Music Night with Rachel Bachman
2018-05-17 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
De-stress from your day with an evening among beautiful blossoms, captivating fragrances and the sounds of indie folk artist Rachel Bachman starting at 6 p.m. T-Town Gourmet Food Truck will have delicious dinner options and beer and wine will also be available for sale starting at 5 p.m. The release of her third album “I’m All I’ves” (January 2018) represents a leap forward for the songwriter whose soaring voice and quirky introspective lyrics read like a sophisticated commentary on the modern problems of being human. On this record, Bachman laughs, belts, croons, pleads and ponders an unwieldy array of lost loves, stray cats, failed aspirations, Greek gods, 19th century serial killers and the question of death itself. For more information visit Rachel Bachman Music. Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.. and open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Admission prices are FREE for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+; $4 for ages 3–12. Children 2 and under are free. Only service dogs are permitted, except for specifically designated Dog Days/Nights (check calendar for upcoming dates). For more information, call 918-289-0330. Cash and credit cards accepted.

Children's Discovery Garden Birthday Celebration
2018-05-20 13:00 - 15:00
Join us as we celebrate the Spring Giant’s second birthday! There will be favors and cupcakes for the first 100 kids. Crafts and a tour with the Children’s Discovery Garden curator Ellen Weatherholt will begin at 2 p.m. Free with regular admission.

Wellness Walk - Nature Therapy
2018-05-24 18:00 - 19:30
Unwind and de-stress with a visit to the Botanic Garden after work. Take a Nature Therapy Walk led by Oklahoma’s only certified nature therapy guide starting at 6 p.m. – Walk will last approximately 1.5 hours but stay in the garden areas. Free with regular admission.
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. (Hours on Thursday extend to 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursdays, June – August) Admission prices are FREE for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+; $4 for ages 3–12. Children 2 and under are free. Only service dogs are permitted, except for specifically designated Dog Days/Nights (check calendar for upcoming dates).

Full Moon Nature Hike
2018-05-29 20:00 - 22:00
Join us for a night hike on our 1.5 mile Cross Timbers Nature Trail. Beer and wine will be available for sale as well as s’more kits for making s’mores over fire pits (weather permitting). Please note: Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes and be able to walk the 1.5 mile nature trail. Not recommended for children under 6. Cost is $10 per person for members; $15 for non-members. Register online or call 918-289-0330.

Music Night with Randy Brumley
2018-05-31 17:00 - 20:00
De-stress from your day with an evening among beautiful flowers and the sounds of folk-rock artist The Randy Brumley Band starting at 6 p.m. MASA food truck will have delicious dinner options and beer and wine will also be available for sale starting at 5 p.m.

** NOTE: It’s also Member Appreciation Night – Garden members can shop our Members Only Plant Sale from 5-8 p.m. (before the sale opens to the public on Saturday, June 2) and enjoy light snacks from 5-7 p.m. ** To see a list (pdf) of plants for the sale, click here.Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursdays until 8 p.m. Admission prices are FREE for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+; $4 for ages 3–12. Children 2 and under are free. Only service dogs are permitted, except for specifically designated Dog Days/Nights (check calendar for upcoming dates). For more information, call 918-289-0330. Cash and credit cards accepted.

Members Only Plant Sale
2018-05-31 17:00 - 20:00
Garden members get exclusive first look to shop before our Plant Sale on June 2. Plants include limited quantities of herbs, milkweed, nectar plants and flowering shrubs. Garden members will receive a 10% discount on purchases. To see a list (pdf file) of plants for sale, click here. Proceeds from plant sale support the Botanic Garden.
** This is also Music Night – Randy Brumley will be playing from 6 to 8 and MASA food truck will be selling dinner options starting at 5 pm. Beer and wine will also be available.
For more information on becoming a member, click here or call 918-289-0330.

