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Calendar of Events
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 10:30AM-NOON Woodland Terrarium Class Pavilion Lawn M $30; NM $35 Register by October 6 All ages welcome, ages 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult
Make your own Woodland Terrarium to enjoy at home. We will take you through the steps of creating your whimsical terrarium, and don’t worry, there will be plenty of miniature items for you to add. Then we’ll go over tips for maintaining it.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16 7PM RUN; 8PM BIKE RIDE Full Moon Bike Ride and Run Meet at the Band Shell by the Great Lawn Suggested donation of $5 per person
Join other runners in a 5K run, led by Ultramax Sports Oklahoma, through the scenic downtown area as the sun sets. Those who make their $5 donation will be entered in a drawing for prizes from Red Coyote Running and Fitness.
Rather ride your bike? Bring your bike and meet up a for a leisurely one hour ride. Downtown-area routes are specially planned by Schlegel Bicycles. Lights and helmets are required. Those who make their $5 donation will be entered in a drawing for prizes from Schlegel Bicycles. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 6-7:30PM Spooky Pooch Parade Great Lawn & Band Shell M $10 per dog; NM $12 per dog All dogs must be leashed at the event and non-aggressive. SPONSORED BY
Join us for our Spooky Pooch Parade on the Great Lawn. Enjoy spooky music and our parade of pooches. Judges will present prizes to the best dressed pooch! You don’t have to register a dog to take part in the fun or even have a dog. Bring the family and be an observer.
PUMPK INVILLE EVENTS
See Page 3 for more details
FRIDAYS, OCTOBER 7, 14 & 21, 1-1:30PM Cider Press Demonstration & Tasting
SATURDAYS, OCTOBER 8, 15, 22, 12-4PM SUNDAYS, OCTOBER 9, 16, 23, 12-4PM Bricktown Holiday Inn Express Around Pumpkinville
SATURDAYS, OCTOBER 8, 15, 22, 1-1:30PM Story Time on Grandmother’s Porch
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1-2:30PM How to Create an Herbal Home
On - Going in
the Gardens TUESDAYS, 5:45PM Yoga In the Gardens No Late arrivals after 5:50pm Pavilion or inside the Crystal Bridge M FREE; NM $10 Must be 16 & older SPONSORED BY
This is a great, all-levels class led by Lisa Woodard. Class participants should bring a yoga mat and water. Classes will meet under the Pavilion as weather permits; when it doesn’t they will meet inside the Crystal Bridge. Drop in for a session or two or enjoy the entire series!
EVERY WEDNESDAY, 10 -11AM Reading Wednesdays (Formerly Bringing Books to Life; new name, same great program!) Crystal Bridge South Lobby FREE Best for ages 2-5
Bring your youngster for story time each Wednesday at 10am. Books are nature-themed and selected based on the season. Children will also enjoy creating a small craft after the story. For groups of 10 or more please call Kodi Clifford at (405) 835-6789. Note: No program November 23, December 21 and December 28.
LAST SATURDAY MONTHLY, 10AM Gardens Walking Tour South Lobby and Garden Grounds Free Walkups Welcome!
Join us to expand your Oklahoma plant knowledge and get great ideas for your yard. Each month changes as the plants grow through the seasons; in October and December we’ll discuss plants for color and in November we’ll highlight plants for water conservation. Can’t make it for the guided tour? Pick up a self-guided handout in our South Lobby.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 7-10PM Dancing in the Gardens featuring Line Dancing Seasonal Plaza (by Ice House) FREE, All Ages Welcome SPONSORED BY
Join us as we transform the Seasonal Plaza into an urban dance space. Beginning at 7pm, instructors from 3Sixty Dance Studio will give a dance demonstration followed by a FREE lesson for all. At 8pm our DJ will crank up the tunes to get the dancing started. Drink and food specials will be offered to highlight the night.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2-3PM Pumpkin Calligraphy Class Pavilion Tent Megan Miller, owner of Oh Honey Paper Co M $20; NM $25 Register by October 11
Put a spin on a fall favorite, decorating a pumpkin. In this fun - and beautiful – class, Megan Miller will walk you through the art of hand-lettering and how to apply it to pumpkins. Each participant will take home a complete, brush-lettered artificial pumpkin that’s ready to wow your friends each fall.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1-3PM Pumpkin Wreath Class Pumpkinville Tent M $20 ; NM $25 All supplies included Walk-ups welcome if space allows. Register by October 15
Nothing says fall like pumpkins! Come to the Gardens and learn how to make an 18” deco mesh-pumpkin wreath for your fall décor!! Wreaths can be made in orange or white, please specify when registering which you prefer. Taught by Staci Deering of That Crazy Lady, a boutique in Yukon, OK.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 10AM–2PM Pickle Practically Anything: Introductory Class Park House Event Center Dr. Barbara Brown of OSU Extension M $8; NM $10 Register by October 18 Bring a sack lunch Ages 16 & up welcome
Join us for this fun, informative class that will show you just how many things you can pickle and the great benefits of yet another way to preserve your vegetables. The process will be discussed, a tasting will be had, and then everyone will get to try their hand at pickling one jar of vegetable relish to take home - this would make an awesome housewarming gift for Thanksgiving!
