Tulsa Botanic Garden

BOOtanical
2025-10-09 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-16 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-23 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-30 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
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

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

Bands & Blooms: Stephanie Oliver Trio
2025-10-09 18:00 - 20:00
More hours for flowers – our Bands & Blooms are great for a 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.
FOOD & DRINK, starting at 5 p.m.: Our Botanic Bar has beer, wine and cocktails to sip as you stroll through our lush gardens!
Try the seasonal cocktails and drinks.
Our Garden of Eatin’ will have delicious food options for purchase. No outside food and drink is allowed on Thursday nights. All transactions at the Garden are cashless.

MUSIC: 6-8 p.m.
Stephanie Oliver is a versatile vocalist and percussionist, who revels in genre-jumping and doesn’t feel the need to relegate herself to any one style of music. One thing that’s always evident in her recordings and performances is the sheer joy it brings her to sing and play music.
Advance tickets recommended for quick check-in.
TICKETS: Free tickets for Garden members! Join today!
Ages 16+: $10, ages 3-15: $150, Children 2 and under: $0 ticket.
BOOtanical: Also happening from 5-8 p.m.: BOOtanical – a trick-or-treating experience visiting 10 stations in the decorated Driskill Children’s Discovery Garden for games and activities (and plenty of treats) to learn about the Monarch Butterfly! BOOtanical requires an add-on ticket for any participating child (age 0-18). No additional ticket required for accompanying adults.
All transactions onsite are cashless. Prices above do not include tax or processing fees.

Select Thursday, October 9 and choose the 5 p.m. time slot (or earlier if you like). Arrive anytime between 5 and 7:30 p.m. Food and drink sales close at 7:30. Event and Garden close promptly at 8 p.m.
Fall 2025 Bands & Blooms are sponsored by:

Second Saturday Dog Day
2025-10-11 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-08 10:00 - 17:00
Bring your pup out for our Second Saturday Dog Day, a special day each month when they can join you for a walk (and sniffs!) in the Botanic Garden. We’ll have free pup cups and treats in the Visitor Center!
Note: Dogs must be controlled by a non-retractable leash at all times and owners must pick up after their dogs. Limit 2 dogs per household. The Garden reserves the right to ask owners who do not follow policies or cannot control their dog to leave the premises with no refunds granted.
TICKETS: Free for Garden Members;
Ages 16+ | $10; Ages 3-15 | $5; Children 2 and under | $0 ticket
Purchase tickets in advance for fast check-in inside the Visitor Center. All transactions onsite are cashless.

Tree Fort Storytime
2025-10-11 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-10-25 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-11-08 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-11-22 10:30 - 11:00
Join us in the Tree Fort in the Driskill Children’s Discovery Garden as we read a nature-themed story together! Suitable for ages 10 and under, free with Garden admission.
Note: Storytime may be cancelled during inclement weather.

Bands & Blooms: Paul Roper Band
2025-10-16 18:00 - 20:00
More hours for flowers – our Bands & Blooms are great for a 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.
FOOD & DRINK, starting at 5 p.m.: Our Botanic Bar has beer, wine and cocktails to sip as you stroll through our lush gardens!
Our Garden of Eatin’ will have delicious food options for purchase. No outside food and drink is allowed on Thursday nights. All transactions at the Garden are cashless.

LIVE MUSIC: 6-8 p.m.
Well-known around Tulsa, the Paul Roper Band will perform.

Advance tickets recommended for quick check-in.
TICKETS: Free tickets for Garden members! Join today!
Ages 16+: $10, ages 3-15: $150, Children 2 and under: $0 ticket.
GET A TREAT of 2 FREE Tickets for Thursday. Oct. 16 from Cox – FIND OUT HOW
BOOtanical: Also happening from 5-8 p.m.: BOOtanical – a trick-or-treating experience visiting 10 stations in the decorated Driskill Children’s Discovery Garden for games and activities (and plenty of treats) to learn about the Monarch Butterfly! BOOtanical requires an add-on ticket for any participating child (age 0-18). No additional ticket required for accompanying adults.
All transactions onsite are cashless. Prices above do not include tax or processing fees.

Select Thursday, October 16 and choose the 5 p.m. time slot (or earlier if you like). Arrive anytime between 5 and 7:30 p.m. Food and drink sales close at 7:30. Event and Garden close promptly at 8 p.m.
Fall 2025 Bands & Blooms are sponsored by:

Bands & Blooms: Michele Warren Duo
2025-10-23 18:00 - 20:00
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.
FOOD & DRINK, starting at 5 p.m.: Our Botanic Bar has beer, wine and cocktails to sip as you stroll through our lush gardens!
Our Garden of Eatin’ will have delicious food options for purchase. No outside food and drink is allowed on Thursday nights. All transactions at the Garden are cashless.

