FLORIGAMI Summer Nights: Lazy Lakeside Night
2025-07-24 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Enjoy Tulsa Botanic Garden during the golden hours of summer! We’re extending our Thursday evening hours until 8 p.m. each week through September 21, giving you more time to take in the beauty of summer blooms and explore the stunning outdoor exhibit, FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN. Snacks, including ice cream, popcorn, pretzels with cheese, and drinks including frozen lemonade, cocktail/mocktail, beer, wine, and other non-alcoholic options will be available for purchase.
This nature-inspired art installation features large-scale origami sculptures nestled among the Garden’s lush landscape — the perfect setting for a summer stroll, date night, or relaxing evening with friends or family.
July 24: Lazy Lakeside Night
Come check out FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN and then explore the plants on the Lakeside Trail. Bring a blanket and a book or a picnic and enjoy the still colorful but “quieter side of the lake”.
TICKETS:
Admission is FREE for Garden Members.
Non-member: Ages 16+ | $15; Ages 3-15 | $10
Does not include sales tax and processing fees. All transactions onsite are cashless.

Please Note: Guest passes are not valid through Sept. 21, 2025. Reciprocal admission through the American Horticultural Society network is honored for FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN, a special exhibit. To help support the Garden’s programming and exhibits like this one, we kindly suggest a $5 donation per person with reciprocal admission through September 21, 2025. Your generosity helps us grow.

For discounted pricing for WIC, SNAP or OK Foster Parent Benefit cardholders, click here.

Tree Fort Storytime
2025-07-26 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-08-09 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-08-23 10:30 - 11:00
Join us in the Tree Fort in the Driskill Children’s Discovery Garden as we read a nature-themed story together! Suitable for ages 10 and under, free with Garden admission.
Afterward, pick up a scavenger hunt sheet to find all the fun and colorful sculptures of FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN.

FLORIGAMI Summer Nights: Dog Night with Cherry & Bark Ice Cream
2025-07-31 17:00 - 20:00
Enjoy Tulsa Botanic Garden during the golden hours of summer! We’re extending our Thursday evening hours until 8 p.m. each week through September 21, giving you more time to take in the beauty of summer blooms and explore the stunning outdoor exhibit, FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN. Snacks and drinks including frozen lemonade, cocktail/mocktail, beer, wine, and other non-alcoholic options will be available for purchase.
This nature-inspired art installation features large-scale origami sculptures nestled among the Garden’s lush landscape — the perfect setting for a summer stroll, date night, or relaxing evening with friends or family.
July 31: Dog Night with Cherry & Bark Ice Cream
In honor of National Mutt Night, we’re inviting your pups to join you for an evening walk at the Garden. We’ll have Pup Cups for the puppers and Cherry & Bark Ice Cream will have their cart with ice cream for sale. Explore the Jim and Cherry Bost Arboretum and the different “barks” of the trees in the Arboretum. We’ll have pools for pups to cool off in.
Note: Dogs must be controlled by non-retractable leash at all times. Limit 2 dogs per group/household. Owners must clean up after their dogs.
TICKETS:
Admission is FREE for Garden Members.
Non-member: Ages 16+ | $15; Ages 3-15 | $10
Does not include sales tax and processing fees. All transactions onsite are cashless.

Please Note: Guest passes are not valid through Sept. 21, 2025. Reciprocal admission through the American Horticultural Society network is honored for FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN, a special exhibit. To help support the Garden’s programming and exhibits like this one, we kindly suggest a $5 donation per person with reciprocal admission through September 21, 2025. Your generosity helps us grow.

For discounted pricing for WIC, SNAP or OK Foster Parent Benefit cardholders, click here.

First Friday Horticulture Tour
2025-08-01 10:30 - 11:30
Join a Garden horticulturist for a walking tour exploring what’s blooming and other plants of interest! For our August tour, join Mya Falk, Curator of the Lakeside Promenade to explore the plants on display in beds near the Visitor Center.
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.

