Happening in the Myriad Botanical Gardens

Happening in the Gardens

301 W. Reno Oklahoma City

Many activities require registration; register online at myriadgardens.org *Subject to change due to COVID protocols.

Children’s Garden Festival June 11-20 $8 per person, FREE for members

SPONSORED BY: E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation, iTinker Federal Credit Union, Devon Energy Corp., Geico OKC-South, Burnett Equity, Goldfish Swim School, Bank of Oklahoma, Gray, Blodgett & Company, Red Earth Landscaping, IPGI Screen Printing, Embroidery, Promotional Products 10 DAYS OF ACTIVITIES, crafts and creative displays inspired by a selection of books featuring tiny people and magical creatures. Enchanting vignettes will be created by local artists to bring these books to life. The 2021 theme, Tiny Gardens and Enchanted Woods, highlights a variety of books that will appeal to a wide range of ages. Selected titles include Thumbelina, Hilda and the Hidden People, The Borrowers, Backyard Fairies, Unicorns Are The Worst, A Natural History of Fairies and more. Visit the wwebsite toee the daily schedule and register.

Children’s Garden Festival Tiny Homes and Enchanted Woods Myriad Botanical Gardens Public Programs Storytime on the Children’s Garden Porch Daily, 11am Children’s Garden Porch

Flower Fairy Fashion Walk-Up Monday, June 14 and Wednesday, June 16, 1-2pm Events Tent $3 per child

Best for ages 5 to 10, but all are welcome

Help us create outfits that fairies and other tiny forest creatures would wear to a royal ball. We have gathered petals, leaves and other natural materials to help you build a tiny ensemble.

Tea Dragon Tea Party Tuesday, June 15, 1-2pm & Thursday, June 17, 1-2pm Events Tent M $10; NM $12 Best for ages 6 to 10 Pre-registration is required by Friday, June 11 June 15 & June 17

Visit our Tea Dragon raised bed in the Children’s Garden during the Bringing Books to Life – Children’s Garden Festival and discover the tasty world of tea and the magical world of dragons. We’ll learn about all the different types of tea and how they grow, then we’ll read a few books and end with a tea party. Tasty tea and snacks included.

Sensory Night at Children’s Garden Festival Presented by Bank of Oklahoma Sponsored by Goldfish Swim School Friday, June 18, 6-7:30pm M $10; NM $12 Registation required

Geared for families with children with special needs, this pre-registered event provides a more controlled Children’s Garden Festival (or Bringing Books to Life Festival) experience with no loud music. Your entry fee includes complimentary rides on Mo’s Carousel.

Flower Fairy Fashion Walk-Up Monday, June 14 and Wednesday, June 16, 1-2pm The Children’s Garden Porch $3 per child Best for ages 5 to 10, but all are welcome

No pre-registration is required, walk-up program Help us create outfits that fairies and other tiny forest creatures would wear to a royal ball. We have gathered petals, leaves and other natural materials to help you build a tiny ensemble.

FREE Dog Agility Training in the Gardens Presented by OKC Vet Campus Thursday, June 24, 5:45pm The Devon Lawn FREE

Bring your pup – all sizes welcome to OKC Vet Campus’ FREE Dog Agility Training! Canine agility coursing keeps a dog fit, increases endurance, helps prevent obesity, and strengthens bones and joints. In addition to the physical aspects, agility courses exercise a dog’s mind, giving them an opportunity to learn and solve problems. Their training will also help you keep in shape! EVERY FULL MOON NIGHT THROUGH OCTOBER Friday, July 23; Sunday, August 22; Monday, September 20; Wednesday, October 20

#FullMoonOKC Bike Ride Presented by OU Health Sponsored by Geico – OKC Southwest & OKC Vet Campus Thursday, June 24, 8:45pm (Strawberry Moon) Meet at the Bandshell on the Devon Lawn Suggested $5 per person donation Route announced that night at the meetup by race coordinator Steve Schlegel

A non-competitive, leisure ride under the full moon in downtown. Bring your bike for a one-hour, 6 to 8-mile leisurely ride through the downtown OKC area under the light of the full moon. Meet up at the bandshell stage on

the Devon Lawn. It’s free however the Myriad Gardens asks for a $5 donation, which goes towards the nonprofit foundation that runs the Gardens. Routes are specially planned by bicycle enthusiast Steve Schlegel from Schlegel’s Home Inspections. Bike Rental options can be found on the Myriad Gardens’ website. ADDITIONAL DATES & TIMES: Friday, July 23, 8:45pm (Buck Moon) Sunday, Aug 22, 8:30pm (Sturgeon Moon) Monday, September 20, 7:30pm (Corn Moon) Wednesday, October 20, 7pm (Harvest Moon)

Monthly Classes

Sunday Twilight Concert Series June 20, 2021 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Myriad Botanical Gardens

The Arts Council of Oklahoma City is BACK in the Gardens with their 2021 Sunday Twilight Concert Series presented by The Chickasaw Nation! Each week offers a different genre of music from local and regional acts from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The lineup at the Myriad Botanical Gardens on the Devon Lawn: 6/20: Scott Keeton Band – Roots Rock 6/27: 145th Infantry Band – Big Band 7/11: David Chamberlain – Southern Rock/County 7/18: Injunuity – Native American Fusion 7/25: Talk of the Town – Jazz/Swing 8/1: Banda Lamento Show De Durango –Regional Mexican (Tamborazo) 8/8: Shortt Dogg – Funk/R&B/Smooth Jazz 8/15: Weston Horn and the Hush – Rock/Soul 8/22: Smilin Vic – Rhythm & Blues 8/29: Yacht Rock Legends – 60’s, 70’s, & 80’s Yacht Rock

Gardens Monthly Walking Tour 10:00 am Saturday, June 26 Last Saturday of each month, 10-11 am Garden Grounds, meet in the south lobby FREE – Registration required

Expand your knowledge of Oklahoma plants and find inspiration for your own garden with an educational walking tour. Each month will feature different plants from our outdoor collection that make great choices for this region –from year-round color to drought-tolerant choices and more. Self-guided plant tour handouts are available in our north lobby. Attendees must wear a mask for the walk and must social distance themselves in order to participate.

Botanical Balance FREE YOGA Presented by Fowler Auto Sponsors: Tinker Federal Credit Union and OU Medicine Tuesdays 6 pm and Saturdays, 9 am Instructors from YMCA The Devon Lawn Bring a mat, water Recommended for ages 16 & Up

Practicing yoga in the Gardens connects 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 Auto, and our generous ongoing sponsors Tinker Federal Credit Union and OU Medicine, yoga is offered two times weekly free of charge. n