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Pumpkins Aglow
Vibrant Exhibitions
A Connection To Nature
Lifelong Memories

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Fall evenings during Pumpkins Aglow offer bewitching scenes and spooky surprises.

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Current Exhibitions

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Eye-popping displays are around every corner of the Conservatory.

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Gardens & Plant Collections

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Breathtaking natural beauty—from around the world and for every season—awaits you!

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You and your guests will never forget an event at the Conservatory. Stunning spaces, amazing coordinators and top-tier vendors make the Conservatory a venue unlike any other.

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Today at the Conservatory

Discovery Station in the Children’s Garden
Children's Garden Educational Programs (Kids) Discovery Station in the Children’s Garden 10:30 am - 1:00 pm | Included in Admission
No registration required
Farmers Market
Events (All Ages) Farmers Market 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm | Free
Autumn Watercolor Postcard
Classes (All Ages) Autumn Watercolor Postcard 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | $40, $35 FOR MEMBERS
Paul Busse Garden Railway
Exhibition Paul Busse Garden Railway Jun 3–Jan 7 | DURING GENERAL ADMISSION & SPECIAL ENGAGEMENTS
Franklin the Peoples Park
Exhibition Franklin the Peoples Park Jun 24–Nov 19 | DURING GENERAL ADMISSION & SPECIAL ENGAGEMENTS
Harvest Blooms
Exhibition Harvest Blooms Sep 23–Oct 29 | DURING GENERAL ADMISSION & SPECIAL ENGAGEMENTS
Community Day Celebrate Community Day on October 1 with a picnic in the Palm House! Free admission for Franklin County and Columbus residents. Learn More
Fall Brochure Your guide to the fall season is available now! Learn More
Chihuly Nights Join us on October 7 and see the Conservatory’s Chihuly Collection in a whole new light during Chihuly Nights. Learn More
Gardening & Environmental (Kids) Discovery Station in the Children’s Garden Sep 22 - Oct 1 | Included in Admission
No registration required
Events (All Ages) Farmers Market Sep 27 | Free
Fine Arts & Crafts (All Ages) Autumn Watercolor Postcard Sep 27 | $40, $35 FOR MEMBERS
Events (Adults) Cocktails at the Conservatory – Barrel Aged Sep 28 | $30, $25 FOR MEMBERS
Events (All Ages) October Community Day Oct 1 | Free with Columbus or Franklin County ID
Culinary Arts (Adults) Chicken Jambalaya Oct 3 | $64, $59 FOR MEMBERS
Events (All Ages) October Chihuly Night Oct 7 | Special Engagement Admission Rates
Fine Arts & Crafts (All Ages) Needle Felted Pumpkin Patch Oct 8 | $35, $30 for members
Culinary Arts (Adults) Cake Decorating: 3D Pumpkin Oct 9 | $64, $59 for members
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