The Calendar | Spring/Summer 2023

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THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 7PM

Meinders Terrace Garden Dinner

$85 per person

Pre-sale for members through April 19.

Indulge in a delicious 3-course dinner, served farm-to-table style with renowned local chef Kamala Gamble of Kam’s Kookery on Thursday, June 8 at 7pm. Enjoy a truly unique dining experience under the downtown skyline in the beautiful Meinders Terrace for just $85 per person which includes wine. Reserve your seats soon this event sells out quickly. Don’t miss it! Members pre-sale ends April 19. Contact Cindy Biera at (405) 445-7087 or cbiera@myriadgardens.org.

SONIC Summer Movies

Devon Lawn

Meet us on the Devon Lawn for SONIC Summer Movie Nights every Wednesday night starting June 14. The evening kicks off with pre-movie activities at 7pm, followed by an outdoor cinematic experience under the stars at 9pm. Bring your family and grab some snacks from our local food trucks and vendors and picnic before settling down on blankets or lawn chairs. The movies are FREE thanks to Sonic Foundation.

MATILDA (1996)

Wednesday, June 14

PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH (2022)

Wednesday, June 21

MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING (2002)

Wednesday, June 28

VIVO (2021)

Wednesday, July 5

SANDLOT (1993)

Wednesday, July 12

FREE FITNESS

Get fit and enjoy the outdoors all at once! Meetup locations are subject to change. Check out myriadgardens.org/calendar to stay up-to date.

Saturday, April 22, 10am-12pm

SEASON KICKOFF EVENT!

Join our fitness instructors on the Devon Lawn for a kickoff event featuring 15-minute intervals of different classes. FREE.

YOGA Tuesdays, 6pm & Saturdays, 9am

TAI CHI Every other Monday, 4pm

April 3 & 17; May 8 & 22, June 5 & 19

ZUMBA WITH EVELIN PINO Every first and third Thursday monthly, 5:45pm or 6:45, May 4 through October 19.

WEEKDAYS, JUNE 22-AUGUST 2, 10AM-NOON

Children’s Garden Porch

Suggested $2 donation. All Ages

Make-It Monday Make and take something home using a variety of natural and human-made craft materials.

Tasty Tuesday Make creative little critters with vegetables, fruits, and more from and inspired by our garden!

Reading Wednesdays Enjoy nature-inspired books that connect children with what is growing and changing in the Garden each week.

Pot-it-up Thursday Learn about a new beautiful or tasty plant and pot up its seed to take home and grow on your own.

Find-It Friday Take a self-guided scavenger hunt with tools like magnifying lens and binoculars.

DANCING IN THE GARDENS

Seasonal Plaza

PLAY IN OUR WATER FEATURES

Open daily 10am-8pm

Memorial Day through Labor Day weekends.

Don’t forget to bring towels, sunscreen and water shoes!

Dance lesson and demonstrations starting at 7pm, followed by FREE dance at 8pm. Free to the public. Themed food trucks and vendors.

SALSA

Friday, May 19

MTV DANCE HITS

Friday, June 16

COUNTRY LINE DANCING

Friday, July 14

BOLLYWOOD

Friday, August 18

BARRE3 COMMUNITY FREE WORKOUT

Friday, May 5, 6-7pm Bring mat, water and wear workout clothes. This is a good workout.

FULL MOON BIKE RIDES

Friday, May 5, 8:30pm

Saturday, June 3, 8:45pm

July 3-No ride. Enjoy your holiday.

Tuesday, August 1, 8:30pm

August 30, 8pm

September 29, 7:15pm

October 28, 6:30pm

See the Welcome Spring Flower Show in the Crystal Bridge, April 1-21. Enjoy Easter lilies, calla lilies and several more flowering plants.

VISIT THE INASMUCH FOUNDATION

CRYSTAL BRIDGE CONSERVATORY

The Inasmuch Foundation Crystal Bridge Conservatory will be closed *July 10-30 for a distinctive new design element to the Bromeliad Terrace. The Gift Shop, Visitor Lobby & Art Gallery remain open regular hours.

*Dates subject to change.

Mon-Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 11am-5pm

SHOP THE MYRIAD

GARDENS GIFT SHOP

Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm; Sunday, 11am-5pm.

Members get 10% off their purchase.

RIDE MO’S CAROUSEL

Hours vary through spring and summer months. Visit myriadgardens.org/carousel. $3 per rider. Free for Family PLUS members.

