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SUMMARY:Bands & Blooms with Michele Warren Duo
DESCRIPTION:More hours for flowers – our Bands & Blooms are a great for a date night\, girls’ night out\, meet-up with friends or a family outing!  Bring chairs or a blanket\, if you like\, to enjoy the live music from local artists and fantastic views from the lawn.  \nFOOD & DRINK\, starting 5:30 p.m.: Purchase food (gourmet hot dogs & snacks)  from our Garden of Eatin’ concession stand.  Our Botanic Bar has beer\, wine and cocktails to sip as you stroll through our lush gardens or enjoy the music!  No glass containers or outside alcohol permitted. \nMusic is 6-8 p.m.  \nAdmission to Bands & Blooms is:  FREE for Garden members. Regular admission for non-members (Age 16+: $15\,  Age 3-15: $10\nChildren under 3: Free\, but ticket required).\nGuest passes and reciprocal admissions will not be accepted during Nature POP! Made with LEGO® Bricks exhibit. \nAdvance tickets recommended. \n \nBands & Blooms are select Thursdays through May 23. \nAbout Michele Warren\nMichele is renowned for her powerful yet soulful voice and performs at over 140 events yearly including festivals\, clubs\, and private gatherings. Whether as an acoustic duo\, trio\, or with her full band\, Michele energizes every performance\, guaranteeing a memorable experience for all. Genre’s performed include rock\, blues\, pop\, and dance from the 70’s\, 80s\, 90s\, and 2000s. \nMichele with her band Bad Decisions\, has opened for international artists such as Derek St. Holmes (former vocalist of Ted Nugent) and Charlie Huhn (former vocalist of Foghat and Humble Pie) and won the Tulsa Blues Society Blues Challenge in August of 2023\, as well as\, the Cimarron Awards Female Performer of the Year in 2022. \n 
URL:https://www.tulsabotanic.org/event/bands-blooms-with-michelewarrenduo/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Family Programs,Paid Programs
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164257
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SUMMARY:Bands & Blooms with Hot Toast Music Co
DESCRIPTION:LAST DAY of Nature POP! Made with LEGO® Bricks! \nThursday\, May 9 is our last day of Sean Kenney’s Nature POP! Made with LEGO® Bricks art exhibit so we’re having a party with Tulsa’s favorite band for kids and families: Hot Toast Music Company!  They’ll have lots of fun sing-a-long songs from 6-8 p.m. and we’ll have lawn games and Nature POP! Scavenger hunt sheets.  \nCome early! From 2-6 p.m. in the Children’s Discovery Garden Amphitheatre:  \n\nMeet Fox’s LEGO Masters® Season 4 Contestant Tim Hutchings! – See a few of his smaller builds\, get an autograph and photo!\nOKLUG -Oklahoma LEGO Users Group will be here too\, helping with builds! \n\nFOOD/DRINK (starting 5:30 p.m.): Purchase food (gourmet hot dogs & snacks)  from our Garden of Eatin’ concession stand.  Our Botanic Bar has beer\, wine and cocktails to sip as you stroll through our lush gardens!  No glass containers or alcohol may be brought in the Garden. \nADMISSION: FREE for Garden members. Regular admission for non-members (Age 16+: $15\,  Age 3-15: $10\nChildren under 3: Free\, but ticket required). \nGuest passes and reciprocal admissions will not be accepted during the Nature POP! exhibit. \n\nSelect the 5pm Timeslot on May 9th for Hot Toast Music Co. \nBands & Blooms are select Thursdays through May 23. 
URL:https://www.tulsabotanic.org/event/bands-blooms-with-hot-toast/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Paid Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240512T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240512T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164257
CREATED:20240510T172429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T174112Z
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SUMMARY:Mother's Day
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss out on our special treat for moms – daffodil kits! Swing by the Visitor Center to grab yours\, but hurry – we’ve got just 100 kits up for grabs\, so it’s first come\, first served with admission! \nHead over to the Main Lawn for some extra fun – we’ve got ice cream and games waiting for you! Cherry and Bark Ice Cream will be scooping up deliciousness from 11 am to 2 pm! See you there!
URL:https://www.tulsabotanic.org/event/mothers-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Paid Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164257
CREATED:20240320T223200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T213334Z
UID:13028-1715882400-1715889600@www.tulsabotanic.org
SUMMARY:Bands and Blooms with Off the Record
DESCRIPTION:More hours for flowers – our Bands & Blooms are a great for a date night\, girls’ night out\, meet-up with friends or a family outing!  Bring chairs or a blanket\, if you like\, to enjoy the live music from local artists and fantastic views from the lawn.   Purchase food (gourmet hot dogs & snacks) from our Garden of Eatin’ concession stand.  Our Botanic Bar has beer\, wine and cocktails to sip as you stroll through our lush gardens or enjoy the music!  No glass containers or outside alcohol permitted. \nOn May 16\, Off the Record will be playing a musical selection that spans from golden-age hits from the 50’s to modern hits of today with everything in between. \nFood and drink options are available at 5:30 p.m. Music is 6-8 p.m. \nAdmission to Bands & Blooms is: FREE for Garden members. Regular admission for non-members (Age 16+: $10\,  Age 3-15: $5\nChildren under 3: Free\, but ticket required). \nAdvance tickets recommended. \n \nFor Bands & Blooms tickets select May 16 and choose the 5 p.m. time slot. (you may enter anytime between 5 and 7 p.m.) \nBands & Blooms are select Thursdays through May 23.
