Tulsa Botanic Garden

Members Sneak Peek: “ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN” Film Showing
2025-01-25 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
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.
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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.

Early Member Morning
2025-04-11 08:30 - 10:00, 2025-04-18 08:30 - 10:00, 2025-04-25 08:30 - 10:00, 2025-05-02 08:30 - 10:00, 2025-05-09 08:30 - 10:00
Tulsa Botanic Garden members can enjoy the Garden starting at 8:30 a.m. each Friday through Nov. 21, 2025. (closed July 4) It’s a great time for photography, birdwatching or a stroll through the Garden as our horticulture team prepares for opening. 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!

Second Saturday Dog Day
2025-04-12 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-10 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. 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.

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

Tree Fort Storytime
2025-04-12 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-04-26 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.

Bands & Blooms: Hi-Fi Hillbillies
2025-04-17 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.
MENU
MUSIC: 6-8 p.m.
The Hi-Fi Hillbillies is a dynamic trio that captures the essence of the Fifties and Sixties with their electrifying performances of oldies but goodies. With a blend of rockabilly, rhythm and blues, and classic rock, they play great classis songs from Johnny Cash, The Rolling Stones, Wilson Picket and more.
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 17 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 at 8 p.m.

BLOOM and SHINE! Music by Harmony Project Tulsa
2025-04-18 15:00 - 16:00
We are excited to welcome students from Harmony Project Tulsa as they present their spring concert, “Bloom and Shine!” featuring songs inspired by nature, sunshine, and new beginnings, set against the beautiful backdrop of the Botanic Garden.
Bring a blanket or chairs if you like and join us on the lawn to celebrate these talented young singers and musicians as they demonstrate their growth and creativity through song and performances on stringed instruments such as guitar, violin, cello, and ukulele.
Prepare for an uplifting experience filled with heartwarming music that will leave everyone with a smile as we celebrate their blossoming talents!
Free with Garden admission!
Admission Tickets:
Free for Garden members; Non-members: Ages 16+: $15, Ages 3-15: $10; Ages 2 and under are free.
Admission Tickets include seeing the colorful, monumental sculptures of FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN on exhibit through Sept. 21, 2025
Museum for All Tickets:
Families with valid WIC or SNAP card or Oklahoma Foster Parent Benefit Card can purchase discounted tickets at the door by showing their valid card and a photo ID with matching name. Up to 4 tickets may be purchased.
Discounted prices are: $6 for ages 16 and up, $1 or ages 3-15. Ages 2 and under are free. All transactions at the Garden are cashless. Prices do not include sales tax and processing fees.
Harmony Project Tulsa (HPT) is a multi-year, music-based, after-school mentoring program that gives daily academic tutoring, string instrument instruction, and music lessons to students in at-risk communities. They follow students from pre-k through high school graduation. HPT is one of nine affiliates of Harmony Project of America, based on the award-winning Harmony Project Los Angeles.

Sip & Stroll
2025-04-19 17:00 - 20:00
Join us for our party celebrating spring among the tulips and other seasonal blooms! Local restaurants including Bodean, Biga, Roosevelt’s and more will provide savory bites along the path as you stroll past colorful blossoms and intoxicating fragrances. Sip on wine, beer, cocktails, or mocktails and soak in nature’s ambience, enjoy live music and stroll with your favorite folks in our garden wonderland!
This year’s party will be even MORE colorful with FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN- an exhibition from Santa Fe artists Jennifer and Kevin Box. Making its Oklahoma premiere at the Botanic Garden, you’ll be awe-inspired by over 20 installations showing the delicate art of origami through monumental museum quality metal sculptures of galloping ponies, blooming flowers and more.
Our thanks to the following who are participating in this event:
Artisan Fine Wine and Spirits · Biga · Bodean · Catering by PartyServe · Justin Thompson Restaurant Group · Maple Ridge Grocers · Red Fork Distillery · Rock Town Distillery · Roosevelt’s Gastropub · The Meat & Cheese Show · P.F. Chang’s
plus, Latin Jazz from Bossa!
DETAILS: Elevated casual dress with comfortable walking shoes. This event is for ages 21+ only. Only service animals are permitted. Event is rain or shine. If needed, we’ll move the party inside our Mabee Grange Event Center.
TICKETS: include all food and drinks and are $100 per person for Garden members (Join today), $150 for non-members. Tax deductible amount of ticket is $90 for member ticket; $140 for non-member ticket.
Proceeds from the event help support the Botanic Garden which is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization.
Note: Garden will be close at noon on Saturday, April 19 to set up for this event. Gates will open at 5 p.m. for Sip & Stroll ticketholders.