BECOME A MEMBER

Save and enjoy the benefits of membership. Join at myriadgardens.org/members

BARRE3 IS BACK!
Non-Profit Org. US Postage Paid Okla. City, OK Permit No. 100 301 West Reno Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (405) 445-7080 myriadgardens.org
Kamala Gamble, Kam’s Kookery

APRIL ADULT

Ongoing Monthly

Second Friday, 1-2PM

Last Saturday, 10-11AM GUIDED WALKING TOUR

FREE

YOUTH

Ongoing Monthly

Every Wednesday, 10AM READING WEDNESDAYS

Free, Donations Accepted, Best for Ages 2-5

MAY ADULT

Thursday, May 4, 6-7PM

HERB GARDENS

M $12; NM $15

JUNE ADULT

Saturday, June 10, 1-3PM

WORKSHOP: CARNIVOROUS PLANTS

M $55; NM $60

Take an educational tour of Oklahoma plants and start a garden of your own! Our horticultural staff will lead the way and make sure everyone has a comfortable experience.

Thursday, April 6, 6-7PM WORKSHOP: SALAD BOWL

GARDENS M $35; NM $40

Grow your own tabletop salad garden and enjoy multiple harvests with minimal space and effort!

Put together your own salad bowl garden on site to take home and cut from to make your own salads again and again.

Friday, April 7, NOON sale begins Saturday, April 15, 9am-1pm pick up PLANT-A-PRAIRIE SALE

Visit myriadgardens.org/plantsale

The Gardens’ 5th Plant-a-Prairie sale begins online on April 7th at noon. Pre-mixed flats with native grasses and flowers can be picked up on April 15 between 9-1 for $75 per flat.

Saturday, April 22, 9am-noon

IRRIGATION AND WATER CONSERVATION WORKSHOP

M $10; NM $12

Join us in mastering the ins-andouts of irrigating your lawn and plants as water prices rise and droughts become more frequent.

Thursday, April 27, 6-7PM

STARTING A CUT FLOWER GARDEN

M $12; NM $15

Learn how to grow, care for, and cut the best flowers for your environment in this cut flower garden discussion. Maximize their lifetimes both indoors and out.

Register for classes at myriadgardens.org

Bring your toddler for story time every Wednesday. Begins with an interactive song and craft after the story. We’ll go on summer break after June 21.

Saturday, April 22, 10-11AM WORMS AND VERMICOMPOSTING 101

M $6; NM $8, Best for ages 5-12

Join us in the Children’s Garden to learn the ins and outs of vermicomposting and explore how worms help create soil.

Saturday and Sunday April 8 and 9, 10am-5pm FREE TO ATTEND

Join us for the Gardens’ inaugural Tulip Festival on April 8th and 9th!

Enjoy a picturesque display of multi-colored blooms, unique kids’ activities, live music, tantalizing food and shopping choices, community art installations, and entertainment offerings for all ages. Don’t miss this opportunity to bask in nature’s splendor and make lasting memories. Visit myriadgardens.org/tulipfest for a list of vendors.

FESTIVAL CLASSES

Friday, April 7, 11AM-NOON TERRIFIC TULIPS

Children’s Garden, M $5 NM $7 Best for ages 3-5

Bring your little one to learn about the life cycle of a tulip with a story book, lesson and craft.

Saturday, April 8, 10-11:30AM

Sunday, April 9, 10-11:30AM

WORKSHOP: FORAGED FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS

M $45; NM $50

Join us to learn about the ins and outs of growing, caring, and harvesting your own herbs.

Saturday, May 6, 1-2PM CREATING A MONARCH WAYSTATION

M $16; NM $20

Build your own Monarch Waystation with planning, design, plant sourcing, and certification guidance. Learn how to sustain monarchs’ migration with host and nectar plants. Take home one of each plant.

Saturday, May 27, 1-2:30PM

WORKSHOP: SUCCULENT FRAMES

M $30; NM $35

Create a modern succulent frame in this hands-on workshop. Learn specialized techniques to design a rustic wooden frame adorned with succulents perfect for your summer display. Supplies and tools included.

Thursdays in May, 11am-2pm Sheridan Lawn

Join us at Sheridan Lawn in the Gardens for a downtown lunch experience every Thursday in May! Enjoy dishes from local food trucks and live music. Relax with friends at our picnic tables under umbrellas surrounded by the gardens in full bloom. Play a game of chess or checkers. Visit myriadgardens.org for food truck details and musician details.

