Kids & Families
SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 4-8PM
WINTER OLYMPIC EXPO
Devon Ice Rink and Park House
Member Child: $12 wristband, Ages 4-10
Nonmembers Child: $15 wristband, Adults: $8 wristband
Join us for an afternoon of fun at the Devon Ice Rink and Park House including music from DJ Brian Smith with muttradio.com, face painting and fun for the entire family. See hockey, figure skating and curling demo’s. Each wristband includes skating at the Devon Ice Rink, and admission into our Park House Event Center for meet and greets with our expo athletes, hot chocolate, three Olympic donuts from Metro Minis, crafts and Olympic games.
MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 10AM-1PM
Adults
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY CELEBRATION
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 8-11PM
Crystal Bridge South Lobby and Water Stage All ages welcome!
BREAK THE ICE
Devon Ice Rink and Park House Event Center
M: $20 wristband; NM: $25 wristband
PAINTING IN THE GARDENS: SNOWY PAGODA
Terrace Room
$30 members, call (405) 227-0230
$35 nonmembers, register at wineandpalette.com
Paint a “Snowy Pagoda” with Wine and Palette in time for the 2018 Olympics.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 11AM-1PM
Celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a morning of music, crafts, readings and a soul food tasting from Melodee’s Soul Food and Creole. Help unite OKC by placing a string on our “woven together” art display, bring a canned good food item that will be donated to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, or take a peace walk through the Gardens highlighting quotes and important events in the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. At 11:30 a.m. join us at the Water Stage or Park House Event Center (weather dependent) for a reading of Dr. King’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech followed by a performance from the Oklahoma Collegiate Gospel Choir.
Ages 21+ ONLY for indoor activities
Cupcakes, Beer Flights, Board Games and Ice Skating - what more could you ask for on a Saturday night? Each paid participant’s wristband includes skating at the Devon Ice Rink and admission into our Park House Event Center to play board games and enjoy
COOP Ale Works beer samples and cupcake treats by Green Goodies. Additional beverages can be purchased onsite. Guests at the Devon Ice Rink can enjoy music from DJ Brian Smith or purchase a churro and hot chocolate from our onsite vendors.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 28, 2-3PM
HEALTH & WELLNESS RETREAT
BREAKFAST IN THE BRIDGE
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 10-11:30AM
HOUSE PLANT HOW-TO
Crystal Bridge 2nd Floor Conference Room
M $10; NM $12
Best for ages 6-10
Register by January 16
Crystal Bridge Conservatory and Terrace Room
M $10; NM $15
Roberta Rowland, Gardens Conservatory manager Register by January 23
Come warm up in our tropical conservatory while learning all about the yummy breakfast food that grows in the tropics. Kids will have fun on a scavenger hunt to find oranges, mangos and bananas and other tropical foods and finish up with a healthy breakfast feast.
12:30–1:30PM
SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 10-11:30AM
PLANT SCIENCE!
Terrace Room
M $7; NM $9
Best for ages 6-10
Register by January 23
We’ll delve into the fascinating properties of plants in this class as we perform experiments to discover how water moves in plants, how leaves eat, how sunflowers move with the sun and more. We’ll start by going over what plants need to grow and then put our mad scientist hats on to undertake experiments that show how smart plants are in figuring out ways to get what they need to grow.
Succulents make gorgeous houseplants and are easy to grow. Join us as for a talk in our tropical conservatory to learn about succulent house plants that can grow in most indoor spaces. You’ll learn about different types of succulents and how to care for them so they add wonderful life to your home. Participants will take home a small tropical plant of their own to nourish and enjoy.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 6-7PM
HYGGE WITH PLANTS
Crystal Bridge 2nd Floor Conference Room
M $7; NM $9
Linda Vater, Garden Essence Register by January 26
Hygge (pronounced Hue-gah) is a Scandinavian word used to describe finding coziness in winter. It might be achieved with a candle, a cozy blanket, or hot cocoa by a fire but it can also be found with plants! Plants can add brightness, beauty and warmth to your home and brighten your mood. Linda Vater, Garden Blogger and Designer, will share inspiration with photos, her best design tips and favorite plants for horticultural Hygge in your home year round.
1:45–2:45PM
3–4PM
Kids & Families
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 11AM-12:30PM
SPROUTING CHEFS: FUN AND FRESH LUNCHES
Terrace Room
Food for Thought
M $15; NM $20
Best for ages 7-11
Register by February 13
to find the fruit growing on the tree, do a hot chocolate tasting and then create two treat packages with cocoa mixes and cards to give away to our valentines.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 4-8PM
LUNAR NEW YEAR AT THE GARDENS
Water Stage, Crystal Bridge and Park House Event Center
$8 for Adults, $7 for seniors, students (ages 13-19 or w/valid college ID) and active military
$5 for children (ages 4-12)
FREE for children (under 4) FREE for members
We are partnering up with our friends from Super Cao Nguyen in the OKC Asian District to celebrate the Lunar New Year!
