Tulsa Botanic Garden

Botanic Garden of Lights
2024-12-12 17:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-14 17:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-16 17:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-17 17:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-18 17:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-19 17:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-21 17:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-23 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) and 2 more dates
Reconnect with family and friends as you stroll through 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. Make memories at the snowball pit and take pics at our photo stops. See our schedule of activities including live jazz on Sundays, when Santa will be visiting (EVERY night we’re open, Nov. 29-Dec. 23, 5:30-8:30 p.m.), carolers and more to plan your visit and purchase your tickets.
Tips:

Garden members save $3-7 per ticket. Join today!
See schedule of all activities, FAQs and more details about Botanic Garden of Lights
Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes for this outdoor, walking event. Majority of festival paths are wheelchair and stroller friendly. Manual wheelchairs are available for loan in our visitor center, first-come, first-serve.

Tickets are required for all attendees, including Garden members. Guest passes and reciprocal admission do not apply for this special, ticketed event.
MEMBERS: Age 16+ | $15 ; Ages 3-15 | $7
NON-MEMBERS: Age 16+ | $22; Ages 3-15 | $10
Children Age 2 and under require a $0 ticket
Prices above do not include tax or processing fees.

2024 Botanic Garden of Lights is presented by

Botanic Garden of Lights
2024-12-13 17:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-20 17:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-27 17:00 - 21:00
Reconnect with family and friends as you stroll through 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. Make memories at the snowball pit and take pics at our photo stops. See our schedule of activities including live jazz on Sundays, when Santa will be visiting (EVERY night, Nov. 29-Dec. 23, 5:30-8:30 p.m.), carolers and more to plan your visit and purchase your tickets.
Tips:

Garden members save $3-7 per ticket. Join today!
See schedule of all activities, FAQs and more details about Botanic Garden of Lights
Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes for this outdoor, walking event. Majority of festival paths are wheelchair and stroller friendly. Manual wheelchairs are available for loan in our visitor center, first-come, first-serve.

Tickets are required for all attendees, including Garden members. Guest passes and reciprocal admission do not apply for this special, ticketed event.
MEMBERS: Age 16+ | $15 ; Ages 3-15 | $7
NON-MEMBERS: Age 16+ | $22; Ages 3-15 | $10
Children Age 2 and under require a $0 ticket
Prices above do not include tax or processing fees.

2024 Botanic Garden of Lights is presented by

Botanic Garden of Lights: Sunday Jazz Nights with Angie Cockrell Duo
2024-12-15 17:00 - 21:00
Reconnect with family and friends as you stroll through 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. Make memories at the snowball pit and take pics at our photo stops. See our schedule of activities including live jazz on Sundays, when Santa will be visiting, craft nights and more to plan your visit and purchase your tickets.
On Sunday, Dec. 15, the Angie Cockrell Duo will be performing inside our Mabee Grange from 6-8 p.m.
Tips:

Garden members save $3-7 per ticket. Join today!
See schedule of all activities, FAQs and more details about Botanic Garden of Lights
Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes for this outdoor, walking event. Majority of festival paths are wheelchair and stroller friendly. Manual wheelchairs are available for loan in our visitor center, first-come, first-serve.

Tickets are required for all attendees, including Garden members. Guest passes and reciprocal admission do not apply for this special, ticketed event.
MEMBERS: Age 16+ | $15 ; Ages 3-15 | $7
NON-MEMBERS: Age 16+ | $22; Ages 3-15 | $10
Children Age 2 and under require a $0 ticket
Prices above do not include tax or processing fees.

2024 Botanic Garden of Lights is presented by

Sunday Jazz Nights are sponsored by

Botanic Garden of Lights: Sunday Jazz Nights with the Cynthia Simmons Trio
2024-12-22 17:00 - 21:00
Reconnect with family and friends as you stroll through 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. Make memories at the snowball pit and take pics at our photo stops. See our schedule of activities including live jazz on Sundays, when Santa will be visiting, craft nights and more to plan your visit and purchase your tickets.
On Sunday, Dec. 22, the Cynthia Simmons Trio will be performing inside our Mabee Grange from 6-8 p.m.
Tips:

Garden members save $3-7 per ticket. Join today!
See schedule of all activities, FAQs and more details about Botanic Garden of Lights
Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes for this outdoor, walking event. Majority of festival paths are wheelchair and stroller friendly. Manual wheelchairs are available for loan in our visitor center, first-come, first-serve.