Join us for a hands-on experience and create your own personalized carnivorous terrarium. Learn soil, water, and long-term strategies for keeping your biome healthy for years.

Thursday, June 15, 6-7PM

PROPAGATING PLANTS AT HOME

M $16; NM $20

Learn budget-friendly plant propagation techniques. Discover the best plants, timing, and strategies for increasing your indoor or outdoor plant collection.

YOUTH

Friday, June 9, 11AM-NOON DEAREST DESERTS

M $8; NM $10, Best for Ages 5-10

Enjoy learning about desert plants and the animals that interact with them. Each participant will also plant and take home a succulent or cactus.

Saturday, June 10, 2-3PM

HUMMINGBIRD SUN CATCHERS

CHILDREN’S Gardening

$8 admission. Free for 2 & Under. Members get FREE admission. Admission includes free rides on Mo’s Carousel.

Spend an enjoyable summer day in nature with the kids at the Children’s Gardening Fair. Come to the Children’s Garden and explore all things gardening - from learning about plants, bugs (both good & bad), soil and more. Enjoy food trucks and vendors on site plus music for a fun-filled day that will get everyone excited about growing their own garden as a team back home. Take home your own potted seeds, seed bombs, plant markers and more. Cool off afterwards by playing in Thunder Fountain or riding for free on Mo’s Carousel.

Saturday, April 22, 2-3PM EARTH DAY CELEBRATION DROP-IN

Children’s Garden Free, Donations Accepted

Best for Ages 4-16

Celebrate Earth Day in the Children’s Garden! Enjoy making wildflower seed-balls and learn about recycling.

Learn basic introduction on floral design and then head outside to collect a few items together. We’ll end the class by creating our arrangements to take home.

Saturday, April 8, 2-4PM

WORKSHOP: OSHIBANA

‘PRESSED FLOWERS’ M $35; NM $40

Join us in creating our own masterpieces through these botanical elements as we lean into the inspiration of the brightening the Gardens this spring.

Sunday, April 9, 1-4PM

WORKSHOP: BEADED EARRINGS - TULIPS M $35; NM $40

Join Suzie Loveless of Handmade with Love(less) in creating your own unique pair of beaded earrings featuring tulips. Age 14+. All supplies included.

YOUTH

Saturday, May 20, 10- 11AM WILDLIFE FRIENDLY YARDS

Children’s Garden, M $6; NM $8 Best for ages 5-12

Learn how to welcome wildlife to your yard by providing food, water and cover for birds, butterflies, toads and more. Kiddos will create and take home an upcycled birdhouse.

Saturday, May 20, 2-3PM GROWING UP

Children’s Garden, M $5; NM $7 Best for ages 5-10

Twining stems, tendrils, and more, come explore how vines “grow up” and learn more about our Growing Up feature in the Children’s Garden.

Saturday, May 13, 9am-4pm

Located on the west side, off Hudson between Sheridan and Reno

Gardeners, cooking enthusiasts, home decorators and other plant lovers shop can over 50 vendors. Free to the public. Features flowers, herbs, succulents, jewelry, art, crafts and other garden-related items.

M $7; NM $9, Best for Ages 5-10

Create your very own hummingbird sun catcher, we will go on a garden hike to find plants that hummingbirds love!

Saturday, June 10, 10-11AM

MAGICAL MINIATURE GNOME GARDENS

M $13; NM $15, Best for Ages 5-15

Create your very own miniature gnome garden! Each participant will take home their miniature garden complete with a house plant, whimsical décor and of course, a gnome friend.

Wednesday, June 21, 10AM-NOON

FRUIT-TASTIC FIRST DAY OF SUMMER DROP IN

Children’s Garden Porch, Free, Donations

Accepted, Best for Ages 4-12

Join us on the Children’s Garden Porch as we celebrate a “sweet” first day of summer by learning about tropical rainforest fruits!

SUNDAYS AT 7:30PM, JUNE 11, 25, AUGUST 27, SEPTEMBER 10 & 24, OCTOBER 8

SUNDAY TWILIGHT CONCERTS

Devon Lawn, FREE

Join Arts Council Oklahoma City for the Sunday Twilight Concert Series presented by the Chickasaw Nation as they return to the Myriad Gardens this summer. The concert series gives the community the opportunity to experience live music in a variety of genres in a fun, relaxed environment.

To learn more visit artscouncilokc.com

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