Join us for a late afternoon of music, face painting and fun for the entire family. The Gardens will have lion dancers, festive décor, crafts for the kids, cultural presentations, calligraphers to write your name in Chinese, food vendors/Boba Tea—in the Park House Event Center and t-shirts for sale.
Adults
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9. 7-9:30PM
VALENTINE’S, SWEETS, EATS & BEATS
Park House Event Center
M: $35; NM: $40 Ages 21+ ONLY Register by February 8
Start the Lunar New Year off right with a healthy cooking class for kids. We’ll learn the basics of making healthy, easy dishes that your little ones will love. Families will work together to create a few nutritious lunch options and leave with the skills and inspiration to continue the fun at home.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 11-11:45AM
STRICTLY FOR THE BIRDS
Children’s Garden Porch
Abigail Curry, Children’s Garden Manager
M $3; NM $5
Best for ages 5-9 Register by February 20
Celebrate love at the Gardens! Enjoy champagne, food, live music and dancing in our Park House Event Center with beautiful nighttime views of the Crystal Bridge. Ticket price includes one glass of champagne, light appetizers and a raffle ticket for our staycation basket. Additional drinks and raffle tickets will be available to purchase.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 10-11:30AM
PLANT PROPAGATION MADE SIMPLE
Join us for a morning of birdbrained education and craft making. Learn how to make your backyard a bird-friendly habitat with plants and make a bird feeder to further welcome birds to your yard.
The “Poetree” Show
Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory Free with Crystal Bridge admission $8 adults, $7 seniors/students/military. FREE for members of the Gardens
Plants have long served as an inspiration for poetry. For the 2018 orchid show, poetry will be the inspiration for our annual floral displays. Curated and
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 11AM-12:30PM
DESIGNING A BUTTERFLY GARDEN
Terrace Room
M $8; NM $12
Marilyn Stewart, Wild Things Nursery Register by February 20
Butterfly gardens are beautiful and buzzing with life. They are crucial to help butterflies and other pollinators and insects find sustenance to survive and thrive. Join butterfly
guru Marilyn Stewart to learn how to design and select plants for creating your own butterfly garden this spring.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, MARCH 27, APRIL 24, 6-7PM
INTRODUCTION TO GROWING PLANTS FOR NEW GARDENERS
Crystal Bridge 2nd Floor Conference Room
M $5; NM $7
Ann Fleener, director of education, Myriad Gardens Register by Friday prior
Oklahoma Gardening School
Meinders Foundation
Terrace Room
M $14; NM $18 Register by February 6
Plant propagation is the creation of new plants from seeds, cuttings or other plant parts and is economical, as one plant can become 10 for free. We’ll will discuss and demonstrate the various methods for propagating herbaceous perennials and herbs, from division to cuttings. You will then be guided through making your own propagated cutting to take home as he discusses care tips.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, NOON–2PM
MYRIAD KITCHEN: AN INTRO TO HEALTHY COOKING Water Plaza Room
M $20; NM $27
Kamala Gamble and Barbara Mock, Chefs, Guilford Gardens and Kam’s Kookery Register by February 13
Enjoy a delicious lunch that will taste so good you’ll have trouble believing it’s healthy. The program includes an overview of: eating well and in season using fresh fruits and vegetables; adding flavor with fresh and dried herbs: and best methods for healthy cooking.
This three part series serves as an introduction to the basics of growing ornamental garden plants including trees, shrubs and perennial flowers and grasses.
Each class includes handouts on plant lists and maintenance guidelines.
Part one will cover trees. Part two covers shrubs and part three will discuss perennial flowers and grasses.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, MARCH 28 AND APRIL 25, 9-10:30AM
SENIOR WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS
Park House Event Center and Crystal Bridge
Part one of a three-month series to foster senior wellness.
M: $12 NM: $15
Wednesday February 28
Join us for a 30-minute heart healthy exercise class, followed by a heart healthy cooking /wine demo and tasting with Kam’s Kookery. End your visit with a walk through the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory.
On Wednesday, March 28 join us for a 30-minute
Tai Chai exercise class, followed by some brain trivia and BINGO in the Park House Event Center. End your visit with a walk through the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory.
As the state’s premiere horticultural symposium, Oklahoma Gardening School is designed for home gardeners and professional horticulturists, garden designers and landscape architects. With a theme of Garden Designs to Nurture Nature and Ourselves, speakers will inspire us as they demonstrate how to design a landscape that nurtures our souls through beauty and relaxation. Attendees will learn how to create caring and thoughtfully planned spaces that serve wildlife habitats while strengthening the ecological health of our communities.
