Tulsa Botanic Garden

International Chocolate Day
2022-09-13 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
In celebration of International Chocolate Day, each guest will receive a piece of chocolate at admission.

Garden Open – First Responders and Healthcare Workers Appreciation
2022-09-05 10:00
Tulsa Botanic Garden will be open on Labor Day. First responders (police, fire, EMT) and healthcare workers receive free admission with work ID and their accompanying family members receive half-price admission. Discount at the door only.

Hummingbird Walk
2022-09-03 09:00 - 10:00
Join Horticulturist and hummingbird enthusiast Robert Perry on a morning stroll in the Garden to visit the pollinator hangouts. Participants will have the Garden to themselves before we open to the public. Learn ways to bring more winged friends to your own garden. Ticket includes two favorite pollinator plants: Catmint and Agastache. Limited capacity.
Early bird pricing through Aug. 18: Member: $35; Non-member: $40
Tickets after Aug. 19: Member: $40; Non-member: $45
Members must log in to see member pricing.

First Friday Horticulture Tour
2022-09-02 13:00 - 14:00
Join a staff horticulturist for a walking tour in the Garden. Tour will last 30-60 minutes. Free with admission, but pre-registration for tour is required.

Wine and Dine with the Royal Chef
2022-09-01 18:00 - 21:00
Dust off your ascots & tiaras and join us for a four-course wine dinner prepared by Chef Darren McGrady, the former chef to the British Royal Family. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy the Royal Family’s favorite dishes and hear Chef McGrady share memories of his time as the Royal Chef to Princess Diana. Proceeds from this dinner will benefit the Tulsa Botanic Garden. Dinner will be at The Summit Club of Tulsa. Details & tickets at tulsabotanic.org or 918-289-0330.
WHERE: The Summit Club, 15 West 6th St.
Located in the Bank of America Tower, Sixth & Boulder.
Reception and Dinner in the 30th Floor Grand Ballroom.
COST: $350 per ticket.
Seating is limited to 120 guests (15 tables of 8 people).
DETAILS: Business or Cocktail Attire requested.
About the Chef:
Darren was personal chef to Queen Elizabeth II, Diana, Princess of Wales and Princes’ William and Harry for fifteen years and has cooked for five US Presidents. He is now a chef, author, culinary consultant, event planner and public speaker living in Dallas, Texas. His first cookbook titled ‘Eating Royally; Recipes and Remembrances from a Palace Kitchen’ is now in sixth print with all of his advance and royalties donated to the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation.

Theroyalchef.com/about

Botanic Vodka Launch and Tasting Party
2022-08-25 18:00 - 20:00
Thursday, August 25, 2022 – 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Join us for vodka and cocktail tastings and hors d’oeuvres as we celebrate the release of Red Fork Distillery’s new Vodka created in partnership with Tulsa Botanic Garden. A portion of the sale of each bottle benefits the Botanic Garden.
Taking inspiration from the Botanic Garden, Red Fork Distillery hand-crafted the vodka with infusions of botanical essences including juniper berries, angelica root, coriander seeds and orange peel. Red Fork Distillery owners and staff will be on hand to share more about the distillation and infusion process.
Local artist Josh Stout, whose work was commissioned for the label, will also be at the party to sign bottles. Full prints of his art used for the label will be available for sale and a portion of proceeds will benefit the Garden.
Each ticket includes a bottle of Vodka and additional bottles will be available for sale. The event will be inside the Garden’s Mabee Grange. Ticket: $75

More about artist Josh Stout at joshstoutart.com
More about Red Fork Distillery at redforkdistilleryok.com

Annual Scarecrow Display Entries Open August 15th!
2022-08-15 10:00 - 17:00
ANNUAL SCARECROW DISPLAY ENTRIES OPEN AUG. 15!

