The Magical Oklahoma Garden That Comes Alive With Light Each Winter
Myriad Botanical Gardens is beautiful year-round but something magical happens every winter when they decorate this vibrant garden with lights. It’s located in the heart of Oklahoma City and features a 13,000 square foot indoor conservatory that’s filled with tropical and desert plantings. The place takes on a whole new glow at night…and you don’t want to miss it. You can even visit on select nights for FREE in December! Check it out:
Myriad Botanical Gardens is located in the heart of downtown OKC at 301 West Reno Avenue. During the winter season, the gardens feature exhibits just for the holidays. You'll notice the bright lights from the outside illuminating the entire area...and it's gorgeous!
The centerpiece of this urban garden is the Crystal Bridge Conservatory that feels like the tropics year-round. It's the perfect place to go to enjoy Christmas lights, holiday decorations and festive activities in the cozy indoors.
On top of all the Christmas spirit, you'll enjoy viewing over 750 varieties of plants, a cascading waterfall and a sky bridge to experience gorgeous views into the tropical forest.
And best of all, you can visit for FREE (thanks to OGE Energy Corp.)! Visit anytime between 6 - 9 p.m. on Sundays, November 26, December 3, 10 and 17 for free admission to the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory.
Imagine a warm evening indoors enjoying the sights and sounds of Christmas in a tropical setting. It's truly a magical experience everyone should experience this holiday season.
But the magic doesn't end there! During your visit to Myriad Gardens, check the holiday schedule for pop-up shops, pictures with Santa, gingerbread house workshops and a Polar Express pajama party. The calendar is filled with events for the whole family.
Ashley has lived in Oklahoma for 25 years and is the Oklahoma staff writer for onlyinyourstate.com. When she isn't exploring Oklahoma, she enjoys visiting the beaches of California.