Insect Adventure at the Garden
2018-06-02 10:00 - 15:00
Explore bugs from Oklahoma and all over the world as OSU’s Insect Adventure visits the Garden. Get up close and ask questions to learn about the important roles of insects in our world. Entomologists will give presentations at 11am and 1pm. Maggot painting will also be available. Free with regular admission. This event will be held inside the Garden’s Mabee Grange building.
** We’ll also have our Plant Sale from 10am to 5pm including plants for butterfly caterpillars (milkweed and parsley) and nectar plants for hummingbirds and butterflies. ** Click here for more information
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm. with extended hours on Thursdays from 9am to 9 pm. Admission prices are FREE for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+; $4 for ages 3–12. Children 2 and under are free. Only service dogs are permitted, except for specifically designated Dog Days/Nights (check calendar for upcoming dates).

Plant Sale
2018-06-02 10:00 - 17:00
Shop for plants to add summer color and attract pollinators to your garden. Sale will include a limited number of milkweed, herbs, nectar plants, and flowering shrubs.
Garden members receive a 10% discount on purchase and can also shop early at the Members-Only Sale on Thursday, May 31 from 5 to 8 p.m. To see list (pdf file) of plants available in the sale click here (note availability is subject to change). See our membership information page for benefits and to join online. On Facebook, share and follow our Plant Sale event for updates and more info.
Proceeds from the plant sale benefit the Botanic Garden, which is a non-profit organization.
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursdays until 8 p.m. through Nov. 1, Extended hours on Thursdays in June, July and August will be 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Admission is FREE for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+, $4 for ages 3-12. Children 2 and under are free. Dogs are not allowed, except for specific Dog Day/Night events. (check calendar for upcoming dates)

Dog Night
2018-06-07 17:00 - 20:00
Bring your four-legged friend for a special time when they can join you for a walk in the Garden. Tulsa SPCA will be on site with their mobile adoption unit with animals looking for their “furever homes.” Dogs must be controlled by a leash and current on all vaccinations and registrations. Free for Garden members and member dogs. Regular admission for non-member and $4 for non-member dogs.
** NOTE: The Square at the top of the Tandy Floral Terraces will be closed for Paint & Prosecco class. **
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday – Sunday, 10am to 5pm, with extended hours – 9am to 9pm – on Thursdays during June, July and August. Admission is FREE for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+, $4 for ages 3-12. Children 2 and under are free. Dogs are only permitted during specific Dog Day/Night events such as this. For more information, call 918-289-0330.

Paint & Prosecco
2018-06-07 18:00 - 21:00
Tulsa artist Rosemary Daugherty of Moonlight Art Factory will lead a fun class in creating the painting below: “Evening in the Garden”, inspired by regal lilies that may just be blooming during this class! Weather permitting, class will be held in The Square at the top of the Tandy Floral Terraces. (if inclement weather, class will be moved indoors) Registration is required as class size is limited. All supplies will be provided. Cash bar with beer, wine, etc and complimentary snacks. $45 for Garden members; $50 for non-members.
PLEASE NOTE: Class has been cancelled for June 7. To be notified of the next class, pleas email info@tulsabotanic.org or call 918-289-0330.
Cancellation policy: Cancellation must be received in writing via email to keli@tulsabotanic.org, at least 7 days prior for refund.

Photo Scavenger Hunt
2018-06-09 10:00 - 17:00
Celebrate National Get Outdoors Day with the family at the Garden. Pick up a photo scavenger hunt sheet in the Visitor Center and see how many items you can find and take a photo of.

National Get Outdoors Day
2018-06-09 10:00 - 17:00
It’s National Get Outdoors Day – Come out to the Garden and see how many things you can find on our photo scavenger hunt.
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm. and until 9pm on Thursdays. Admission prices are FREE for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+; $4 for ages 3–12. Children 2 and under are free. Only service dogs are permitted, except for specifically designated Dog Days/Nights (check calendar for upcoming dates). For map/directions, visit www.tulsabotanic.org/location. For more information, call 918-289-0330.
To become a Garden member for free admission throughout the year, visit www.tulsabotanic.org/membership

