by

Botanic Garden of Lights
2023-12-14 17:00 - 21:00

Botanic Garden of Lights with Santa
2023-12-16 17:00 - 21:00

Botanic Garden of Lights: Live Jazz with Booker Gillespie Trio
2023-12-17 17:00 - 21:00
Reconnect with family and friends as you stroll through the garden illuminated with colorful lights. Make s’mores over fire pits, enjoy holiday music and take in the spirit of the season in our magical garden escape. Make memories at the snowball pit and take pics at our photo stops. See our schedule of activities including live jazz on Sundays, when Santa will be visiting, craft nights and more to plan your visit and purchase your tickets.
On Sunday, Dec. 17, The Booker Gillespie Trio will be performing inside our Mabee Grange from 6-8 p.m. Santa will be in his sleigh in the Stanford Family Liberty Garden from 5-8 p.m.

Tips:

Garden members save $3-5 per ticket. Join today!
See schedule of all activities, FAQs and more details about Botanic Garden of Lights
Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes for this outdoor, walking event. Majority of festival paths are wheelchair and stroller friendly. Manual wheelchairs are available for loan in our visitor center, first-come, first-serve.

Advance, timed-entry tickets are required for all attendees, including Garden members. Guest passes and reciprocal admission do not apply for this special, ticketed event.
ADVANCE TICKETS – Purchase up to 11:59 p.m. on day prior to visit. (prices do not include tax):
Members: Ages 16+| $12; Ages 3-15 | $6
Non-members: Ages 16+ | $17; Ages 3-15 | $7
Children 2 and under require a $0 ticket.
Tickets are non-refundable.

2023 Botanic Garden of Lights is presented by

Botanic Garden of Lights with Santa
2023-12-20 17:00 - 21:00
Reconnect with family and friends as you stroll through the garden illuminated with colorful lights. Make s’mores over fire pits, enjoy holiday music and take in the spirit of the season in our magical garden escape. Make memories at the snowball pit and take pics at our photo stops. See our schedule of activities including live jazz on Sundays, when Santa will be visiting, craft nights and more to plan your visit and purchase your tickets.
Tips:

Garden members save $3-5 per ticket. Join today!
See schedule of all activities, FAQs and more details about Botanic Garden of Lights
Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes for this outdoor, walking event. Majority of festival paths are wheelchair and stroller friendly. Manual wheelchairs are available for loan in our visitor center, first-come, first-serve.

Advance, timed-entry tickets are required for all attendees, including Garden members. Guest passes and reciprocal admission do not apply for this special, ticketed event.
ADVANCE TICKETS – Purchased up to 11:59 p.m. on the day prior to visit. (prices do not include tax):
Members: Ages 16+| $12; Ages 3-15 | $6
Non-members: Ages 16+ | $17; Ages 3-15 | $7
Children 2 and under require a $0 ticket.
Tickets are non-refundable.

2023 Botanic Garden of Lights is presented by

Botanic Garden of Lights with Santa
2023-12-22 17:00 - 21:00
Reconnect with family and friends as you stroll through the garden illuminated with colorful lights. Make s’mores over fire pits, enjoy holiday music and take in the spirit of the season in our magical garden escape. Make memories at the snowball pit and take pics at our photo stops. See our schedule of activities including live jazz on Sundays, when Santa will be visiting, craft nights and more to plan your visit and purchase your tickets.
Tips:

Garden members save $3-5 per ticket. Join today!
See schedule of all activities, FAQs and more details about Botanic Garden of Lights
Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes for this outdoor, walking event. Majority of festival paths are wheelchair and stroller friendly. Manual wheelchairs are available for loan in our visitor center, first-come, first-serve.

Advance, timed-entry tickets are required for all attendees, including Garden members. Guest passes and reciprocal admission do not apply for this special, ticketed event.
ADVANCE TICKETS – Purchased up to 11:50 p.m. the day prior to visit. (prices do not include tax):
Members: Ages 16+| $12; Ages 3-15 | $6
Non-members: Ages 16+ | $17; Ages 3-15 | $7
Children 2 and under require a $0 ticket.
Tickets are non-refundable.

2023 Botanic Garden of Lights is presented by

Botanic Garden of Lights with Winter Fun Friends
2023-12-26 17:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-27 17:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-28 17:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-29 17:00 - 21:00
Reconnect with family and friends as you stroll through the garden illuminated with colorful lights. Make s’mores over fire pits, enjoy holiday music and take in the spirit of the season in our magical garden escape. Make memories at the snowball pit and take pics at our photo stops. See our schedule of activities including live jazz on Sundays, when Santa will be visiting, craft nights and more to plan your visit and purchase your tickets.
WINTER FUN FRIENDS will visit Dec. 26-29, 5:30-8:30 p.m. to greet and take photos with guests, along with activities or craft and maybe a little mischief!
Dec. 26: The Grinch visits
Dec. 27: Buddy the Elf will start an epic snowball fight at the snowball pit.
Dec. 28: Take pictures with Olaf. Kids can make a snow-themed craft.
Dec. 29: Belle will visit in her holiday ballgown. Dress up, if you like, for photos with Belle.
Tips:

Garden members save $3-5 per ticket. Join today!
See schedule of all activities, FAQs and more details about Botanic Garden of Lights
Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes for this outdoor, walking event. Majority of festival paths are wheelchair and stroller friendly. Manual wheelchairs are available for loan in our visitor center, first-come, first-serve.

