Tulsa Botanic Garden

Garden of Lights
2019-01-02 17:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago)
Reconnect with family and friends in the garden illuminated with colorful lights. Make s’mores over fire pits, enjoy holiday music and take in the spirit of the season in our magical garden escape!

(NOTE: Tickets are limited each night and must be pre-purchased online or in our visitor center) Garden Members: Be sure you are logged in to receive your Member Discount.
Garden of Lights is open Friday, Nov. 23 to Sunday, Jan. 6, 5 – 10 pm. (closed Dec. 24, 25, and Jan. 1)
Cash bar will be available on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
A limited amount of tickets will be available each night and Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Tickets are $15 for ages 13+; $5 for ages 3-12, Children 2 and under are free.Garden members discounted tickets are $10 for ages 13+; $5 for ages 3-12. Garden Members: Be sure you are logged in to receive your Member Discount.

THANK YOU TO OUR 2018 Garden of Lights SponsorsCloseBend · ePumps · GableGotwals · Triad Eye Institute
David & Susan Johnson · Osage Casino Hotel · Premier Advisors Group · Public Service Company of Oklahoma · T.D. Williamson · Drs. James & Samuel Owens Pediatric & Adolescent Dentistry · Howell & Vancuren
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Gift a Tulsa Botanic Garden Membership this holiday season!
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Treat yourself to a Tulsa Botanic Garden Membership this holiday season!
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Garden closes at 3pm
2019-01-03 15:00, 2019-01-04 15:00, 2019-01-05 15:00
Garden closes for Garden of Lights, a separate ticketed event.

Frozen Friday Story Time
2019-01-18 10:30 - 12:00
Join us in the Mabee Grange for a story at 10:30, followed by activities open until noon. Free with admission.
Admission to Tulsa Botanic Garden is FREE for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+; $4 for ages 3-12 . Children 2 and under are free.

Evergreen Tour
2019-01-26 15:00 - 16:00
Evergreens are often overlooked and under-appreciated in the landscape, yet in the winter months they provide color, form and texture that their deciduous counterparts can’t provide. Take a walking tour with Garden President & CEO Todd Lasseigne to explore and learn about some of the evergreens in the Garden. Free with admission, no reservations needed.
Admission to Tulsa Botanic Garden is FREE for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+; $4 for ages 3-12 . Children 2 and under are free.

Cancelled -Full Moon Nature Hike
2019-02-19 18:00 - 20:00
NOTE: Tonight’s Full Moon HIke has been cancelled.
Hike the Garden’s 1.5 mile nature trail by the full moon to discover the night sights and sounds of the forest and prairie. Drinks, including cash bar, and kits for making s’mores over fire pits will be available for sale before or after your walk. Please note: Nature Trail is not accessible. Cost: $10 per person for Members; $15 Non-members
Cancellations and refunds must be requested to Emily Ramsey via phone call or email, emily@tulsabotanic.org, at least 5 business days prior to the event.
If weather prohibits the hike from taking place, it will be posted by noon on the day of the hike on Facebook and the Garden website. Tickets may be refunded or put toward another Garden purchase.
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.

Seed Starting 101
2019-03-09 15:30
Get a jump on your summer plantings with Ellen Weatherholt, curator of the Children’s Discovery Garden. Using readily available household materials, Ellen will guide participants through the creation of their own “mini-greenhouse” along with the process of sowing seeds. The seeds started in March may ultimately be transplanted into a summer veggie garden. Think tomatoes, peppers and herbs! All materials will be provided. Bring a friend!
$7 for members, $10 for non-members (includes Garden admission).
Register now (Garden members must log in to see member pricing.)

Clover Hunt
2019-03-17 13:00 - 16:00
Families can head to the Garden for some good, green fun on St. Patrick’s Day. Search the Children’s Discovery Garden for four-leaf clovers and golden nuggets, and keep an eye out for any leprechauns! Enjoy the Garden as spring greening begins. Bring a picnic! Beer at cash bar will be available for sale.
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursdays until 8 p.m. (starting March 14). Admission is FREE for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+, $4 for ages 3-12. Children 2 and under are free.

Spring Equinox Full Moon Hike
2019-03-20 19:00 - 21:00
Take a self-guided night hike to experience the sights and sounds along a nature trail through native prairie and forest. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a flashlight for this 1.5 mile hike. Not recommended for children under age 6. A cash bar with beer and wine will be available for refreshments before or after your walk. Cost is $10 per person for members; $15 for non-members. Register here.
NOTE: If weather conditions warrant, a decision on cancellling this event will be made on noon the day of the event and will be announced on social media and this webpage.
Dogs are not permitted at this event.
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm. and 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, visit www.tulsabotanic.org/location. For more information, call 918-289-0330.

