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Paul Busse Garden Railway
Exhibition Paul Busse Garden Railway Apr 25–Jan 3 | DURING GENERAL ADMISSION & SPECIAL ENGAGEMENTS
Through The Vines: A Seasonal Journey
Exhibition Through The Vines: A Seasonal Journey Apr 25–Jan 3 | DURING GENERAL ADMISSION & SPECIAL ENGAGEMENTS
Where Wonder Grows: The Nature of Connection
Exhibition Where Wonder Grows: The Nature of Connection Sep 5–Nov 22 | DURING GENERAL ADMISSION & SPECIAL ENGAGEMENTS
Harvest Blooms
Exhibition Harvest Blooms Sep 26–Nov 1 | DURING GENERAL ADMISSION & SPECIAL ENGAGEMENTS
Pumpkins Aglow
Exhibition Pumpkins Aglow Oct 7–Nov 1 | 5 - 9pm Wednesdays, Thursdays, Sundays and 5 - 10pm Fridays & Saturdays

On Pumpkins Aglow dates, the Conservatory will close to the public at 4PM and reopen at 5PM.
Events (All Ages) Glass Pumpkin Patch Oct 24 | Free to Shop Sale
Fine Arts & Crafts (All Ages) Watercolor: Nocturnes Oct 24 | $50, $45 FOR MEMBERS
Fine Arts & Crafts (All Ages) Botanical Body Products Oct 25 | $80, $72 for members
Events (All Ages) Glass Pumpkin Patch Oct 25 | Free to Shop Sale
Gardening & Environmental (All Ages) Fall Foliage Walk Oct 25 | $12, $9 for Members
Culinary Arts (All Ages) Firepit Harvest: German Tradition, Latin Flair Oct 26 | $70, $65 for members
Events (All Ages) Apiary Gatherings Oct 27 | Free
Events (21+ Only) 2026 Cocktails at the Conservatory – Spirits & Spells Oct 29 | $35, $30 FOR MEMBERS
Events (Adults) Fergus Garrett Lecture Oct 29 | $75
Events (All Ages) November Community Day Nov 1 | Free with Columbus or Franklin County ID
Events (K-6 Grade) Wondrous Roots and Spooky Shoots Nov 3 | $80, $70 FOR MEMBERS
Gardening & Environmental (All Ages) Kokedama: The Art of Moss Nov 3 | $50, $40 for members
Culinary Arts (21+ Only) Pitcher Perfect Friendsgiving Nov 4 | $77, $72 FOR MEMBERS
Fine Arts & Crafts (Ages 10+) Holiday Ukrainian Egg Decorating Nov 7 | $50, $45 for members
Events (All Ages) November Chihuly Night Nov 7 | Special Engagement Admission Rates
Gardening & Environmental (All Ages) The Communal Garden: Making the Most of Winter Nov 10 | Free
Events (All Ages) November Member Walk Nov 12 | $5 Per Person
Culinary Arts (All Ages) Indian Appetizers Nov 12 | $70, $65 FOR MEMBERS
Fine Arts & Crafts (Ages 10+) Fused Glass Plant Stakes Nov 14 | $90, $80 FOR MEMBERS
Fine Arts & Crafts (All Ages) Watercolor Postcards Nov 15 | $45, $40 FOR MEMBERS
Fine Arts & Crafts (All Ages) Crafts Uncorked: Stamp Carving Nov 18 | $30, $24 FOR MEMBERS
Fine Arts & Crafts (12+) Stained Glass Cardinal Nov 21 | $103, $93 for members
Culinary Arts (Adults) Handmade Pasta & Vodka Bolognese Nov 21 | $70, $65 FOR MEMBERS
Gardening & Environmental (All Ages) Gardening For Birds Nov 22 | $12, $9 for Members
Family Fun (Family) Create a Gingerbread House Nov 27 | $10 per house kit
Admission to Conservatory Not Included
Family Fun (Family) Breakfast with Santa (Nov 28 & 29) Nov 28 - Nov 29 | $24 per adult(13+)
$16 per child (3-12)
Free for children under 2
Admission to Conservatory not included
Events (21+ Only) 2026 Cocktails at the Conservatory – Sleigh Bell Sips Dec 2 - Dec 3 | $35, $30 FOR MEMBERS
Fine Arts & Crafts (All Ages) Holiday Card Printmaking Dec 3 | $60, $50 FOR MEMBERS
Fine Arts & Crafts (All Ages) Wreath Workshop Dec 4 | $105, $90 FOR MEMBERS
Fine Arts & Crafts (All Ages) Wreath Workshop – Morning Dec 5 | $105, $90 FOR MEMBERS
Fine Arts & Crafts (All Ages) Wreath Workshop – Afternoon Dec 5 | $105, $90 FOR MEMBERS
Events (All Ages) December Community Day Dec 6 | Free with Columbus or Franklin County ID
Gardening & Environmental (All Ages) The Communal Garden: Community Cultivation Dec 8 | Free
Fine Arts & Crafts (12+) Stained Glass Penguin Dec 10 | $103, $93 for members
Fine Arts & Crafts (All Ages) Holiday Floral Arrangement Dec 11 | $95, $85 FOR MEMBERS
Fine Arts & Crafts (Ages 10+) Fused Glass: Wreaths & Trees Dec 12 | $90, $80 FOR MEMBERS
Culinary Arts (All Ages) Seasonal Veggies & Grains Dec 13 | $70, $65 for members
Fine Arts & Crafts (All Ages) Crafts Uncorked: Seasonal Embroidery Dec 16 | $35, $28 for members
Family Fun (Family) Cookies With Santa And Mrs. Clause at Conservatory Aglow Dec 18 - Dec 19 | Special Engagement Admission Rates | $2 per cookie
Culinary Arts (All Ages) Foraged Holiday Cookies Dec 18 | $70, $65 FOR MEMBERS
Family Fun (Family) Breakfast with Santa (Dec 19 & 20) Dec 19 - Dec 20 | $24 per adult(13+)
$16 per child (3-12)
Free for children under 2
Admission to Conservatory not included
Fine Arts & Crafts (All Ages) Stacking Rings Pop Up Dec 19 | $60 (silver) or $40 (copper or brass)
Gardening & Environmental (All Ages) Conifer Walk & Talk Dec 19 | $12, $9 for Members
Gardening & Environmental (All Ages) Botanical Gift Making Dec 20 | $52, $48 for members
Family Fun (Family) African Drummers (11am) Dec 26 | Included in admission
Family Fun (Family) African Drummers (2pm) Dec 26 | Included in admission
Family Fun (Family) Out of Hand Entertainment (11am) Dec 27 | Included in Admission
Family Fun (Family) Out of Hand Entertainment (2pm) Dec 27 | Included in Admission
Family Fun (Family) Realm of the Reptiles (11am) Dec 28 | Included in admission
Family Fun (Family) Realm of the Reptiles (2pm) Dec 28 | Included in admission
Family Fun (Family) Ohio Falconry School (11am) Dec 30 | Included with admission
Family Fun (Family) Ohio Falconry School (2pm) Dec 30 | Included with admission