THINK OUTSIDE THE OVERALLS!
Show your creativity in Tulsa Botanic Garden’s annual scarecrow show! Registration is open to anyone. It is a perfect activity to do as a group OR as an individual. The sky is the limit as far as what you can do. Think BIG, think small, think old, young, human and non-human, traditional and original. Use your IMAGINATION and HAVE FUN!
Great for businesses, schools, scouts and other youth organizations, families, artists, ….anyone!
Scarecrows will be on display September 22-October 30 during our Autumn In the Botanic Garden festivities!
IMPORTANT DATES
OPEN Aug. 15
Registration due: Monday, Sept. 5, 2022
Scarecrow drop-off by appointment on September 16th, 17th, or 19th
Scarecrows on display: Sept. 22-Oct. 30
MAX SIZE 4 × 5ft
Your entry must be able to live outdoors for the 5 week run of Autumn in the Botanic Garden. Please keep Oklahoma weather in mind when designing and engineering (STEM!) your scarecrow. Attach everything firmly, and avoid using materials and items that may blow away easily or be ruined by rain.
The Garden will handle the placement and installation of your scarecrow. Each entry will be zip-tied to a T-post coming out of a hay bale (T-post and hay bale are provided). Signage will be provided that will list your name (or group or business name) along with your scarecrow’s title.
We ask that your scarecrow be family-friendly. People from all walks of life and of all ages visit the Garden, and we want everyone to have a pleasant experience. Please use your best judgement, and keep political and religious messaging out of your scarecrow entry.
Click here for the Registration Form!
REGISTRATION FEES
$15 per entry
AWARDS
“People’s Choice” and “Best in Show” – Each award includes $100 prize, your choice of a free individual membership OR free entry for a group for 1 day, and free entry for next year.

Scarecrow Registration Open
2022-08-15 - 2022-09-05
Calling all Scarecrows! Tulsa Botanic Garden is accepting registrations for entry into their annual scarecrow contest. Artists, schools, scouts, businesses, families – anyone – can enter a scarecrow to be displayed during the Garden’s Autumn in the Botanic Garden festival from September 22 to October 30. Visitors to the event will vote for the People’s Choice winner and there will also be a Best in Show award. Deadline to register is September 5 and scarecrow drop off dates are September 16, 17 and 19.

Kokedama Workshop
2022-08-13 11:00 - 13:00
Kokedama (Japanese for “moss ball”) is a style of potting up a plant in a moss ball which can then be hung or displayed on a flat surface. It’s a great way to grow and display plants in small spaces or areas where a traditional potted plant might not work.

Learn more about kokedama with Nursery & Plant Records Manager Lori Fry in a workshop inside our Mabee Grange. Lori will lead everyone in creating a staghorn fern kokedama and each participant will also receive another “surprise” plant to make a second kokedama to take home. Lori will also share best practices for keeping your kokedama thriving.
Ticket includes all materials and admission to the Garden for the day.
Early Bird Pricing through July 31: Members: $35; Non-members: $40
August 1 to August 12 at 3 pm: Members: $40; Non-members: $45
August 12, 3:01 pm – August 13: Members:$45; Non-members: $50

INFUSED: A Botanic Cocktail Hour
2022-08-04 18:00 - 19:30
This event is SOLD OUT!
Thank you for your interest. Check back for news about our November INFUSED Workshop!

Thursday, August 4th
Arrive as early as 5:30, event run time 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Come experience cocktails infused with the flowers, fruits, and foliage of Tulsa Botanic Garden! Horticulturist and bartender Jeffrey Fox will demonstrate how to feature the tastes and smells of your garden in homemade cocktails. Tickets include: infused spirit tasting, two cocktails, two mocktails, light charcuterie, recipe cards, and admission to the garden.
Members: Early Bird Pricing thru 7/15/22, $55, After 7/15/22: $65
Non-Members: Early Bird Pricing thru 7/15/22, $65, After 7/15/22: $75

Ticket sales close midnight 8/2
Parking: Guests will park in the main parking lot and walk directly to the Mabee Grange

Tulsa Farmer's Market Anniversary Dinner
2022-07-24 17:00 - 20:00
Tulsa Botanic Garden congratulates the Tulsa Farmers’ Market as they celebrate their 25th anniversary! The Garden is excited to be a partner and host site for the Tulsa Farmers’ Market’s 25th Anniversary Celebration Dinner on Sunday, July 24.
For details, tickets and more information, visit the Tulsa Farmers’ Market website.

National Parents' Day
2022-07-24 10:00 - 17:00
SUNDAY, July 24 is National Parents’ Day. To celebrate, we will offer half-price admission for parents with a paid child’s admission. This offer is only available at the door.
CURRENT HOURS: 10am-5pm, Tuesday through Sunday
ADMISSION: Admission is FREE for Garden members; Advance Tickets are recommended and discounted: $8 for ages 16+, $4 for ages 3-15. Children 2 and under are free.
Same-Day Tickets: $10 for ages 16+, $5 for ages 3-15.

PLEASE NOTE: Starting June 1, all transactions at the Garden will be cashless. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, ApplePay and GooglePay.