URL:https://www.tulsabotanic.org/event/bands-blooms-with-offtherecord/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Paid Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240523T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240523T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164257
CREATED:20240322T171232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240420T013838Z
UID:13054-1716487200-1716494400@www.tulsabotanic.org
SUMMARY:Bands and Blooms with Klondike5 String Band
DESCRIPTION:More hours for flowers – our Bands & Blooms are a great for a date night\, girls’ night out\, meet-up with friends or a family outing!  Bring chairs or a blanket\, if you like\, to enjoy the live music from local artists and fantastic views from the lawn.    \nPurchase food (gourmet hot dogs & snacks) from our Garden of Eatin’ concession stand.  Our Botanic Bar has beer\, wine and cocktails to sip as you stroll through our lush gardens or enjoy the music!  No glass containers or outside alcohol permitted.   \nOn May 23\, Klondike5 will be playing their toe-tapping folk/bluegrass sounds. \nFood and drink options are available at 5:30 p.m. Music is 6-8 p.m.  \nAdmission to Bands & Blooms is: FREE for Garden members. Regular admission for non-members (Age 16+: $10\,  Age 3-15: $5\nChildren under 3: Free\, but ticket required). \nAdvance tickets recommended. \n \nFor ticket to Bands & Blooms\, select May 23 and choose the 5 pm (or earlier arrival) time slot. \nBands & Blooms are select Thursdays through May 23.
URL:https://www.tulsabotanic.org/event/bands-and-blooms-with-klondike5/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Paid Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240527T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240527T170000
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CREATED:20240514T214011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T182248Z
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SUMMARY:Open on Memorial Day
DESCRIPTION:The Garden will be open and all active military and veterans showing an ID at the door will receive free admission.  The Civil Air Patrol’s Broken Arrow Composite Squadron will Present Color at noon in the Stanford Family Liberty Garden. \nGuests can pick up a small flag in the Visitor Center to place near the flagpole in the Liberty Garden in honor or in memory of someone who has served or is serving in the military.  Bring a picnic to enjoy on the lawn. \n*  Starting May 28\, all active military and veterans will receive a $1 discount off general admission by showing an ID at the door. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.tulsabotanic.org/event/open-on-memorial-day/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Paid Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240614T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164257
CREATED:20240523T202144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T202144Z
UID:13468-1718359200-1718384400@www.tulsabotanic.org
SUMMARY:Flag Day
DESCRIPTION:All active-duty military and veterans will receive free admission by showing their ID at the door.
URL:https://www.tulsabotanic.org/event/flag-day/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240616T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240616T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164257
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SUMMARY:Father’s Day Car Show
DESCRIPTION:Bring the family for a Father’s Day Getaway in our Mabee Grange event center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  \nAll dads pay half-price of regular admission at the door on Father’s Day. \n\nSee cars on display from Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum nearby.\nLocal\, small-batch ice cream cart Cherry & Bark will be here with delicious flavors including: Strawberry Coulis (made with Oklahoma-grown strawberries) \nHot dogs\, beer\, wine and other refreshments will be available for sale (credit card only) and we’ll have seating inside the Mabee Grange. \nGames including Giant Jenga\, cornhole and Lawn Pong will be set up to play on the lawn and patio just outside the Grange.\n\nAll Fathers will receive 50% off their ticket price at the door.   \nAdmission is FREE for Garden members. Regular admission for non-members\n(Age 16+: $10\,  Age 3-15: $5\nChildren under 3: Free\, but ticket required). \n 
URL:https://www.tulsabotanic.org/event/fathers-day-car-show/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Paid Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240716T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240716T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164257
CREATED:20240701T233813Z
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SUMMARY:Tree Fort Storytime: Butterflies
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a butterfly-themed storytime followed by a coloring activity! We’ll meet under the shade of the oaks in the Carter/Sherry Families Tree Fort in our Children’s Discovery Garden.   \nThese storytimes are part of National Summer Learning Week\, July 15-19\, 2024\, a celebration dedicated to elevating the importance of keeping kids learning\, safe\, and healthy every summer\, and ensuring they return to school ready to succeed in the year.  \nFree with Garden admission.  \n \n  \nUpcoming Family Events: \nThursday\, July 18: Tree Fort Storytime \nSaturday\, July 20: Tree Fort Storytime \nWednesday\, July 24: Reading Morning with TCCL Bookmobile \n 
URL:https://www.tulsabotanic.org/event/tree-fort-storytime-butterflies/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Paid Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240718T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240718T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164257
CREATED:20240701T234422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T184540Z
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SUMMARY:Tree Fort Storytime: Bees
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a bee-themed storytime followed by a coloring activity! We’ll meet under the shade of the oaks in the Carter/Sherry Families Tree Fort in our Children’s Discovery Garden.   \nThese storytimes are part of National Summer Learning Week\, July 15-19\, 2024\, a celebration dedicated to elevating the importance of keeping kids learning\, safe\, and healthy every summer\, and ensuring they return to school ready to succeed in the year.  \nFree with Garden admission.  \n \nUpcoming Family Events: \nSaturday\, July 20: Tree Fort Storytime \nWednesday\, July 24: Reading Morning with TCCL Bookmobile
URL:https://www.tulsabotanic.org/event/tree-fort-storytime-bees/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Paid Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240720T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240720T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164257
CREATED:20240701T234847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T184700Z
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SUMMARY:Tree Fort Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a nature-themed storytime followed by a coloring activity! We’ll meet under the shade of the oaks in the Carter/Sherry Families Tree Fort in our Children’s Discovery Garden.   \nFree with Garden admission.  \n \nUpcoming Family Events: \nWednesday\, July 24: Reading Morning with TCCL Bookmobile \nThese storytimes are part of National Summer Learning Week\, July 15-19\, 2024\, a celebration dedicated to elevating the importance of keeping kids learning\, safe\, and healthy every summer\, and ensuring they return to school ready to succeed in the year. 