LIVE MUSIC: 6-8 p.m.
Michele Warren, a Tulsa favorite, is well-known 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 show; guaranteeing a memorable experience for all. Genre’s performed include rock, blues, pop, with some jazz and country hits from the 70’s, 80s, 90s, and 2000s.
Your admission includes exploring Autumn in the Botanic Garden: shop and take pics in our Pumpkin Patch, navigate the hay maze and stroll along
“Scarecrow Row” to see all the community entries and vote for your favorite to win the People’s Choice Award.
Advance tickets recommended for quickest check-in.
TICKETS: Free tickets for Garden members! Join today!
Ages 16+: $10, ages 3-15: $5, Children 2 and under: $0 ticket.
All transactions onsite are cashless. Prices above do not include tax or processing fees.
BOOtanical: Also happening from 5-8 p.m.: BOOtanical – a trick-or-treating experience visiting 10 stations in the decorated Driskill Children’s Discovery Garden for games and activities (and plenty of treats) to learn about the Monarch Butterfly! BOOtanical requires an add-on ticket for any participating child (age 0-18). No additional ticket required for accompanying adults.
Reciprocal admission and guest passes will be honored. BOO-tanical Experience, from 5-8 p.m., requires add-on ticket for each child.

Thanks to our Fall 2025 Bands & Blooms Sponsor:

Bands & Blooms: Monster Mash with DJ Ethan
2025-10-30 18:00 - 20:00
5-6 p.m. Theater Arts will have their Performance Troupe with students ages 7-18 performing from 5 to 6 p.m. on the main lawn. The group will be singing and dancing to a medley of songs from “The Cheetah Girls”, a Disney original series.
6-8 p.m. Family Friendly Monster Mash with DJ Ethan, who joined us for DIG: Day In the Garden, this year, will be playing fun, family-friendly tunes for the best family dance party from 6-8 p.m.
Don’t forget – BOOtanical is 5-8 p.m. and requires an add-on ticket.
FOOD & DRINK, starting at 5 p.m.: Our Botanic Bar has beer, wine and cocktails to sip as you stroll through our lush gardens! Our Garden of Eatin’ will have delicious food options for purchase. No outside food and drink is allowed on Thursday nights. All transactions at the Garden are cashless.

Your admission includes exploring Autumn in the Botanic Garden: shop and take pics in our Pumpkin Patch, navigate the hay maze and stroll along “Scarecrow Row” to see all the community entries and vote for your favorite to win the People’s Choice Award.
Advance tickets recommended for quickest check-in.
TICKETS: Free tickets for Garden members! Join today!
Ages 16+: $10, ages 3-15: $5, Children 2 and under: $0 ticket.
All transactions onsite are cashless. Prices above do not include tax or processing fees.
Reciprocal admission and guest passes will be honored. BOO-tanical Experience, from 5-8 p.m., requires add-on ticket for each child ages 0-18.

Thanks to our Fall 2025 Bands & Blooms Sponsor:

First Friday Horticulture Tour
2025-11-07 10:30 - 11:30
Join Greenhouse & Nursery Manager Elie Adams for a behind-the-scenes tour of our production greenhouse. Space is limited. Check-in at Visitor Center to be shuttled by golf cart to the greenhouse. Note: Pathways to greenhouse are not accessible. Please wear closed-toe shoes.
Tour is free with Garden admission, however spaces are limited. Purchase admission tickets in advance, with 8:30 a.m. (for members) or 10 a.m. admission time slot to add the Horticulture Tour to your ticket. If you do not purchase tickets in advance, please check-in at the Visitor Center for availability.

Seasonal Sound Bath
2025-11-09 17:00 - 18:00
Prepare for the holidays and join us for a rejuvenating Seasonal Sound Bath with Sana Meditation on Sunday, November 9th, as we honor the shift into late autumn with intention, stillness, and sound. Follow signs for parking in the main lot and walking directly to the Garden’s Mabee Grange Event Center to check-in. Consider coming earlier (Garden admission required) to enjoy a walk through the Garden’s natural beauty before heading to the Mabee Grange for this immersive experience to invite deep rest and a nervous system reset through a blend of crystal singing bowls, chimes, gongs, and other healing frequencies.
Guided by Sana Meditation, this sound bath offers a unique opportunity to ground your energy, release seasonal tension, and prepare your body and mind for the inward journey of winter.
WHAT TO BRING: Bring a yoga mat, blanket, or cushion for comfort, optional eye pillow or journal. Dress in layers for the crisp fall air when walking outside.
Come ready to relax, reset, and reconnect with yourself and the rhythm of the season.
TICKETS: Free tickets for Garden Members- but must reserve your ticket- Join today!
$30 for nonmember
Spaces are limited — reserve your spot today and step into the soothing embrace of sound among the fall backdrop of the Osage Hills.
This class is offered in partnership with Humble Warrior Collective and Sana Meditation.

