Your Song |An Elton John Tribute Concert
Friday, August 25
Devon Lawn | FREE Food, 6pm, Music, 7:30pm
Join us for an epic tribute concert celebrating Elton John’s iconic album “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,” which is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2023. Enjoy performances by diverse and talented local musicians. Come dressed in theme and don’t forget your funky glasses! Let’s honor the legendary Elton John together.
FREE FITNESS
ONGOING
Second Friday of the Month, 1-2pm
Last Saturday of the Month, 10-11am
Guided Walking Tour
FREE
Last Saturday of the Month, 9am–12pm
Pot Up Your Own Houseplant!
The Crystal Bridge Prices vary, while supplies last.
Take a piece of the Crystal Bridge home with you by potting up your own houseplant in a provided container of your choice. Select plants highlighted from our tropical foliage plants to succulents of our desert side and more. Cost is in addition to admission.
ADULT
Thursday, July 6, 6-7pm Workshop: Salsa Container Garden
M $35; NM $40
Learn to grow a salsa garden in a small space like a sunny patio. This style of planting is perfect for Oklahoma growers and adapted to our unique growing season. Join our workshop and walk away with a thriving salsa container garden, from conception to harvest. Perfect for urban growers and beyond.
Saturday, July 8, 10-11am
Saturday, September 16, 10-11am
Workshop: Botanical Candle Pouring
M $35; NM $40
Craft your own botanically inspired, hand-poured candle with Jeff Chambless of MoonGlow Maven. All natural ingredients and botanicals guarantee a beautiful end product. Each participant leaves with an 8oz candle.
Saturday, July 29, 1-4pm Summer Beaded Earrings
M $35; NM $40 For Ages 14+
Create your own unique pair of beaded earrings with Suzie Loveless of Handmade with Love(less). Learn to craft botanically inspired earrings featuring summer colors in a beginners-friendly class suitable for age 14+. All supplies included.
YOUTH & FAMILIES
Thursday, July 6, 1-2pm Celebrating Sunflowers
Children’s Garden
M $3; NM $5 Donations Accepted All Ages
Experience a sunflower adventure in the Children’s Garden! Learn how this flower tracks the sun, savor sunflower seed brittle, make crafts, and pot up a sunflower seed to grow at home.
Saturday, July 22, 10-11am
Dino Rock Gardens
M $13 NM $15
Best for ages 4-10
Create your own dino rock garden and take home a miniJurassic world. Personalize with houseplants, dinosaur decor, and new prehistoric friends.
Saturday, July 22, 2-3pm
Water Coloring in the Garden Drop-In
Children’s Garden
$2 suggested donation
Best for ages 3-15
Get creative with nature as your inspiration. Explore the Children’s Garden and use watercolor stations to paint a picture to take home. Join us for a fun and artistic experience.
Friday, July 28, 10-11am
Full Sunflower Pots
Children’s Garden Porch
M $8 NM $10
Best for ages 4-10
Bring your little one to paint a flowerpot and plant a sun-loving friend. Explore the garden on a scavenger hunt to learn about full sun and shade plants.
AUGUST SEPTEMBER
ADULT
Saturday, August 5, 1-2pm
Houseplants Basics and Care
M $15; NM $25
Discover houseplant selection, care, and propagation with Plant Parent Janae Lee. From soil to troubleshooting, Janae covers every aspect to keep your plants happy. Take home cuttings and enjoy growing your own collection.
Register now for this informative class and become a houseplant guru.
YOUTH & FAMILIES
Saturday, August 5, 10-11am
Plants We Eat
M $5; NM $7
Best for Ages 7-12
From chocolate to spinach, we eat seeds, stems, leaves, roots, and flowers. Engage your brain and taste buds as we explore the different parts of plants.
Saturday, August 12, 10-11am
Fairy Tea Party
M $10 NM $12
Saturday, August 19, 11am-noon
Fall Vegetable Gardening
M $10; NM $15
Fall is the best season for gardening in Oklahoma. Join us to learn how to plan a garden from concept to harvest and get tips to extend your season further. Start your own garden as temperatures drop and enjoy ample harvest by frost.