Floral Paperweight Workshop
2019-04-07 15:00 - 16:30
Bring the beauty of the Garden indoors by making a cast resin paperweight with fresh and dried flowers. Nursery Manager Cynthia Robinson will guide participants through the process in this make and take workshop. All materials will be provided. Light refreshments and cash bar. Cost is $30 for Garden members; $35 for non-members. Limited spaces. Pre-registration required. Register here. (Garden members must log in to see member pricing)
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday-Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm, and starting March 14, open until 8 pm on Thursdays (open til 9 pm 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.

Full Moon Nature Hike
2019-04-19 20:00 - 22:00
Take a self-guided night hike to experience the sights and sounds along a nature trail through native prairie and forest. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a flashlight for this 1.5 mile hike. Not recommended for children under age 6. A cash bar with beer and wine will be available for refreshments before or after your walk. Cost is $10 per person for members; $15 for non-members. Register here.
NOTE: If weather conditions warrant, a decision on cancellling this event will be made by noon the day of the event and will be announced on social media and this webpage.
Dogs are not permitted at this event.
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm. and 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, visit www.tulsabotanic.org/location. For more information, call 918-289-0330.

Family Color Walk
2019-04-25 17:00 - 20:00
See how many colors your family can find as you explore the Garden and see what’s blooming.
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday-Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm, and open until 8 pm on Thursdays during Daylight Saving Time. Admission is FREE for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+, $4 for ages 3-12. Children 2 and under are free.

Dog Night
2019-05-02 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 hand 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.
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm. Starting March 15, the Garden will stay 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. For map/directions, visit www.tulsabotanic.org/location. For more information, call 918-289-0330.

Spring Plant Sale
2019-05-11 10:00 - 12:00
Talk to Garden staff and shop for plants for your spring and summer garden. Details on plants available will be released closer to plant sale date. Sale will be inside the Garden’s Mabee Grange. Regular admission applies
SEE A LIST OF PLANTS FOR SALE (pdf file)
Tulsa Botanic Garden Members SHOP FIRST (and get discounts) at the Members Only Preview Plant Sale on Thursday, May 9, 5-8 p.m.
Get membership information,
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 pm. and open late on Thursdays until 8 p.m. Admission is FREE for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+, $4 for ages 3-12. Children 2 and under are free.

Make a Mother's Day Posie
2019-05-11 10:30 - 11:30
Ellen Weatherholt, Children’s Discovery Garden curator, will lead this workshop where participants can learn about different herb and flower combinations and make a small bouquet, or posie, to take home or give to someone special. Price is per posie and parent or grandparent/child “teams” are encouraged to participate together. $15 per posie for Garden members; $20 for non-members. All materials included.
Thank you for your interest – our workshop is full and registration is closed.
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Love a Tree Day
2019-05-16 17:00 - 20:00
Release your inner tree hugger and celebrate Love a Tree Day by writing a love note to your favorite tree and maybe even wrap your arms around a tree trunk or two.

Garden closes at 2 p.m.
2019-05-18 10:00 - 14:00
Note: Garden will be closing at 2 p.m. to set up for 7th annual DIG: Day In the Garden – for information, tickets, click here

Tulsa Garden Crawl 2019
2019-05-19 09:00
UPDATE: Saturday’s Tulsa Garden Crawl has rained out. The Crawl will now take place on Sunday, May 19, at the same time. Tickets will leave at the same time and place as previously scheduled.
Celebrate National Public Gardens Week with some of the best gardens in Tulsa. Enjoy curated experiences at Philbrook Museum of Art, Tulsa Botanic Garden, Tulsa Garden Center at Woodward Park/Linnaeus Teaching Garden at Woodward Park and Gathering Place. Enjoy wine and beer tastings, pizza from Prairie Fire Pie, and desserts with your ticket. $35 per ticket. Must be 21 or older. Space is limited. PARK/PICKUP LOCATION: Lot 14 of the Tulsa Fairgrounds, on the southwest corner of the Tulsa Fairgrounds by the locomotive.9:00 AM Tour: Tickets available at philbrook.org/calendar9:45 AM Tour: SOLD OUT10:30 AM Tour: SOLD OUTTickets are non-refundable. In case of inclement weather, this event will be rescheduled.

Garden opens at noon
2019-05-21 12:00
Garden will open at noon today.

Music Night: David Horne Gypsy Jazz
2019-05-30 17:00 - 20:00
Enjoy music from David Horne Gypsy Jazz in the Garden from 6 to 8 p.m. Coffee House on Your Street food truck will have dinner/snack options and cash bar will also be available starting at 5 p.m. Bring a blanket or chairs if you like.
Admission is FREE for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+, $4 for ages 3-12. Children 2 and under are free.