Sunday, October 23, 1-3pm Wildcrafted Wreath Class: Taught by Kenton Peters Pumpkinville Tent M $20/NM $23 Open to all ages but children will need adult supervision. Register by October 21
Create a wildcrafted wreath from scratch by weaving willow, vines, and other natural items into a beautiful focal point to adorn your home. Saturday, October 29, 10–11am The Great Tree Giveaway Pavilion or South Lobby in bad weather Maureen Heffernan, Gardens Executive Director and Nicki Largent, The Tree Bank Foundation Executive Director M $5; NM $10 Register by October 25
Add a little beauty to your landscape with one of the most affordable trees you’ll ever find! Thanks to the generous support of the Tree Bank Foundation, we’re offering a mixture of evergreen and deciduous trees in 3 gallon containers for you to take home and enjoy in your landscape. Plant maintenance tips will be discussed and each tree will come with a plant care sheet. All participants must pre-register.
Become a MEMBER of the Myriad Gardens and SAVE!
Membership with Myriad Botanical Gardens is 100 percent tax deductible and supports the Gardens’ continued success. As a member you will enjoy free perks such as admission to events like the popular Pumpkinville fall festival, the Children’s Garden Festival, and the Crystal Bridge Conservatory, as well as free skate rental with the purchase of Devon Ice Rink tickets during the holidays where the Gardens are glowing with lights, a carousel, pop-up shops and other festive family activities. Enjoy a 10 percent discount at the NEW Scissortail Gift Shop in the Gardens, as well as discounts on our educational programming including 50 percent off our annual Oklahoma Gardening School. A Gardens membership also benefits you when traveling. You can visit more than 300 gardens via the American Horticultural Society Reciprocal Admissions Program (RAP) where your Gardens membership entitles you to special admission privileges and discounts.
For more information contact Erin Zehren, Membership Manager and Development Associate, at (405) 445-7089 or emcfall@myriadgardens.org
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 10–11AM Fall Food Feast: Calling All Kids (and Worms)! Terrace Room and Children’s Garden Roberta Rowland, Horticulture Staff M $5; NM $7 Best for ages 6-10 Register by November 8
Worms are picky eaters but if you know what FREE (Suggested $5 donation)
they like, they’ll happily clean up the scraps from your kitchen. We’ll celebrate the yummy foods of fall with a food tasting of our own and then play a game to learn what leftovers the worms will like. We’ll end with a fun worm related craft and then feed our worm friends our leftovers.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 11AM-2PM Painting in the Gardens with Wine and Palette Services, Urban conditions that make
South Lobby of Crystal Bridge M $30, call (405) 227-0230 NM $35, register at wineandpalette.com
Wine and Palette will be at the Gardens to assist in creating a unique piece of art. On this day we’ll paint Winter Cardinal on a 16” x
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, NOON-1PM Tree Walk: Trees with The Best Fall Interest Crystal Bridge South Lobby and Garden Grounds Mark Bays, Urban Forester
Join Mark Bays, Oklahoma Forestry Forester and tree guru, as he discusses the best trees for fall color. Learn the 20” canvas.
for the most brilliant falls and ways you can help Mother Nature along in your quest for fall color.
Join us at the Devon Ice Rink!
NOVEMBER 11 - JANUARY 29 Devon Ice Rink Seasonal Plaza M $7; NM $12 includes skate rental $8 with your own skates $8 10 or more group rate. Reservations required. Call (405) 708-6499
It wouldn’t be winter without the Devon Ice Rink at the Gardens! Skating season begins Friday, November 11, 2016. Bundle up, grab your friends and family and enjoy a great day of fresh air and skating in the prettiest spot in town. NOVEMBER 25-DECEMBER 31 HOURS TO BE ANNOUNCED Merry Carousel in the Gardens North Plaza by Great Lawn $2 per rider All proceeds benefit the Myriad Gardens
The Myriad Gardens’ Merry Carousel is back for another year of holiday magic! Our charming vintage holiday carousel welcomed 1,000s of riders the last two years and is now a family tradition.