FLORIGAMI Summer Nights: Wild Oklahoma
2025-08-07 17:00 - 20:00
Enjoy Tulsa Botanic Garden during the golden hours of summer! We’re extending our Thursday evening hours until 8 p.m. each week this summer giving you more time to take in the beauty of summer blooms and explore the stunning outdoor exhibit, FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN. This nature-inspired art installation features large-scale origami sculptures nestled among the Garden’s lush landscape — the perfect setting for a summer stroll, date night, or relaxing evening with friends or family.
Snacks and drinks including frozen lemonade, cocktail/mocktail, beer, wine, and other non-alcoholic options will be available for purchase.
August 7: Wild Oklahoma
Learn about Oklahoma’s native plants and animals from Tulsa Zoo education staff with their animal ambassadors in a presentation starting at 6 p.m. in the Amphitheatre in the Driskill Children’s Discovery Garden. Pick up a special scavenger hunt in the Visitor Center to look for Oklahoma State Symbols throughout the Garden.
Please note: Tulsa Zoo presentation is limited to 50 children (with accompanying parents). Please reserve your admission tickets in advance to secure a place.
TICKETS:
Admission is FREE for Garden Members.
Non-member: Ages 16+ | $15; Ages 3-15 | $10
For discounted pricing for WIC, SNAP or OK Foster Parent Benefit cardholders, click here.
Does not include sales tax and processing fees. All transactions onsite are cashless.

Please Note: Guest passes are not valid through Sept. 21, 2025. Reciprocal admission through the American Horticultural Society network is honored for FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN, a special exhibit. To help support the Garden’s programming and exhibits like this one, we kindly suggest a $5 donation per person with reciprocal admission through September 21, 2025. Your generosity helps us grow.

Second Saturday Dog Day
2025-08-09 10:00 - 17:00
Bring your pup out for our Second Saturday Dog Day, a special day each month when they can join you for a walk (and sniffs!) in the Botanic Garden. We’ll have wading pools to help cool off and free pup cups and treats in the Visitor Center! Humans – we’ve got frozen lemonade for sale in our Visitor Center!
Note: Dogs must be controlled by a non-retractable leash at all times and owners must pick up after their dogs. Limit 2 dogs per household. The Garden reserves the right to ask owners who do not follow policies or cannot control their dog to leave the premises with no refunds granted.
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. All transactions onsite are cashless.

Admission Tickets March 2-Sept. 21, 2025 include seeing FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN.
Please Note: Guest passes are not valid through Sept. 21, 2025. Reciprocal admission through the American Horticultural Society network is honored for FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN, a special exhibit. To help support the Garden’s programming and exhibits like this one, we kindly suggest a $5 donation per person with reciprocal admission through September 21, 2025. Your generosity helps us grow.

FLORIGAMI Summer Nights: Botanic Con
2025-08-14 17:00 - 20:00
Enjoy Tulsa Botanic Garden during the golden hours of summer! We’re extending our Thursday evening hours until 8 p.m. each week through September 21, giving you more time to take in the beauty of summer blooms and explore the stunning outdoor exhibit, FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN.
This nature-inspired art installation features large-scale origami sculptures nestled among the Garden’s lush landscape — the perfect setting for a summer stroll, date night, or relaxing evening with friends or family. Cold drinks and snacks are available for purchase – see menu below
August 14: Botanic Con

It’s the ultimate nature-meets-nerd-culture celebration! Dress up in your favorite cosplay or comic con costume and explore the Garden in style. Celebrate science, sustainability, and pop culture among the plants!
TICKETS:
Admission is FREE for Garden Members.
Non-member: Ages 16+ | $15; Ages 3-15 | $10
Does not include sales tax and processing fees. All transactions onsite are cashless.

Please Note: Guest passes are not valid through Sept. 21, 2025. Reciprocal admission through the American Horticultural Society network is honored for FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN, a special exhibit. To help support the Garden’s programming and exhibits like this one, we kindly suggest a $5 donation per person with reciprocal admission through September 21, 2025. Your generosity helps us grow.