Music Night with Smoochie Wallus
2018-06-21 19:00 - 21:00
Unwind after 5! On Thursday nights in June, July and August the Garden will be open extended hours from 9 am until 9 pm. Mangiamo food truck will have their delicious Italian food starting at 6 pm (beer and wine will also be available). From 7 to 9 pm, Tulsa quintet Smoochie Wallus will bring their unique sounds of original songs as well as reinterpreting classic ones. Bring chair or blanket to enjoy an evening in the Garden.
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday – Sunday, 10am to 5pm with extended hours – 9am to 9pm – on Thursdays in June, July and August. Admission is FREE for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+; $4 for ages 3-12. Children 2 and under are free. Dogs are not allowed, except for specified Dog events. For more information, call 918-289-0330.

International Mud Day
2018-06-28 13:00 - 16:00
Come play in the dirt! Making mud pies and getting dirty is what it’s all about. Wear clothes and water shoes for getting dirty. A rinse area will be available. Bring water shoes, towel and a change of clothes. The Pophouse will be here from 1 to 3 pm. selling their delicious popsicles for a cool treat.
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm, with extended hours on Thursdays 9 am to 9pm from June to August. Watch the calendar for special events and times! (You can also follow us on Facebook for event updates and more.)
Admission prices are FREE for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+; $4 for ages 3–12. Children 2 and under are free. For map/directions, click here. For more information call 918-289-0330.

Mud Night
2018-06-28 17:00 - 20:00
We’re extending our Mud Day activities into the evening! Come out between 5 and 8 p.m. for some good, clean (ha!) fun. Make mud-pies, mud angels or just dip your toes. All ages are welcome. Free with regular admission. An outside rinse station will be available. Bring water shoes, a change of clothes and plastic bag. For more information, call 918-289-0330.
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm, with extended hours – 9 am to 9 pm on Thursdays in June, July and August. Admission is free for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+, $4 for ages 3-12. Children 2 and under are free. For more information, call 918-289-0330. Dog are ONLY allowed during specified Dog friendly events.

Carnivorous Plants
2018-06-30 10:00 - 13:00
Plants that eat bugs? Why? How? Drop in for a close up look at the carnivorous plants in the Children’s Discovery Garden and make a craft to take home. Free with regular admission
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday – Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm, with extended hours – 9 am to 9 pm – on Thursdays in June, July and August. Admission is FREE for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+, $4 for ages 3-12 Children 2 and under are free.

Garden Open 10 am to 5 pm
2018-07-04 10:00 - 17:00
The Garden will be open regular hours, 10 am to 5 pm on July 4th. Regular admission applies. FREE for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+, $4 for ages 3-12. Children 2 and under are free.
No pets are allowed.

Dog Night
2018-07-05 17:00 - 21:00
Join us for a special time when your four-legged family member can come sniff and explore the Garden on a walk with you. Take advantage of our summer extended hours on Thursdays and watch the sun go down. Water bowls will be out and Tulsa SPCA will bring their mobile adoption unit with some animals looking for “furever homes.” Dogs must be controlled by a leash and be current on all vaccinations and registrations. Free for Garden members and member dogs. Regular admission and $4 per dog for non-members.

Tropical Night
2018-07-12 17:00 - 21:00
Join us for a night in the Garden with a tropical theme in honor of our colorful summer season display in the Tandy Floral Terraces featuring bromeliads and other tropical plant. We’ll have refreshing drinks with the world’s best-known bromeliad – the pineapple! Comida Sol y Vida food truck will be here starting at 6 pm with delicious tamales wrapped in banana leaves and paella! Music will add to our evening of fun. At 7 pm, take a tour with Jenn Smith, curator of the Tandy Floral Terraces to learn more about bromeliads and the vibrant colors in the Garden.
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday – Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm with extended hours – 9 am to 9 pm – on Thursdays in June, July and August. Admission is FREE for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+; $4 for ages 3-12. Children 2 and under are free. Dogs are only allowed on specific, Dog-designated events. For more information, call 918-289-0330.