URL:https://www.tulsabotanic.org/event/tree-fort-storytime-07-20/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Paid Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240724T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240724T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164257
CREATED:20240621T210500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T184629Z
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SUMMARY:Reading Morning with TCCL Bookmobile
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate Tulsa Botanic Garden’s new Story Walk feature in our Children’s Garden! Tulsa City-County Library’s Bookmobile will be on site from 10am-12pm.Bring a picnic blanket and find a place to relax with a good book – reading is encouraged throughout the Garden all day! \nThe Bookmobile is a fully functional library on wheels! It carries a variety of the latest materials for all ages\, including regular and large print books\, audiobooks\, CDs and DVDs–and it’s all free! Visit and browse materials to check out.  Guests will be able to get a library card and check in/out books during the event. Books may be returned to any TCCL Library after the event. 
URL:https://www.tulsabotanic.org/event/reading-morning-with-tccl-bookmobile/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Paid Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240803T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240803T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164257
CREATED:20240723T205212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T200728Z
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SUMMARY:Tree Fort Storytime: Bees
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a bee-themed storytime followed by a coloring activity! We’ll meet under the shade of the oaks in the Carter/Sherry Families Tree Fort in our Children’s Discovery Garden.   \nFree with Garden admission.  \n \n 
URL:https://www.tulsabotanic.org/event/tree-fort-storytime-bees-2/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Paid Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240819T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240819T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164257
CREATED:20240716T155455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T155456Z
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Challenge Registration Opens
DESCRIPTION:Enter Our 9th Annual Scarecrow Display Contest!
URL:https://www.tulsabotanic.org/event/scarecrow-challenge-registration-opens/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164257
CREATED:20240805T191116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240908T135933Z
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SUMMARY:Monarch Experience
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 7 and Sunday\, September 8\, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. \nStrap on your butterfly wings and antennas and join us for a weekend of fun and learning as we celebrate the monarch butterfly.  See the “Follow the Monarch” traveling art exhibit by Okies for Monarchs\, purchase pollinator-friendly plants and learn more about the amazing migration of monarch butterflies. Members of Okies for Monarchs will be giving a talk on Sunday at 11 a.m. on monarch migration and how you can help save monarchs from further decline.  Kids can try out the Monarch Migration Obstacle Course\, see live monarch rearing kits and more.   \nA Fairy Garden contest will round out the weekend’s activities. The public is invited to bring their individual fairy gardens for display and voting on Saturday and Sunday.   \n Ongoing\, Saturday and Sunday:   \n“Follow the Monarch” Exhibit by Okies for Monarchs.  As seen around Oklahoma\, including the Oklahoma Museum of Science\, “Follow the Monarchs” is a traveling art display featuring thousands of paper butterflies mimicking the monarch migration.  It will be on display in the Garden’s Visitor Center during September and October.  \nFairy Garden Contest: Drop off your Fairy Garden on Sept. 7 or 8:  The public is invited to bring their individual fairy gardens on Saturday and Sunday for display and voting in the Driskill Children’s Discovery Garden. Winners will be announced on Sunday at 12:30 p.m.  \nPlant Sale: Plants will be available for sale all weekend to those who want to take home plants to support the monarchs in their own yard.  Swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata)\, Blue mistflower (Conoclinium coelestinum)\, Yellow coneflower (Echinacea paradoxa)\, Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)\, Wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) \nMonarch Education Station in the Visitor Center: Live monarch rearing kits will be on display.  \nStory Walk in the Driskill Children’s Discovery Garden will feature the lifecycle of a butterfly.  \nStarting 10:30 a.m. each day: Monarch Migration Obstacle Course: An obstacle course will be set up on the main lawn for children (and adults) to experience elements of the life of the monarch.    \nFood: Rainbow Bowls Food Truck will be on hand both days from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.. Our Garden of Eatin’ stand will be selling wine\, white and red Sangria\, Cucumber Spritzer\, Blueberry Spritzer\, Spiked Pumpkin Iced Coffee\, Migrating Coconuts Beer\, Pineapple\, Apple and Mint Juice from Inheritance Juicery\, Assorted soda and juice\, Ice Cream\, Chips \nOther Scheduled Activities:  \nSaturday\, September 7  \n10:30 a.m.: Storytime on Main Lawn: Jennifer Riem will be reading her book “Lost on the Alpine Tundra-The Adventures of Twilla & Rye” about the adventures of tree sprites visiting Rocky Mountain National Forest. Free face painting during storytime!  \n11:00 a.m.: Waystation Dedication Ceremony in the Driskill Children’s Discovery Garden \nJoin Garden staff for a short dedication ceremony for the Garden’s registered waystation sign “Botanic Bodega” that will be installed in the Driskill Children’s Discovery Garden.   \nSunday\, Sept. 8  \nIn celebration of Grandparents Day\, all grandparents will get a monarch pin in the Visitor Center on Sunday.   \n11:00 a.m.: Main Lawn: “Meet the Monarchs” Talk by members of Okies for Monarchs/Oklahoma Monarch Society \nLearn all about the amazing monarch butterflies and their unique long-distance migration. You will learn how milkweed host plants and Oklahoma play an important role in their survival\, as well as how you can help save the monarchs from further decline.  Bring your chairs/blankets for this talk on the lawn behind our Visitor Center. \n12:30 p.m.: Fairy Garden Contest Winners announced\, and ribbons given out in Driskill Children’s Discovery Garden.  \nAll activities are included with regular admission.  FREE for Garden members.  \n \nSpecial thanks to
URL:https://www.tulsabotanic.org/event/monarch-experience/2024-09-07/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Family Programs,Paid Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240908T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240908T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164257
