Activities including ice skating, wreath making, gingerbread house creating, Santa visiting and more
December. The last month of the year. A time when we have fun and celebration on our minds. Staff at the Gardens has planned a host of activities featuring all that we relish this time of year – ice skating, wreath making, gingerbread house creating, Santa visiting and more. We are especially excited about Illuminations: Starry Starry Night, the musically choreographed light display inside the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory. Check out everything festive we have in store below.
ILLUMINATIONS: Starry Starry Night presented by OGE Energy Corp.
Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory plus exterior lighting
November 27, 2019 through January 5, 2020
Wednesdays through Sundays, 6-9pm
Holiday Hours: Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
$6 for members; $8 for nonmembers; Children 2 and under are free
Presented by OGE Energy Corp. Sponsored by Devon Energy and Delta Dental Oklahoma with Downtown OKC Partnership, Lopez Foods, E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation, R.K. Black Inc., Absentee Shawnee Tribe, Tinker Federal Credit Union, Floyd’s RV, Platt College, and Colcord Hotel.
Our immersive light installation celebrating the holidays returns to the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory Wednesday, November 27. The entire Bridge serves as a canvas for moving lights choreographed to music, inviting visitors inside for a curated and creative experience. Inspiration for this year’s show is the swirling blue and gold images of the painting The Starry Night, by Vincent Van Gogh.
Little Saplings – Fall Session
FINAL class of the session: Tuesday, December 3, 10am
Member $3; Nonmember $4
Best for ages 2 to 5
Register online at myriadgardens.org
Join us for an hour of songs, games, and interactive nature fun. Toddlers (and parents!) will get to learn about the exciting world of gardens in an engaging and educational way. Each week features a new theme with corresponding activities and learning opportunities. Every Little Saplings event begins with a song, ends with a sensory bin, and includes a hands-on craft.
Wild Bird Holiday Decorations
Thursday, December 5, 6-7 pm
Member $8; Nonmember $10
Best for ages 6 to 10
Register online at myriadgardens.org
Learn about the best ways we can help birds during winter while we make bright and tasty treats for them. We’ll create garlands and outdoor ornaments for the Children’s Garden and our own backyard.
Holiday Workshop: Living Wreaths (Evergreens)
Friday, December 6, 6:30pm
Saturday, December 7, 10am
Saturday, December 7, 1pm SOLD OUT
The Garden Classroom
Member $45; Nonmember $55
Kaitlin Bacon, Scissortail Park Horticulturist
Register by December 2 at myriadgardens.org
Design a fantastic, modern evergreen wreath in this seasonal, hands-on workshop. Specialized instructors will lead you in creating a beautiful 18-22” wreath to adorn any holiday display. Evergreen wreaths are suited for indoor or outdoor displays.
Learn to Curl
Devon Ice Rink at Myriad Gardens
Saturdays, 9am-10:30am
December 7 (SOLD OUT), December 21, January 4, and January 18
Member $20; Nonmember $25
Register online at myriadgardens.org
Bring your family and friends and join Oklahoma Curling Club members as they walk you through the etiquette and rules of curling. Dress warm, wear rubber soled shoes, and prepare for a fun morning on the ice. All other equipment will be provided. Book now before our sessions sell out!
Devon’s Weekend with Santa
Saturday, December 7 and 8, 10 am-4 pm
Myriad Botanical Gardens
FREE EVENT
For more information visit here
A family tradition returns with Devon’s Weekend with Santa. Children can visit Santa and other holiday characters, make crafts in Santa’s workshop, ride the holiday train, listen to live music, shop local merchants and paint ornaments. In addition, families can take advantage of the Devon Ice Rink, complimentary rides on Mo’s Carousel, and children get in free with a paying adult into the Crystal Bridge.
Polar Express PJ & Pancake Party
Sponsored by Platt College
Saturday, December 14, 9:30-11am
Park House Event Center
Member with skates: $25
Nonmember with skates: $30
No Ice Skates: $20
Register online at myriadgardens.org
Join us for a morning of holiday festivities in the Park House Event Center. Ticket includes skating at the Devon Ice Rink, hot cocoa and delicious pancakes. We’ll have holiday crafts too! Our special guest, Santa, will also make an appearance to read The Polar Express to children in the audience.
The Gift of Botanical Drawings
Saturday, December 14, 3pm
The Garden Classroom & Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory
Member $29; Nonmember $34
Debby Kaspari, Artist & Illustrator. Materials will be supplied.
