FFranklin Park Conservatory owns the largest private collection of Dale Chihuly artwork in any Botanical setting in the United States. Chihuly Nights offer you the opportunity to view 17 installations spectacularly illuminated to create heightened drama and breathtaking views within the backdrop of the interior and of the warmth of the Conservatory. Enjoy exploring the plant collections and current exhibitions after dark. Botanica Gift Shop, The Garden Cafe and a cash bar will be open during these evening events. Enjoy a rotating line-up of musicians providing entertainment from 8:30-9:30pm and you can add a guided tour of the Chihuly collection to your evening experience.

Musical Performance for November 7, 8:30-9:30pm:

Starlit Ways: An acoustic duo made up of international singer Rose Nkechi and guitarist Chris Glover. This husband-and-wife duo will perform an eclectic repertoire including classic jazz, broadway, modern, and even country hits. 

Add a guided tour to your Chihuly Night experience!  

Learn more about Dale Chihuly and the Conservatory’s Chihuly Collection by adding a docent-led tour to your Chihuly Night experience. These 45 minute experiences will walk you through the collection and focus on installations, as you learn about its history and the incredible contributions that Dale Chihuly has made to the development of glass as an art medium. Tours will be available at 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:30pm, and 8pm nightly. Pre-registration is recommended as spaces are limited. The tour can be added when purchasing your Chihuly Night ticket.

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FFranklin Park Conservatory owns the largest private collection of Dale Chihuly artwork in any Botanical setting in the United States. Chihuly Nights offer you the opportunity to view 17 installations spectacularly illuminated to create heightened drama and breathtaking views within the backdrop of the interior and of the warmth of the Conservatory. Enjoy exploring the plant collections and current exhibitions after dark. Botanica Gift Shop, The Garden Cafe and a cash bar will be open during these evening events. Enjoy a rotating line-up of musicians providing entertainment from 8:30-9:30pm and you can add a guided tour of the Chihuly collection to your evening experience.

Musical Performance for October 3, 8:30-9:30pm:

Honey & Blue: Fresh off releasing a new album, Honey and Blue, a self-described blend of pop and soul music is fronted by singer / songwriters Adam Darling and Stephanie Amber. 

Add a guided tour to your Chihuly Night experience!  

Learn more about Dale Chihuly and the Conservatory’s Chihuly Collection by adding a docent-led tour to your Chihuly Night experience. These 45 minute experiences will walk you through the collection and focus on installations, as you learn about its history and the incredible contributions that Dale Chihuly has made to the development of glass as an art medium. Tours will be available at 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:30pm, and 8pm nightly. Pre-registration is recommended as spaces are limited. The tour can be added when purchasing your Chihuly Night ticket.

Explore During Chihuly Nights

Admission Rates

FAQ

FFranklin Park Conservatory owns the largest private collection of Dale Chihuly artwork in any Botanical setting in the United States. Chihuly Nights offer you the opportunity to view 17 installations spectacularly illuminated to create heightened drama and breathtaking views within the backdrop of the interior and of the warmth of the Conservatory. Enjoy exploring the plant collections and current exhibitions after dark. Botanica Gift Shop, The Garden Cafe and a cash bar will be open during these evening events. Enjoy a rotating line-up of musicians providing entertainment from 8:30-9:30pm and you can add a guided tour of the Chihuly collection to your evening experience.

Musical Performance for September 5, 8:30-9:30pm:

The Sirens: These Columbus music scene veterans feature the diverse, emotive voice of Kay Harris combined with the bass, drums and guitar skills of Molly Pauken, Jeffery Peters on drums and Pete Cary on guitar. Sirens will present a blended group of songs including funk, pop, rock and jazz.  

Add a guided tour to your Chihuly Night experience!  

Learn more about Dale Chihuly and the Conservatory’s Chihuly Collection by adding a docent-led tour to your Chihuly Night experience. These 45 minute experiences will walk you through the collection and focus on installations, as you learn about its history and the incredible contributions that Dale Chihuly has made to the development of glass as an art medium. Tours will be available at 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:30pm, and 8pm nightly. Pre-registration is recommended as spaces are limited. The tour can be added when purchasing your Chihuly Night ticket.