CREATED:20240805T191116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T191116Z
UID:14305-1725789600-1725814800@www.tulsabotanic.org
SUMMARY:Monarch Experience
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 7 and Sunday\, September 8\, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. \nStrap on your butterfly wings and antennas and join us for a weekend of fun and learning as we celebrate the monarch butterfly.  See the “Follow the Monarch” traveling art exhibit by Okies for Monarchs\, purchase pollinator-friendly plants and learn more about the amazing migration of monarch butterflies. Members of Okies for Monarchs will be giving a talk on Sunday at 11 a.m. on monarch migration and how you can help save monarchs from further decline.  Kids can try out the Monarch Migration Obstacle Course\, see live monarch rearing kits and more.   \nA Fairy Garden contest will round out the weekend’s activities. The public is invited to bring their individual fairy gardens for display and voting on Saturday and Sunday.   \n Ongoing\, Saturday and Sunday:   \n“Follow the Monarch” Exhibit by Okies for Monarchs.  As seen around Oklahoma\, including the Oklahoma Museum of Science\, “Follow the Monarchs” is a traveling art display featuring thousands of paper butterflies mimicking the monarch migration.  It will be on display in the Garden’s Visitor Center during September and October.  \nFairy Garden Contest: Drop off your Fairy Garden on Sept. 7 or 8:  The public is invited to bring their individual fairy gardens on Saturday and Sunday for display and voting in the Driskill Children’s Discovery Garden. Winners will be announced on Sunday at 12:30 p.m.  \nPlant Sale: Plants will be available for sale all weekend to those who want to take home plants to support the monarchs in their own yard.  Swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata)\, Blue mistflower (Conoclinium coelestinum)\, Yellow coneflower (Echinacea paradoxa)\, Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)\, Wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) \nMonarch Education Station in the Visitor Center: Live monarch rearing kits will be on display.  \nStory Walk in the Driskill Children’s Discovery Garden will feature the lifecycle of a butterfly.  \nStarting 10:30 a.m. each day: Monarch Migration Obstacle Course: An obstacle course will be set up on the main lawn for children (and adults) to experience elements of the life of the monarch.    \nFood: Rainbow Bowls Food Truck will be on hand both days from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.. Our Garden of Eatin’ stand will be selling wine\, white and red Sangria\, Cucumber Spritzer\, Blueberry Spritzer\, Spiked Pumpkin Iced Coffee\, Migrating Coconuts Beer\, Pineapple\, Apple and Mint Juice from Inheritance Juicery\, Assorted soda and juice\, Ice Cream\, Chips \nOther Scheduled Activities:  \nSaturday\, September 7  \n10:30 a.m.: Storytime on Main Lawn: Jennifer Riem will be reading her book “Lost on the Alpine Tundra-The Adventures of Twilla & Rye” about the adventures of tree sprites visiting Rocky Mountain National Forest. Free face painting during storytime!  \n11:00 a.m.: Waystation Dedication Ceremony in the Driskill Children’s Discovery Garden \nJoin Garden staff for a short dedication ceremony for the Garden’s registered waystation sign “Botanic Bodega” that will be installed in the Driskill Children’s Discovery Garden.   \nSunday\, Sept. 8  \nIn celebration of Grandparents Day\, all grandparents will get a monarch pin in the Visitor Center on Sunday.   \n11:00 a.m.: Main Lawn: “Meet the Monarchs” Talk by members of Okies for Monarchs/Oklahoma Monarch Society \nLearn all about the amazing monarch butterflies and their unique long-distance migration. You will learn how milkweed host plants and Oklahoma play an important role in their survival\, as well as how you can help save the monarchs from further decline.  Bring your chairs/blankets for this talk on the lawn behind our Visitor Center. \n12:30 p.m.: Fairy Garden Contest Winners announced\, and ribbons given out in Driskill Children’s Discovery Garden.  \nAll activities are included with regular admission.  FREE for Garden members.  \n \nSpecial thanks to
URL:https://www.tulsabotanic.org/event/monarch-experience/2024-09-08/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Family Programs,Paid Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164257
CREATED:20240810T033544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T005953Z
UID:13865-1726164000-1726171200@www.tulsabotanic.org
SUMMARY:Bands & Blooms: Bandelier
DESCRIPTION:More hours for flowers – our Bands & Blooms are great for a date night\, girls’ night out\, meet-up with friends or a family outing! Bring chairs or a blanket\, if you like\, to enjoy the live music from local artists and fantastic views from the lawn. \nHave a picnic! Our Garden of Eatin’ refreshment stand will open at 5:30 p.m. with brats\, wraps\, hot dogs\, pretzel bites and more. Stop at our Botanic Bar for beer or wine to sip as you stroll through our lush gardens. (check back for detailed menu. outside alcohol is not permitted). \nMUSIC is 6 to 8 p.m. On September 12\, Bandelier will bring their “western folk music from the southern plains” to the Garden. \nBandelier is Ryan Allen\, vocals\, Nathan Wilson\, drums\, Rusty Rowe\, bass\, Clay Grogan\, keyboardist\, and Will Gibson\, guitarist. \nAdmission to Bands & Blooms is:  FREE for Garden members. Regular admission for non-members (Age 16+: $10\,  Age 3-15: $5\nChildren under 3: Free\, but ticket required). \nAdvance tickets recommended. \n\nSelect the 5pm Timeslot on September 12th for Bands & Blooms with Bandelier. \nBands & Blooms will be Thursday evenings through October 31. \n\n \nMENU (subject to change\, all transactions are cashless) \nDomestic and Specialty/Local Beer\nRed and White Wine\nIced Pumpkin Spice Latte \nHotdog\nChili Cheese Dog\nPlain Brats\nAdam Brats\nFrito Pie\nChips\nSweet Potato & Arugula Wrap\nPretzel Bites and Cheese\nEve Plate\nDrumstick or Ice Cream Sandwich\nPopsicle \n\n 
URL:https://www.tulsabotanic.org/event/bands-blooms-bandelier-2/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Paid Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164257
CREATED:20240810T040329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T021959Z
UID:13867-1726768800-1726776000@www.tulsabotanic.org
SUMMARY:Bands & Blooms: Johnny Murrell