For reciprocal admission, guest passes and Museums for All (SNAP/WIC) discounted tickets, please call 918-289-0330, 9:30-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Second Saturday Dog Day
2022-07-09 10:00 - 17:00
Second Saturday Dog Days are special days when your four-legged family member can join you for a walk in the Garden (dogs are not allowed other times). Pups must be up-to-date on all registrations and vaccinations and must be controlled on a non-retractable leash at all times. Owners are required to clean up after their pets. We reserve the right to demand unruly dogs (and owners) leave our premises immediately.
Please Note: Garden is closing early at 4:30 for a private event.
Tulsa SPCA, Edgewood Veterinary Hospital and Hollywood Feed will have information, giveaways, adoptable pups, etc from 10 am-1 pm. Dogs are free in October!
TICKETS: Advance tickets are recommended and discounted $1-2/ticket. Admission is FREE for Garden members and member dogs. Same-day tickets are $10 for ages 16+, $5 for ages 3-15. Children 2 and under are free. Non-member dogs are $4 per dog. You must purchase a ticket for your admission and for your dog.
Join as a member or renew your membership for free admission and more!

Please note: Beginning June 1, all transactions at the Garden will be cashless. We accept all major credit cards and GooglePay, ApplePay.
Members – you MUST Login to see member (no-cost) tickets. See tutorial for more information.

4th of July
2022-07-04
Garden will be open on Monday, July 4.

Tree Fort Storytimes
2022-07-02 11:00 - 11:30
Meet in the Children’s Discovery Garden as Garden staff read a nature-related story. Storytime is free with admission.
Bring a picnic lunch and plan to explore the Garden before or after storytime.

Please note: Beginning June 1, all transactions at the Garden will be cashless. We accept all major credit cards and GooglePay, ApplePay.

Tree Fort Storytime
2022-07-02 11:00 - 11:30
Meet in the shade of our Tree Fort in the Children’s Discovery Garden as Garden staff shares a nature-related story. Free with admission.

Members’ Early Morning
2022-06-28 07:00 - 10:00
Enjoy the Garden in the earlier, cooler hours of the morning! It’s a great time for photography, bird-watching or a stroll through the Garden as our horticulture team prepares for opening.

Make a Sensory Fairy Garden
2022-06-24 12:00 - 15:00
Enjoy an indoor gardening opportunity for the family! Garden staff will help families create a Sensory Fairy Garden to enjoy all summer. Each kit includes directions, pot, soil, three herbs, sand, gravel, marbles, 3 small animal toys, plant labels, Garden sticker and recipe cards. All ages welcome; children must be supervised by an adult. Kit is $25 for Garden members (or $30 day of); $30 for non-members (or $35 day of). Admission must be purchased separately for everyone attending. Event is come and go from 12 to 3 p.m. and will be inside the Garden’s Mabee Grange building.

National Pollinator Week Plant Sale
2022-06-21 10:00 - 17:00
Tulsa Botanic Garden will be selling a variety of plants that attract pollinators during National Pollinator Week through July 4th. Plants will be available to shop onsite during normal open hours.
Pollinator plants will include some native plants, many plants which provide nectar to butterflies and hummingbirds and a variety of hardy hibiscuses.
In addition to pollinator-friendly plants, many ferns including staghorn ferns, tropical varieties for houseplants and a hardy variety will be for sale.
Garden members receive a 10% discount on plant sales. Please note that only credit cards or GooglePay or ApplePay are accepted.
Proceeds from our plant sales help support the Garden, a non-profit organization.

Flag Day - free mini flag
2022-06-14 10:00 - 17:00
Each guest will receive a free mini U.S. flag, while supplies last.

Second Saturday Dog Day
2022-06-11 10:00 - 17:00
Dog Days are special days when your four-legged family member can join you in the Garden. From 10 to 1, ARF Tulsa will have dogs looking for fur-ever homes, Pet Supplies Plus and Dogtopia will have information and giveaways. Wading pools will be available for cooling paws after your walk. Free for Garden members and their dogs. Regular admission and $4 for non-member dogs.

Tree Fort Storytime
2022-06-04 11:00 - 11:30
Meet in the shade of our Tree Fort in the Children’s Discovery Garden as Garden staff shares a nature-related story. Free with admission.
Bring a picnic lunch and plan to explore the Garden before or after storytime.

First Friday Horticulture Tour
2022-06-03
Join a staff horticulturist for a walking tour in the Garden. Tour will last 30-60 minutes and is free with regular admission, but pre-registration is required. Meet behind Visitor Center.
Buy Admission tickets below.

