FINAL WEEK OF PUMPKINVILLE Get complete list of activities here. Pumpkinville presented by OGE Energy Corp. , is closing Sunday! Thank you to our sponsors Express Employment Professionals , E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation , Tapstone Energy , Delta Dental of Oklahoma ,  Goldfish Swim School , Enable Midstream , Midtown Vets , HoganTaylor , Little Spanish Bridge and Gray Blodgett CPAs . Cost to attend is FREE for members and $8 per person for nonmembers. Children 2 and under are free. This includes admission to Pumpkinville and the new Mo’s Carousel at Myriad Gardens. To become a member visit here .

Friday Flash Pumpkin Sale! Pie Pumpkins - $2 each Large Pumpkins - $5 each Small Pumpkins - $3 each Mini Pumpkins - 2 for $1 or 12 for $7 Small Gourds - $1 each (Limited inventory, while supplies last)

ONGOING AT PUMPKINVILLE DAILY 11-11:30am Story Time. DAILY 10am-5pm Face Painting. DAILY 10am-5pm: Enjoy free rides on Mo’s Carousel at Myriad Gardens with Pumpkinville Admission. FRIDAYS, 1-1:3pm Cider Press. SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS, 1-5pm Pumpkinville Express Train. Last ticket sold at 4:30pm.

Play the Delta Dental #OKSmiles Social Media Game! Look for Delta Dental of Oklahoma's Smile Station inside Pumpkinville, and tag us in your photos with  #OKsmiles  for your chance to win prizes! Prize Package inside a zippered, two-handled nylon picnic basket: Cozy Blanket Pieladium Wireless Speaker by Origaudio Two pairs of fun green sunglasses Two pouches of dental goodies (toothbrush, toothpaste, floss etc) Two plastic to-go food containers with forks Two Force H2Go double wall stainless steel bottles Four tickets to skate at Devon Ice Rink

Painting in the Gardens: Wood Pumpkin Signs Saturday, October 20, 11am-1pm Pumpkinville Programming Tent "Evette" on wood 11"x12" size $15 members, $20 nonmembers "Hallows Eve" on wood 16"x19", $30 members, $35 nonmembers REGISTER HERE This class is for adults and kids. Participants will be painting the kids pumpkin “Evette” on wood 11″x12″ size ($20) or will be painting & personalizing with their own initial the adult size pumpkin “Hallows Eve” on wood 16″x19″ size ($35). Our artist will guide you step-by-step to create your own Halloween Pumpkin Sign! Garden members receive $5 off and please call (405) 227-0230 to register. Nonmembers please register here.

Spooky Pooch Parade Sponsored by Midtown Vets Sunday, October 21, 2-3:30pm The Devon Lawn and Band Shell $10 per member dog $12 per non-member dog REGISTER HERE Help us wind down the fall season by joining us for our Spooky Pooch Parade on The Devon Lawn. Enjoy spooky music by DJ Brian Smith, a performance by the OKC Disc Dogs, booths and our parade of pooches. Special guest judges will present prizes to the best and most creatively dressed pooches! You don’t have to register a dog to take part in the fun or even have a dog. Bring the family and be an observer and visit Pumpkinville. Costume Contest Categories: Best Human and Dog Costume Best Movie Character/Reference Best Food or Drink Costume Most Creative Funniest Costume

Autumn Wreath Making Class Sunday, October 21, 1:30-3pm Pumpkinville Programming Tent Best for adults Member: $30; Nonmember: $35 REGISTER HERE

Golden Hour Photography Session in Pumpinkiville Sunday, October 21, 5:30-6:30pm $50 for an hour session REGISTER HERE Photo by Meredith Croak Photography

Family Workshop: Seasonal Pumpkin Dioramas Saturday, October 27, 10am-Noon 2nd Floor Conference Room Member $16; Nonmember $18 Jeanne Parkhurst, local educator and teaching artist For families, best for ages 7 to 12 REGISTER HERE Create a festive scene inside of a craft pumpkin to display in your home just in time for Halloween! We will use signs of the season for inspiration to form a natural or spooky display. Kids and families can work together or alone, using their imagination and a variety of supplies and techniques offered by the instructor.

NEW Family PLUS Membership We are excited to announce our new Family PLUS membership! The Family PLUS membership will include all of the benefits on the Family membership in addition to free rides on our newly installed Mo’s Carousel, during operating hours. To purchase visit us online at myriadgardens.org/support, stop by the Crystal Bridge Conservatory or call (405) 445-7087.  Become a Myriad Gardens member today!

Little Saplings Tuesday, October 23, 10-11am Other dates: November 6, 20; December 4, 18 Children’s Garden Porch Member $3; Nonmember $4 Best for ages 2 to 5 Register by Friday before HERE Join us in the Children’s Garden 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.

Guided Walking Tour October 27, 10-11am Last Saturday of Every Month Garden Grounds FREE 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 spring color to drought tolerant choices and more. Self-guided plant tour handouts are available in our north lobby.