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we kick-off Autumn in the Botanic Garden! \nMore hours for flowers – our Bands & Blooms are great for a date night\, girls’ night out\, meet-up with friends or a family outing! Bring chairs or a blanket\, if you like\, to enjoy the live music from local artists and fantastic views from the lawn. \nIt’s the first night of our Autumn in the Botanic Garden festival!\nShop for your fall decor in our pumpkin patch\, take fun selfies at photo stops\, navigate the hay maze\, see all the creative scarecrow entries – and vote for your favorite! \nHave a picnic! Our Garden of Eatin’ refreshment stand will open at 5:30 p.m. with brats\, wraps\, hot dogs\, flavored popcorn\, warm pretzels\, caramel apples and more. Stop at our Botanic Bar for beer\, wine or cocktail to sip as you stroll through our lush gardens. (check back for detailed menu. outside alcohol is not permitted). \nMUSIC is 6-8 p.m. Johnny Murrell fresh sound is a blend of Tulsa soul and New York rock and roll. \nTICKETS: FREE for Garden members.\nRegular admission for non-members: Age 16+: $10 | Age 3-15: $5 | Children under 3: Free\, but ticket required\nAdvance tickets recommended. \n\nSelect the 5pm Timeslot on September 19th for Bands & Blooms with Johnny Murrell. \nBands & Blooms are Thursday evenings through October 31. \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.tulsabotanic.org/event/bands-blooms-johnny-murrell-3/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Paid Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240926T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240926T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164257
CREATED:20240810T031937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T211422Z
UID:13869-1727373600-1727380800@www.tulsabotanic.org
SUMMARY:Bands & Blooms: Stephanie Oliver Trio
DESCRIPTION:More hours for flowers – our Bands & Blooms are great for a date night\, girls’ night out\, meet-up with friends or a family outing! Bring chairs or a blanket\, if you like\, to enjoy the live music from local artists and fantastic views from the lawn. \nShop for your fall decor in our pumpkin patch\, take fun selfies at photo stops\, navigate the hay maze\, see all the creative scarecrow entries – and vote for your favorite! \nDine alfresco! Our Garden of Eatin’ refreshment stand will open at 5:30 p.m. with brats\, hot dogs\, pretzel bites and more. Stop at our Botanic Bar for beer\, wine or cocktail to sip as you stroll through our lush gardens. (check back for detailed menu. Note: outside alcohol is not permitted). \nMUSIC is 6-8 p.m. The Stephanie Oliver Trio will perform on Sept. 26. \nTICKETS: FREE for Garden members.\nRegular admission for non-members: Age 16+: $10 | Age 3-15: $5 | Children under 3: Free\, but ticket required\nAdvance tickets recommended. \n\nSelect the 5pm Timeslot on September 26th for Bands & Blooms with Stephanie Oliver Trio. \nBands & Blooms will be Thursday evenings through October 31. \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.tulsabotanic.org/event/bands-blooms-stephanie-oliver-trio/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Paid Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164257
CREATED:20240810T022752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T040524Z
UID:13871-1727978400-1727985600@www.tulsabotanic.org
SUMMARY:Bands & Blooms: Klondike5
DESCRIPTION:More hours for flowers – our Bands & Blooms are great for a date night\, girls’ night out\, meet-up with friends or a family outing!  Bring chairs or a blanket\, if you like\, to enjoy the live music from local artists and fantastic views from the lawn.   \nShop for your fall decor in our pumpkin patch\, take fun selfies at photo stops\, navigate the hay maze\, see all the creative scarecrow entries – and vote for your favorite!  \nHave a picnic! Our Garden of Eatin’ refreshment stand will open at 5:30 p.m. with brats\, wraps\, hot dogs\, flavored popcorn\, warm pretzels\, caramel apples and more. Stop at our Botanic Bar for beer\, wine or cocktail to sip as you stroll through our lush gardens. (Check back for detailed menu. Outside alcohol is not permitted). \nMUSIC is 6 to 8 p.m. klondike5 is an old time string band guaranteed to get your feet a stompin’.  They have played throughout northeastern Oklahoma.  \nTICKETS: FREE for Garden members.\nRegular admission for non-members: Age 16+: $10 | Age 3-15: $5 | Children under 3: Free\, but ticket required \nAdvance tickets recommended. \n\nSelect the 5pm Timeslot on October 3rd for Bands & Blooms with klondike5. \nBands & Blooms are Thursday evenings through October 31.\n \nGoing on during Bands & Blooms in October: BOOtanical\nThrow on your favorite costume and join us Thursday evenings in October as the Driskill Children’s Discovery Garden transforms into an enchanting garden for a BOOtanical Experience!  Families can stroll through the decorated pathways to visit ten BOOtanical booths that celebrate monarch butterflies and have games and treats. Each week we’ll also be visited by costumed characters from 6 – 8 p.m. On Oct. 3\, Malibu Barbie and Ken will be here to greet and take photos with BOOtanical guests. Costumes are encouraged. Additional ticket required for any child participating in BOOtanical experience. (purchase with admission ticket) 
URL:https://www.tulsabotanic.org/event/bands-blooms-klondike5/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Paid Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164258
CREATED:20240930T015951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T200424Z
UID:14439-1727978400-1727985600@www.tulsabotanic.org
SUMMARY:BOOtanical
DESCRIPTION:BOOtanical is sponsored by Ferguson Subaru! \nThrow on your favorite costume and join us Thursday evenings in October as the Driskill Children’s Discovery Garden transforms into an enchanting garden for a BOOtanical Experience! Families can stroll through the lighted pathways to visit BOOtanical booths celebrating the Monarch Butterfly with new games and loads of treats! Each week we will also have costumed characters greeting and taking photos with BOOtanical guests. See schedule below. \nWith a ticket to BOOtanical Experience\, each child gets a wristband and bag for carrying their prizes. Each child participating in BOOtanical will need a BOOtanical add-on ticket in addition to a regular admission ticket. BOOtanical Tickets are $10/child (0-18) for Garden members; $12/child for non-members. There is no additional charge for adults accompanying children other than regular admission. \nAdd-on your BOOtanical ticket when purchasing admission ticket. Advance tickets are recommended to avoid lines.\nBOOtanical Experiences are rain or shine! Come dressed for weather. If needed\, we will move activities inside our Mabee Grange building. \nCostumed characters visiting 6-8 p.m. during BOOtanical:\nOct. 3: Malibu Barbie and Ken\nOct. 10: Sorcerer Mickey Mouse and Minnie\nOct. 17: Woody\, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear\nOct. 24: Bluey and Baby Shark\nOct. 31: Jack Skellington and Sally \nYour regular admission ticket includes Bands & Blooms happening from 6-8 p.m. on Thursdays. Food & drinks will be available for sale.\nOct. 3: Klondike 5 String Band\nOct. 10: Carmela + the Band\nOct. 17: John Depew\nOct. 24: Hot Toast\nOct. 31: Michele Warren Duo \n \nTo 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 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. 