Escape the winter by immersing yourself in drawing holiday card gifts with pencil, cardstock paper, and white compressed charcoal. Begin with a group instructional warm-up session, and then stroll into the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory to discover your own spaces and subjects to draw.
Sensory Santa Morning
Sponsored by Bank of Oklahoma
Sunday, December 15, 8:30-10am
Crystal Bridge Conservatory
Member $8; Nonmember $10
Accompanying adults FREE
Register online at myriadgardens.org
This is an event tailored to families with children with special needs. Join us inside the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory for a morning with Santa. We will have festive booths with activities for children. Santa will be in a designated spot for photos throughout the morning. No loud music.
Winter Mornings at Myriad Gardens
Thursday, December 19, 10am-12pm
Friday, December 20, 10am-12pm
South Lobby Visitor Center and Garden Classroom
Member $6; Nonmember $8 (1 free adult Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory admission per paying child)
All ages welcome
Register online at myriadgardens.org
Between 10 am and noon guests will have the opportunity to make a natural ornament, learn about winter plants and animals at the education table, play games, read a holiday book, and embark on a scavenger hunt in the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory and Children’s Garden. Then, make a cup of hot chocolate and join us in the Garden Classroom for more holiday festivities!
Gingerbread House Decoration
Thursday, December 19, 6:30pm
Member $39; Nonmember $45
Recommended for adults
Register online at myriadgardens.org
All supplies provided including gingerbread structure, frosting, candies for decorating and a little learning as well.
Gingerbread House Workshop
Friday, December 20, 6-8 pm
Member $39; Nonmember $45 (includes frosting and candy); additional frosting bags $5
All ages welcome. Children ages 8 and under will need chaperone help.
Register online at myriadgardens.org
We’ll learn about the flavorful ginger root – where it comes from, how it grows – and then discuss the history of gingerbread. We’ll finish by decorating our fragrant masterpieces. All supplies provided including gingerbread structure, frosting, candies for decorating and a little inspiration if needed.
Guided Walking Tour
Saturday, December 28, 10-11am
Garden Grounds (meet in South Lobby Visitor Center)
FREE
Every last Saturday of each month
Expand your knowledge of Oklahoma plants and find inspiration for your own garden with our educational walking tours. Each month will feature different plants from our outdoor collection that make great choices for our region – from year-round color to drought-tolerant choices and more. Self-guided plant tour handouts are available in our South Lobby Visitor’s Center. Geared towards adults. Children and leashed dogs welcome.
ONGOING:
Botanical Balance FREE YOGA
Presented by Fowler Toyota, sponsored by Tinker Federal Credit Union and Stephenson Cancer Center
Tuesdays 5:30pm and Saturdays, 8am
Check for locations on our social media. Through the winter, indoor locations include the South Lobby Visitor’s Center of the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory, as well as and the Park House
Instructors provided by This Land Yoga
Bring a mat and water
Recommended for ages 16&Up
Practicing yoga in the Gardens has the added benefit of connecting you with nature. The Gardens offer a space of beauty and tranquility to help relieve stress and quiet your mind. Classes are open to all levels, whether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi. Thanks to our presenting sponsor Fowler Toyota, and our generous ongoing sponsors Tinker Federal Credit Union and Stephenson Cancer Center, yoga is offered three times weekly free of charge.
Reading Wednesdays
Every Wednesday, 10am
The South Lobby Visitor’s Center
FREE
Best for ages 2 to 5
Books are nature-themed and selected based on the season. We’ll begin with an interactive song and children will enjoy creating a small craft after the story. Join us the last Wednesday of the month for reading and craft time with the Downtown Library. For groups of 10 or more please call Kodi Clifford at (405) 835-6789.
Free and open to the public, Myriad Botanical Gardens provides 15 acres of ornamental gardens and grounds that include a children’s garden and carousel, native prairie garden, shade gardens, tree and shrub collections, lake with terraced gardens and a diverse collection of ornamental flowering perennials and grasses.
The Gardens offer a variety of horticultural educational programs for all ages ranging from lectures, classes, workshops and walking tours to seasonal festivals. The grounds also feature The Crystal Bridge Conservatory, home to thousands of tropical and desert plants. With more than 500,000 visitors annually, the Gardens is managed by Myriad Gardens Foundation, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that partners with corporate and community groups to enhance the educational, aesthetic, cultural and economic development of Oklahoma City.