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2-4PM Homemade Soap Workshop Terrace Room; Charlotte and Dan Hayer, Soap Crafters, Laughing Rabbit Soap Company M $30; NM $35 Register by November 2
Learn the art of soap making in this handson workshop. Each participant will leave with one pound of customized soap, which makes four bars and great holiday gifts. We’ll collaborate on the soap base as a class then you can incorporate essential oils and fragrances that add a soothing or healing touch. Note: soap takes four weeks to set so it’s ready just in time for the December holidays!
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1-3PM Botanical Drawing with Pen and Ink Terrace Room & Crystal Bridge Conservatory Debby Kaspari, natural history artist and illustrator M $28; NM $32 Register by Nov. 8
Drawing plants in black and white, using fine tip felt pens. Pen and ink is a fun and effective technique. It’s easy to learn and superportable for on-the-go sketching. We’ll practice line drawing, stipple and cross hatch shading, and how to place strong darks for brilliant lighting effects. Paper and Sharpie felt tip pens will be supplied; a suggested optional supply list will be provided beforehand as well.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7 AND 14, 10:30-11:30AM Holiday Series: December Drop-Ins South Lobby $2 per child Best for ages 2-5 Groups of 10 or more contact Lily Christman at (405) 445-5162
After Reading Wednesdays at 10am, stay for holiday crafts, music, and hot chocolate! Children will make ornaments to take home for tree decoration or gifts. We’ll use natural items like twigs, dried seeds, fruits, acorns, evergreen cuttings, pinecones and craft decorations.
SATURDAYS, DECEMBER 3, 10, 17 Saturdays with Santa Devon’s Saturdays with Santa, 10am-4pm Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory FREE 9am-5pm
Devon’s Saturday’s with Santa will expand into the Gardens again this year; families can enjoy food trucks, FREE admission to the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory, crafts, and performances. Holiday decorations, floral arrangements and festive displays will adorn the Bridge, while the outdoor Meinders Terrace will be decked with boughs of holly and greenery, making beautiful winter backdrop for your family photos. While you’re here, be sure to visit the Devon Ice Rink and our other holiday attractions.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 10AM-NOON Gingerbread House Workshop Terrace Room M $30; NM $35 Register by November 21 All ages welcome! Children ages 8 and under will need chaperone help
Tis the season to decorate a beautiful gingerbread house. Come to the Gardens and create your fragrant masterpiece. All supplies provided including gingerbread structure, frosting, candies for decorating and a little help if needed. SUNDAYS, NOVEMBER 27, DECEMBER 4, 11, 18 Merry & Bright Free Admission Sundays presented by OG&E Crystal Bridge FREE
The beauty of the Crystal Bridge takes on a whole new glow at night. Thanks to our friends at OGE Energy Corp., we are pleased to offer FREE admission on Sunday evenings in December to the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory. Come enjoy charming holiday light displays and beautiful plant exhibits designed especially for the holiday season. It will be cold outside, but you will think it’s Christmas in July in the balmy warmth of the tropics.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 11AM-1PM Painting in the Gardens SERIES with Wine and Palette South Lobby of Crystal Bridge M: $20, register by calling (405) 227-0230 NM: $25 register at wineandpalette.com/ calendar.asp
Join Wine and Palette at the Gardens as they assist in creating a unique piece of art. On this day we’ll paint Olaf’s “Warm Hugs” on 11” x 14” canvas.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 10-11:30AM Kid’s Winter Art Workshop Terrace Room; Jeanne Parkhurst, art teacher extraordinaire M $12; NM $15 Register by December 13 Best for ages 6-10
Kids will have a blast with one of our favorite local artists, Jeanne Parkhurst, as she leads this educational and fun, hands-on art workshop inspired by a winter garden theme. A variety of age-appropriate materials will be provided to create small artworks, gifts and cards - just in time for the holidays!
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2-4PM Living Wreath Class Terrace Room Dr. Ann Fleener, Director of Education and Roberta Rowland, Horticulture Staff Succulent Wreath $75 M; $85 NM Evergreen Wreath $45 M; $55 NM Register by November 18
Back by popular demand! Choose from a fantastic, modern succulent wreath or the classic, traditional evergreen wreath in this fun, hands on holiday workshop. Participants will receive group and one-on-one instruction as we walk you through creating your own beautiful 18-22” wreath to adorn your wall, mantel, or other focal point in your home.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 10AM-NOON DIY Handmade Stamps and Holiday Stationery Terrace Room Cecilia Otero, Artist and Illustrator M $35; NM $40 Register by November 28
In this workshop you will learn the basics of printmaking, create your own holiday stamp(s), then make your own unique Holiday cards and stationery set. The goal of the class is to broaden your knowledge of printmaking and learn simple ways to spruce up holiday cards in a personalized way. Supplies are included in cost and after the workshop are yours to take home and continue creating with!
