More hours for flowers – our Bands & Blooms are great for a date night, girls’ night out, meet-up with friends or a family outing! Bring chairs or a blanket, if you like, to enjoy the live music from local artists and fantastic views from the lawn.
Shop for your fall decor in our pumpkin patch, take fun selfies at photo stops, navigate the hay maze, see all the creative scarecrow entries – and vote for your favorite!
Have a picnic! Our Garden of Eatin’ refreshment stand will open at 5:30 p.m. with brats, wraps, hot dogs, flavored popcorn, warm pretzels, caramel apples and more. Stop at our Botanic Bar for beer, wine or cocktail to sip as you stroll through our lush gardens. (check back for detailed menu. outside alcohol is not permitted).
MUSIC is 6-8 p.m. John Depew is an award-winning musician and songwriter influenced by ‘gypsy jazz,’ swing, and a variety of folk styles. He features mandolin, claw-hammer banjo, bouzouki, and acoustic guitar. John is the 2022 Kansas Mandolin Champion and a 2021 winner of Walnut Valley Festival’s NewSong Showcase.
TICKETS: FREE for Garden members.
Regular admission for non-members: Age 16+: $10 | Age 3-15: $5 | Children under 3: Free, but ticket required
Advance tickets recommended.
Select the 5pm Timeslot on October 17th for Bands & Blooms with John Depew.
Bands & Blooms will be Thursday evenings through October 31.
Going on during Bands & Blooms in October: BOOtanical
Throw on your favorite costume and join us Thursday evenings in October as the Driskill Children’s Discovery Garden transforms into an enchanting garden for a BOOtanical Experience! Families can stroll through the decorated pathways to visit ten BOOtanical booths that celebrate monarch butterflies and have games and treats. Each week we’ll also be visited by costumed characters from 6 – 8 p.m. On Oct. 17, Woody, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear will be here to greet and take photos with BOOtanical guests. Costumes are encouraged. Additional ticket required for any child participating in BOOtanical experience. (purchase with admission ticket)