For discounted pricing for WIC, SNAP or OK Foster Parent Benefit cardholders, click here.
MENU
DRINKS
Red or White Wine – $8
Craft Beer – $6
Domestic Beer – $5
Frozen Lemonade – $5
– with TBG Vodka shot – $8
Soda or Water – $3
SNACKS
Pretzel Bites with Chese – $5
Candy – $4
Chips – $3
Pickle – $3
Popcorn – $2
Ice Cream cup – $2
Watermelon Slice – tbd
All transactions onsite are cashless.

FLORIGAMI Summer Nights: Girls’ Night Out
2025-08-21 17:00 - 20:00
Enjoy Tulsa Botanic Garden during the golden hours of summer! We’re extending our Thursday evening hours until 8 p.m. each week through September 21, giving you more time to take in the beauty of summer blooms and explore the stunning outdoor exhibit, FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN.
This nature-inspired art installation features large-scale origami sculptures nestled among the Garden’s lush landscape — the perfect setting for a summer stroll, date night, or relaxing evening with friends or family. Snacks and drinks including frozen lemonade, cocktail/mocktail, beer, wine, and other non-alcoholic options will be available for purchase – See Menu below
August 21: Girls’ Night Out
Grab your besties and head to the Garden for a relaxing night filled with blooms, laughs, and picture-perfect views.
TICKETS:
Admission is FREE for Garden Members.
Non-member: Ages 16+ | $15; Ages 3-15 | $10
Does not include sales tax and processing fees. All transactions onsite are cashless.
Please Note: Guest passes are not valid during this special exhibit. Reciprocal admission through the American Horticultural Society network is honored during FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN, a special exhibit. To help support the Garden’s programming and exhibits like this one, we kindly suggest a $5 donation per person with reciprocal admission through September 21, 2025. Your generosity helps us grow.

For discounted pricing for WIC, SNAP or OK Foster Parent Benefit cardholders, click here.

MENU
DRINKS
Red or White Wine – $8
Craft Beer – $6
Domestic Beer – $5
Frozen Lemonade – $5
– with TBG Vodka shot – $8
Soda or Water – $3
SNACKS
Pretzel Bites with Cheese – $5
Candy – $4
Chips – $3
Pickle – $3
Popcorn – $2
Ice Cream cup – $2
Watermelon Slices – $1.50
All transactions onsite are cashless.

FLORIGAMI Summer Nights: Art After Hours
2025-08-28 17:00 - 20:00
Enjoy Tulsa Botanic Garden during the golden hours of summer! We’re extending our Thursday evening hours until 8 p.m. each week through September 21, giving you more time to take in the beauty of summer blooms and explore the stunning outdoor exhibit, FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN.
This nature-inspired art installation features large-scale origami sculptures nestled among the Garden’s lush landscape — the perfect setting for a summer stroll, date night, or relaxing evening with friends or family. Snacks and drinks including frozen lemonade, cocktail/mocktail, beer, wine, and other non-alcoholic options will be available for purchase – See Menu below
August 28: Art After Hours

Bring your sketchpad, canvas, or paints and create your own masterpiece surrounded by the beauty of the Garden. Set up near the Bumgarner Family Foundation Lotus Pool or wherever inspiration strikes in the FLORIGAMI exhibit. We will have small watercolor paint palettes and 4″ canvases for sale in our Gift Shop ($2.50/each)!
TICKETS:
Admission is FREE for Garden Members.
Non-member: Ages 16+ | $15; Ages 3-15 | $10
Does not include sales tax and processing fees. All transactions onsite are cashless.
Please Note: Guest passes are not valid during this special exhibit. Reciprocal admission through the American Horticultural Society network is honored during FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN, a special exhibit. To help support the Garden’s programming and exhibits like this one, we kindly suggest a $5 donation per person with reciprocal admission through September 21, 2025. Your generosity helps us grow.

For discounted pricing for WIC, SNAP or OK Foster Parent Benefit cardholders, click here.