Family Bird Walk
2019-06-01 09:00 - 11:00
Join members of Tulsa Audubon Society as we open the Garden early (9 a.m.) for a family-friendly morning walk to look for and identify birds at the Garden. Look and listen for hummingbirds, swallows, cardinals and more! Bring binoculars if you have them. (the Tulsa Audubon Society will also have a few binoculars available to borrow) A drop-in bird activity/craft will be available until 11 a.m.

FREE. A Tulsa Audubon Society donor has generously offered to underwrite admission to non-members who attend this Family Bird Walk.

Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesdays through Sundays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with extended hours (9 a.m. to 9 p.m.) on Thursdays in June, July and August. For more information call 918-289-0330.

Summer Solstice Party
2019-06-21 20:00 - 23:00
Celebrate the summer solstice by ending the longest day of the year at the Garden! Stroll in the Garden as the sun sets. Coffee House on Your Street food truck will be selling food/snacks and OK Distilling Co. will be crafting a special cocktail for the evening. Beer and wine will also be available. Live musical set by Pete Tomshany. Ages 21+ only

Tickets are $10 for Garden members; $15 for non-members.
Buy your tickets now

International Mud Day
2019-06-27 13:00 - 16:00
Getting dirty is the goal as we celebrate International Mud Day! All ages are welcome (parents must accompany kids). We’ll have pans for making mud pies and small pools for the littler ones.

Wear clothes that can get muddy, water shoes and bring a towel, plastic bag and dry clothes. Free with regular admission.

Admission is FREE for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+, $4 for ages 3-12. Children 2 and under are free.

Garden Tour
2019-07-06 10:30
Join Garden staff for a tour of what’s blooming including perennials and our summer annuals display. Free with admission.
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday -Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with extended hours (9 a.m. to 9 p.m.) 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.

Sunset Fitness In the Garden
2019-07-11 19:30 - 20:30
Thursday, July 11: Walking Yoga Meditation led by Stacie Beckert
Stacie has over 20 years of experience helping people heal their own bodies through breath work, meditation, and adaptive yoga. She has worked with a wide spectrum of students and clients, from young children to adults, and has spent many years teaching at various yoga schools as well as The Center for Individuals with Physical Challenges, proving her belief that yoga is for everyone.
July 18 & 25: Due to unforeseen circumstances Sunset Fitness will not be available on July 18 or 25. Our apologies. Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours (9 a.m. – 9 p.m.) 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.

Nature Collages
2019-07-20 10:00 - 12:00
Sat., July 20, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. & Sun., July 21, 1-3 p.m.:Use your imagination to make a collage/suncatcher with natural pieces from the Garden. Free with admission.
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours (9 a.m.-9 p.m.) 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.

Carnivorous Plants
2019-08-24 14:00 - 16:00
Families can learn how and why some plants “eat” insects. Explore how carnivorous plants attract, trap and digest the buggy meals. Activities begin with story at 2 p.m. followed by crafts and a look at carnivorous plants in the Children’s Discovery Garden. Free with admission.
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours (9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in June, July and August) on Thursdays. Admission is FREE for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+, $4 for ages 3-12. Children 2 and under are free. Pets are not allowed, except for special Dog Days/Nights.
Tulsa Botanic Garden is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. Garden memberships, donations, programs, and income from weddings and private events all help support the Garden’s operation and development.

Dog Night
2019-09-05 17:00 - 20:00
Bring your furry family member to join you for a stroll at the Garden. Pick up a dog treat at the visitor center, we’ll have water bowls out.
Garden Admission is FREE for Garden members and member dogs; $8 for ages 13+, $4 for ages 3-12. Children 2 and under are free. Cost for non-member dog is $4/dog.

Pruning for Natural Shape and Plant Health
2019-09-05 18:30 - 19:30
Our drop-in “Plant School Programs” are for aspiring and established garden enthusiasts and will be every Thursday in September, 6:30-7:30 p.m.. Bring your burning plant questions, as the informal format of these classes will lend itself to fun discussions with our talented horticulture staff.
Thursday, September 5, 6:30-7:30 p.m.: Pruning for Natural Shape and Plant Health
Children’s Discovery Garden Curator Ellen Weatherholt will guide participants through her most-trusted pruning techniques on a wide variety of woody perennial plants and smaller trees growing in the Children’s Discovery Garden. Participants can learn about branching structure, plant growth habits, and timing when pruning. Free with regular admission; no registration required.
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays during Daylight Saving Time. Admission is FREE for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+, $4 for ages 3-12. Children 2 and under are free.
Upcoming topics: Thursday, Sept. 12: Propagating PlantsThursday, Sept. 19: Pruning for Formal Shape and Plant HealthThursday, Sept. 26: Work Party and Weenie Roast
