Tulsa Botanic Garden

Founder's Day
2022-10-11 10:00 (America/Chicago)
In honor of one of the Garden’s founders, Pat Woodrum, anyone named Pat will receive half price admission.

Garden Open - Indigenous Peoples' Day
2022-10-10 10:00
Open Monday, Oct. 11 for Indigenous Peoples’ Day from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

BOOtanical Bands & Blooms: Booker Gillespie Trio
2022-10-06 18:00 - 20:00
Enjoy the jazz stylings of Booker Gillespie, Frank Brown (guitar) and Jim Bates (bass). Booker has performed on numerous occasions at the Oklahoma Jazz Hall Of Fame and on stages in New Orleans, Florida, Hawaii and Krakow, Poland where he was the featured singer invited by former Signature Symphony at TCC Conductor and Artistic Director Dr. Barry Epperley.

Bands & Blooms is supported in part by Oklahoma Arts Council and The National Endowment for the Arts.

Food and drinks will be available for sale at 5:30pm including beer, wine, cocktails, non-alcoholic drinks, hot dogs and more. Our Garden of Eatin’ will be serving food along with Manilla Ice Food Truck.
Thursday nights in October will be BOO-tanical Bands & Blooms. In addition to the live music, food and drinks, the Garden brings back our popular offering of a trick-or-treat trail with eight fun, educational nature-themed stations including “Maggot Painting” in partnership with OSU Entomology Department. Each child gets a trick-or-treat bag with their trick-or-treating ticket to collect unique treats like bug, bird and wildlife trading cards, insect toys, seeds for planting, candy and more. There will also be a kids’ costume contest at 7 p.m. each week. Cost for participating in the BOO-tanical trick-or-treating is $10/child in advance, $12 at the door, in addition to regular admission ticket. Spaces are limited and at-the-door tickets are not guaranteed.

Bands & Blooms: Two Crows for Comfort
2022-09-29 18:00 - 20:00
Explore the hay maze, pick up pumpkins to purchase and take home, and check out all the scarecrow entries in our annual contest. Pick up a ballot to vote for your favorite to win the People’s Choice Award. Stroll the Garden before Bands & Blooms starts at 6 p.m. with live music from Two Crows for Comfort. Bring chairs or a blanket for the lawn and bring a picnic (no glass or outside alcohol) or purchase food here. Local ice cream cart Cherry & Bark will be here with sweet treats for sale and our Botanic Bar will open at 5:30 p.m.

About Two Crows for Comfort
Heart warming (and breaking) lyrics paired with delicate, bone-chilling harmonies, folk-roots duo, Two Crows for Comfort spins stories into songs and songs into stories.
The 2019 and 2021 Manitoba Country Music Award winning duo has released two full length albums – ‘17 Feet’ in 2018 and ‘Show Me Light’ in 2021. After touring throughout Canada in 2019 and 2020, they now live on the road full time with their pup Elliot in their 20 foot camper playing countless shows across North America.
Bands & Blooms is supported in part by Oklahoma Arts Council and The National Endowment for the Arts.

Members' Early Morning
2022-09-27 07:00 - 10:00
Botanic Garden members can enjoy the Garden with an early morning stroll. It’s also a great time for bird watching and nature photography. See our Garden curators and horticulture staff as they work to get the Garden ready to open. Note: To prepare Garden for opening, our staff may be using power equipment in the Garden.
Open to Garden members and their guests (either as a part of membership level or with valid guest pass – Member must be present). No ticket sales at the door.

Note: You must log in to see event and reserve your tickets.

Bands & Blooms: Annie Ellicott
2022-09-22 18:00 - 20:00
Enjoy opening night of Autumn in the Botanic Garden with jazz vocalist and songwriter Annie Ellicott and friends. Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy drinks available from our Botanic Bar. Local ice cream cart Cherry & Bark will be onsite with cool treats for sale.