URL:https://www.tulsabotanic.org/event/bootanical-5/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Paid Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241005T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241005T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164258
CREATED:20240928T034616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240928T034628Z
UID:14429-1728126000-1728129600@www.tulsabotanic.org
SUMMARY:Tree Fort Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a nature-themed storytime followed by a coloring activity! We’ll meet under the shade of the oaks in the Carter/Sherry Families Tree Fort in our Children’s Discovery Garden.   \nFree with Garden admission.  \n \n 
URL:https://www.tulsabotanic.org/event/tree-fort-storytime-4/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Paid Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164258
CREATED:20241001T032134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T155609Z
UID:14501-1728554400-1728556200@www.tulsabotanic.org
SUMMARY:Grand Opening of Jim and Cherry Bost Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of the Jim and Cherry Bost Arboretum with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday\, Oct. 10 at 10 a.m.  The Garden will open at 9:30 a.m. to allow guests to enter and make their way to ribbon cutting ceremony in the pergola of the Arboretum. \nThe Jim and Cherry Bost Arboretum is the newest garden area to be developed and encompasses two acres between the Visitor Center\, Driskill Children’s Discovery Garden and Tandy Floral Terraces.  An accessible main pathway winds through existing native trees underplanted with dogwood trees\, over a stream to the donor’s circle plaza and up the hillside following a shallow brook emanating from a water fall and small pond near the top. The path ends at an ornate pergola with views overlooking the Garden’s lake with glimpses to downtown Tulsa.  The pergola features a roof with laser-cut designs of tree leaves traced by grandchildren of the Bosts which cast shadows of the leaf shapes to the ground below.  \nThe Arboretum features over 100 trees including many types of oaks\, maples\, dogwoods\, ginkgos and cherry trees. Artistic pieces in the Bost Arboretum include “Megalithic Toy” a granite sculpture previously donated by Burt B. Holmes\, and nature-inspired seating created through 3D printing. \nGarden members can enjoy tours of the Bost Arboretum on Friday\, Oct. 11 during Early Member Mornings at 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.
URL:https://www.tulsabotanic.org/event/grand-opening-of-jim-and-cherry-bost-arboretum/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164258
CREATED:20240813T023722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T030815Z
UID:13873-1728583200-1728590400@www.tulsabotanic.org
SUMMARY:Bands & Blooms: Carmela and the Band
DESCRIPTION:More hours for flowers – our Bands & Blooms are great for a date night\, girls’ night out\, meet-up with friends or a family outing! Bring chairs or a blanket\, if you like\, to enjoy the live music from local artists and fantastic views from the lawn.\nShop for your fall decor in our pumpkin patch\, take fun selfies at photo stops\, navigate the hay maze\, see all the creative scarecrow entries – and vote for your favorite! \nHave a picnic! Our Garden of Eatin’ refreshment stand will open at 5:30 p.m. with brats\, hot dogs\, popcorn\, pretzel bites\, and more. Stop at our Botanic Bar for beer\, wine or cocktail to sip as you stroll through our lush gardens. (check back for detailed menu. outside alcohol is not permitted). \nMUSIC is 6-8 p.m. Carmela and the Band will perform on October 10.  \nTICKETS: FREE for Garden members.\nRegular admission for non-members: Age 16+: $10 | Age 3-15: $5 | Children under 3: Free\, but ticket required\nAdvance tickets recommended. \n\nSelect the 5pm Timeslot on October 10th for Bands & Blooms with Carmela and the Band. \nBands & Blooms are on Thursday evenings through October 31. \nGoing on during Bands & Blooms in October: BOOtanical\nThrow on your favorite costume and join us Thursday evenings in October as the Driskill Children’s Discovery Garden transforms into an enchanting garden for a BOOtanical Experience!  Families can stroll through the decorated pathways to visit ten BOOtanical booths that celebrate monarch butterflies with activities and treats. Each week we’ll also be visited by costumed characters from 6 – 8 p.m. On Oct. 10\, Sorcerer Mickey Mouse and Minnie will be here to greet and take photos with BOOtanical guests. Costumes are encouraged. Additional ticket required for any child participating in BOOtanical experience. (purchase with admission ticket) 
URL:https://www.tulsabotanic.org/event/bands-blooms-carmela-and-the-band/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Paid Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164258
CREATED:20240930T015951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T200425Z
UID:14489-1728583200-1728590400@www.tulsabotanic.org
SUMMARY:BOOtanical
DESCRIPTION:BOOtanical is sponsored by Ferguson Subaru! \nThrow on your favorite costume and join us Thursday evenings in October as the Driskill Children’s Discovery Garden transforms into an enchanting garden for a BOOtanical Experience! Families can stroll through the lighted pathways to visit BOOtanical booths celebrating the Monarch Butterfly with new games and loads of treats! Each week we will also have costumed characters greeting and taking photos with BOOtanical guests. See schedule below. \nWith a ticket to BOOtanical Experience\, each child gets a wristband and bag for carrying their prizes. Each child participating in BOOtanical will need a BOOtanical add-on ticket in addition to a regular admission ticket. BOOtanical Tickets are $10/child (0-18) for Garden members; $12/child for non-members. There is no additional charge for adults accompanying children other than regular admission. \nAdd-on your BOOtanical ticket when purchasing admission ticket. Advance tickets are recommended to avoid lines.\nBOOtanical Experiences are rain or shine! Come dressed for weather. If needed\, we will move activities inside our Mabee Grange building. \nCostumed characters visiting 6-8 p.m. during BOOtanical:\nOct. 3: Malibu Barbie and Ken\nOct. 10: Sorcerer Mickey Mouse and Minnie\nOct. 17: Woody\, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear\nOct. 24: Bluey and Baby Shark\nOct. 31: Jack Skellington and Sally \nYour regular admission ticket includes Bands & Blooms happening from 6-8 p.m. on Thursdays. Food & drinks will be available for sale.\nOct. 3: Klondike 5 String Band\nOct. 10: Carmela + the Band\nOct. 17: John Depew\nOct. 24: Hot Toast\nOct. 31: Michele Warren Duo \n \nTo 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 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. 
