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Autumnal Horticulture
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Pumpkins Aglow

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The botanical gardens will be filled with glowing jack-o-lanterns and enchanting light displays.

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Harvest Blooms

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On View Sept. 25

The botanical gardens are instilled with the magic of the harvest season.

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Today at the Conservatory

ROOTS: An Open Expression in Identity
Events (All Ages) ROOTS: An Open Expression in Identity 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Donation Based Event, No Reservations Required
Chihuly Collection
Exhibition Chihuly Collection Jul 1–Dec 31 | During General Admission & Special Engagements
Paul Busse Garden Railway
Exhibition Paul Busse Garden Railway Apr 2–Jan 9 | DURING GENERAL ADMISSION & SPECIAL ENGAGEMENTS
Resilience in Nature: We Are the Roses that Grew from the Concrete
Exhibition Resilience in Nature: We Are the Roses that Grew from the Concrete Jun 12–Nov 28 | DURING GENERAL ADMISSION & SPECIAL ENGAGEMENTS

LEAD SPONSOR CARDINAL HEALTH. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FROM GREATER COLUMBUS ARTS COLUMBUS AND OHIO ARTS COUNCIL
Sister Cities: Horticultural Sites, Events, and Developments
Exhibition Sister Cities: Horticultural Sites, Events, and Developments Jul 3–Oct 24 | DURING GENERAL ADMISSION & SPECIAL ENGAGEMENTS
Harvest Blooms
Exhibition Harvest Blooms Sep 25–Oct 31 | 10am–5pm

On Pumpkins Aglow dates, general admission will end at 4pm. Separate tickets are required for the evening experience.
Pumpkins Aglow
Exhibition Pumpkins Aglow Oct 13–Oct 31 | 5 - 9pm on select dates

On Pumpkins Aglow dates, the Conservatory will close to the public at 4PM and reopen at 5PM.
Fall Brochure Have a memorable autumn! Make the most of this time of year and plan a trip using the seasonal brochure. Read Now
Member Pumpkin Carving Members have the opportunity to carve pumpkins and submit them to be displayed in Pumpkins Aglow. As a thank you, receive one free admission to Pumpkins Aglow for every pumpkin submitted (up to four pumpkins). Learn More
Community Day Admission is free for residents of Columbus and Franklin County on November 7. This Community Day is sponsored by Huntington. Reserve Tickets
Fine Arts & Crafts (All Ages) ROOTS: An Open Expression in Identity Oct 21 | Donation Based Event, No Reservations Required
Gardening & Environmental (All Ages) Pruning Workshop (Sold Out) Oct 23 | $25, $20 for members
Culinary Arts (All Ages) Sheet Pan Dinners by ‘Chefs in the City’ (Sold Out) Oct 26 | $65, $60 for members
Gardening & Environmental (Adults) Spooky Floral Arrangement (Sold Out) Oct 27 | $60, $55 FOR MEMBERS
Culinary Arts (Adults) The Sustainable Kitchen: Tequila, Bananas & Bats (Sold Out) Oct 30 | $50, $45 FOR MEMBERS
Events (All Ages) Community Days Nov 7 | Free with Columbus or Franklin County ID
Culinary Arts (Adults) Indian Curry & Naan (Sold Out) Nov 12 | $45, $40 FOR MEMBERS
Culinary Arts (Adults) The Sustainable Kitchen: Thanksgiving Sides Nov 17 | $75, $70 FOR MEMBERS
Culinary Arts (Adults) Comfort Soups and Bread Bowls at the Live Fire Theater (Sold Out) Nov 20 | $50, $45 FOR MEMBERS
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