Breakfast with Saint Nick
2017-12-09 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Bring the family for holiday fun when our botanical St. Nick visits the Garden. Get started with a continental breakfast served from 9 to 10:30 a.m., then join in the tree-trimming party, make snowflakes and a “present” to take home for the birds in your yard. At 11 a.m. Saint Nick and Mrs. Claus will host a Holiday Story time. Be sure to bring the camera and join us for our inaugural event in the brand new J.E. and L.E. Mabee Grange.
Limited spaces. Pre-registration is required (no walk ups) Registration closes Dec. 7 or when full, whichever comes first.
Cost:$10 for members (ages 4 and up); $15 for non-members (for ages 4 and up); $5 for ages 1-3 (member or non-member), free for under 1 year, but registration required for all. (Price includes Garden admission).
THANK YOU – this event has sold out and registration is now closed. Consider visiting one of our nights of Holiday Luminaries to celebrate the season!
Cancellations and refunds must be requested in writing at least 7 days in advance by email to keli@tulsabotanic.org.

Nature Trail Full Moon Hike
2018-01-01 19:00 - 21:00
Due to an extremely frigid forecast, we have decided to cancel the New Years Day Full Moon Hike. If you have already registered, you will contacted about receiving a credit or a refund. Apologies for any inconvenience, and we hope to see you at the next one on Jan. 31. Wishing everyone a warm and safe New Year!
Join us for a night hike on our 1. 5 mile Cross Timbers Nature Trail. Spiced wine and rum cider will be available for sale. S’more kits will be available for making s’mores after the walk. 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. For more information, call 918-289-0330. (Please note Garden offices will be closed on Monday, January 1) Gates will open at 6:45 p.m.
Other Full Moon Hike dates:Wednesday, January 31 (registration opens Jan. 2)Thursday, March 1 (registration opens Feb. 5)
Cancellation policy: Cancellations and refunds must be requested in writing to Keli Kirwin via letter or email at least 7 days prior to the event.
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Watch the calendar for special events and times! (You can also follow us on Facebook for event updates and more.) Only service animals are permitted for this event. For map/directions, click here. For more information call 918-289-0330.

Members Only Mabee Grange Open House
2018-03-03 09:00 - 11:00
Members of the Botanic Garden are invited to tour the new J.E. and L.E. Mabee Grange, meet Garden staff and get information on venue rental, volunteer opportunities and upcoming events in the Garden. Coffee, tea and light refreshments will be available.
To learn about becoming a member of Tulsa Botanic Garden or to join online, click here.
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Watch the calendar for special events and times! (You can also follow us on Facebook for event updates and more.) Only service animals are permitted for this event. For map/directions, click here. For more information call 918-289-0330.

Pruning and Care of Roses
2018-03-10 14:00 - 15:00
Horticulture Manager Dustin Stoll will share tips on rose pruning and maintenance. He will demonstrate three pruning techniques for three different times of year, and address topics such as fertilization and transplanting. Following the presentation, Dustin will be on-hand to answer questions. Free with regular admission. No registration required.
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm (check calendar for special events and times). 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, click here. For more information, call 918-289-0330. Cash and credit cards accepted. No advance purchase tickets are available for this event.

Meet the Artist - Christopher Curtis
2018-03-15 17:00 - 18:00
Meet artist Christopher Curtis at an informal reception that will kick off his sculpture exhibit Lifting the Landscape. Curtis’ sculptures will be on display at the Garden through August 26.
Curtis works primarily in stone and he often incorporates sculptural welded stainless steel or bronze into his pieces. He began working with stone under the instruction of Paul Aschenbach at the University of Vermont. Though Curtis employs current technology in his work, his abiding fascination is with raw stone. He sees in each stone both its ancient history and its unique shape.
The exhibit at the Botanic Garden will include six large pieces by Curtis placed at venues along the Lakeside Promenade; the pieces are available for purchase with a portion of proceeds benefitting the Garden.
Curtis will also be one of three featured speakers at The Botanical Symposium on Saturday, April 14.
Christopher Curtis’ work is represented in over 250 private collections in the U.S. In addition, he has many significant public commissions, including among others: the U.S. Federal Reserve, Washington, DC; Red Rocks Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada; Reservoir Woods, Waltham, Massachusetts; University of Arkansas Medical School, Little Rock; and the U.S. Embassy, Copenhagen, Denmark. Curtis works from his studio in Stowe, Vermont.
Lifting the Landscape is sponsored by donors including James and Cherry Bost, Frank and Gayle Eby, Burt B. Holmes, and The Ruskin Art Club.
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays starting March 15. (Hours on Thursdays extend to 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. 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). For map/directions, click here. For more information, call 918-289-0330. Cash and credit cards accepted.