Advance, timed-entry tickets are required for all attendees, including Garden members. Guest passes and reciprocal admission do not apply for this special, ticketed event.
ADVANCE TICKETS-Purchased up to 11:59 p.m. the day prior to visit. (prices do not include tax):
Members: Ages 16+| $12; Ages 3-15 | $6
Non-members: Ages 16+ | $17; Ages 3-15 | $7
Children 2 and under require a $0 ticket.
Tickets are non-refundable.

2023 Botanic Garden of Lights is presented by

January Members’ Day
2024-01-20 14:00 - 16:00
Garden members can come for a short talk inside our Mabee Grange building by the landscape architects from Wallace Design Collective on the design team for the Bost Arboretum. Learn more about the plans and features of the Bost Arboretum and ask your questions. We’ll also have winter scavenger hunts to pick up in the Visitor Center and tree-related activities for families inside the Grange.
Complimentary hot cocoa, coffee and water will be available and snacks including popcorn and s’mores kits will be available for sale. Fire pits by the Mabee Grange will offer a place for warming up and roasting marshmallows.
Garden members will be able to shop our End of Year Clearance in the Gift Shop with some items (winter clothing, select books and more) discounted 25-75% off. We’ll have houseplants, honey and other fan faves available for sale at regular prices and members will be able to apply their discount on all purchases to save even more.
Garden Members, please RSVP here to attend.
In the event of hazardous weather, we will contact members via email/phone to inform of any changes.

Full Moon Nature Hike
2024-01-25 17:30 - 21:00
Learn about the native flora found on our nature trail from a presentation by our horticultural staff at 6 or 7 pm in our Mabee Grange building. Guests are encouraged to enjoy a flashlight walk through the Garden and the Lakeside Trail. Come learn an abundance of information about our trail and our ecoregion from our knowledgeable and passionate horticultural staff.
Comfortable walking shoes, warm clothes and red flashlights/flashlights with red filters are encouraged. Please note: Trail surface is mowed path/dirt and includes uneven surface rocks and cannot accommodate strollers, wagons or wheelchairs.
Warm drinks and other beverages and snacks will be available for purchase during this come and go event.
5:30 p.m. – Gates and Visitor Center open
Drinks and food available for sale in Mabee Grange
*Please allow for time to check-in with pre-purchased tickets (fastest) and short walk to Mabee Grange from the Visitor Center*
6 p.m. – presentation by our horticultural staff
7 p.m. – presentation by our horticultural staff
8:45 p.m. – Food and drink sales close.
9 p.m. – Visitor Center and gates close.
Last admission is at 7:30 p.m. to ensure time to enjoy the Garden before event closes at 9 p.m. Dogs are not permitted.
Event is rain or shine. In case of inclement weather or hazardous trail conditions, hike may be moved to a paved path in Garden areas or be replaced by a talk by horticulturists inside the Mabee Grange building. Tickets are non-refundable.
Special January ONLY pricing! Ticket Pricing: Members: $6 in advance and $8 at the door. Non-members: $10 at the door, $8 in advance (up to 11:59 p.m. the night prior). (prices do not include tax) Expedite your check in (and save $) by purchasing in advance!

This is a special ticketed event. Guest passes and reciprocal admission do not apply.

Sean Kenney’s Nature POP! Made with LEGO Bricks
2024-03-16 10:00 - 17:00
Bring a POP of color to your life at Nature POP! — now open at Tulsa Botanic Garden! This new exhibition, featuring sculptures made from more than 800,000 LEGO® pieces, explores the beauty of nature through contemporary, stylized, and colorful displays. Blending art, science, and innovation, the larger-than-life sculptures in Nature POP! invite you to consider: just as LEGO bricks interconnect, how is everything in nature interconnected?
Whimsical, bold, and bombastic, Nature POP! will delight and inspire the whole family!
The exhibit opens Saturday, March 16 with spring break activities planned throughout the week of March 18-22. The Garden will be open on Monday, March 18. Regular hours are Tuesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Garden will close at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 13.
Starting April 4, the Garden will be open on select Thursdays until 8 p.m. with evening Bands & Blooms concerts from 6 to 8 p.m. Visitors can bring chairs or blankets to listen to live music on the lawn and stroll the Garden to experience spring blooms and Sean Kenney’s Nature POP!
Regular admission to the Garden during the exhibit (March 16-May 9) will be free for Garden members; $15 for ages 16 and up, $10 for ages 3 to 15. Children 2 and under are free. Field trip information can be found here.
Guest passes, reciprocal admission and onsite discounted pricing (other than Museums for All pricing below) will not apply for regular admission during the exhibit. (March 16-May 9, 2024)
Museums for All – Discounted tickets
Recipients of SNAP or WIC benefits can receive discounted general admission by showing a valid EBT and photo ID. Oklahoma Foster families can receive discounted pricing below by showing their Oklahoma Foster Parent Exclusive Membership Card. Prices for Museums for All (SNAP/WIC/Oklahoma Foster Parent) are $6 for ages 16 and up, $4 for ages 3-15. A limit of 4 tickets may be purchased with this rate, one time per household.

Sean Kenney’s Nature POP! exhibit at the Garden is made possible by funding from the Etta Mae Avery Trust.
This project was made possible by Oklahoma Arts Sector ARPA Grants, an investment made by leaders of the State of Oklahoma, led by the Oklahoma Arts Council in partnership with Allied Arts OKC and Arts Alliance Tulsa.