MENU
DRINKS
Red or White Wine – $8
Craft Beer – $6
Domestic Beer – $5
Frozen Lemonade – $5
– with TBG Vodka shot – $8
Soda or Water – $3
SNACKS
Pretzel Bites with Cheese – $5
Candy – $4
Chips – $3
Pickle – $3
Popcorn – $2
Ice Cream cup – $2
Watermelon Slice – $1.50
All transactions onsite are cashless.

Open on Labor Day
2025-09-01 10:00 - 17:00
The Botanic Garden will be open on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Come out for a walk through lush gardens and to see the art exhibit FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN by Santa Fe artists Jennifer and Kevin Box. These larger-than-life sculptures of tulips, lilies, birds, turtles, sunflowers and more were created in collaboration with origami masters. The museum-quality metal sculptures are set among our five developed gardens. Interpretive signs and free audio tour provide more information about each piece. Kids can pick up a scavenger hunt in the Visitor Center to find all the sculptures while exploring the Garden.
TICKETS: Free for Garden members.
Non-members: Ages 16 and up: $15 | Ages 3-15: $10 | Ages 2 and under: $0 ticket
All transactions onsite are cashless. Prices above do not include tax and processing fee.

Bands & Blooms: The Lonelys
2025-09-04 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 garden views.
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.

LIVE MUSIC: 6-8 p.m.
The Lonelys are a power pop 4-piece started in 2009 by Donovan Fite. The band has worked on blending nostalgic sounds with vulnerable lyrics, to create focused pop that could have come out yesterday – or the mid 70’s. Inspired by classic rock & pop vocal harmonies, The Lonelys are out to make music that rocks as hard as it is connected and heartfelt. Scroll below for a preview.

Your admission includes FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN, an art exhibit on display through Sept. 21, 2025.
Advance tickets recommended for quickest check-in.
TICKETS: Free tickets for Garden members! Join today!
Ages 16+: $15, ages 3-15: $10, Children 2 and under: $0 ticket.
All transactions onsite are cashless. Prices above do not include tax or processing fees.
Guest passes will not be accepted for admission through Sept. 21, 2025. Reciprocal admissions will be honored; we request a $5 donation/person to help the Garden grow.

Thanks to our Fall 2025 Bands & Blooms Sponsor:

First Friday Horticulture Tour
2025-09-05 10:30 - 11:30
Join a Garden horticulturist for a walking tour exploring what’s blooming and other plants of interest! The September tour will explore the Driskill Children’s Discovery Garden including highlighting the plants in the Hummingbird Walk with Horticulturists Taylor Gibson and Robert Perry.
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.

Monarch Experience
2025-09-06 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-07 10:00 - 17:00
Strap on your butterfly wings and antennas and join us for a weekend of fun and learning as we celebrate the Monarch butterfly. See and add your own decorated monarch to the “Follow the Monarch” traveling art exhibit by Okies for Monarchs and add your own creation to it, purchase pollinator-friendly plants and learn more about the amazing migration of monarch butterflies.
Ongoing, Saturday and Sunday:

Okies for Monarchs will be here with information on how you can get involved in helping monarchs and more. On Sunday, Ric Kotarsky will share about and monarch tagging and have nets and tagging kits for adults to participate after his talk.
“Follow the Monarch” Exhibit by Okies for Monarchs.  As seen around Oklahoma, “Follow the Monarchs” is a traveling art display featuring thousands of paper butterflies mimicking the monarch migration.  It will be on display in the Garden’s Visitor Center. Visitors will have the opportunity to decorate paper monarchs and write their wish, hope or dream on it, then add it to the exhibit.
Education Station on Monarchs inside Visitor Center
Free Face painting
Plant Sale: Pollinator-friendly plants will be available for sale 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (scroll down for list)
Monarch Activity Tent with butterfly games and monarch and caterpillar photo stops.
Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation information booth
Tulsa Co. Master Gardeners information booth
Find Monarch and pollinator-themed items in the Gift Shop.
Wear your hiking shoes and explore the new trail in our Cross Timbers native prairie and forest as well as garden areas
See FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN, an art exhibit of colorful, larger-than-life metal sculptures of flowers, deer, ponies and more, created by Santa Fe artists Jennifer and Kevin Box in collaboration with origami masters.

