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Starting on November 23, step into a holiday wonderland as the gardens and interior biomes come alive with dazzling lights and captivating experiences.

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After 24 months of community research and visioning with architecture and design experts, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens has announced a bold vision for becoming a premier botanical garden…

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Giving Tuesday | December 3

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Classes (All Ages) Wreath Workshop – Daytime 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | $97, $85 FOR MEMBERS

Classes (Adults) Cake Decorating: Holiday Drip Cake 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | $71, $66 for members

Classes (All Ages) Wreath Workshop – Evening 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | $97, $85 FOR MEMBERS

Musical Performances (All Ages) Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Special Engagement Ticket Required

Exhibition Paul Busse Garden Railway Jun 1–Jan 5 | DURING GENERAL ADMISSION & SPECIAL ENGAGEMENTS

Exhibition Through The Vines: A Seasonal Journey Jun 8–Jan 5 | DURING GENERAL ADMISSION & SPECIAL ENGAGEMENTS

Exhibition Holiday Blooms Nov 23–Jan 5 | DURING GENERAL ADMISSION & CONSERVATORY AGLOW

Exhibition Conservatory Aglow Nov 23–Jan 5 | 5-9pm nightly and 5-10pm Fridays and Saturdays in December

During Conservatory Aglow, THE CONSERVATORY CLOSEs AT 4PM AND REOPENs AT 5PM

Exhibition Gingerbread Display Dec 4–Jan 5 | During General Admission & Conservatory Aglow

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Culinary Arts (Adults) Cake Decorating: Holiday Drip Cake Dec 6 | $71, $66 for members

Fine Arts & Crafts (All Ages) Wreath Workshop – Evening Dec 6 | $97, $85 FOR MEMBERS

Musical Performances (All Ages) Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus Dec 6 | Special Engagement Ticket Required

Musical Performances (All Ages) Grace Notes Dec 7 | Included in admission

Fine Arts & Crafts (All Ages) Holiday Printmaking Dec 7 | $60, $50 FOR MEMBERS

Musical Performances (All Ages) Gahanna Community Chorus Dec 7 | Special Engagement Ticket Required

Fine Arts & Crafts (All Ages) Botanical Perfume Making Dec 8 | $115, $100 for members

Musical Performances (All Ages) The Columbus Children’s Chorus Dec 8 | Included in admission

Culinary Arts (Adults) Indian Appetizers Dec 10 | $69, $64 FOR MEMBERS

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