Explore During Chihuly Nights

Admission Rates

FAQ

Franklin Park Conservatory owns the largest private collection of Dale Chihuly artwork in any Botanical setting in the United States. Chihuly Nights offer you the opportunity to view 17 installations spectacularly illuminated to create heightened drama and breathtaking views within the backdrop of the interior and of the warmth of the Conservatory. Enjoy exploring the plant collections and current exhibitions after dark. Botanica Gift Shop, The Garden Cafe and a cash bar will be open during these evening events. Enjoy a rotating line-up of musicians providing entertainment from 8:30-9:30pm and you can add a guided tour of the Chihuly collection to your evening experience.

Musical Performance for May 30, 8:30-9:30pm:

E-Flat Jazz Band: Come listen to the smooth sounds of this Columbus native band. Led by David Dennis on the Sax, Charles Small on keys, Aaron Thomas on bass, and Robert Riley on drums. 

Add a guided tour to your Chihuly Night experience!  

Learn more about Dale Chihuly and the Conservatory’s Chihuly Collection by adding a docent-led tour to your Chihuly Night experience. These 45 minute experiences will walk you through the collection and focus on installations, as you learn about its history and the incredible contributions that Dale Chihuly has made to the development of glass as an art medium. Tours will be available at 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:30pm, and 8pm nightly.  Pre-registration is recommended as spaces are limited. The tour can be added when purchasing your Chihuly Night ticket.

Explore During Chihuly Nights

Admission Rates

FAQ

Franklin Park Conservatory owns the largest private collection of Dale Chihuly artwork in any Botanical setting in the United States. Chihuly Nights offer you the opportunity to view 17 installations spectacularly illuminated to create heightened drama and breathtaking views within the backdrop of the interior and of the warmth of the Conservatory. Enjoy exploring the plant collections and current exhibitions after dark. Botanica Gift Shop, The Garden Cafe and a cash bar will be open during these evening events. Enjoy a rotating line-up of musicians providing entertainment from 8:30-9:30pm and you can add a guided tour of the Chihuly collection to your evening experience.

Musical Performance for April 25, 8:30-9:30pm:

Peregrine Quartet: This quartet performs a mix of jazz and funky pop. The group is fronted by Jesse Powers, vocals, Tiberius Shields, piano, Paul Meeker, drums, Chris Ciampa, bass and Luke Mullins, saxophone. Collectively, they have more than 45 years of experience in the Midwest music scene. 

Add a guided tour to your Chihuly Night experience!  

Learn more about Dale Chihuly and the Conservatory’s Chihuly Collection by adding a docent-led tour to your Chihuly Night experience. These 45 minute experiences will walk you through the collection and focus on installations, as you learn about its history and the incredible contributions that Dale Chihuly has made to the development of glass as an art medium. Tours will be available at 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:30pm, and 8pm nightly. Pre-registration is recommended as spaces are limited. The tour can be added when purchasing your Chihuly Night ticket.

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Explore During Chihuly Nights

Admission Rates

FAQ

Franklin Park Conservatory owns the largest private collection of Dale Chihuly artwork in any Botanical setting in the United States. Chihuly Nights offer you the opportunity to view 17 installations spectacularly illuminated to create heightened drama and breathtaking views within the backdrop of the interior and of the warmth of the Conservatory. Enjoy exploring the plant collections and current exhibitions after dark. Botanica Gift Shop, The Garden Cafe and a cash bar will be open during these evening events. Enjoy a rotating line-up of musicians providing entertainment from 8:30-9:30pm and you can add a guided tour of the Chihuly collection to your evening experience.

Musical Performance for March 21, 8:30-9:30pm:

Kelly Crum Delaveris: A fan-favorite among local Columbus Jazz fans, Kelly Crum Delaveris & Trio will perform a collection of jazz and big band hits.

Add a guided tour to your Chihuly Night experience!  

Learn more about Dale Chihuly and the Conservatory’s Chihuly Collection by adding a docent-led tour to your Chihuly Night experience. These 45 minute experiences will walk you through the collection and focus on installations, as you learn about its history and the incredible contributions that Dale Chihuly has made to the development of glass as an art medium. Tours will be available at 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:30pm, and 8pm nightly. Pre-registration is recommended as spaces are limited. The tour can be added when purchasing your Chihuly Night ticket.