Botanic Garden of Lights
2025-11-28 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-05 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-12 17:00 - 21:00
Celebrate the holidays and light up your evening with a magical stroll through the Garden, perfect for a family outing, girls’ night, or romantic date night. Enjoy thousands of colorful lights, s’mores by the fire, holiday music, and a joyful spirit all around. Make memories at the snowball pit and capture the moment at our photo stops. Check the schedule for live jazz on Sundays, Santa visits, and more—then plan your visit and get your tickets!

Tips:

Garden members save $2-5 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.
We will have delicious food and drink options for purchase. No outside food and drink is allowed. All transactions at the Garden are cashless.

Timed-entry Tickets are required for all attendees, including Garden members. Guest passes and reciprocal admission do not apply for this special, ticketed event.
MEMBERS: Age 16+ | $17 ; Ages 3-15 | $8
NON-MEMBERS: Age 16+ | $22; Ages 3-15 | $10
Children Age 2 and under require a $0 ticket
See discounted ticket prices for SNAP/WIC card holders or Oklahoma Foster Parent Exclusive Membership Card here
Prices above do not include tax or processing fees.

Botanic Garden of Lights
2025-11-29 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-06 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-13 17:00 - 21:00
Celebrate the holidays and light up your evening with a magical stroll through the Garden, perfect for a family outing, girls’ night, or romantic date night. Enjoy thousands of colorful lights, s’mores by the fire, holiday music, and a joyful spirit all around. Make memories at the snowball pit and capture the moment at our photo stops. Check the schedule for live jazz on Sundays, Santa visits, and more—then plan your visit and get your tickets!

Tips:

Garden members save $2-5 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.
We will have delicious food and drink options for purchase. No outside food and drink is allowed. All transactions at the Garden are cashless.
Winter Characters will visit 6-8 p.m. on the following dates: Dec. 26: Snow Globe Ballerina, Dec. 27: The Grinch & Cindy Lou Who, and Dec. 28: Buzz Lightyear & Woody

Timed-entry Tickets are required for all attendees, including Garden members. Guest passes and reciprocal admission do not apply for this special, ticketed event.
MEMBERS: Age 16+ | $17 ; Ages 3-15 | $8 Join today!
NON-MEMBERS: Age 16+ | $22; Ages 3-15 | $10
Children Age 2 and under require a $0 ticket
See discounted ticket prices for SNAP/WIC card holders or Oklahoma Foster Parent Exclusive Membership Card here
Prices above do not include tax or processing fees.

Botanic Garden of Lights: Sunday Jazz Nights with Ari Yvon
2025-11-30 17:00 - 21:00
Celebrate the holidays and light up your evening with a magical stroll through the Garden, perfect for a family outing, girls’ night, or romantic date night. Enjoy thousands of colorful lights, s’mores by the fire, holiday music, and a joyful spirit all around. Make memories at the snowball pit and capture the moment at our photo stops. Check the schedule for live jazz on Sundays, Santa visits, and more—then plan your visit and get your tickets!
On Sunday, November 30, Ari Yvon will be performing in the Mabee Grange from 6-8 p.m.
About Ari Yvon:
Ari Yvon is singer/songwriter/performer from Tulsa. Over the last eight years, she has performed at various festivals, weddings, private events, parties, conferences, and concerts worldwide. In addition to her live performances, she is also a recording artist and contributes to multiple records at The Church Studio.
Ari is also working on writing her own music – a blend of Latin jazz, funk, and soul influenced by her Puerto Rican heritage and Oklahoma roots.

Tips:

Garden members save $2-5 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.
We will have delicious food and drink options for purchase. No outside food and drink is allowed. All transactions at the Garden are cashless.

Timed-entry Tickets are required for all attendees, including Garden members. Guest passes and reciprocal admission do not apply for this special, ticketed event.
MEMBERS: Age 16+ | $17 ; Ages 3-15 | $8
NON-MEMBERS: Age 16+ | $22; Ages 3-15 | $10
Children Age 2 and under require a $0 ticket
See discounted ticket prices for SNAP/WIC card holders or Oklahoma Foster Parent Exclusive Membership Card here
Prices above do not include tax or processing fees.

Botanic Garden of Lights is presented by

Sunday Jazz Nights are presented by

Botanic Garden of Lights
2025-12-03 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-10 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-17 17:00 - 21:00
Light up your evening with a magical stroll through the Garden, perfect for a family outing, girls’ night, or romantic date night. Enjoy thousands of colorful lights, s’mores by the fire, holiday music, and a joyful spirit all around. Make memories at the snowball pit and capture the moment at our photo stops. Check the schedule for live jazz on Sundays, Santa visits, and more—then plan your visit and get your tickets!