URL:https://www.tulsabotanic.org/event/bootanical-5/2024-10-10/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Paid Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164258
CREATED:20240810T014332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T180445Z
UID:13875-1729188000-1729195200@www.tulsabotanic.org
SUMMARY:Bands & Blooms: John Depew
DESCRIPTION:More hours for flowers – our Bands & Blooms are great for a date night\, girls’ night out\, meet-up with friends or a family outing!  Bring chairs or a blanket\, if you like\, to enjoy the live music from local artists and fantastic views from the lawn.   \nShop for your fall decor in our pumpkin patch\, take fun selfies at photo stops\, navigate the hay maze\, see all the creative scarecrow entries – and vote for your favorite!  \nHave a picnic! Our Garden of Eatin’ refreshment stand will open at 5:30 p.m. with brats\, hot dogs\, popcorn\, pretzel bites\, and more. Stop at our Botanic Bar for beer\, wine or cocktail to sip as you stroll through our lush gardens. (outside alcohol is not permitted. no glass containers). \nMUSIC is 6-8 p.m. John Depew is an award-winning musician and songwriter influenced by ‘gypsy jazz\,’ swing\, and a variety of folk styles. He features mandolin\, claw-hammer banjo\, bouzouki\, and acoustic guitar. John is the 2022 Kansas Mandolin Champion and a 2021 winner of Walnut Valley Festival’s NewSong Showcase.  \nTICKETS: FREE Tickets for Garden members   Members\, get your free tickets online to avoid lines at check-in.  \nRegular admission for non-members: Age 16+: $10 | Age 3-15: $5 | Children under 3: Free\, but ticket required\nGet tickets online to avoid lines.  \n  \nSelect the 5pm Timeslot on October 17th for Bands & Blooms with John Depew. \nBands & Blooms will be Thursday evenings through October 31.\n \nGoing on during Bands & Blooms in October: BOOtanical\nThrow on your favorite costume and join us Thursday evenings in October as the Driskill Children’s Discovery Garden transforms into an enchanting garden for a BOOtanical Experience!  Families can stroll through the decorated pathways to visit ten BOOtanical booths that celebrate monarch butterflies and have games and treats. Each week we’ll also be visited by costumed characters from 6 – 8 p.m. On Oct. 17\, Woody\, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear will be here to greet and take photos with BOOtanical guests. Costumes are encouraged. Additional ticket required for any child participating in BOOtanical experience. (purchase with admission ticket- Advance tickets are recommended to avoid lines.) \n \n\n\nAbout John Depew: Born and raised in central Kansas\, John Depew is an award-winning musician and songwriter with a background in bluegrass and old-time American music. Depew features mandolin\, claw-hammer banjo\, bouzouki\, and acoustic guitar and is influenced by ‘gypsy jazz\,’ swing\, and a variety of folk styles. John is the 2022 Kansas Mandolin Champion and a 2021 winner of Walnut Valley Festival’s NewSong Showcase. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.tulsabotanic.org/event/bands-blooms-john-depew/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Paid Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164258
CREATED:20240930T015951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T200426Z
UID:14490-1729188000-1729195200@www.tulsabotanic.org
SUMMARY:BOOtanical
DESCRIPTION:BOOtanical is sponsored by Ferguson Subaru! \nThrow on your favorite costume and join us Thursday evenings in October as the Driskill Children’s Discovery Garden transforms into an enchanting garden for a BOOtanical Experience! Families can stroll through the lighted pathways to visit BOOtanical booths celebrating the Monarch Butterfly with new games and loads of treats! Each week we will also have costumed characters greeting and taking photos with BOOtanical guests. See schedule below. \nWith a ticket to BOOtanical Experience\, each child gets a wristband and bag for carrying their prizes. Each child participating in BOOtanical will need a BOOtanical add-on ticket in addition to a regular admission ticket. BOOtanical Tickets are $10/child (0-18) for Garden members; $12/child for non-members. There is no additional charge for adults accompanying children other than regular admission. \nAdd-on your BOOtanical ticket when purchasing admission ticket. Advance tickets are recommended to avoid lines.\nBOOtanical Experiences are rain or shine! Come dressed for weather. If needed\, we will move activities inside our Mabee Grange building. \nCostumed characters visiting 6-8 p.m. during BOOtanical:\nOct. 3: Malibu Barbie and Ken\nOct. 10: Sorcerer Mickey Mouse and Minnie\nOct. 17: Woody\, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear\nOct. 24: Bluey and Baby Shark\nOct. 31: Jack Skellington and Sally \nYour regular admission ticket includes Bands & Blooms happening from 6-8 p.m. on Thursdays. Food & drinks will be available for sale.\nOct. 3: Klondike 5 String Band\nOct. 10: Carmela + the Band\nOct. 17: John Depew\nOct. 24: Hot Toast\nOct. 31: Michele Warren Duo \n \nTo 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 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. 