Topics and speakers include:
“Designs to Nurture our Land and Ourselves” Kathleen Wolf, writer and professor, University of Washington, collaborator on Open Spaces, Sacred Spaces
“The Humane Gardener: Nurturing a Backyard Habitat for Wildlife” Nancy Lawson, writer and naturalist, author of The Humane Gardener
“Tough Oklahoma Plants That Will Nurture You” Adam Sarmiento, plantsman and designer, Founder of Eco Landscaping
Easter Events
Kids & Families
FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 10AM-NOON
DR. SEUSS DAY IN THE GARDENS: SPECIAL GUEST, THE CAT IN THE HAT
Crystal Bridge South Lobby
M $2; NM $4 Best for ages 2-7 Walkups welcome
Come celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday and his wonderful books. We’ll have everyone’s favorite character, Cat in the Hat, here to read stories and tell fun Dr. Seuss facts. Between story times, kids can make Dr. Seuss inspired crafts and take photos with our quirky cat visitor.
SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 12-4PM
SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 1-2:30PM
GO GREEN, ST. PATRICK’S DAY
Great Lawn and Band Shell, Sheridan Lawn Music is FREE
$5 wristband, best for ages 4-10
The fun begins with a performance by the Oklahoma Scottish Pipes and Drums. Guests can enjoy food trucks, vendors, an Irish step performance, and fun fiddling tunes. Each paid participant’s wristband includes access to make a craft, plant a seed, and interactive play items.
FAMILY WORKSHOP: NATURAL EASTER
EGG DYEING
Terrace Room
M $12; NM $15
Best for ages 6-10
Register by March 27
Create Easter egg masterpieces using natural materials from the garden. We’ll discuss the tradition of dyeing Easter eggs and go over the materials we’ll use and where they came from. Then we’ll decorate eggs using natural plant dyes and materials to create fun patterns and colors. 4 eggs per child.
SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 11AM-NOON
“Organic Gardening: For the Sake of Nature and Yourself”
Ella Woods, gardener and co-founder of CommonWealth Urban Farms
SYRUP SUNDAY
Park House Event Center
For a complete schedule, speaker bios and registration information go to myriadgardens.org
Learning how to grow your plants from seeds is a fun, fascinating and fulfilling experience for all ages.
When you know how to start seeds, a much wider world of exciting plant options opens up to you. From the newest hybrids to rarer heirloom varieties, seed starting will introduce you to new plants while saving you a lot of money on plant purchases.
Seed starting is easy if you understand some basic tips and techniques. Our exhibit will showcase various ways to start seeds at home that can be transplanted into your outdoor flower or vegetable garden or directly sown in your garden.
You’ll see and learn about: containers, soil mixes, lighting options, watering, fertilizing, thinning, and transplanting techniques and more.
The displays will also help you learn how to avoid common germination and growing problems like inadequate lighting and offer disease prevention tips.
Visitors can also purchase from a variety of interesting flower, vegetable and herb plants from well-known and ‘boutique’ seed purveyors.
SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 11AM-1PM
SPRING HAS SPRUNG IN THE CHILDREN’S GARDEN
Children’s Garden Porch
SATURDAY,
$12 per child ages 12 and under, infants who don’t eat solid foods FREE
Adult M: $25; Adult NM: $30
We are partnering up with our friends from syrup, the breakfast brunch boutique, to offer you a brunch that’s fun for the entire family.
The menu includes a buffet featuring: Cinnamon Roll Pancakes or Crunchy French Toast, Scrambled Eggs, Coffee, Juice and drum roll….Pecan Wood Smoked Bacon! A cash mimosa bar for guests 21 will be offered.
M $5; NM $7
Best for ages 5-9
Register by March 20
Abigail Curry, Children’s Garden manager
Join us in the Children’s Garden to celebrate the arrival of spring! We’ll start by decorating a pot and then planting our choice of flowers or vegetable seeds to take home to grow. Kiddos will be able to take painted pine cones and hang them all over the Children’s Garden to welcome in the season.
MARCH 19 – 22, 10AM-1PM
SPROUTING CHEFS: SPRING BREAK
COOKING CAMP
Park House Events Center
Package rate
(includes all 4 days):
M $100; NM $140
Or Per Day rate:
M $30 per day; NM $40 per day
Best for ages 8-12
Register by March 14
In this fun, hands-on cooking camp, young chefs will learn and practice essential kitchen skills while creating delicious dishes using fresh ingredients. We’ll start off each day by learning the basics of the day’s theme then jump right in and get cookin’ to end with a tasty lunch freshly made by the class.
THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 10-11AM OR 11AM – NOON
OK ARBOR WEEK CELEBRATION
Terrace Room and Garden Grounds
M $6; NM $8
Best for ages 5-12
Register by March 22
Come celebrate Oklahoma Arbor Day with a fun, educational morning all about our friendly and vital neighbors: the trees. We’ll learn what trees do for us by playing some educational games and end with a treeinspired craft to take home.
Joseph McFeeters, Oklahoma Forestry Services
Geared towards home school families but all are welcome. Two time slots – choose what works best for your family.