Beginning of Cashless Transactions
2022-06-01
Please note: Starting June 1, all transactions at Tulsa Botanic Garden will be cashless.

Aria Yoga
2022-05-12 18:00 - 19:00
Aria Yoga with Tulsa Opera
Bring your yoga mat for a class surrounded by the beauty of the Garden with the glorious sounds of the Tulsa Opera. Enjoy inspiring opera music paired with guided yoga meditations led by a certified yoga instructor. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Tulsa Opera singers Lydia Gray and Maddie Breedlove along with pianist Kisun Drosdoff will provide a short concert at end of class.
Note: Garden will close at 5 p.m. and re-open approximately 5:40 p.m. for class participants to check-in and make way to class location in Garden. Anyone visiting Garden prior to 5 p.m. will need to exit and have ticket for Aria Yoga to re-enter.
Free for Garden members, but tickets are required. (LOG IN to see/reserve member $0 tickets). Non-members: Ages 16+: $8, Ages 3-15: $4.

Instructor: Sue has been practicing yoga for over 20 years. Her practice evolved into a passion for sharing yoga with the community in a fun and accessible way while keeping a foundation of the yoga traditions.⁠

Lydia Gray is a classically-trained soprano and pianist who earned her Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Oklahoma and her Masters in Music in Vocal Performance at Florida State University. She is currently a resident artist with Tulsa Opera and was a two-time Talent Award winner at the Miss Oklahoma Pageant. She is on the voice faculty at Oral Roberts University and is represented by Reel Talent Studio for film/TV/commercial work. This spring, you can catch her onstage as Lina Lamont in Theatre Tulsa’s production of Singin’ in the Rain or as Judith Bliss in Noel Coward’s Hay Fever with Theatre West. Outside of singing and acting, her hobbies include reading, figure skating, and volunteering at Tulsa Hills Youth Ranch.

Maddie Breedlove:

Spring Online Plant Sale
2022-05-08 00:00 - 2022-05-15 23:45
Garden Members Shop First: May 2 (10 am) to May 7 (11:59pm)

Plant Sale Opens to All: May 8 (12 am) and closes May 15 (11:59 pm)Use Buttons Below to Shop. Members must LOG IN to receive discount.

Pick Up Dates: May 19-23 from 10 am to 2 pm. You will select a day and time slot when purchasing your plants. Plants not picked by May 24 will be open to resale and their purchase considered a donation.

WATCH OUR FACEBOOK Q & A to learn more about featured plants in the sale.

PLANT SALE LIST – Click links next to plant name to see an example photo of plant.

First Friday Horticulture Tour
2022-05-06 13:00
Join a staff horticulturist for a walking tour in the Garden. Tour will last 20-40 minutes and is free with regular admission. Meet behind Visitor Center.
Buy Admission tickets below. Note: Choose your entry time window. Stay as long as you like once inside.

Members Only Online Spring Plant Sale
2022-05-02 10:00 - 2022-05-07 23:45
Garden Members Shop First: May 2 (10 am) to May 7 (11:59pm) Not a Member? Join today! Members shop first and receive a 10-25% discount depending on membership level.

Plant Sale Opens to All: May 8 (12 am) and closes May 15 (11:59 pm)

Use the buttons below to start shopping. Use LOG IN link/icon at the top left of the page to LOG IN. Once logged in, you will be returned to page and be able to add items to your cart.
BE SURE TO ADD YOUR PICK UP DATE/TIME to your CART BEFORE CHECKOUT.

Pick Up: May 19-23 from 10 am to 2 pm. You will select a day and hour time slot when purchasing your plants. Plants not picked by May 24 will be open to resale and their purchase considered a donation.

Learn more about some Preview Plant Sale list below or download a pdf file here.

*List is subject to change until start of Sale. Sizes and prices will be added closer to sale date* If you have visited this page before, be sure to refresh your browser.

Closed on Mondays
2022-05-02
The Garden is closed on Mondays. Regular hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday.
Advance admission (purchased up to day before) is: Ages 16+: $8; Ages 3-15: $4. Children 2 and under are free but require a ticket.Same Day admission is: Ages 16+: $10; Ages 3-15: $5.
Discounted admission via the Museums for All program (for those holding valid SNAP or WIC EBT cards and photo ID): $2 for ages 16+ (up to four tickets), $1 for ages 3-15 (up to 6).

Earth Day
2022-04-22 10:00 - 17:00
Earth Day 4/22, first 50 guests in the Garden will receive a FREE succulent! (Garden admission is required)