Tickets are required for all attendees, including Garden members. Guest passes and reciprocal admission do not apply for this special, ticketed event.
MEMBERS: Age 16+ | $15 ; Ages 3-15 | $7
NON-MEMBERS: Age 16+ | $22; Ages 3-15 | $10
Children Age 2 and under require a $0 ticket
Prices above do not include tax or processing fees.

2024 Botanic Garden of Lights is presented by

Sunday Jazz Nights are sponsored by

Botanic Garden of Lights: Sunday Jazz Nights with Carmela + the Band
2024-12-29 17:00 - 21:00
Reconnect with family and friends as you stroll through 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. Make memories at the snowball pit and take pics at our photo stops. See our schedule of activities including live jazz on Sundays, when Santa will be visiting, craft nights and more to plan your visit and purchase your tickets.
On Sunday, Dec. 29, Carmela + the Band will be performing inside our Mabee Grange from 6-8 p.m.
Tips:

Garden members save $3-7 per ticket. Join today!
See schedule of all activities, FAQs and more details about Botanic Garden of Lights
Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes for this outdoor, walking event. Majority of festival paths are wheelchair and stroller friendly. Manual wheelchairs are available for loan in our visitor center, first-come, first-serve.

Tickets are required for all attendees, including Garden members. Guest passes and reciprocal admission do not apply for this special, ticketed event.
MEMBERS: Age 16+ | $15 ; Ages 3-15 | $7
NON-MEMBERS: Age 16+ | $22; Ages 3-15 | $10
Children Age 2 and under require a $0 ticket
Prices above do not include tax or processing fees.

2024 Botanic Garden of Lights is presented by

Sunday Jazz Nights are sponsored by

Botanic Garden of Lights
2024-12-30 17:00 - 21:00
Reconnect with family and friends as you stroll through 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. Make memories at the snowball pit and take pics at our photo stops. See our schedule of activities including live jazz on Sundays, when Santa will be visiting, carolers and more to plan your visit and purchase your tickets.
Tips:

Garden members save $3-7 per ticket. Join today!
See schedule of all activities, FAQs and more details about Botanic Garden of Lights
Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes for this outdoor, walking event. Majority of festival paths are wheelchair and stroller friendly. Manual wheelchairs are available for loan in our visitor center, first-come, first-serve.

Tickets are required for all attendees, including Garden members. Guest passes and reciprocal admission do not apply for this special, ticketed event.
MEMBERS: Age 16+ | $15 ; Ages 3-15 | $7
NON-MEMBERS: Age 16+ | $22; Ages 3-15 | $10
Children Age 2 and under require a $0 ticket
Prices above do not include tax or processing fees.

2024 Botanic Garden of Lights is presented by

Wolf Moon Yoga Flow
2025-01-13 19:00 - 21:00
presented in partnership with Humble Warrior Collective
Feel the Flow for the New Year!
Guests will enjoy a gentle, reflective yoga session hosted by our friends at the Humble Warrior Collective, with the magical tapestry of sunset, leading into the evening’s full moon – known as the Wolf Moon; it’s the first full moon of the year.
This class will be held indoors, inside the Tulsa Botanic Garden’s Mabee Grange event center.
We will embrace the energy of the current full moon with calming, grounding poses, gentle breathwork, and introspective meditation to invite a sense of peace and connection with nature. We will have some “make and take” art projects as well, so there will be activities for all to enjoy. Light refreshments will be available.
• Please arrive by 6:30 p.m. to park and walk directly to the Mabee Grange event center for check-in. Class will begin at 7:00 p.m.
• Mats, blocks, and blankets are provided by the instructor, but you’re welcome to bring your own favorite Yoga equipment.
**Advance purchase required – the Garden is CLOSED in January, and all guests will need to have a ticket for entry. Please be sure to purchase your ticket through the link below before arrival. No walk-ups, or on-site sales are possible.**
Spaces are limited.
TICKETS: FREE for Garden Members, but Must be RESERVED via link below. Join as a Garden Member today!
Non-member Tickets are $30 per person.

This workshop is made possible thanks to our friends at the Humble Warrior Collective, a local organization that provides access to trauma-informed movement and mindfulness techniques, empowering communities to cultivate personal wellness, discovery, and resilience.