URL:https://www.tulsabotanic.org/event/bootanical-5/2024-10-17/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Paid Programs
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241024T200000
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SUMMARY:Bands & Blooms: Hot Toast
DESCRIPTION:More hours for flowers – our Bands & Blooms are great for a date night\, girls’ night out\, meet-up with friends or a family outing!  Bring chairs or a blanket\, if you like\, to enjoy the live music from local artists and fantastic views from the lawn.   \nShop for your fall decor in our pumpkin patch\, take fun selfies at photo stops\, navigate the hay maze\, see all the creative scarecrow entries – and vote for your favorite!  \nHave a picnic! Our Garden of Eatin’ refreshment stand will open at 5:30 p.m. with brats\, hot dogs\, popcorn\, pretzel bites\, and more. Stop at our Botanic Bar for beer\, wine or cocktail to sip as you stroll through our lush gardens. (check back for detailed menu. outside alcohol is not permitted). \nMUSIC is 6-8 p.m. Hot Toast Music is a family favorite! Mr. Symon will have sing-a-long songs and instruments for the kids to sing\, play and dance to.  Through thoughtful lyrics and catchy melodies\, Mr. Symon explores the world around and the world within.  \nTICKETS: FREE for Garden members.\nRegular admission for non-members: Age 16+: $10 | Age 3-15: $5 | Children under 3: Free\, but ticket required\nAdvance tickets recommended. \n\nSelect the 5pm Timeslot on October 24th for Bands & Blooms with Hot Toast Music Co. \nBands & Blooms will be Thursday evenings through October 31.\n \n\n\n\nGoing on during Bands & Blooms in October: BOOtanical\nThrow on your favorite costume and join us Thursday evenings in October as the Driskill Children’s Discovery Garden transforms into an enchanting garden for a BOOtanical Experience!  Families can stroll through the decorated pathways to visit ten BOOtanical booths that celebrate monarch butterflies with activities and treats. Each week we’ll also be visited by costumed characters from 6 – 8 p.m. On Oct. 24\, Bluey and Baby Shark will be here to greet and take photos with trick-or-treaters. Costumes are encouraged. Additional ticket required for any child participating in BOOtanical experience. (purchase with admission ticket – Advance tickets are recommended to avoid lines.) 
URL:https://www.tulsabotanic.org/event/bands-blooms-hot-toast/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Paid Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241024T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241024T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164258
CREATED:20240930T015951Z
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SUMMARY:BOOtanical
DESCRIPTION:BOOtanical is sponsored by Ferguson Subaru! \nThrow on your favorite costume and join us Thursday evenings in October as the Driskill Children’s Discovery Garden transforms into an enchanting garden for a BOOtanical Experience! Families can stroll through the lighted pathways to visit BOOtanical booths celebrating the Monarch Butterfly with new games and loads of treats! Each week we will also have costumed characters greeting and taking photos with BOOtanical guests. See schedule below. \nWith a ticket to BOOtanical Experience\, each child gets a wristband and bag for carrying their prizes. Each child participating in BOOtanical will need a BOOtanical add-on ticket in addition to a regular admission ticket. BOOtanical Tickets are $10/child (0-18) for Garden members; $12/child for non-members. There is no additional charge for adults accompanying children other than regular admission. \nAdd-on your BOOtanical ticket when purchasing admission ticket. Advance tickets are recommended to avoid lines.\nBOOtanical Experiences are rain or shine! Come dressed for weather. If needed\, we will move activities inside our Mabee Grange building. \nCostumed characters visiting 6-8 p.m. during BOOtanical:\nOct. 3: Malibu Barbie and Ken\nOct. 10: Sorcerer Mickey Mouse and Minnie\nOct. 17: Woody\, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear\nOct. 24: Bluey and Baby Shark\nOct. 31: Jack Skellington and Sally \nYour regular admission ticket includes Bands & Blooms happening from 6-8 p.m. on Thursdays. Food & drinks will be available for sale.\nOct. 3: Klondike 5 String Band\nOct. 10: Carmela + the Band\nOct. 17: John Depew\nOct. 24: Hot Toast\nOct. 31: Michele Warren Duo \n \nTo 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 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. 
URL:https://www.tulsabotanic.org/event/bootanical-5/2024-10-24/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Paid Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241026T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241026T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164258
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SUMMARY:"Thriller" Dance and "Monster Moves" Dance along
DESCRIPTION:Faculty and about fifty 3rd to 5th grade students from Holmes Park Elementary School in Sapulpa will perform the “Thriller” Dance in their Halloween costumes at the Garden on the event lawn.  Afterward\, the students and teachers will help everyone learn the dance to “Monster Moves” by Koo Koo to perform together. Free with regular admission. Costumes are encouraged!  \n \nSelect the Oct. 26 date and time slot of your choice for admission. 
URL:https://www.tulsabotanic.org/event/thriller-dance-and-monster-moves-dance-along/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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