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The Mythical Creatures of Pumpkinville Opens Oct. 4 at Myriad Botanical Gardens

Oklahoma City, OK – Pumpkinville, one of Myriad Botanical Gardens’ most beloved annual festivals, returns from October 4-20, transforming the gardens into a magical world of Mythical Creatures. Presented by OG&E with sponsor support from Devon Energy, Delta Dental, Bank of Oklahoma, MetroFamily, Midtown Renaissance, Tinker Federal Credit Union, IPGI, and Midtown Vets, Pumpkinville is a cherished fall tradition for thousands of families.

Visitors will delight in creative displays made from over 30,000 pumpkins, gourds, haystacks, and mums. The festival offers 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 theme, Mythical Creatures, brings to life a fantastical world populated by giants, ogres, and trolls, with Bigfoot and the elusive Yeti roaming the forests. Gnomes, fairies, pixies, and sprites add a touch of magic, while unicorns, goblins, and dragons embody the essence of fantasy. The skies feature Pegasus and the reborn Phoenix, and visitors’ imaginations will be stirred by gargoyles, the Loch Ness Monster, and the Kraken. 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. Members also receive early access to an exclusive preview event on Thursday, October 3. Member levels and information can be found at www.myriadgardens.org/membership. This year, Friends & Family Memberships have been added with exclusive benefits for both Myriad Gardens and Scissortail Park. For inquiries, contact member@myriadgardens.org.

New this year, Pumpkinville has extended hours on Fridays and Saturdays. This season guests can enjoy Pumpkinville Sundays to Thursdays from 10am-5pm, and Fridays and Saturdays from 10am-6:30pm. The festival will be closed on Mondays, October 7 and 14.

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

For more information, visit myraidgardens.org/pumpkinville

Pumpkinville Programming, Dates, Hours & More

DATES: October 4-20 NEW HOURS: Sundays to Thursdays: 10AM–5PM (CLOSED MONDAYS); Fridays and Saturdays: 10AM–6:30PM.

Pumpkinville Programming

Paint-a-Pumpkin – $5 per pumpkin
Free Craft with Admission – Create your own creature
Storytime – Daily at 2PM
Tuesdays-Saturdays with the Metropolitan Library
Sundays with Character Connections Fairy Princess
Vendor Market – Saturdays & Sundays, 10PM–5PM

Educational Classes – Tuesdays-Fridays at 11am
Weekdays (excluding Mondays), October 4 through 18, 11AM-12PM
Location: Meet inside the Pumpkinville gate and head to the Water Plaza Room

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.

Book your school/daycare groups

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+) – $8
2 and under – FREE
Members – FREE
General Pumpkinville & Crystal Bridge Conservatory Combo – $15
Youth (4-17) Pumpkinville & Crystal Bridge Conservatory Combo – $10

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 grounds also feature The Inasmuch Foundation Crystal Bridge Conservatory, home to hundreds of tropical and desert plants. 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.