Members Sneak Peek: “ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN” Film Showing
2025-01-25 14:00 - 16:00
Join us for this MEMBERS ONLY event as we anticipate the Oklahoma debut of FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN at the Botanic Garden in March! We’ll watch the multiple award-winning documentary film Origami in the Garden and learn more about Santa Fe artists Jennifer and Kevin Box, the origami masters they collaborate with and how they create the monumental metal sculptures in their exhibitions. Kevin Box grew up in Bartlesville, Oklahoma!
DETAILS:
This Member-Only Event is FREE with reserved ticket and will be held inside our Mabee Grange event center. Gates open at 1:30 p.m. Show tickets at Visitor Center and take short walk over to the Mabee Grange where the film will be shown. A self-led activity for children will be available in the Grange during the event. and refreshments will be available for purchase. Garden members can also shop our Gift Shop Clearance Sale.
Please note: With exception of Driskill Children’s Discovery Garden to access the Mabee Grange, all other Garden areas and Cross Timbers Nature Trail will be closed during this event.
ABOUT:
Santa Fe artists Jennifer and Kevin Fox exhibition ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN was created in 2014 in collaboration with some of the world’s top origami masters. The traveling exhibition of outdoor sculptures has been experienced by over 2.5 million visitors to gardens and museums across North America.
FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN is the newest exhibition by Jennifer and Kevin Box and features larger-than-life museum-quality sculptures of blooming flowers, butterflies, birds and other flora and fauna. The colorful, whimsical and kinetic sculptures include Box’s own compositions as well as collaborations with world-renowned origami artists Te Jui Fu, Beth Johnson, Michael G. LaFosse and Robert J. Lang. FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN will have its Oklahoma debut at Tulsa Botanic Garden, premiering three new artworks!
Origami in the Garden film Trailer:

Origami in the Garden film, 90mins, Not rated
“Kevin Box has always known exactly what he intends to do with his life. In his words, “I want to have a conversation with people now and hundreds of years into the future.” Origami in the Garden documents the career arc of Kevin as he travels the world with his exhibitions of 25-foot-tall origami metal sculptures.”
This documentary feature was directed by Barbara Bentree and was nominated for 21 Film Festivals and won 18 Awards.
TICKETS:
Space is limited. Members must reserve a $0 ticket to attend.

Not a member? Join today to attend this and other member only events and enjoy free admission to see FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN!

Winter Dinner: An Evening with Fine Artist Patrick (p.s.) Gordon
2025-02-02 17:30 - 20:30
Renowned artist P.S. Gordon will join us for a delectable dinner at Bodean culminating with a live auction of his painting “the white tulip” with proceeds benefiting the Garden.
Please join us for appetizers, champagne and a specialty Botanic Garden Vodka cocktail followed by a three-course dinner with paired wines. Dress: Business casual-Cocktail
Seating is limited. Tickets are $250 with proceeds benefiting the Garden. A portion of each ticket ($100) is tax deductible.

Save the Date: Saturday, April 19, 5-8 p.m. – Spring Sip & Stroll

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About Patrick (p.s.) Gordon: Born in 1953 in Claremore, Oklahoma, Patrick S. Gordon gained national attention with a series of solo exhibitions, beginning in 1982 at New York City’s Fischbach Gallery, and later at Joseph Gierek Fine Art in Patrick’s newly-adopted hometown of Tulsa. Since then, he has continually exhibited at numerous prominent galleries around the country, and has been featured in notable museum shows and competitions. His works can be found in important private, corporate and museum collections throughout the United States. Print editions of Patrick’s work are widely popular with collectors throughout the world.

Origami Workshop: “Blossoms, Birds and Butterflies”
2025-02-22 14:00 - 16:00
GARDEN MEMBERS – Join us for a workshop with instructor Mae Dean Erb to learn about origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, and create your own works of art! With spring, and the Oklahoma debut of FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN exhibition at the Garden in sight, Mae Dean will focus on creating origami flowers, birds and butterflies. All materials will be supplied. All ages are welcome.
DETAILS:
Workshop will be held inside our Mabee Grange event center. Drinks and refreshments will be available for purchase. Garden members will also be able to shop the Member Only Gift Shop clearance sale in the Visitor Center. Gates will open at 1:30 p.m. to allow time for ticket check-in at Visitor Center and short walk through the Driskill Children’s Discovery Garden to the Mabee Grange Event Center. Other areas of the Garden will not be open for visitation.
TICKETS:
Because workshop size is limited, we require members to reserve their space with a $0 ticket. This event is open to Garden members only. Not a member? Join today!