Other Scheduled Activities:
Saturday, Sept. 6

10 a.m. – Storytime with children’s author Jennifer Jarnagan Riem
11 a.m. – Karen Watkins with Tulsa Co. Master Gardeners will speak on the “Do’s and Don’ts for Attracting Pollinators”

Sunday, Sept. 7
In celebration of Grandparents Day, all grandparents will get a gift in the Visitor Center on Sunday.

10 a.m. – Storytime with children’s author Jennifer Jarnagan Riem
11 a.m. – Ric Kotarsky, with Okies for Monarchs and Curator of Wildlife Conservation & Scientific Advancement, Tulsa Zoo will have demonstrate and discuss Monarch tagging. There will be nets and tagging kits available for adults to participate after talk. (first come, first serve)
12 p.m. – Karen Watkins with Tulsa Co. Master Gardeners will speak on the “Do’s and Don’ts for Attracting Pollinators”

All activities are included with regular admission. FREE for Garden members.

More About Children’s Author: Jennifer Jarnagan Riem has dedicated her life to fostering a love for nature, exploration, and learning in young minds.
For over two decades, Jennifer taught elementary and middle school students in northeastern Oklahoma.
Inspired by family trips to National Parks, Jennifer created the beloved children’s book series, The Adventures of Twilla & Rye. The series follows two tree sprites on their journeys through various National Parks, blending narrative storytelling with educational elements.
POLLINATOR PLANT SALE LIST – subject to change, photos below are to show an example of the flower/plant
Tartarian aster – Aster tartaricus
Blue mist flower – Conochlinium greggii
‘Arizona Sun’ Blanket Flower – Gaillardia grandiflora ‘Arizona Sun’
Salvia greggii ‘Pink Preference’
Salvia greggii ‘Coral’
Salvia greggii ‘Furman’s Red’
Salvia microphylla ‘Hot Lips’
Salvia guarantica hybrid ‘Rockin Deep Purple’
Salvia darcyi x microphylla ‘Windwalker Royal Red’
Mexican sage – Salvia darcyi
‘Raydon’s Favorite’ Aromatic Aster – Symphyotrichum oblongifolium ‘Raydon’s Favorite’
Lantana camara ‘Carnival’
Lantana camara ‘Zinn Orange’
Lantana camara ‘Star Landing’
Annual Lantana camara ‘Havanna Sunrise’

Tartarian aster

‘Arizona Sun’ blanket flower

‘Pink Preference’ Salvia

‘Rockin Deep Purple’ Salvia

Mexican sage – Salvia darcyi

‘Raydon’s Favorite’ Aromatic aster

Lantana camara ‘Carnival’

Salvia microphylla ‘Hot Lips’

Bands & Blooms: Charlie Redd
2025-09-11 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 garden views

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.

LIVE MUSIC: 6-8 p.m. from Charlie Redd.

Your admission includes FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN, an art exhibit on display through Sept. 21, 2025.
Advance tickets recommended for quickest check-in.
TICKETS: Free tickets for Garden members! Join today!
Ages 16+: $15, ages 3-15: $10, Children 2 and under: $0 ticket.
All transactions onsite are cashless. Prices above do not include tax or processing fees.

Guest passes will not be accepted for admission through Sept. 21, 2025. Reciprocal admissions will be honored; we request a $5 donation/person to help the Garden grow.
Thanks to our Fall 2025 Bands & Blooms Sponsor:

Scarecrow Registration due!
2025-09-12 10:00 - 17:00
Be a part of our Scarecrow Challenge!
Find all the details HERE!
Registration closes on Friday, Sept. 12 at 5 p.m.

Second Saturday Dog Day
2025-09-13 10:00 - 17:00
Bring your pup out for our Second Saturday Dog Day, a special day each month when they can join you for a walk (and sniffs!) in the Botanic Garden. We’ll have free pup cups and treats in the Visitor Center! Humans – we’ve got frozen lemonade for sale in our Visitor Center!
Note: Dogs must be controlled by a non-retractable leash at all times and owners must pick up after their dogs. Limit 2 dogs per household. The Garden reserves the right to ask owners who do not follow policies or cannot control their dog to leave the premises with no refunds granted.
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. All transactions onsite are cashless.

