Outings Under $20: Free Tyson Tuesday Nights & Summer Concerts at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks

We’re so excited that the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks is bring back Tyson Tuesday Nights again this summer, thanks to a gift from Tyson Foods!

On Tuesday nights at BGO, admission is FREE from 5-8 p.m., June through August.  The garden will offer free entertainment or demonstrations on some evenings.  Picnics are welcome, but no pets 🙂 The first Tyson Tuesday Night for the summer is TONIGHT!

This is the perfect opportunity to enjoy BGO. This time of the year is absolutely gorgeous. The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks draws more than 80,000 visitors a year. The Garden is a collection of 12 themed gardens and includes the region’s only butterfly house.  BGO programs include workshops, classes, and lectures for adults in horticulture, conservation, and other topics of interest to gardeners of all skill levels and others who admire the beauty and science of the natural world.

The majority of BGO’s education programs are for children of all ages. They work with area school districts to provide hands-on nature and science learning experiences. Our programs such as Little Sprouts, Earth Day, Explore@BGO, Butterfly Days, and Firefly Fling offer unique outdoor experiences to thousands of children each year.

Here’s the Tyson Tuesday Nights Schedule for Free Family Fun:

June 6 – “Jack and the Beanstalk” by Opera in the Ozarks (show starts at 7:00 pm; gates open at 5:00 pm) The show is set to the music of Gilbert and Sullivan with words by John Davies, who also did last year’s “Pinocchio.”  Both kids and adults will enjoy this wonderful performance! Lawn chairs, blankets and picnics are welcome.  Consider riding your bike with b-parking on the Tyson terrace. Free and open to the public.
*June 13 – Tyson Tuesday Nights excluded for Art & Cocktails, a ticketed event
June 20 – Open to the public
June 27 – “Red, White & Blooms” patriotic summer concert performed by Arkansas Winds Community Concert Band (show starts at 7:00 pm; gates open at 5:00 pm). Free and open to the public. Presented by the Willard & Pat Walker Charitable Foundation, Inc.
July 4 – Open to the public
July 11 – Open to the public
July 18 – Garden education (demonstrations, classes, and activities). Free and open to the public.
July 25 – Summer concert by Leah & the Mojo Doctors (show starts at 7:00 pm; gates open at 5:00 pm).  Free and open to the public. Presented by the Willard & Pat Walker Charitable Foundation, Inc.
August 1 – Open to the public
August 8 – Open to the public
August 15 – Garden education (demonstrations, classes, and activities). Free and open to the public.
August 22 – Summer concert by Handmade Moments (show starts at 7:00 pm; gates open at 5:00 pm). Free and open to the public. Presented by the Willard & Pat Walker Charitable Foundation, Inc.
August 29 – International Celebration.  There will be booths in the garden representing different cultures and traditional dance performances from all over the world. Free and open to the public.

Click here for more info on the BGO Tuesday Nights.