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Mae Dean Erb holds a Masters Degree in Education and is a board certified educator. She presents Origami programs in libraries across the state of Oklahoma, as well as nationally and internationally.
Mae Dean received a Fulbright Memorial Fund Scholarship to Japan, and also lived in Okinawa, Japan for two years, where she gained firsthand insight into this ancient Japanese artform. Mae Dean was named Teacher of the Year for El Reno Public Schools and was a finalist for Oklahoma’s Teacher of the Year. She has also received the Origami USA Teaching Award.

Opening Day of FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN
2025-03-02 10:00 - 17:00
FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN showcases 20 installations of museum-quality metal sculptures inspired by origami, the centuries-old Japanese art of folding paper. The larger-than-life sculptures of blooming flowers, birds, grazing deer, galloping ponies, and other flora and fauna themes will be exhibited throughout the five formal gardens at Tulsa Botanic Garden. The Oklahoma debut will also premier three new pieces by Kevin Box, including a 17ft. tall kinetic sculpture of colorful butterflies that will float above floral displays.
Kevin Box grew up in Bartlesville, OK and graduated from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. His work has received numerous awards and is held in prominent collections worldwide. In 2004, he was the youngest member ever elected to the National Sculptors’ Guild.
FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN features Box’s own compositions as well as collaborations with his wife, Jennifer, and world-renowned origami artists Te Jui Fu, Beth Johnson, Michael G. LaFosse and Robert J. Lang.
The exhibit includes interpretive information and cast metal examples of origami folded and unfolded. An audio tour is also available for guests to dial into and listen to the artists speak about the work.
Photos courtesy of BoxStudio.

First Friday Horticulture Tour
2025-03-07 10:30 - 11:30
Our March tour will be a special, behind-the-scenes tour of our production greenhouse with Greenhouse Manager Alicia Torres. Learn the planning and work it takes for our horticulture staff to cultivate plants for summer displays, plant sales and more.
Tour is free with Garden admission, however spaces are limited to first-come, first-served sign up sheet in Visitor Center that morning. Please note: tour includes walking on uneven paths and some gravel pathways and possible wet floors/ground.
Pre-purchase Garden admission tickets below.

Second Saturday Dog Day
2025-03-08 10:00 - 17:00
Bring your pup out for our Second Saturday Dog Day, a special day each month, that they can join you for a walk (and sniffs!) in the Botanic Garden.
Note: Dogs must be controlled by a non-retractable leash at all times and owners must pick up after their dogs.
TICKETS: Free for Garden Members;
Ages 16+ | $15; Ages 3-15 | $10; Children 2 and under | $0 ticket
Purchase tickets in advance for fast check-in inside the Visitor Center.

Admission Tickets March 2-Sept. 21, 2025 include seeing FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN.
Reciprocal admission not valid during this time.

Storytime with your Stuffie
2025-03-19 10:30 - 11:00
Bring your favorite stuffed animal for storytime in the Driskill Children’s Discovery Garden. Free with admission.

Sculpture Dedication
2025-03-27 14:30 - 15:00
Join us for a ceremony to dedicate “Tulsa Blossom” a 14ft sculpture created by Tulsa artist Ben Sinor and donated by he and his wife Isabella. The sculpture is placed in the Circle Bed directly in front of the Garden’s Visitor Center. Garden CEO Chuck Lamson will speak and present a plaque for the dedication and artist Ben Sinor will speak on his inspiration for the piece.
Dedication ceremony will be at the sculpture just in front of the Garden’s Visitor Center.

Bands & Blooms: Steve Liddell Trio
2025-04-03 18:00 - 20:00
More hours for flowers – our Bands & Blooms are great for a meet-up with friends or a family outing! Bring chairs or a blanket, if you like, to enjoy the live music from local artists and fantastic views from the lawn.
UPDATE: Due to weather, we will be moving all the FUN, FOOD and MUSIC inside our Mabee Grange Event Center – check-in/purchase tickets at the Visitor Center before the short walk to the Mabee Grange Event Center. Bring your chairs if you like, or use our folding chairs.
FOOD & DRINK, starting at 5 p.m.: Our Botanic Bar has beer, wine and cocktails to sip as you stroll through our lush gardens!
Our Garden of Eatin’ will have delicious food options for purchase. No outside food and drink is allowed on Thursday nights. All transactions at the Garden are cashless.
MENU
MUSIC: 6-8 p.m.
Steve Liddell is a singer/songwriter who has performed his brand of original music mixing Folk, Roots Americana, Reggae and Jazz from coast to coast, Hawaii, Latin America and Europe.
Your admission includes exploring the artworks of FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN that are set throughout our 5 gardens. Pick up a scavenger hunt in our visitor center to start exploring!
Advance tickets recommended.
TICKETS: Free tickets for Garden members! Join today!
Ages 16+: $15, ages 3-15: $10, Children 2 and under: $0 ticket.
Guest passes and reciprocal admissions will not be accepted for admission. Prices above do not include tax or processing fees.

