Ninth annual Pumpkinville returns to Children's Garden at Myriad Botanical Gardens

There’s No Place Like Pumpkinville presented by OG&E

Pumpkinville, one of the most treasured fall traditions in Oklahoma City, celebrates pumpkins, mums and everything fall at Myriad Botanical Gardens October 8 through 24. Pumpkinville is open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year families can explore the Land of Oz and enjoy imaginative displays created in the Children’s Garden with pumpkins, gourds, haystacks, cornstalks and mums. Play hand-crafted games, participate in activities, and enjoy live entertainment, unlimited rides on Mo’s Carousel and special treats. The popular murals will return this year including a new mural on the water stage by local artist Nick Bayer. The cost is $8 per person, free for ages 2 and under and free for members. Families are encouraged to join the Gardens with a membership. This is a fundraiser for the Myriad Gardens Foundation.

Sponsored by Express Employment International, E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation, Delta Dental, Devon Energy, Goldfish Swim, Tinker Federal Credit Union and MetroFamily Magazine.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Myriad Gardens Foundation depends on the generosity of corporations, foundations, donors, visitors and friends to maintain the Gardens and fund the 400-plus events held at the Gardens each year for all of the community to enjoy. Pumpkinville is a prime fundraising event with all proceeds benefiting the operations of the Gardens. Visitors are encouraged to purchase a family membership for $65 which entitles up to eight members of the same household to enter Pumpkinville, plus year-round free admission to the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory – currently closed for renovation – and more. Join by visiting myriadgardens.org.

For updates, and to follow setup and families enjoying the harvest-themed event, follow these social media channels: @myriadgardens on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter under hashtag #PumpkinvilleOKC.

Myriad Botanical Gardens are located at 301 West Reno in downtown Oklahoma City, one block west of Bricktown. Visit myriadgardens.org/pumpkinville.

Events

Daily Activities

• 11am Story Time
• Free Crafts, pre-registered crafts Monday-Friday at 1pm
• Paint-A-Pumpkin $5, 10am-4pm

Weekends only

• Face Painting, Saturdays and Sundays 10am-5pm. Costs range $5-$8.
• Ride the Pumpkinville Express every Saturday and Sunday from 1pm-5pm. $3 per rider.
• Reading with Glinda the Good Witch, Saturdays, 11am

Member Preview with Dorothy

Thursday, October 7, 5–8pm

Children’s Garden

FREE for Members (space is limited)

Pre-register at myriadgardens.org

The evening before Pumpkinville opens to the public, members are invited to come for a sneak peek. A limited number of tickets means exclusive access and avoiding the crowds. Guests will even get to meet Dorothy!

Sensory Night Sponsored by Bank of Oklahoma

Friday, October 12, 6–7:30pm

Children’s Garden

$10 per child. Children 2 and under FREE. Accompanying adults FREE.

Pre-register at myriadgardens.org

An event for families and their children with sensory challenges, join us inside Pumpkinville for an evening of fall festivities. This event provides a more controlled environment to experience our fall festival – no loud music and smaller crowds. Your entry fee includes complimentary rides on Mo’s Carousel and Pumpkinville Express Train rides throughout the Gardens.

Toto’s Parade and Happy Hour

Sponsored by Hudiburg Subaru and OKC Vet Campus

Friday, October 15, 6–8pm

Children’s Garden

$5 per member dog, $10 per nonmember dog

Pre-register at myriadgardens.org

Dress your pup in their best costume and come down to PUPkinville! Drinks and food will be available for purchase while watching pups show off their looks inside Pumpkinville. Prizes for best costumes.

Happy Hour Party

Friday, October 22, 6–8pm

Children’s Garden

$30 per person (includes two drink tickets and hors d’eouvres)

Space is limited, pre-register at myriadgardens.org

Enjoy a night out at Pumpkinville for grown-ups. Grab a drink and food, stroll through the décor, take pictures, and revel in the fall atmosphere. With limited capacity, this is a great way to enjoy Pumpkinville without all the hustle and bustle during the day.

Boo-tanical and Costume Contest

Saturday, October 23. 6–8pm

Children’s Garden

$5 for members, $12 for nonmembers

Space is limited, pre-register at myriadgardens.org/pumpkinville

Looking for a safe, fun, and unique way to Trick or Treat with your kids? Look no further. The full cast of Wizard of Oz, along with staff and volunteers, will be positioned throughout the Children’s Garden to pass out candy. You will remember this magical night for many years to come.

Free and open to the public, Myriad Botanical Gardens provides 15 acres of ornamental gardens and grounds that include a children’s garden and carousel, native prairie garden, shade gardens, tree and shrub collections, lake with terraced gardens and a diverse collection of ornamental flowering perennials and grasses. 

The Gardens offer a variety of horticultural educational programs for all ages ranging from lectures, classes, workshops and walking tours to seasonal festivals. The grounds also feature the Crystal Bridge Conservatory which is currently closed through fall 2022 for renovation. With more than 500,000 visitors annually, the Gardens is managed by Myriad Gardens Foundation, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that partners with corporate and community groups to enhance the educational, aesthetic, cultural and economic development of Oklahoma City.