Bands & Blooms: Stephanie Oliver Trio
2025-04-24 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.
MENU
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.
Your admission includes exploring the artworks of FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN that are set throughout our 5 gardens. Pick up a map and/or 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 24 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.

Talk & Teach: Creating a Bird Friendly Landscape
2025-04-26 08:30 - 09:30
Join us for Class One: Creating a Bird Friendly Landscape, the first in a three-part “Talk and Teach” series presented by Tulsa County Master Gardeners. Enjoy complimentary coffee and donuts before learning practical tips to make your garden a haven for birds. Tickets include Garden and Cross Timbers Nature Trail access for bird watching after the session. The class takes place indoors at the Mabee Grange Event Center.
Discount Pricing for Garden members!!
Members $10
Non-Members may purchase tickets for $25

Workshop will be located in the Mabee Grange Event Center.
Gates open at 8:00 am, class begins promptly at 8:30 am
Enter through the Visitor Center, each guest must have a ticket
Advance ticket purchase strongly encouraged

Tickets on sale now for classes two and three of this series!
May 31: Successfully Growing Vegetables
June 28: Pests & Pollinators – Finding the Right Balance in Your Garden

Bands & Blooms: Off the Record
2025-05-01 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.
MENU
MUSIC: 6-8 p.m.
Off the Record plays a musical selection that spans from golden-age hits from the 50’s to modern hits of today with everything in between.
Your admission includes exploring the artworks of FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN that are set throughout our 5 gardens.
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, May 1 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.
Thanks to our Spring 2025 Bands & Blooms Sponsor:

First Friday Horticulture Tour
2025-05-02 10:30 - 11:30
Join Garden Curator Jacob Neptune for a walking tour of our Cross Timbers Nature Trail. The Cross Timbers Nature Trail is a one-mile loop trail that traverses through the Garden’s natural areas, part of the Cross Timbers eco-region, where tall grass prairies and oak savannah forests intersect. Learn about recent projects, including a prescribed burn in fall 2024, to help with removal of invasive species and improve habitat. Tour will meet at the back of the Visitor Center before walking to the trail head. Trail surface is uneven surface rock and mown grass and cannot accommodate strollers, wheelchairs or wagons. Closed toe walking shoes are suggested.
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: Booker Gillespie Trio
2025-05-08 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.
MENU
MUSIC: 6-8 p.m.
The Booker Gillespie Trio will be playing great jazz sounds and songs.
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, May 8 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.
Thanks to our Spring 2025 Bands & Blooms Sponsor:

Mother's Day
2025-05-11 10:00 - 17:00
Celebrate Mother’s Day surrounded by nature’s beauty! Create lasting memories at the “Build a Bouquet” station on the Main lawn (additional fee, card-only, while supplies last).
Light bites and Mimosas, Bloody Marys and a mocktail option will be available for purchase.
Stroll the Garden to see irises, magnolias, roses, daylilies, peonies and more in bloom. See the colorful, larger-than-life sculptures of FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN, an exhibit by Santa Fe artists Jennifer and Kevin Box in collaboration with origami masters. Pick up a map, brochure, and scavenger hunt sheet to help you discover all 20 installations throughout the garden.
Before you go, shop our seasonal Plant Sale for the perfect porch, yard, or windowsill addition—or give the gift of year-round beauty with a Garden membership.
