# Will Rogers Gardens: Autumn Arboretum Stroll & Historic Conservatory Exploration > Event for families in the Oklahoma City area (OK). Times are Central Time. - When: Sun, Nov 22 · 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM - Where: Will Rogers Gardens, 3400 NW 36th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73112 - Ages: All ages welcome (wide paths, gentle duck ponds, and sensory gardens ideal for multi-generational families) - Price: Free admission to public botanical gardens, historic conservatory, and arboretum - Organizer: Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation - Official page: https://www.okc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/will-rogers-gardens - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/oklahoma-city/activities/will-rogers-gardens-autumn-arboretum-stroll-and-historic-conservatory--listing-57a6f9f6b50795e83e899045 ## About One of Oklahoma City's most historic and cherished public parks, Will Rogers Gardens encompasses 30 acres of stunning botanical landscapes, historic architecture, and peaceful natural beauty. On the Sunday before Thanksgiving, families can enjoy an idyllic stroll through the Charles E. Sparks Rose Garden, the historic arboretum filled with majestic centuries-old oak and cypress trees, and tranquil duck ponds crossed by picturesque stone bridges. The historic 1930s Ed Lycan Conservatory—a magnificent WPA-era glass greenhouse—houses an extraordinary collection of towering cacti, succulents, and tropical palms that remain lush and green year-round. Young visitors delight in watching swimming turtles from lakeside decks and exploring the whimsical color gardens, making it a peaceful and rejuvenating outdoor escape in the center of the metro. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved asphalt and concrete garden paths allow smooth stroller travel throughout the arboretum, lake loops, and conservatory interior. • Nursing & Rest Spots: The Garden Exhibition Center features clean public restrooms with changing tables, drinking fountains, and shaded patio benches. • Age Suitability: Multi-generational appeal for all ages, from infants in strollers to senior family members enjoying a gentle autumn walk. • Sensory Tips: A very soothing, natural sensory environment filled with fragrant evergreens, gentle breezes, and relaxing pond vistas. ## Similar picks in Oklahoma City - [Holiday Poinsettia Show at the Myriad Botanical Gardens](https://grassyknees.com/oklahoma-city/activities/holiday-poinsettia-show-at-the-myriad-botanical-gardens--listing-be55d3e3fa337949f504e9e6) — Nov 23 – Dec 31 · Myriad Botanical Gardens — Crystal Bridge Conservatory · All ages · checked Oct 30. 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