kids and parents walk spooky trail
Every Thursday in October, Tulsa Botanic Garden stays open late for the Spooky Trail, a lantern-lit, not-too-scary walk after dark. Credit: Emma Watts / Tulsa Flyer

Every Thursday evening in October is loaded with fun activities for the whole family at Tulsa Botanic Garden, 3900 Tulsa Botanic Drive. 

Bands and Blooms is a live music series held every fall Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. This week, it’s Character Connection Co.’s Rumi performing hit songs from “KPOP Demon Hunters.” On Oct. 29, it’s Hot Toast Music Co.’s turn on the microphone. 

Thursdays in October are also home to Spooky Trail, when the garden stays open late for a lantern-lit, not-too-scary walk through the gardens. On Oct. 15, Jack Skellington and Sally from “A Nightmare Before Christmas” greeted visitors, and this week it’s Woody and Jessie from the “Toy Story” series. Bluey and Bingo will be on hand Oct. 29. 

Both of these events are a part of BOOtanical, which also includes a hay maze, a pick-your-own pumpkin patch and a scarecrow row featuring dozens of scarecrows built by local businesses, schools, scouts and families for the Scarecrow Challenge. Walk the row, pick a favorite and vote.

  • Michele Warren Duo performs as part of Tulsa Botanic Garden's weekly live music series Bands and Blooms. The event coincides with Bootanical, TBG's annual fall festival.
    Every Thursday in October, Tulsa Botanic Garden stays open late for the Spooky Trail, a lantern-lit, not-too-scary walk after dark. Credit: Emma Watts / Tulsa Flyer
  • A child gets their face painted during Tulsa Botanic Garden's Bands and Blooms featuring Michele Warren Duo, Oct. 15, 2026.
    A child gets their face painted during Tulsa Botanic Garden’s Bands and Blooms featuring Michele Warren Duo, Oct. 15, 2026. Credit: Emma Watts / Tulsa Flyer
  • Michele Warren Duo performs as part of Tulsa Botanic Garden's weekly live music series Bands and Blooms. The event coincides with Bootanical, TBG's annual fall festival.
    Michele Warren Duo performs as part of Tulsa Botanic Garden’s weekly live music series Bands and Blooms. The event coincides with Bootanical, TBG’s annual fall festival. Credit: Emma Watts / Tulsa Flyer
  • A scene from Tulsa Botanic Garden's Bands and Blooms featuring Michele Warren Duo, Oct. 15, 2026.
    A scene from Tulsa Botanic Garden’s Bands and Blooms featuring Michele Warren Duo, Oct. 15, 2026. Credit: Emma Watts / Tulsa Flyer
  • A scene from Tulsa Botanic Garden's Bands and Blooms featuring Michele Warren Duo, Oct. 15, 2026.
    A scene from Tulsa Botanic Garden’s Bands and Blooms featuring Michele Warren Duo, Oct. 15, 2026. Credit: Emma Watts / Tulsa Flyer
  • A scene from Tulsa Botanic Garden's Bands and Blooms featuring Michele Warren Duo, Oct. 15, 2026.
    A scene from Tulsa Botanic Garden’s Bands and Blooms featuring Michele Warren Duo, Oct. 15, 2026. Credit: Emma Watts / Tulsa Flyer
  • A scene from Tulsa Botanic Garden's Bands and Blooms featuring Michele Warren Duo, Oct. 15, 2026.
    A scene from Tulsa Botanic Garden’s Bands and Blooms featuring Michele Warren Duo, Oct. 15, 2026. Credit: Emma Watts / Tulsa Flyer

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