JULY
ADULT ONGOING
GUIDED WALKING TOUR
SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH, 1-2PM LAST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH, 10-11AM FREE
Expand your knowledge of Oklahoma plants and find inspiration for your garden with an educational walking tour, led by our knowledgeable horticultural staff.
ADULT CLASSES
SATURDAY, JULY 13, 1-4PM
WORKSHOP: OSHIBANA PRESSED FLORALS
M $40; NM $45
Zana Haqq, Archive Floral Preservation
Register by July 11
Spend an afternoon learning the art of flower pressing and creating a 2D botanical masterpiece with Zana Haqq. She’ll guide you through techniques and tips. Guests leave with a small flower press and their framed artwork.
SATURDAY, JULY 20, 10-11AM
WORKSHOP: BOTANICAL CANDLE POURING
M $35; NM $40
Jeff Chambless, MoonGlow Maven
Register by July 18
Learn to craft a botanically inspired, hand-poured candle. Using natural ingredients and botanicals, each participant leaves with an 8oz candle. Bring your own botanicals or crystals.
SATURDAY, JULY 20, 1-2PM
WORKSHOP: MACRAME PLANT HANGERS
M $25; NM $30
Morgan Link, Volunteer Coordinator
Register by July 18
Learn the art of tying knots by creating your own macrame plant holder to proudly display a houseplant. Participants will be taken step-by-step through the process of creating a functional and beautiful piece before selecting a houseplant or succulent of their choice to pair with it.
SATURDAY, JULY 27, 10AM-NOON
WORKSHOP: NATURE-INSPIRED BOTANICAL WATERCOLOR
M $50; NM $55
Brooke Hutchens, Redbud Pigment Co. Watercolors
Register by July 24
Create a botanically inspired watercolor using handmade, locally foraged pigments. Leave with artwork and a dot card palette of six colors for future projects.
SATURDAY, JULY 27, 1-3PM
WORKSHOP: PAPERCRETE PLANTERS
M $40; NM $45
Brad Fowler, Horticulturist, City of OKC
Register by July 24
Create sturdy, unique planters from papercrete, a mix of paper and cement. We’ll cover the process and design techniques. Leave with a self-made piece and finishing instructions. All supplies included.
AUGUST
YOUTH & FAMILIES ONGOING
SUMMER WALK-UPS
WEEKDAYS THROUGH AUGUST
9, 10AM-NOON
Children’s Garden Porch
$2 Suggested Donation, All ages Weekday themes Make It Monday; Tasty Tuesday; Reading Wednesday; Pot-It-Up Thursday; and Scavenger Hunt Friday. No walk-ups on the July 4 holiday.
READING WEDNESDAYS
RETURNS SEPTEMBER 4
EVERY WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER-NOVEMBER, 10-10:45AM
Visitor Center Lobby Free, Donations Accepted Best for Ages 2-5
Bring your toddler for story time Wednesday. Books are nature-themed and selected based on the season. We’ll begin with an interactive song and some weeks will include a small craft after the story.
YOUTH & FAMILIES CLASSES
SATURDAY, JULY 13, 10-11AM
SUMMER CRAFT SERIES: BOTANICAL LANTERN MAKING
Summer Craft Series Number 2
M $8; NM $10
Register by July 11
Join us for our second installment of the summer craft series! Guests will create their own pressed flower lanterns to light up their summer adventures.
SATURDAY, JULY 27, 11AM-NOON
BUTTERFLY TEA PARTY
M $13; NM $15
Best for Ages 3-6
Register by July 25
Guests will decorate keepsake butterfly wings to wear while we learn about these amazing pollinators. Muffins and lemonade will be served in the Park House.
SATURDAY, JULY 27, 2-3PM
POTTING UP FLOWER FUN
M $8; NM $10
Register by July 25
Enjoy summer fun with flowerpot painting and potting up flowers.
Students will learn how to care for their flowerpot before taking it home.
SATURDAY, JULY 20, 9:30-10:30AM THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS
M $13; NM $15 | Register by July 17
Discover the Victorian language of flowers as we learn all about the meaning of flowers and create an expressive live bouquet to take home.
ADULT CLASSES
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 12-4PM
POT YOUR OWN HOUSEPLANT WITH SERENDIPITY POTTERY
Prices Vary: $5-12 pots, and $5-$15 plants
Shelly Goodmanson, Serendipity Pottery Kylie Davis, Myriad Botanical Gardens
Pot your own houseplant in a handmade container by Shelly Goodmanson of Serendipity Pottery. Plants and pots available for purchase, featuring tropical foliage and succulents from
Mo’s Carousel
ADULT CLASSES
BED DESIGN
M $16; NM $20
Faith Shirley, Horticulturist Register by September 6
Learn strategies for creating balanced, colorful flower beds that wow without being overwhelming. Explore layering, color balance, and mixing annuals with perennials. Gain confidence to inspire and implement stunning beds year-round.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2-3PM
WORKSHOP: CREATING WITH MUSHROOM MATERIALS
M $25; NM $30
Jacob DeVecchio, Oklahoma Fungi Register by September 11
Learn to grow sustainable, biodegradable mushroom materials from accessible ingredients. Create practical, eco-friendly items from mycelium in fun projects. Ideal for families, DIY enthusiasts, and eco-conscious creators, this workshop merges science and art.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 10AM-NOON
WORKSHOP: PLEIN AIR WATERCOLOR
YOUTH & FAMILIES CLASSES
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 10-11AM
DUCKS AND AQUATIC PLANTS DROP-IN
Free, Donations Accepted
Best for all ages
Drop by our booth to learn about ducks and aquatic plants while you enjoy observing them on the lake!
