The Mythical Creatures of Pumpkinville

October 4 - 20, 2024

NEW HOURS

Sundays to Thursdays: 10am – 5pm (CLOSED MONDAYS)
Fridays and Saturdays: 10am – 6:30pm

Pumpkinville, presented by OG&E and sponsored by Devon Energy, Delta Dental, Bank of Oklahoma, MetroFamily, Midtown Renaissance, Tinker Federal Credit Union, IPGI and Midtown Vets, is one of the Myriad Botanical Gardens’ biggest annual festivals and a cherished fall tradition for thousands of families. Visitors can explore creative displays made from over 30,000 pumpkins, gourds, haystacks, and mums. Enjoy games, pumpkin painting, photo ops with pumpkin murals, shopping from local vendors, educational programs, free daily crafts, face painting, special treats, and unlimited rides on Mo’s Carousel with admission.

This year’s Pumpkinville theme is Mythical Creatures, bringing to life a magical world of legendary beings. Giants, Ogres, and Trolls dominate the landscape, while Bigfoot and the elusive Yeti wander the forests. Gnomes, Fairies, Pixies, and Sprites add a sprinkle of magic, with Unicorns, Goblins, and Dragons embodying the essence of fantasy. The skies are graced by Pegasus and the reborn Phoenix, while Gargoyles, the Loch Ness Monster, and the Kraken stir the imagination. Finally, Mermaids beckon from the sea, completing this enchanting world.

Admission is $9 per person, free for ages 2 and under, and free for Myriad Garden members. (Please note only service animals are permitted inside Pumpkinville and the Children’s Garden.)

Members also receive early access to our exclusive preview event on Thursday, October 3. Member levels and information can be found at www.myriadgardens.org/membership. Contact member@myriadgardens.org.

Pumpkinville is a fundraiser for the Myriad Gardens Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that partners with corporate and community groups to enhance the educational, aesthetic, cultural, and economic development of Oklahoma City.

Pumpkinville Special Events

  • Member Preview
    Thursday, October 3, 5–7pm
  • Sensory Night
    Thursday, October 10, 5:30–7pm
  • Spooky Pooch Parade
    Sunday, October 20, 3–4pm
  • Orange Monday
    Monday, October 21, 9am-12pm

Pumpkinville Programming

  • Paint-a-Pumpkin – $5 per pumpkin
  • Free Craft with Admission – Create your own creature
  • Educational Classes – Tuesdays-Fridays at 11am. Registration required at myriadgardens.org/pumpkinville
  • Storytime – Daily at 2pm
    • Tuesdays-Saturdays with the Metropolitan Library
    • Sundays with Character Connections Fairy Princess
  • Vendor Market – Saturdays & Sundays, 10am–5pm

Volunteers Needed!

🎃 Volunteer for Pumpkinville and Earn Free Tickets! 🌟

Want to give back and get free tickets to Pumpkinville? “Mythical Creatures of Pumpkinville” is a great way to get involved with the community and help Myriad Gardens with one of our largest annual fundraisers. Get a group of friends, coworkers, or family members together and join in on the fall fun. Volunteers will get two FREE TICKETS ($9 each value) for working a volunteer shift (limit 2). Shifts are available September 27 – October 20 for set up and festival, weekdays, and weekends! Pumpkinville is Oct. 4-20.

Visit the Gardens volunteerhub here and pick a shift that works for you!

Pumpkinville Classes

Did you know we offer weekday classes during Pumpkinville? This year’s classes align with the theme, “The Mythical Creatures of Pumpkinville.” Take a look at our lineup below. Registration is required, and the cost is $12 per child. These classes are best for ages 4-16.

Schedule:

  • Dates: Weekdays (excluding Mondays), October 4 through 18
  • Time: 11AM-12PM
  • Location: Meet inside the Pumpkinville gate and head to the Water Plaza Room

Classes:

  • Tuesdays, October 8 & 15: Unicorn Pumpkin Planters Transform your own pumpkin into a magical unicorn with flower hair.

  • Wednesdays, October 9 & 16: Flower Fairy Crowns and Wands Make a live flower crown and ribbon wand to become a fairy for the day.

  • Thursdays, October 10 & 17: Aquatic Mermaid Gardens Create an underwater garden with an aquatic plant and your own mermaid.

  • Fridays, October 11 & 18: Teatime with Dragons Join the Tea Dragon Society to learn about tea, its plant origins, and sample different types.

Announcing New Hours

You asked, and we listened! We’re pleased to announce new hours for Pumpkinville this year! We’ve extended our hours on Fridays and Saturdays—now open 10am-6:30pm. Please note we’ll be closed on Mondays, October 7 and 14. Join us Sundays to Thursdays from 10am–5pm for all the fun! 

“Mythical Creatures of Pumpkinville” runs from Friday, October 4 to Sunday, October 20. Admission is $9 per person, free for kiddos 2 and under, and free for Myriad Gardens members. (Please note only service animals are permitted inside Pumpkinville and the Children’s Garden.)

Members also get early access to our exclusive preview event on Thursday, October 3. Not a member yet? Become one today and save! Visit myriadgardens.org/members

Now Booking Group Tours

Prepare to spark students’ imaginations with a magical adventure at Pumpkinville, Oct. 4-20 at Myriad Botanical Gardens! 

Bring your class or daycare for an unforgettable experience running from October 4-20. Take advantage of our special group rates and enjoy a day filled with wonder. 
 

Interested in scheduling? Email education@myriadgardens.org to request a booking form today!

  • Group Rates (10+ people, 1 chaperone per 5 kids free):
  • General (ages 3+) – $9
  • 2 and under – FREE
  • Members – FREE
  • General Pumpkinville & Crystal Bridge Conservatory Combo – $15
  • Youth (4-17) Pumpkinville & Crystal Bridge Conservatory Combo – $10
 
Don’t miss this chance to make learning come alive in the most enchanting way!

Take a look back at 2023 ...

Greetings from Pumpkinville

"Greetings from Pumpkinville"

October 6-22, 2023

Thousands attended the Myriad Botanical Gardens annual Pumpkinville with the theme of “Greetings from Pumpkinville.” Held October 6-22, visitors enjoyed the retro themed travel postcard displays from all over the world – Africa, Asian, Europe, Mexico, Egypt and Oklahoma. Please take time to enjoy the thousands of photos!

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