Reservations for the Member Celebration are available now! Members must be logged in to their accounts to make a reservation.

Delight in the sights of springtime the annual Blooms & Butterflies Member Celebration!

Members are invited to enjoy our two springtime exhibitions during this special celebration: Blooms & Butterflies in the Pacific Island Water Garden Biome and Columbus Blooms, the largest spring horticultural display in Central Ohio featuring more than 135,000 tulips, daffodils and pansies and other blooms.

This event is free for members, though space is limited so reservations are required for named members and their guests. Members may bring as many guests as their membership allows. In addition to enjoying the exhibitions, fun activities will be available for all ages! Monarch Society Members can stop by the Monarch Society table during the event and receive a complimentary Painted Lady Caterpillar to take home and watch transform into a beautiful butterfly!

Help us celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Conservatory’s Blooms & Butterflies exhibition!  We will do a butterfly craft, and learn about the amazing “mother of pearl” butterfly. Head into the Pacific Island Water Garden for a butterfly serenade by Classical Cellist Lucy Reed. Then afterward, pick up a slice of anniversary cake in the Grand Atrium, while supplies last. 

Visitors should also view the Metamorphosis Lab in the Grand Atrium to learn about the butterfly lifecycle and shop the Blooms & Butterflies sale at Botanica Gift Shop & Greenhouse.

The event is included in admission on February 24.  No registration is required; available while supplies last.

From 11am-2pm, make a flower or butterfly sand art. $4 per craft

Run, flutter, or walk with us! Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is thrilled to launch our inaugural 5k, raising funds to support the Conservatory’s mission to connect the community to nature through educational, cultural, and social experiences inspired by horticulture. This inaugural race celebrates 30 years of the Conservatory’s beloved Blooms & Butterflies exhibition and will feature pollinators from start to finish.

By participating in our 5k, you’re not only embarking on a scenic journey through our beautiful park but also contributing to impactful efforts that sustain our mission. Your support helps fund educational programs, cultural events, and social initiatives that engage and connect our community. From providing hands-on horticulture workshops to offering immersive cultural experiences, every step you take in this race helps us continue our commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all.

Join us this summer as we come together to celebrate nature, community, and 30 years of Blooms & Butterflies at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Let’s run, flutter, or walk for a cause and pave the way for a greener, more connected future.

Explore the amazing relationship between plants and the creatures who pollinate them! Learn about bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators through hands-on learning stations led by our team of FPC educators. Guided tours of our Metamorphosis Lab and Blooms & Butterflies exhibit will also be offered as part of the ticketed experience. Bring the learning home with extended activity ideas and your own pollinator- friendly flower to plant at home.

Programming designed for grades K-8 (although older students are also welcome). Stay after and explore the rest of the Conservatory until close. Open to all homeschool families. Online registration required.

* Families may stay and explore the Conservatory until close.