Yoga Tuesdays Sponsored by Stephenson Cancer Center and Tinker Federal Credit Union Giveaway sponsor Athleta Every Tuesday, 5:45pm All levels Meet in the North Lobby to pay & find out location $5 members, $10 nonmembers

Best for ages 2 to 5 Reading Wednesdays Wednesdays, 10am Children’s Garden Porch (or north lobby in case of inclement weather) FREE Join us the last Wednesday of the month for reading and craft time with the Downtown Library.

Tree For All Giveaway and Sale Set for November 3 Presented by Cox Communications Saturday, November 3, 9am-Noon Pick your trees here. Tree For All, the Myriad Botanical Gardens tree giveaway and sale event, is back for its second year! Presented by Cox Communications, the first 100 patrons in line on the day of the event will receive a FREE Eastern Redbud, which is Oklahoma’s state tree. Get the schedule and register for your trees online here. Trees are available for $12 for members and $15 for nonmembers with a limit of two trees per household. Trees come in 3-gallon containers and can be up to 7 feet tall. All trees are Oklahoma Proven® varieties that perform best in challenging climates. Guests are encouraged to bring a wagon for transporting trees to their vehicle. Participate in free educational workshops on how to plant and care for your trees, which will be essential in maintaining plant health. A variety of booths and vendors will be on hand for you to visit. Special thanks to our presenting sponsor Cox Communications, along with the Tree Bank Foundation and Cedar Valley Nurseries.  Get the schedule of the day.

Get November Events Here

Devon Ice Rink Opens November 9 through January 27 Get hours & admission Members get FREE skate rental Book a birthday party or corporate rental.

Ladies’ Night Out: Floral Designs Friday, November 9, 7-8:30pm Member $45; Nonmember $55 Chelsea Hughes, Calvert’s Plant Interiors REGISTER HERE

Sprouting Chefs: Holiday Gifts In A Jar SPONSORED BY SPROUTS Saturday, November 10, 2-3:30pm Member $14; Nonmember $18 Donna Jung, FCS Extension Educator with Canadian County For families, preferably kids ages 5 and up REGISTER HERE

Myriad Kitchen: Soups and Salsas Thursday, November 15, 7-8:30pm Member $5; Nonmember $10 Trader Joe’s staff REGISTER HERE

Learn to Curl Saturdays, November 17 & December 1 & 15, 9-10:30am Devon Ice Rink at Myriad Gardens Members: $20; Nonmembers: $25 REGISTER HERE

Family Workshop: Wilderness Wreaths Saturday, November 17, 10-11am Member $6; Nonmember $8 Olivia Tegeler, Children’s Garden Manager Best for ages 6 to 10 REGISTER HERE

Our team is really excited for the new South Lobby of the Crystal Bridge that's expected to reopen in late November. We are booking company holiday parties now for this space. Email rentals@myriadgardens.org. Visit here.

The 2018 Pitchfork in the Park season is coming to a close! They will be opened through October 19 with the exception of Saturdays due to private rental on the seasonal plaza. Menus here!

Gardens News & Updates

KOCO's Shelby Hays' Top 5 pumpkin patches in Oklahoma Fall is here, meaning pumpkin patches, hayrides and corn mazes are popping up across Oklahoma. KOCO 5 Meteorologist Shelby Hays takes a look at the five pumpkin patches you don't want to miss this fall: 1. Chester’s Party Barn in Piedmont: Who doesn’t love animals? Head out to Chester’s Party Barn in Piedmont to experience a petting zoo with fall flair. Chester’s Party Barn also features pumpkins, a corn maze, pumpkin chunkin and adorable animals. 2. Pumpkinville in downtown Oklahoma City: Anyone wanting to stay in Oklahoma City for some fall fun should head over to Pumpkinville, a fall oasis at the Myriad Botanical Gardens. Be sure to take in all the sights and sounds of fall fun. Pumpkins will be everywhere, and the children can enjoy a playground, daily story times, face painting and a new carousel. Find the others here

Ribbon Cutting Set for OKC Streetcar  OKC Streetcar has set Friday, December 14 at 10am as the official date for the Ribbon Cutting. The event will take place at Leadership Square and will kick off the inaugural ride of the OKC Streetcar. Visit the Facebook invite here. The Myriad Gardens is one of 22 stops that will link major employers, businesses, attractions and residences in downtown. When attending an event at the Gardens please remember to park inside the white lines on Hudson. The stop in the Gardens is located off Hudson by Sheridan. Additionally - OKC Street Car construction is nearing its end!!!

South Lobby Construction Continues The south lobby entrance for the Crystal Bridge Conservatory is closed as it is temporarily undergoing renovation and improvements through November. Get the full story here. All visitors can please use the north entry to visit the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory, purchase memberships or register for programs during regular open hours which are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. We look forward to re-opening the South Lobby later this year with new and improved visitor and educational spaces.

The Myriad Gardens Foundation wishes to thank our sustaining partners,  leaders in providing major ongoing annual support:  BancFirst The Chickasaw Nation Continental Resources Devon Energy Corporation Gardner Tanenbaum Holdings LaDonna and Herman Meinders Jean and David McLaughlin Robert H. Meinders  Newmark Grubb Levy Strange Beffort OGE Energy Corp. The Oklahoman Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust  The City of Oklahoma City  Avis Scaramucci

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