Garden Lecture Series
2018-03-15 18:00
Garden CEO Dr. Todd Lasseigne will get you ready for spring with lively and informatiave talks on the third Thursday of each month from Jan. – March. Talks begin at 6 p.m. Free with regular admission. No registration required.
Thursday, March 15: “The Splendors of Bulbs”
From daffodils to tulips to hyacinths to crocus, bulbs signal spring. Come and brush up on your spring-flowering bulbs with a refresher on these beautiful, ubiquitous denizens of our gardens.
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, click here. For more information, call 918-289-0330. Cash and credit cards accepted. No advance purchase tickets are available for this event.
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm. Watch the calendar for special events and times! (You can also follow us on Facebook for event updates and more.)

Good, GREEN Fun
2018-03-17 10:00 - 17:00
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by finding the lucky 4-leaf clovers and golden rocks scattered throughout the Children’s Discovery Garden, the Tandy Floral Terraces, and the Cross Timbers Nature Trail. Get a prize back at the visitor center for each one you find (limit of 3 per child).
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, click here. For more information, call 918-289-0330. Cash and credit cards accepted.
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm, and Thursday nights (through Nov) until 8pm. Watch the calendar for special events and times! (You can also follow us on Facebook for event updates and more.)

Tulips & Tunes: Klondike5
2018-03-22 17:00 - 20:00
Tap your feet to the sound of Klondike5 String Band while strolling through the Garden’s spring display of 100,000 bulbs including tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and more. Local food truck MASA will be on hand with dinner options and beer and wine will also be available for sale. Music starts at 6 pm. Food and drinks available for sale at 5 pm.
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays starting March 15. (Hours on Thursdays extend to 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. 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). For map/directions, click here. For more information, call 918-289-0330. Cash and credit cards accepted.

Family Color Walk & Picnic
2018-03-24 10:00 - 17:00
See how many colors your family can find as you explore the Garden and see what’s blooming. Bring a blanket and picnic to enjoy on the Garden lawn. Free with regular admission.

Tulips & Tunes: Annie Ellicott
2018-04-05 17:00 - 20:00
Tap your feet to the sound of Annie Ellicott while strolling through the Garden’s spring display of 100,000 bulbs including tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and more. Local food truck RUB will be on hand with dinner options and beer and wine will also be available for sale. Music starts at 6 pm. Food and drinks available for sale at 5 pm.
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays starting March 15. (Hours on Thursdays extend to 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. 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). For map/directions, click here. For more information, call 918-289-0330. Cash and credit cards accepted.

Color Walk
2018-04-12 17:00 - 20:00
See how many colors your family can find as you explore the Garden and see what’s blooming. Free with regular admission.

Flower Craft Night
2018-04-19 17:00 - 20:00
End the day with some time to unwind at the Garden. Stroll through the tulips in bloom and get creative with a fun drop-in DIY nature collage craft to take home. Great for all ages. $2 materials fee. No registration required.
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays through Nov. 1. (Hours on Thursdays extend to 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. 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). For map/directions, click here. For more information, call 918-289-0330. Cash and credit cards accepted.

Earth Day Fun
2018-04-21 13:00 - 16:00
Celebrate Earth Day with drop-in activities for the family from 1 to 4 p.m. Plant a seed to take home and grow for transplanting in your garden and make a bird nest helper to take home and hang in your yard for birds. Activities are free with regular admission, while supplies last. (In case of rainy weather, activities will be moved inside the Garden’s Mabee Grange building.)
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm, and open until 8pm 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, click here. For more information, call 918-289-0330. Cash and credit cards accepted.

