Published on: October 31, 2023

November 2023

Garden hours in November are Tues.-Sun, 12-5 p.m., through Nov. 18.
Garden will be closed Nov. 19-23. Starting Nov. 24, Garden will only be open select nights for Botanic Garden of Lights presented by Bank of Oklahoma.

Things to see in November: Fall color, aromatic asters, witch hazel, ornamental grasses blooming, garden chrysanthemums, colorful berries and seeds on American beautyberry, hollies, southern magnolia.   
Holiday shopping – come see all the new items in our gift shop or consider gift memberships or gift certificates to give. 

All pumpkins are 50% off through Sunday, November 5. 

Friday, Nov. 3, 1 p.m.: First Friday Horticulture Tour
Join a horticulturist for a 45-minute walking tour. Tour is free with paid admission. Reserve tour tickets and buy admission tickets on website or by phone.

Saturday, Nov. 11, 12-5 p.m.: Veterans Day
All active and retired military and their families will receive half-price admission at the door with an ID. The Garden invites visitors to pick up red, white and blue ribbons in the visitor center to help decorate the area at the base of the flagpole plinth in the Stanford Family Liberty Garden (Red: for those who have served, Blue: for those whose family served, and White: to show thanks for those serving). Patriot music will be playing and Garden staff will be wearing red, white and blue.

Saturday, Nov. 11, 12-5 p.m.: Second Saturday Dog Day
Bring your pup for this special day when they can join you for a Garden walk. Get tickets online.

Sunday, Nov. 19-Thursday, Nov. 23: Garden will be closed to the public.
Starting Friday, Nov. 24, Garden will only be open select nights for Botanic Garden of Lights.

Botanic Garden of Lights presented by Bank of Oklahoma
Nov. 24-26, Nov. 30-Dec. 3, nightly Dec. 7-30, 5-9 p.m. (closed Dec. 24 & 25)
Reconnect with family and friends as you stroll through the garden illuminated with colorful lights. Have a friendly snowball fight, make s’mores over fire pits, enjoy holiday music and take in the spirit of the season in our magical garden escape. New this year- our two new gardens will be part of the experience!
• Family Crafts every Thursday, 5-8 p.m.
• Kids Train Rides are every night except Sundays.
• Live Jazz Music in the Mabee Grange each Sunday, 6-8 p.m.
• See Santa schedule and more details on website.

Advance, timed-entry tickets required for all.  Details and ticket information.