Music Night: Chris Foster
2018-07-19 18:00 - 21:00
Singer and pianist Chris Foster will bring his “New Orleans/Delta Blues Piano songs” to the Garden again! Cajun Boil Catering food truck will be here starting at 6 pm and beer and wine will also be available for purchase (no outside alcohol permitted). Bring a blanket or chairs. Music is from 7 to 9 pm.
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday – Sunday, 10am to 5pm with extended hours – 9am to 9pm – on Thursdays in June, July and August. Admission is FREE for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+; $4 for ages 3-12. Children 2 and under are free. Dogs are not allowed, except for specified Dog events. For more information, call 918-289-0330.

Herbal Experience
2018-07-26 18:00 - 21:00
All ages are welcome to join us with some fun with herbs– including tasting herbal beverages and making bath bombs. See, touch and smell different herb plants and try your hand at sketching. Drop-in activity, free with regular admission.
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday – Sunday, 10am to 5pm with extended hours – 9am to 9pm – on Thursdays in June, July and August. Admission is FREE for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+; $4 for ages 3-12. Children 2 and under are free. Dogs are not allowed, except for specified Dog events. For more information, call 918-289-0330.

Nature Connection Walk
2018-07-26 19:00 - 20:30
Using the concepts of shinrin-yoku – sometimes called “forest bathing”, Doyle Matthews will facilitate a walk moving through the Garden in ways that cultivate presence in the moment and involve all the senses. The walk will start at 7 pm and last approximately 1.5 hours, but will not cover great distances and will include many stops along the way. Walk will stay on paved garden paths. Doyle is Oklahoma’s only certified nature therapy guide. Free with admission.
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm with extended hours – 9 am to 9 pm – on Thursdays in June, July and August. Admission is FREE for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+; $4 for ages 3-12. Children 2 and under are free. Dogs are ONLY allowed as specific Dog-designated events. For more information, call 918-289-0330.

Full Moon Mars Party
2018-07-27 20:30 - 23:30
Join us in celebration of the Planet Mars. Mars is one of our closest planetary neighbors, and it will come by for its’ closest visit in 60,000 years on Friday, July 27.
During this Perihelic Apparition, Mars will be a mere 34 million miles away.
We invite you to come witness the Full Moon Rise and hopefully catch sight of the Red Planet from the top of the Tandy Floral Terraces. The night will feature a music soundscape by Pete Tomshany, possible Mars-viewing through telescopes, activities and a few surprises. Noah Bush of Hodges Bend and Saturn Room will create signature Martian cocktails for the event. Coffee House on Your Street Food Truck will be here selling coffee and snacks. To see updates about this event on our Facebook page, click here.Wear red and bring your binoculars. Gates and doors will open at 8 p.m. for those interested in coming early to see the moon rise at 8:17 p.m. (Note – some areas of the Garden will be closed)
Ages 21 and up only (bring ID for check-in at door) No pets. Wear comfortable shoes for walking. $10 for Garden members; $15 for non-members. Online registration has closed. Tickets available at the door.

Dog Night
2018-08-02 17:00 - 21:00
Bring your four-legged family member for a special night when pups can join you for a walk in the Garden. Free for Garden members and member dogs. Regular admission for non-members and $4 for non-member dogs.
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday – Sunday, 10am to 5pm with extended hours – 9am to 9pm – on Thursdays in June, July and August. Admission is FREE for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+; $4 for ages 3-12. Children 2 and under are free. For more information, call 918-289-0330.

Wine Tasting: Rosés
2018-08-09 19:00
Enjoy an evening in our Mabee Grange as Devre Jackson guides tasting of 5 to 6 rosé wines from different areas around the world. Devre is well-known in the Tulsa wine community for hosting and planning wine events and is a local wine broker for Premium Brands. Light refreshments will be provided. Pre-registration required. Ages 21+ only. $15 for Garden members; $20 for non-members. This event is SOLD OUT – consider joining us Aug. 16 for Tomato Tasting and Bloody Mary Making and Music Night with Susan Herndon
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday – Sunday, 10am to 5pm with extended hours – 9am to 9pm – on Thursdays in June, July and August. Admission is FREE for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+; $4 for ages 3-12. Children 2 and under are free. Dogs are not allowed, except for specified Dog events. For more information, call 918-289-0330.