Admission Tickets March 2-Sept. 21, 2025 include seeing FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN.
Please Note: Guest passes are not valid through Sept. 21, 2025. Reciprocal admission through the American Horticultural Society network is honored for FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN, a special exhibit. To help support the Garden’s programming and exhibits like this one, we kindly suggest a $5 donation per person with reciprocal admission through September 21, 2025. Your generosity helps us grow.

Tree Fort Storytime
2025-09-13 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-09-27 10:30 - 11:00
Join us in the Tree Fort in the Driskill Children’s Discovery Garden as we read a nature-themed story together! Suitable for ages 10 and under, free with Garden admission.
Note: Storytime may be cancelled during inclement weather.

Bands & Blooms: Denise Hoey and David John
2025-09-18 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.

MUSIC: 6-8 p.m.
Denise Hoey and David John will be performing jazz and pop. Denise has been singing for over 30 years. Take a listen on her website.
Your admission includes exploring Autumn in the Botanic Garden: Shop and take pics in our Pumpkin Patch, navigate the hay maze and stroll along “Scarecrow Row” to see all the community entries and vote for your favorite to win the People’s Choice Award and FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN, on display through Sept. 21, 2025.
Advance tickets recommended for quickest check-in.
TICKETS: Free tickets for Garden members! Join today!
Ages 16+: $15, ages 3-15: $10, Children 2 and under: $0 ticket.
All transactions onsite are cashless. Prices above do not include tax or processing fees.
Guest passes will not be accepted for admission through Sept. 21, 2025. Reciprocal admissions will be honored; we request a $5 donation/person to help the Garden grow.

Thanks to our Fall 2025 Bands & Blooms Sponsor:

Bands & Blooms: Johnny Murrell
2025-09-25 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.
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.

LIVE MUSIC:

5-6 p.m.
National Fiddlers Hall of Fame
While Johnny Murrell is setting up, enjoy music from fiddlers with the National Fiddlers Hall of Fame on the Main Lawn, including 2015 Hall of Fame inductee Jana Jae, aka “First Lady of Country Fiddle”, who has appeared with country music greats Roy Clark, Ray Stevens, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Ricky Skaggs. Other fiddlers will include Mackynsie and Austin McKedy, Sydni and Robyn Coleman and Tammy Wilmoth.

6-8 p.m.
Johnny Murrell is a local singer/songwriter, actor, fashion consultant, and entrepreneur raised in T-Town. He writes and performs his original music on piano and guitar, with a unique, soulful-rock, and classic pop style. After spending seven years cutting his teeth in New York City, he is happy to be back home in time to participate in this beautiful artistic renaissance that is blossoming in Tulsa. Scroll down for video.

Advance tickets recommended for quick check-in.
TICKETS: Free tickets for Garden members! Join today!
Ages 16+: $10, ages 3-15: $5, Children 2 and under: $0 ticket.
All transactions onsite are cashless. Prices above do not include tax or processing fees.

Select Thursday, September 25 and choose the 5 or 7 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.
Fall 2025 Bands & Blooms are sponsored by:

DIG: Day In the Garden
2025-09-28 14:00 - 17:00
Enjoy a fall afternoon with your family and support the Botanic Garden!
Gather your family and join us for an afternoon of fall festivities that everyone will enjoy at our 12th Annual DIG -Day In the Garden.
Explore the colorful pumpkin patch, where you’ll find pumpkins of all shapes and sizes—perfect for your fall decor. Capture precious moments with photos in the pumpkin patch and navigate the hay maze. Be sure to visit “Scarecrow Row” to browse all the creative entries from our community and vote for your favorite!
Kids will love the bubble-making stations, inflatable slides, face painting and DJ with music that will keep them entertained all afternoon. Kids will also get to dig into fun garden activities including planting and decorating a Spooky Fairy Garden to take home, creating a Nature Wand and Flower Weaving.
Enjoy complimentary sno-cones from Josh’s Sno Shack and enjoy family-friendly snacks. Tickets include all the activities, snacks, and non-alcoholic drinks. Beer, wine, and sno-cone mix-ins for 21+ will be available for purchase (cashless only).
Tickets
$30 for Garden Member adults; $40 for non-member adults. Children are free with adult ticket.
Proceeds from this event will go to support renovations to the Driskill Children’s Discovery Garden.