Saturday, August 26, 10-11am
All About Orchids!
M $10; NM $15
Discover all you need to know about orchids, including their types, unique needs, growth habits, and origins. Grow beautiful orchids like those in our Crystal Bridge and fall in love with this plant family. Start your own collection here.
Saturday, August 26, 1-3pm
Workshop: Papercrete Planters
M $40; NM $45
Create unique planters suitable for Oklahoma’s elements by turning paper and cement into papercrete. Learn what papercrete is and how to make it into something creative. Leave with a self-made piece and weathering/finish instructions. All supplies included.
Saturday, August 19, 1-2pm
Macrame Potholders
M $14 NM $18
Best for ages 7+
Unleash your creativity and discover the art of macrame!
Learn how to create beautiful holders for potted plants or stuffed animals in this engaging workshop. Please note, this activity is not suitable for children under 7.
ADULT
Saturday, September 2, 1-2pm
Creating a Monarch Waystation
M $16; NM $20
Create a Monarch Waystation in your own garden and support monarchs’ migration. Learn how to plan, design, source host and nectar plants for it, and get certification. Build your waystation from the ground up in this class. Take home one host and one nectar plant.
Saturday, September 23, 10-11am
Prehistoric Plants
M $8 NM $10
Best for ages 5-8
Best for ages 4-8
Step into a whimsical world of fairies and join us for a magical tea party. Create fairy wands and flower crowns, and savor muffins and fairy juice. Come for a delightful and enchanting experience in the garden.
Saturday, August 12, 2-3pm
Pizza Gardens
M $8 NM $10
Best for ages 4-10
Get ready to grow your own pizza garden. Learn how to plant and care for mini greenhouses filled with tomatoes, peppers, and basil. Take home your own greenhouse and grow fresh pizza toppings.
Friday, August 18, 11am-noon
Ducks and Aquatic Plants Drop-In
Myriad Gardens’ Lake
$2 Donation Suggested Best for ages 3-6
Come drop by our booth and learn about ducks and aquatic plants. Watch them swim in the lake while we share fascinating insights. Join us for a fun and educational experience by the water.
Weekdays through August 2, 10am–noon
Summer Weekly Walkups
Children’s Garden Porch
Suggested $2 donation
All Ages
Discover the wonder of plants with fun activities at the Children’s Garden. Every weekday offers new themes for exploration. In summer, bring a picnic and blankets to enjoy before playing in the Thunder Fountain.
• Make-It Monday
• Tasty Tuesday
• Reading Wednesdays
• Pot-it-up Thursday
• Find-It Friday
Beginning August 16, 10am
Reading Wednesdays | Toddler Tales
Every Wednesday during school year, 10am Visitor Center Lobby Free, Donations Accepted Best for Ages 2-5
Join us every Wednesday for nature-themed story time with your toddler. Explore seasonal books, sing interactive songs, and enjoy a simple craft on some weeks. This is an engaging way to introduce your child to the wonders of nature through literature.
Saturday, September 9, 10-11:30am
Workshop: Foraged Floral Arrangements
M $45; NM $50
Craft a stunning seasonal floral arrangement with garden-fresh flowers and foliage in this class. Learn the basics of floral design, select materials from our collection, and gather from our grounds. Take home your beautiful creation and discover tips for foraging in your yard and keeping your arrangement fresh.
Saturday, September 9, 1-3pm
Workshop: Tatakizome –Pounded Flower Art
M $30; NM $35
Experience a unique art form and create beautiful handmade cards with our Pounded Flower Art class. Learn the technique of hammering floral elements to transfer natural dye onto surfaces like cotton paper and linen. Experiment with various flower types, embrace stress-relieving fun, and take home your botanical masterpiece.
Join us as we travel back in time to discover plant species that have been around for 200 million years. Explore Cycads, moss, and ferns in the Crystal Bridge Conservatory and create your own botanical fossil craft! Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to learn about the fascinating history of these ancient plants.
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