About Annie Ellicott:
Annie Ellicott is a jazz vocalist and songwriter who has toured the United States and Europe, performing both traditional jazz and original compositions. She’s also a recurring guest vocalist with Jeff Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra.
Bands & Blooms is supported in part by Oklahoma Arts Council and The National Endowment for the Arts.

Autumn in the Botanic Garden
2022-09-22
Our annual Autumn in the Botanic Garden festival kicks off Thursday, September 22 and runs through Sunday, October 30, 2022. The Garden will be open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with late hours (open until 8 p.m.) on Thursdays, during Autumn in the Botanic Garden
Tuesday-Sunday (included with regular admission): Explore our Oklahoma-shaped straw hay maze and shop from over 14 varieties of pumpkins and gourds as well as dried heirloom cob corn.
See the display of scarecrows created by students, artists, families, friends, businesses and organizations and vote for your favorite to win this year’s People’s Choice Award.
Pick up our fall-themed garden scavenger hunt and see what you can find while strolling through our lush gardens.
Every Thursday 6-8 p.m.: Bands & Blooms features live music from 6-8 p.m. along with food and drink options, including local beer, wine and cocktails. Local ice cream cart Cherry & Bark will be on hand every week with ice cream for sale. Food and drinks available starting 5:30 p.m. from our Garden of Eatin’, and some dates will also include a food truck (V’Fresco on 10/27). Visitors can bring chairs or blankets to enjoy music on the lawn or while strolling the Garden.
Bands & Blooms 2022 is supported in part by the Oklahoma Arts Council and National Endowment for the Arts.

Bands & Blooms 2022 schedule:

Thursday, September 22: Annie Ellicott
Thursday, September 29: Two Crows for Comfort
Thursday, October 6: Booker Gillespie Trio
Thursday, October 13: Hot Toast Music Company
Thursday, October 20: Manta Rays
Thursday, October 27: Autumn Shade with Oklahoma Performing Arts, a nonprofit arts education program for Tulsa-area youth, will provide opening and intermission performance

Regular admission applies for Bands & Blooms (see pricing for BOO-tanical Trick-or-Treating below).
Thursday nights in October will include optional family-friendly BOO-tanical Trick-or-Treating trail with eight fun, educational nature-themed stations including “Maggot Painting” offered in partnership with OSU Entomology Department. Each child gets a trick-or-treat bag with their trick-or-treating ticket to collect unique treats like bug, bird and wildlife trading cards, insect toys, vegetable seeds for planting, candy and more. There will also be a kids’ costume contest at 7 p.m. each week on the Great Lawn. Cost for participating in the BOO-tanical trick-or-treating is $10/child in advance, $12 day of, in addition to a regular admission ticket. Spaces are limited and at-the-door tickets are not guaranteed.
Regular Admission:
Advance tickets: Members | Free
Non-members: Ages 16+ | $8; Ages 3-15 | $4
Day of Tickets : Ages 16+ | $10; Ages 3-15 | $5
Children ages 2 and under are Free but do require a ticket.
All transactions at the Garden are cashless. We accept major credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay.

918 Day
2022-09-18 10:00 - 17:00
Celebrate the 918 with us at the Garden. Take a picture with our 918 photo stop. Special admission pricing will be two adult admissions for $9.18 (not including tax).

Q & A with a Beekeeper
2022-09-17 10:30 - 12:00
Celebrate National Honey Bee Day at the Garden. Meet a local beekeeper and see bees up close in their observation hive. Learn more about how they manage hives and harvest honey. Honey will be available for tasting.
Tickets: Garden Members: $5; Non-member Ages 16+: $15; Ages 3-15:$10 includes admission to Garden.

International Chocolate Day
2022-09-13 10:00 - 17:00
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.

Succulent Bowl Workshop
2022-06-11 11:00 - 17:00
Design and plant a planter bowl with succulents to take home. Horticulturist Lori Fry will lead this workshop and provide care tips for growing succulents. Wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase. Registration required. Garden members: $35, Non-members: $40.

Upcoming Workshop: Terrarium Bowls on July 9 – save the date!