EVENTS
LIVE AT THE GARDENS
2024 CONCERT SERIES
Devon Lawn and Bandshell
Food and drink vendors to be announced.
FREE
LA REAL SONORA
SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, 7PM
La Real Sonora is an 8-piece Latin dance band that brings hot fusion and rhythms that will cause you to move all night.
ART EXHIBITS
Art exhibits are in the Crystal Bridge Art Gallery located in the south lobby. They are free to view during business hours, Monday-Saturday 9AM-5PM and Sunday 11AM-5PM.
NOW-AUGUST 8
WINGS AND WILDFLOWERS: AN OKLAHOMA POLLINATORS ART EXHIBIT
Join
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 10-11:30AM
WORKSHOP: FORAGED FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS
M $45; NM $50
Kaitlin Bacon, Director of Education Register by September 12
Create your own floral arrangement with seasonal flowers and foliage from the garden. Start with a floral design introduction, then collect materials outside. End by crafting arrangements to take home, with tips for foraging in your yard and prolonging arrangement life.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2-4PM
WORKSHOP: TATAKIZOME – POUNDED
FLOWER ART
M $30; NM $35
Kaitlin Bacon, Director of Education Register by September 12
Discover pounded flower art, transferring natural dyes to paper or linen while preserving floral shapes. Enjoy ‘stress relieving’ experimentation with flower types and techniques. Each guest creates homemade cards to honor summer flowers.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 10-11AM
CREATING A MONARCH WAYSTATION
M $18; NM $22
Peggy Turner, OK County Master Gardener Register by September 19
Learn to build Monarch
Waystations, vital for monarch migration. Learn to plan, design, plant source, and maintain a pollinator stop. Participants receive a host and nectar plant to start their habitat.
M $50; NM $55
Brooke Hutchens, Redbud Pigment Co. Register by September 25
Using locally foraged pigments, create your gardeninspired watercolor artwork. Leave with a palette of six colors for future projects. This class is partially outdoors, please dress accordingly for the season.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1-2PM
PROPAGATING PLANTS AT HOME
M $16; NM $20
Nate Tschaenn, Director of Horticulture
Register by September 26
Discover budget-friendly ways to increase your plant collection indoors or outdoors. Gain insights into methods, timing, and which plants propagate best. Impress friends and family with rooted cuttings from your new skills.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 11AM-NOON
MIGRATING MONARCHS 101
M $6; NM $8
Best for Ages 6-16
Register by September 18
Flutter by to learn about our favorite fall butterfly and their great migration from Canada to Mexico. Participants will learn about monarch tagging as we explore our monarch waystation.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2-3PM
WATER COLORING IN
THE GARDEN DROP-IN
Children’s Garden
Free, $2 suggested donation
Best for Ages 4-16
Use the garden as inspiration for your work of art. Stop by the Children’s Garden porch to get a tray of art materials and then find a cozy spot in the garden to let your creativity flow.
R&B NIGHT IN THE GARDENS
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 7PM
Join the Gardens for a smooth night of R&B music featuring soulful artists from around the area.
BOB: DYLAN MEETS MARLEY, A GARDENS
TRIBUTE TO BOB DYLAN AND BOB MARLEY
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 8PM
FREE
Get ready for another memorable evening at Myriad Gardens with our annual tribute concert. This year, we’re honoring the legendary Bob Dylan and Bob Marley two iconic Bobs. Join us for a night of great music featuring Oklahoma’s favorite bands, including Beau Jennings and the Tigers, Carter Sampson, Casii Stephan, Chase Kerby, Brandon Holder, and more.
Original artwork on display in the Crystal Bridge Art Gallery through August 8. Stroll the grounds to discover the outdoor banner exhibit at Myriad Gardens and Scissortail Park through November 1.
AUGUST 9–SEPTEMBER 18
BREAKING THE RULES:
IKE BENNET AND SCOTT GORDON
SEPTEMBER 20–NOVEMBER 12
MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY:
WORKS BY SKEETER ARNOLD, ANITRA LAVANHAR AND CLARENCE LONG
MYRIAD GARDENS GIFT SHOP
Open Daily Monday-Saturday, 9AM-5PM; Sunday, 11AM-5PM
Located at the Crystal Bridge south lobby entrance, the Myriad Gardens Gift Shop offers a delightful range of botanical-themed gifts. Members get 10% off their purchase.
Visit myriadgardens.org/membership
