The Myriad Gardens’ team has been hard at work crafting a fall destination unlike we’ve seen before! Of course, all of the fall fan favorites return including 40,000 pumpkins and gourds that bring the museum installations to life, photo ops and beautiful fall color.
To the delight of kids of all ages (my adult self included), surprises abound in an open-air tour through history, art, entomology, oceanography, botany and space. As you wonder through each pumpkin “exhibit,” you’ll be delighted by the creative touches and interactive displays the staff and volunteers have created.
Part harvest festival, part pop-up museum, Pumpkinville is more than just a celebration of fall, and this year’s theme amplifies its place as a space for imagination and curiosity.
I found it hard to find a favorite! There were so many fun and creative surprises to discover, whether it be gourd-shaped bees and playful otters to a giant dinosaur mural made from pumpkins.
Pumpkinville is an annual tradition for my family and this year’s playful masterpiece is sure to be a hit.
Here are 6 things you need to know before you go:
- Extra days for extra fun! Pumpkinville is open an extra week this year, plus they’ve add additional hours on Fridays and Saturdays, staying open until 8 p.m. It is important to note that Pumpkinville is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
- Save money and time by buying your tickets online. Tickets purchased online are $9 (instead of $10 on site) and you’ll be able to skip the checkout line.
- Plan ahead for parking. Myriad Gardens’ location in the heart of downtown is what makes this serene spot so special, but it also makes parking a bit of a challenge. Consider using the streetcars to score convenient parking without a long walk. Just be sure to check for service interruptions due to construction.
- Extend your fun with combo tickets to Pumpkinville and the Inasmuch Foundation Crystal Bridge Conservatory. Inside the Crystal Bridge, you’ll find even more fall flavor including a “tree” crafted out of pumpkins and mums.
- Don’t miss the million-year-old fossils! Head inside the Crystal Bridge lobby to the Fossils & Ferns art exhibit, showcasing prehistoric fossils and living plants that predate dinosaurs.
- Pumpkinville is the garden’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Your admission helps fund the free and low-cost educational programming offered year-round. Special events, including a Sensory Friendly Night and Happy Hour, add to the fun-filled season.
Lindsay Cuomo, MetroFamily’s editor, has worked for MetroFamily since 2014, covering local stories, people, and events. Lindsay is an award-winning writer and a mom to three school-aged boys. She calls Moore, Oklahoma home.