Perseid Meteor Shower Viewing
2018-08-11 21:00 - 23:30
BA Sidewalk Astronomers will be on hand with telescopes to look at celestial objects and the night sky and provide information about the Perseid Meteor Shower, which will be at its peak. Bring a blanket or chairs to star gaze and watch for meteors. Make your own star chart and bring binoculars or your telescope, if you would like. Coffee House on Your Street food truck will be on hand with drink and snack options for sale. Gates and visitor center will open at 8:30 p.m. Regular admission applies, see below.
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm with extended hours – 9 am to 9 pm – on Thursdays in June, July and August. Admission is FREE for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+; $4 for ages 3-12. Children 2 and under are free. Dogs are ONLY allowed as specific dog-designated events. For more information, call 918-289-0330.
(Note: Some areas of the Garden will be closed after dark. Event subject to weather conditions, if needed, updates will be posted on this website and Facebook event page)

Summer Gardening Tips
2018-08-12 13:00
Join Horticulture Manager Dustin Stoll to learn tips for tending your garden.
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm with extended hours – 9 am to 9 pm – on Thursdays in June, July and August. Admission is FREE for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+; $4 for ages 3-12. Children 2 and under are free. Dogs are ONLY allowed as specific Dog-designated events. For more information, call 918-289-0330.

Music Night: Susan Herndon
2018-08-16 18:00 - 21:00
Soak in the evening sun and the melodies of Susan Herndon with the Bella Counsel. Music is from 7 to 9 pm. Playing around 200 gigs a year for more than a decade, Susan Herndon has retained that true troubadour’s ethos, sharing her passion for song and stirring thousands of kindred spirits throughout Oklahoma, Texas, the American heartland, and in Europe. Comida, Sol, y Vida food truck will offer dinner options and beer and wine will also be available for purchase.
NOTE: Also happening this evening – Tomato Tasting and Bloody Mary Making, 6-9 pm – details here.
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm with extended hours – 9 am to 9 pm – on Thursdays in June, July and August. Admission is FREE for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+; $4 for ages 3-12. Children 2 and under are free. Dogs are ONLY allowed as specific Dog-designated events. For more information, call 918-289-0330.

Tomato Tasting and Bloody Mary Making
2018-08-16 18:00 - 21:00
Drop in between 6 and 9 pm for a tasting of heirloom tomatoes and Bloody Marys with Barry Jarvis, publisher of Edible Tulsa magazine and Hunter Gambill of Oklahoma Distilling Company.
Regular admission applies (see below), plus $5 for tomato tasting or $10 for tomato tasting and Bloody Mary drink.
Plan to stay for Music Night with Susan Herndon and Bella Counsel – food truck Comida, Sol y Vida will be selling their delicious tamales, paella and more starting at 6 pm. Music is 7-9 pm.
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm with extended hours – 9 am to 9 pm – on Thursdays in June, July and August. (Late night Thursday hours will return to 10 am to 8 pm in September.) Admission is FREE for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+; $4 for ages 3-12. Children 2 and under are free. Dogs are ONLY allowed as specific Dog-designated events. For more information, call 918-289-0330.

Meet a Beekeeper: Natl. Honeybee Day
2018-08-18 14:00
Greg Hannaford of Tulsa Urban Bee Co. will give a short presentation about bees, beekeeping and honey and will be available to answer questions. Greg will bring his observation hive for an up close look at bees and will have samples of a variety of local honeys. Presentation will be in the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Grange. Honey from the bee hives at the garden will be available for sale in the gift shop, while supplies last.
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday – Sunday, 10am to 5pm with extended hours – 9am to 9pm – on Thursdays in June, July and August. Admission is FREE for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+; $4 for ages 3-12. Children 2 and under are free. Dogs are not allowed, except for specified Dog events. For more information, call 918-289-0330.
