ILLUMINATIONS: A Northern Lights Experience in the Crystal Bridge Presented by OGE Energy Corp.  Sponsored by Devon Energy, Delta Dental Oklahoma and Tinker Federal Credit Union Open now through January 1, 6pm, last entry at 9pm Closed Mondays and December 14 & 15 (for private rentals) Thousands of people have gone through the ILLUMINATIONS show inside the Crystal Bridge. Enjoy a new take on holiday lighting inside the Crystal Bridge Conservatory through January 1st. Professional designers using the latest lighting technology are taking our holiday display to the next level, beyond strings of lights.

Myriad Gardens' OKC Streetcar Activities Begin Saturday!  OKC Streetcar's Ribbon Cutting is THIS Friday, December 14 at 10 am, Leadership Square. Celebration activities will take place through January 5. Visit the Facebook invite here. Celebrate OKC history being made at the Myriad Gardens’ streetcar stop located on Hudson, just south of Sheridan. While you wait for the next car to pick you up, grab a candy cane and take pictures in our sleigh. Photo op area presented by Delta Dental and in-kind sponsor, Lanny & Vicki Smith with Mountain Top Fraser Fir Farm. Please remember to park within the white line off Hudson so it doesn't block the streetcar.

Winter Break Things to Do In The Gardens

Download this list from our blog to help you plan your winter break fun with kids and out-of-town guests!

Winter Break Natural Card Making Tuesday, December 18, 10am-Noon Member $12; Nonmember $13 Best for ages 6 to 11 REGISTER HERE Create festive greeting cards using inspiration and items from nature to give as gifts to family and friends this holiday season. Kids will get to use a variety of supplies from the art closet and the garden to craft handmade cards and stationary. Kids can be dropped off for the program – perfect for kids on Winter Break.

Little Saplings Tuesdays, December 18, 10-11am Every Other Tuesday Member $3; Nonmember $4 Best for ages 2 to 5 REGISTER HERE Mo's Carousel Wednesday & Thursday, 3-7pm Friday, 3-8pm; Saturday, 11am-8pm OKC Streetcar FREE Sundays, December 16, 23 & 30, 1-7pm Closed Monday & Tuesday

Reading Wednesday Every Wednesday, 9:30-10:30am Garden Classroom, south end of the Crystal Bridge FREE Best for ages 2-5 December Drop-Ins December 19, 20 & 21,10am-Noon Member $4; Nonmember $5 Best for ages 6 to 10 LEARN MORE HERE

Devon Ice Rink Extended winter break hours for the Devon Ice Rink start December 17. Admission $13 per person, includes skate rentals $8 per person if you bring your own skates Gardens Members skate for $7, includes skate rental ( join today and save!) Yoga Tuesdays Sponsored by Stephenson Cancer Center and Tinker Federal Credit Union Giveaway sponsor Athleta Every Tuesday, 5:45pm All levels Meet in the Visitor Center $5 members, $10 nonmembers

Polar Express PJ, Pancake and Ice Skating Party Thursday, December 20, 6-8pm Park House Event Center Member: $25; Nonmember: $30; $20 if not skating at Devon Ice Rink REGISTER HERE Do you BELIEVE? Join us for an evening of holiday festivities in the Park House Event Center. Guests will be able to ice skate at the Devon Ice Rink, drink hot cocoa, eat pancakes and write a letter to Santa! Our special guest, Santa, will also make an appearance to read The Polar Express to children in attendance. Each child will receive a bell from Santa’s Sleigh. Wear your PJs to get in the spirit.

Painting in the Gardens: “I Believe” –Kids Polar Express PJ Painting Party Thursday, December 20, 6-8pm South Lobby, Crystal Bridge $20 Gardens members register by calling (405) 227-0230. $25 Nonmembers REGISTER HERE All aboard! Join Wine and Palette for Painting in the Gardens. Paint “I Believe” from the popular kids “Polar Express” story on a 11″ x 14″ wrapped canvas. The artist from Wine and Palette will guide you step-by-step, from blank canvas to finished painting! All painting supplies and instruction included.

Winter Solstice Celebration sponsored by Colcord Hotel Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory  Friday, December 21, 6-9pm Cost is Illuminations admission: $5 members/$3 children; $7 nonmembers/$5 children Drinks and face painting available for additional cost Join us for the longest night of the year. Come visit the Illuminations light show in the Crystal Bridge and enjoy additional entertainment featuring live music from Ocean, as well visits from the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Snow Globe Ballerina, and the Ice King and Queen. Grab a drink from Double Shot Bar Services or skate at the Devon Ice Rink open 11am-11pm.

Inspirations from Nature: Paintings by Anthony Dyke & Susan Morrison-Dyke November 29, 2018 – January 31, 2019 South Lobby, Crystal Bridge Free to view the exhibit All works of art are for sale. Proceeds benefit the Myriad Gardens Foundation. For more visit here.

Give the gift of connection this holiday season by gifting a membership to your loved ones. For more information visit here.

PJ and Pancake Polar Express Party Thursday, December 20 5:45 pm - 8:15 pm Need 9 volunteers Break the Ice Saturday, January 26, 7:30-11:30pm Need 15 volunteers Sign-up online here https://signup.com/group/9275272060126

Thank you!

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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