Tips:

Garden members save $2-5 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.
We will have delicious food and drink options for purchase. No outside food and drink is allowed. All transactions at the Garden are cashless.

Tickets are required for all attendees, including Garden members. Guest passes and reciprocal admission do not apply for this special, ticketed event.
MEMBERS: Age 16+ | $17 ; Ages 3-15 | $8
NON-MEMBERS: Age 16+ | $22; Ages 3-15 | $10
Children Age 2 and under require a $0 ticket
Prices above do not include tax or processing fees.

Botanic Garden of Lights
2025-12-04 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-11 17:00 - 21:00
Celebrate the holidays and light up your evening with a magical stroll through the Garden, perfect for a family outing, girls’ night, or romantic date night. Enjoy thousands of colorful lights, s’mores by the fire, holiday music, and a joyful spirit all around. Make memories at the snowball pit and capture the moment at our photo stops. Check the schedule for live jazz on Sundays, Santa visits, and more—then plan your visit and get your tickets!

Tips:

Garden members save $2-5 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.
We will have delicious food and drink options for purchase. No outside food and drink is allowed. All transactions at the Garden are cashless.

Tickets are required for all attendees, including Garden members. Guest passes and reciprocal admission do not apply for this special, ticketed event.
MEMBERS: Age 16+ | $17 ; Ages 3-15 | $8
NON-MEMBERS: Age 16+ | $22; Ages 3-15 | $10
Children Age 2 and under require a $0 ticket
See discounted ticket prices for SNAP/WIC card holders or Oklahoma Foster Parent Exclusive Membership Card here
Prices above do not include tax or processing fees.

Botanic Garden of Lights: Sunday Jazz Nights with Neon Giraffe Parade
2025-12-07 17:00 - 21:00
Light up your evening with a magical stroll through the Garden, perfect for a family outing, girls’ night, or romantic date night. Enjoy colorful lights, s’mores by the fire, holiday music, and a joyful spirit all around. Make memories at the snowball pit and capture the moment at our photo stops. Check the schedule for live jazz on Sundays, Santa visits, and more—then plan your visit and get your tickets!

On Sunday, Dec. 7, the Neon Giraffe Parade will be performing inside our Mabee Grange event center from 6-8 p.m.
About Neon Giraffe Parade:
This soulful jazz trio blends chill grooves, funky rhythms, and original vibes built on unoriginal chords. With drums that drive, keys that flow, and bass that grooves, their sound takes you back while keeping you right in the moment. Whether you’re unwinding or up on your feet, this funky crew delivers the perfect soundtrack for your soul.
Tips:

Garden members save $2-5 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.
We will have delicious food and drink options for purchase. No outside food and drink is allowed. All transactions at the Garden are cashless.

Tickets are required for all attendees, including Garden members. Guest passes and reciprocal admission do not apply for this special, ticketed event.
MEMBERS: Age 16+ | $17 ; Ages 3-15 | $8
NON-MEMBERS: Age 16+ | $22; Ages 3-15 | $10
Children Age 2 and under require a $0 ticket
Prices above do not include tax or processing fees.

2025 Botanic Garden of Lights is presented by

Sunday Jazz Nights are presented by

Botanic Garden of Lights: Sunday Jazz Nights with The Mood Lights
2025-12-14 17:00 - 21:00
Light up your evening with a magical stroll through the Garden, perfect for a family outing, girls’ night, or romantic date night. Enjoy colorful lights, s’mores by the fire, holiday music, and a joyful spirit all around. Make memories at the snowball pit and capture the moment at our photo stops. Check the schedule for live jazz on Sundays, Santa visits, and more—then plan your visit and get your tickets!

On Sunday, Dec. 14, The Mood Lights will be performing inside our Mabee Grange from 6-8 p.m.
The Mood Lights is a 3-piece instrumental band blending Soul, Lounge, Motown, and Hip-Hop. Matt Zeigler (keys/sax), Keegan Hulsey (bass), and Clayton “CLAYDOH” Pelotte (drums) bring original music and lively energy to every show. As the house band for Saturn Room Tiki Lounge on First Fridays, they love sharing Tulsa’s vibrant music scene with the community.

Tips:

Garden members save $2-5 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.
We will have delicious food and beverage options for purchase. No outside food and drink is allowed. All transactions at the Garden are cashless.

Tickets are required for all attendees, including Garden members. Guest passes and reciprocal admission do not apply for this special, ticketed event.
MEMBERS: Age 16+ | $17 ; Ages 3-15 | $8
NON-MEMBERS: Age 16+ | $22; Ages 3-15 | $10
Children Age 2 and under require a $0 ticket
Prices above do not include tax or processing fees.

2025 Botanic Garden of Lights is presented by

Sunday Jazz Nights are presented by