Select Thursday, April 3 and choose the 5 p.m. time slot (or earlier if you like). Arrive anytime between 5 and 7:30 p.m. Food and drink sales close at 7:30. Event and Garden close promptly at 8 p.m.

Yoga Bends in the Blooms
2025-04-04 09:00 - 10:00
Join us for a special morning Yoga and Sound Bath session lead by yoga instructors from Humble Warrior Collective!
Join other members and friends for a special morning yoga session set amidst the Garden’s beautiful seasonal blooms. This energizing class will incorporate gentle flow movements that synchronize with the rhythms of the surrounding environment, enhancing mindfulness and an appreciation of the Botanic Garden’s beautiful flora.
This class will be held OUTDOORS, in one of the Garden’s most scenic and memorable locations – the top of the A.R. and Marylouise Tandy Floral Terraces. After the yoga session, guests are invited to enjoy the splendor of the Garden’s spring blooms of thousands of tulips, daffodils and more. Our First Friday Horticulture Tour will be offered free at 10:30 a.m.
** UPDATE: Session will be INSIDE our Mabee Grange Event Center. Please check-in at the Visitor Center and allow time to walk to the Mabee Grange to start at 9 a.m..
• Please arrive by 8:30 am, class will begin at 9:00 am.
• Mats, blocks, and blankets are provided by the instructor, but you’re welcome to bring your own favorite Yoga equipment.
TICKETS:
Tickets are FREE for Garden Members, but must be reserved in advance.
Non-member tickets are $30.
**Advance purchase required. Please be sure to purchase your ticket before arrival.**

This workshop is offered in collaboration with Humble Warrior Collective, a local organization that provides access to trauma-informed movement and mindfulness techniques, empowering communities to cultivate personal wellness, discovery, and resilience.

First Friday Horticulture Tour
2025-04-04 10:30 - 11:30
Join Garden Curator Jacob Neptune for a walking tour in the Stanford Family Liberty Garden and Bumgarner Family Foundation Lotus Pool to explore spring blooms!
Tour is free with Garden admission, however spaces are limited to first-come, first-served sign up sheet in Visitor Center that morning.
Pre-purchase Garden admission tickets below.

Bands & Blooms: John Depew
2025-04-10 18:00 - 20:00
More hours for flowers – our Bands & Blooms are great for a date night, girls’ night out, meet-up with friends or a family outing! Bring chairs or a blanket, if you like, to enjoy the live music from local artists and fantastic views from the lawn.
FOOD & DRINK, starting at 5 p.m.: Our Botanic Bar has beer, wine and cocktails to sip as you stroll through our lush gardens!
Our Garden of Eatin’ will have delicious food options for purchase. No outside food and drink is allowed on Thursday nights. All transactions at the Garden are cashless.
MENU
MUSIC: 6-8 p.m.
John Depew is an award-winning musician and songwriter influenced by ‘gypsy jazz,’ swing, and a variety of folk styles. He features mandolin, claw-hammer banjo, bouzouki, and acoustic guitar. John is the 2022 Kansas Mandolin Champion and a 2021 winner of Walnut Valley Festival’s NewSong Showcase.
TICKETS: Free tickets for Garden members;
Ages 16+: $15, ages 3-15: $10, Children 2 and under: $0 ticket.
Your admission includes exploring the FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN exhibition of monumental metal sculptures, inspired by origami, that are set throughout our 5 gardens.
Guest passes and reciprocal admissions will not be accepted for admission. Prices above do not include tax or processing fees. Price is same online and at the door.

Choose date and 5 pm time slot (or earlier if you choose), you can enter the Garden anytime between 5 and 7:15 p.m. Food and drink close at 7:30 p.m. Visitor Center and gate will close promptly at 8 p.m.