Note: Garden will close to regular admission at 12 p.m. and reopen to DIG ticket holders only from 2 to 5 p.m.
Be a part of our annual DIG-Day In the Garden as a sponsor! See Sponsorship Opportunities. For more information contact Crissi Lee, Development Director, at crissi@tulsabotanic.org

Thank you to our 2025 DIG Sponsors:
Garden Station Sponsors
Pam and Terry Carter
Activity Sponsors

Sprout Sponsors

Carroll Hunt
Janet McGehee
Barbara and Allen Smallwood
Pat and Clayton Woodrum

BOOtanical
2025-10-02 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-09 17:00 - 20:00
Dress up in your favorite costume and join us Thursday evenings in October for the BOOtanical trick-or-treating Experience in the Driskill Children’s Discovery Garden!
The Garden will be transformed into a glowing, magical space where families can wander lighted pathways, visit BOOtanical booths that mix fun with learning—including hands-on games and activities about monarch butterflies and other cool insects (yes, even Maggot Painting!)—plus meet costumed characters and collect plenty of treats along the way.
RECYCLE unwanted small electronics at Tulsa area Cox stores and pick up 2 FREE TICKETS to the Garden for Thursday, Oct. 16, 5-8 p.m. including BOOtanical
SEE DETAILS HERE
BOOtanical Tickets
🎟️ Every child participating needs a BOOtanical add-on ticket, in addition to regular admission. Children will receive a wristband and treat bag with their BOOtanical ticket scanned at the door.
• $10 per child (ages 0–18) for Garden members
• $12 per child (ages 0-18) for non-members BOOtanical.
• Adults just need regular admission ticket—no extra charge.
Add-on your BOOtanical ticket when purchasing your admission ticket online. Advance tickets are highly recommended to avoid lines at the door.
Costumed Characters at BOOtanical
October 2: Dorothy, Lion, and Tin Man
October 9: Captain America & Spiderman
October 16: Marshall & Chase
October 23: Belle & Beast
October 30 : Glinda & Wicked Witch
Food & Drink
Food and drinks will be available for sale. Cashless transactions only. No outside food and drink are permitted. View the menu here!
Bands & Blooms
Your regular admission ticket includes Bands & Blooms happening from 6-8 p.m. on Thursdays. Bring chairs or blanket for the lawn or enjoy the music as you stroll.
Oct. 2: Mary Cogan
Oct. 9: Stephanie Oliver Trio
Oct. 16: Paul Roper Band
Oct. 23: Michele Warren Duo
Oct. 30: Family-friendly Monster Mash Party with DJ Ethan

To Purchase tickets, Choose the date and select entry time window – choose 5 pm for BOOtanical – you may arrive anytime after 5 p.m. After you have chosen your admission tickets, you will be able to add the BOOtanical tickets for any participating children to your order. Adults accompanying children do not need BOOtanical add-on tickets, only regular admission. Garden members should reserve their free regular admission tickets and add on BOOtanical tickets ($10) for children participating.
Museums for All (SNAP/WIC/OK Foster Families) – there are no discounted tickets for BOOtanical add-on ticket, however discounted regular admission applies ($5 for ages 16+, $1 for ages 3-15) Tickets must be purchased at the door with card and photo ID. All transactions onsite are cashless.
Thanks to:
BOOtanical Sponsor

Bands & Blooms: Mary Cogan
2025-10-02 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 of the garden.
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.

