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A letter from the Director
The 4th annual Pumpkinville is scheduled for Oct 9-25 Pumpkinville transforms our Children’s Garden into a pumpkin wonderland with 11,000 pumpkins, hundreds of brightly colored mums, corn stalks and creative, hand-made décor to celebrate the fall.
Thank you to our sponsors: OGE Energy Corporation, Express Employment Professionals, Delta Dental, E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation and Allied Arts.
PUMPK INVILLE
EVENTS
Truly Tasty Pumpkins
Saturday, October 10, 11am–Noon Pavilion Free ($2 suggested donation per child) Best for ages 4-10
Pumpkins offer more than great fall décor, they’re tasty treats too! Discover some of the delicious things you can make with pumpkin from classic pumpkin pie to pumpkin pancakes. We’ll also talk about pumpkin seeds and send kids home with their own spiced pumpkin seeds to bake. Friday, October 9, 16 and 23, 1–1:30pm Pavilion Free ($1 suggested donation per participant) Learn how cider is made as we try out our old-fashioned cider press each Friday during Pumpkinville. Join in on the cider making and enjoy a taste of this delicious juice at the end.
Painting in the Gardens Series with Wine and Palette
Saturday, October 10, 11am-2pm Pavilion Lawn M $10; please call (405) 227-0230 to register and receive your discounted rate. Non-members $20; please register online at wineandpalette.com All ages; walk-ups welcome if not sold out
Wine and Palette instructors will allow you to paint your own pumpkin. This is the last one of the year’s series. Participants will be given instruction and shown the steps to create a unique and personal work of art.
Story Time at the Pumpkinville Library
Saturday, October 10, 17 & 24, 1–1:30pm The Library inside Pumpkinville FREE with admission to Pumpkinville Best for ages 4-9 Enjoy spooky, ghostly, mysterious, and even funny stories each Saturday during Pumpkinville. Stories include Little Goblins Ten by Pamela Jane, A Witch Got on At Paddington Station by by Ed Emberly.
Why Do Leaves Change Colors?
Saturday, October 24, 1 – 2pm Pavilion Free ($2 suggested donation per child) Best for ages 5-9
Ever wonder why the trees shed their green for more colorful hues in the fall? Join us as we explore why leaves change when the temperatures drop and what makes them green in the first place. We’ll finish with a hands-on painting craft that captures the natural magic of color-changing
Cider Press Demonstration and Tasting
Dyan Sheldon, and There Was an Old Monster leaves!
Pumpkinville Halloween Party: Garden Monster Bash sponsored by Paycom and Soccer City
Saturday, October 24, 6-8pm Children’s Garden M $7 per child/$5 per adult NM $10 per child; $8 per adult Pre-registration requested by October 19
The monsters at this Halloween party are definitely more friendly than frightening. Join us for ghoulish garden games, eerie entertainment and spook-alicious treats. There will be prizes for those who don their creepy, crawly and cute costumes. Space is limited so reserve early by registering online at myriadgardens.org.
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PUMPK INVILLE
Presented by
October 9-25
*10am-5pm Daily Children’s Garden
Sponsored by
E.L. & Thelma Gaylord Foundation and Allied Arts
FREE FOR GARDENS’ MEMBERS NONMEMBERS $6 per child, $4 per adult Pumpkin Painting Activity $5 per pumpkin
*Please note: Pumpkinville will close at 3pm on Saturday, October 24 for Halloween Party set-up.
Halloween Party: GAR DEN MONSTER Bash
Sponsored by PAYCOM & SOCCER CITY Saturday, October 24,