Poetry Walk
2018-04-22 13:00 - 15:00
Poets have always sought out nature as inspiration for their poems and as a place in which to write them. As a celebration of National Poetry Month, join the Botanic Garden and Nimrod International Journal as we explore the connections between poetry and nature at “Green Writing: Celebrating the Earth with Poetry”.
Take in the beauty of spring as you explore the A.R. and Marylouise Tandy Floral Terraces and the Children’s Discovery Garden. Readers stationed throughout the Terraces will perform their favorite nature- and environmentally-inspired poetry, as well as work from the pages of Nimrod, and readers stationed in the Children’s Garden will perform kid-friendly nature poems about crawly worms, muddy puddles, shining rainbows, and more.
You can also get your own creative juices flowing by adding a haiku to our haiku tree for the chance to win free passes to the Garden. The food truck Coffee House on Your Street will also be onsite with specialty coffees, tea, and baked goods for purchase from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. This event is free with regular admission to the Garden. For more information, contact the Garden at 918-289-0330 or info@tulsabotanic.org or Nimrod at 918-631-3080 or nimrod@utulsa.edu
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, click here.
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm, and Thursday nights (through Nov) until 8pm. Watch the calendar for special events and times! (You can also follow us on Facebook for event updates and more.)

Wellness Night – Nature Therapy
2018-04-26 17:00 - 20:00
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. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. 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).

Spring Plant Sale
2018-04-28 10:00 - 17:00
Calling all gardeners and “plant geeks”! Meet Garden horticulture staff and purchase plants for your home including shrubs, perennials and a select amount of unique, not-easy-to-find plants at a Spring Plant Sale at the Botanic Garden on Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Botanic Garden. Garden members will receive a discount on purchases.
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, click here.
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm, and Thursday nights (through Nov) until 8pm. Watch the calendar for special events and times! (You can also follow us on Facebook for event updates and more.)

Nature Trail Full Moon Hike
2018-04-29 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.

Dog Night
2018-05-03 17:00 - 20:00
Bring your four-legged friend for a special time when they can join you for a walk in the Garden. 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. Please be prepared to clean up after your pet.

Make a Posy
2018-05-05 10:30
Join JoAnn White and Ann Sittler in the Garden’s Mabee Grange as they share about the history of small bouquets and the language of flowers. They will demonstrate how to create a small bouquet, or posy, that has personal meaning, then guide participants through the process of making their own. All materials and supplies are included.
Cost: $5 per person for Garden members, $10 non-members
Space is limilted. Register online or call 918-289-0330 to register by phone.
Cancellation policy: Cancellation must be made in writing (via mail or email to keli@tulsabotanic.org) at least 7 days prior to event for a refund.
For more information, call 918-289-0330.

Mommy and Me Flower Crafts
2018-05-10 18:00 - 20:00
Drop-in from 6 – 8 p.m. to work together on a flower craft to take home. $3 materials fee for members; $5 for non-members.
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).

National Public Gardens Day
2018-05-12 10:00 - 14:00
Tulsa Botanic Garden will offer free admission on Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12 (closing at 2 pm) as we participate in a city-wide celebration of public gardens. On Saturday, May 12, Tulsa County Master Gardeners will be on hand with gardening information and to answer gardening questions.
Please note: On Saturday, May 12 the Garden will close to the public promptly at 2 pm.
Admission is free on Friday, May 11 (10 am – 5 pm) and Saturday, May 12 (10 am – 2 pm) as we celebrate National Public Gardens Day. Our normal admission prices are as follows: 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.
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm, and Thursday evenings from 5 pm to 8 pm. Watch the calendar for special events and times! (You can also follow us on Facebook for event updates and more.)

Mother's Day Brunch
2018-05-13 11:00 - 13:00
Celebrate mom with a trip to the Garden including a special brunch buffet in the Garden’s Mabee Grange. Joel Bein, owner of RUB food truck in Tulsa will serve a fabulous brunch buffet including scrambled eggs, scrambled eggs with sausage, croissants, bagel bar with a variety of bagels and toppings, fresh fruit and garlic cheese grits. Special order Eggs Benedict and French toast will also be available.
Many ingredients for the brunch will be locally-sourced from Farrell Family Bread, Prairie Creek Farms Pork, 413 Farm and Lomah Dairy Farm. A cash bar will be available serving mimosas, bloody marys, beer, and wine. Thank you for your interest in attending this event – this event is now SOLD OUT.
Cost for Garden members $25 for age 17+, Child (ages 3-16) $12.Cost for non-members: $30 for age 17+, Child (ages 3-16) $15. Ages 2 and under are free but must be included in count for registration. (cost includes admission to the Botanic Garden)
Cancellations must be made in writing (via mail or email to keli@tulsabotanic.org) at least one week (7 days) prior to the event for a refund.

Music Night with Rachel Bachman
2018-05-17 17:00 - 20:00
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

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)