LIVE MUSIC: 6-8 p.m.
Mary Cogan is a beloved Tulsa-based vocalist known for her soulful performances and magnetic stage presence. A familiar face on stages across the city, she’s a staple at local restaurants, bars and Summer’s Fifth Night.
Often described as the Stevie Nicks and Dixie Chick of Tulsa, Mary has earned a devoted following as the city’s very own “Tulsa Sweetheart.” She performs alongside acclaimed singer-songwriter and guitarist Pat Savage, whose dynamic styles and frequent travels between Tulsa and Nashville add an edge and depth to their sound. Together, they bring a feel-good, heartfelt vibe that keeps audiences coming back for more.
Joining them onstage is the gifted fiddle and mandolin player Ricky Morton, whose past performances with Ronnie Dunn, Ricky Skaggs, and The Tractors speak to his deep roots in country music. His rich, expressive playing adds warmth and texture to Mary’s sound, elevating each performance with a touch of Nashville polish and heartfelt soul.

You don’t want to miss this talented trio! Scroll down for a preview.

Advance tickets recommended for quick check-in.
TICKETS: Free tickets for Garden members! Join today!
Ages 16+: $10, ages 3-15: $5, Children 2 and under: $0 ticket.
All transactions onsite are cashless. Prices above do not include tax or processing fees.

Select Thursday, October 2 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.
Fall 2025 Bands & Blooms are sponsored by:

Early Member Morning
2025-10-03 08:30 - 10:00
Tulsa Botanic Garden members can enjoy the Garden starting at 8:30 a.m. each Friday through Nov. 21, 2025.
It’s a great time for photography, birdwatching or a stroll through the Garden as our horticulture team prepares for opening. Bring the family for some outdoor time in the cooler morning hours. Complimentary coffee bar will be available in the Visitor Center.
Note: Power and construction equipment may be in use by staff to prepare the Garden for opening.
Members, for your free online tickets, select the date and then verify your membership with your membership number (or enter email to have it sent to you) to be able to see and select the 8:30 a.m. time slot.
Not a member? Join today!
Enter your membership number to see $0 member admission tickets and 8:30 a.m. time slot

First Friday Horticulture Tour
2025-10-03 10:30 - 11:30
Join a Garden curator Jacob Neptune for a special tour of the new Cross Timbers Nature Trail. Learn about recent developments in managing the Garden’s native Cross Timbers forest and prairie with prescribed burns, invasive plant removal and trail re-routing to mitigate erosion and safety concerns. Hear about plans to expand the trail system.
Note: the Cross Timbers Nature Trail is not accessible. Trail is a .8 mile loop. Closed-toe walking/hiking shoes are suggested. Check-in inside Visitor Center upon arrival.
Tour is free with Garden admission, however spaces are limited to first-come, first-served sign up sheet in Visitor Center that morning.

Bands & Blooms: Stephanie Oliver Trio
2025-10-09 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.
FOOD & DRINK, starting at 5 p.m.: Our Botanic Bar has beer, wine and cocktails to sip as you stroll through our lush gardens!
Try the seasonal cocktails and drinks.
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.

MUSIC: 6-8 p.m.
Stephanie Oliver is a versatile vocalist and percussionist, who revels in genre-jumping and doesn’t feel the need to relegate herself to any one style of music. One thing that’s always evident in her recordings and performances is the sheer joy it brings her to sing and play music.
Advance tickets recommended for quick check-in.
TICKETS: Free tickets for Garden members! Join today!
Ages 16+: $10, ages 3-15: $150, Children 2 and under: $0 ticket.
BOOtanical: Also happening from 5-8 p.m.: BOOtanical – a trick-or-treating experience visiting 10 stations in the decorated Driskill Children’s Discovery Garden for games and activities (and plenty of treats) to learn about the Monarch Butterfly! BOOtanical requires an add-on ticket for any participating child (age 0-18). No additional ticket required for accompanying adults.
All transactions onsite are cashless. Prices above do not include tax or processing fees.

Select Thursday, October 9 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.
Fall 2025 Bands & Blooms are sponsored by:
