Oklahoma City, OK — Join us this February at the picturesque Myriad Botanical Gardens for a burst of color during this winter month. Delight in our upcoming Lunar New Year Celebration on February 10th, followed by the highly anticipated annual winter orchid show, "The Curious World of Orchids," from February 16th to March 17th, returning at the Inasmuch Foundation Crystal Bridge Conservatory renovation.
Our inviting venue offers a range of activities to suit all ages and interests. Take advantage of our complimentary yoga sessions every Tuesday at 6pm and Saturdays at 9am. We also provide a selection of engaging classes for both youth and adults to enjoy. Step into the Inasmuch Foundation Crystal Bridge Conservatory, a tranquil oasis in downtown Oklahoma City that boasts an impressive collection of tropical plants, succulents and during February, thousands of orchids.
Operating hours for the Crystal Bridge Conservatory are as follows: Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm, and Sunday, 11am-5pm. Entry is FREE for Gardens members, with the following rates applying for guests: Adult - $10.50; Senior 62+ - $9; Military/Veterans - $9; Student (with ID) - $7; Youth (5-17 years) - $5.50; Children ages 4 and under - FREE. The grounds are free and open daily to the public, 6am-11pm. CLOSURE: The Conservatory will be closed on Monday, February 12 and Tuesday, February 13 for setup of the orchid show.
For more information or to plan your visit, go to myriadgardens.org or call (405) 445-7091.
EVENTS
Lunar New Year Celebration at the Myriad Botanical Gardens
Saturday, February 10, 11am-2pm - FREE
It’s the year of the Dragon! Join the Myriad Botanical Gardens and Asian District Cultural Association for our Lunar New Year celebration featuring cultural performances, face painting, music, crafts, and special performances from the Lion Dancers. Sponsored by Super Cao Nguyen and Tinker Federal Credit Union. In partnership with Asian District Cultural Association.
Performers include Viet Hung Lion Dancers; Golden Tiger Martial Arts; Kanpai Japanese Taiko Drums; Moonlight Blossoms and OKC Kendo Dojo. Food vendors are Big Biang Theory, Boomtown Creamery, Bun Box, Cupbop, Momocha, Oh My Gogi and Yum Yum Bites. Vendors and crafts are Dwadlings Art, Japan America Society of OK, THN Insurance, Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma, and Riversports. Origami Dragons with Zephyr Andrews; Calligraphy with Japan America Society of Oklahoma and making Red Envelopes.
This event is free to attend.
The Curious World Orchids at Crystal Bridge Conservatory
The Winter Orchid Show to OKC Iconic Landmark February 16-March 17
Prepare to be transfixed as you step foot into the Curious World of Orchids. The Orchid Show returns to the Inasmuch Foundation Crystal Bridge Conservatory after its extensive renovation. This show will display hundreds of peculiar orchids with fascinating, unique, and wildly beautiful shapes. You’ll learn more about these exquisite flowers and what makes them such a unique and diverse plant family, which is the second largest. Make this show a stop to brighten up your winter.
Hours are Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm and Sunday, 11am-5pm. Admission is FREE for Gardens members. Adult – $10.50; Senior 62+ – $9; Military/Veterans – $9 Student (with ID) – $7; Youth (5-17 years) – $5.50 and ages 4 & under FREE.
Ongoing
Myriad in Motion Free Fitness
Sponsored by Fowler Automotive, KeepMovingOKC & TSET
- Yoga, Tuesdays, 6pm and Saturdays, 9am
Water Plaza Room, lower level of the Crystal Bridge Conservatory - Sound Bath – Full Moon
Saturday, February 24, 6-7pm
Additional dates: Monday, March 25; Tuesday, April 23; New Moon – Thursday, May 7; Friday, June 21, 6-7pm
Reading Wednesdays
Visitor Lobby, 10am
FREE
Best for ages 2-5, siblings welcome
Guided Gardens Tour
Second Friday, 1pm and Last Saturday, 10am
Meet in the Visitor Lobby
Classes – Youth
Love Bug Rock Gardens
Sunday, February 11, 10-11am
Best for Ages 3-6
Member $13; Nonmember $15
Register by February 8 at myriadgardens.org
Enjoy some Valentine’s Day fun with your little love bug; you and your child will have the opportunity to work together to create a love bug themed rock garden! Enjoy learning about bugs as you work!
Bird House Gourds
Saturday, February 17, 10-11am
Best for ages 5-10
Member $10; Nonmember $12
Register by February 15 at myriadgardens.org
Help our feathered friends stay warm this winter! Students will learn about bird’s winter adaptations and paint their very own gourd bird house to take home.
Great Backyard Bird Count Drop-In
Saturday, February 17, 2-3pm
Children’s Garden Porch
$2 Donation Suggested
All Ages Welcome
Become a citizen scientist today by helping with The Great Backyard Bird count! This annual event calls bird lovers from around the world to observe the birds in their area, count, identify and record their data to help scientists! Data recording sheets and pencils will be provided.
Toilet Paper Tube Seed Starters
Saturday, February 24, 1-2pm
Member $13; Nonmember $15
Best for all ages
Register by February 22 at myriadgardens.org
Explore the importance of timing when growing seeds as we create seed starters out of an everyday household item- toilet paper tubes! Learn the science behind seeds, how they grow and when to plant them. Each student will take home their very own mini greenhouse with seeds!
Classes – Adults
Raised Bed Gardening
Saturday, February 3, 10-11AM
Member $10; Nonmember $15
Register by February 2 at myriadgardens.org
Learn strategies, benefits, layouts, and more to get a head start on your spring gardening adventures. Pairs well with our Seed Starting class later in the afternoon.
Seed Starting and Sharing
Saturday, February 3, 1-3PM
Member $15; Nonmember $20
Register by February 2 at myriadgardens.org
This class provides you with both the knowledge and opportunity to start your own collection of seeds to take home for planting and sharing. Leave with both planted and unplanted seeds. Pairs well with our Raised Bed Gardening class earlier that morning.
Workshop: Japanese Floral Arranging
Sunday, February 4, 1-2:30PM
Member $50; Nonmember $55
Optional Decorative Vase: $10
Instructors: Aya Okada & Hana Segawa, Saika JP Flower
Register by Thursday, February 1 at myriadgardens.org
Join Saika JP Flower in this workshop where we will learn the basics of floral arranging through the creation of a beautiful, seasonal arrangement reflecting the aesthetic and culture of Japanese florals. Take away tips and tricks for successful arranging and how to keep your arrangements long-lasting. Glass vases are provided; decorative vases are available for an additional cost.
Photography Workshop: The Beauty of Orchids with Doug Hoke
Saturday, February 17, 10am-1pm
Member $30; Nonmember $35
Register by February 22 at myriadgardens.org
Join Doug Hoke, chief photographer with The Oklahoman, in an immersive botanical photography workshop. Capture the beauty of plants and flowers in the Crystal Bridge Conservatory while receiving real-time guidance and feedback from a professional. Expand your perspective and discover a new way to see the world around you. Bring your own camera and get ready to explore the art of botanical photography.
All About Orchids!
Saturday, February 17, 2-3pm
Member $18; Nonmember $20
Register by February 22 at myriadgardens.org
Enjoy the orchids we grow in our own Crystal Bridge Conservatory in a brand-new way. This plant family guarantees to find itself on your list of favorites, you’ll be collecting more than you know what to do with in no time at all. Guests will leave with an orchid of their own.
Spring Pruning, Plotting, and Planning!
Saturday, February 24, 10am-12pm
Member $15; Nonmember $18
Register by March 22 at myriadgardens.org
This class will cover spring pruning and cleaning, identifying problems and points of interest, knowing what to expect as the weather warms up, overseeding, fertilizing, and more. We will cover what we do to keep the Myriad Botanical Gardens’ grounds grow ready and how we translate that to our own little slices of paradise.
The Myriad Botanical Gardens in Oklahoma City is a beautiful destination that offers 15 acres of stunning ornamental gardens and grounds. Open to the public and free of charge, visitors can enjoy a range of attractions including a children's garden, a carousel, a native prairie garden, shade gardens, tree and shrub collections, a lake with terraced gardens, and a diverse collection of ornamental flowering perennials and grasses. One of the highlights of the gardens is The Inasmuch Foundation Crystal Bridge Conservatory, which houses hundreds of tropical and desert plants. Managed by the Myriad Gardens Foundation, a nonprofit organization, the gardens collaborate with corporate and community groups to enhance the educational, aesthetic, cultural, and economic development of Oklahoma City.