Explore During Chihuly Nights

Admission Rates

FAQ

Franklin Park Conservatory owns the largest private collection of Dale Chihuly artwork in any Botanical setting in the United States. Chihuly Nights offer you the opportunity to view 17 installations spectacularly illuminated to create heightened drama and breathtaking views within the backdrop of the interior and of the warmth of the Conservatory. Enjoy exploring the plant collections and current exhibitions after dark. Botanica Gift Shop, The Garden Cafe and a cash bar will be open during these evening events. Enjoy a rotating line-up of musicians providing entertainment from 8:30-9:30pm and you can add a guided tour of the Chihuly collection to your evening experience.

Musical Performance for February 28, 8:30-9:30pm:

Cap City String Quartet: Since 2023, Solomon Liang, Koko Watanabe, Jessica Pasternak, and Joseph Mueller have dazzled central Ohio with their versatile repertoire. Don’t miss this stellar program featuring modern-day music arrangements and classical favorites and more!

Add a guided tour to your Chihuly Night experience!  

Learn more about Dale Chihuly and the Conservatory’s Chihuly Collection by adding a docent-led tour to your Chihuly Night experience. These 45 minute experiences will walk you through the collection and focus on installations, as you learn about its history and the incredible contributions that Dale Chihuly has made to the development of glass as an art medium. Tours will be available at 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:30pm, and 8pm nightly. Pre-registration is recommended as spaces are limited. The tour can be added when purchasing your Chihuly Night ticket.

Explore During Chihuly Nights

Admission Rates

FAQ

Franklin Park Conservatory owns the largest private collection of Dale Chihuly artwork in any Botanical setting in the United States. Chihuly Nights offer you the opportunity to view 16 installations spectacularly illuminated to create heightened drama and breathtaking views within the backdrop of the interior and of the warmth of the Conservatory. Enjoy exploring the plant collections and current exhibitions after dark. Botanica Gift Shop, The Garden Cafe and a cash bar will be open during these evening events. Enjoy a rotating line-up of musicians providing entertainment from 8:30-9:30pm and you can add a guided tour of the Chihuly collection to your evening experience.

Musical Performance for January 31, 8:30-9:30pm:

The Drowsy Lads: A traditional Irish five-piece band, the Lads will provide lively and dance worthy music as they roam the Conservatory playing an acoustic mix of classic Irish tunes and songs from their newly released album.

Add a guided tour to your Chihuly Night experience!  

Learn more about Dale Chihuly and the Conservatory’s Chihuly Collection by adding a docent-led tour to your Chihuly Night experience. These 45 minute experiences will walk you through the collection and focus on installations, as you learn about its history and the incredible contributions that Dale Chihuly has made to the development of glass as an art medium. Tours will be available at 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:30pm, and 8pm nightly. Pre-registration is recommended as spaces are limited. The tour can be added when purchasing your Chihuly Night ticket.  

Explore During Chihuly Nights

Admission Rates

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Note: The Conservatory will close at 4pm on December 6 to prepare for the Conservatory Aglow experience. Special Engagement rates apply. 

Community Day is the first Sunday of every month. Residents of Columbus and Franklin County receive free General Admission. Identification is required.

Community Days include access to the entirety of our gardens and collections and current daytime exhibitions. Admission to Special Engagements (Chihuly Nights, Pumpkins Aglow, Conservatory Aglow) is not included. Please read the FAQ. 

Theme: Celebrate Winter

Schedule of Activities:

10-2pm in the Veridian

• Versiti Blood Drive

11-2pm throughout the gardens

• Roaming carolers

Tickets are available now!

Gather your friends for the ultimate adults-only holiday tradition! We are celebrating the season with not one, but two nights of 21+ access to the magic of Conservatory Aglow. Stroll through thousands of festive lights, including the signature light tunnel, whimsical penguin village, and projected winter scenes—all completely kid-free. Each night features a different lineup of local breweries and mixologists serving up a wide variety of holiday cocktails and seasonal beer samples. It’s the perfect occasion to grab your group, soak in the festive cheer! 

• Cocktails at the Conservatory events are 5:30-9:30pm and strictly 21+. Infants and toddlers are not permitted. IDs will be checked at the door. All guests are required to show valid, physical ID – regardless of age. Photos of ID are not permitted.
• All guests, including all member levels and Monarchs, must reserve tickets in advance. Tickets will not be sold at the door and may sell out leading up to the event. FAQs are available below.

What To Expect

Frequently Asked Questions

december 2 registration    december 3 registration

Community Day is the first Sunday of every month. Residents of Columbus and Franklin County receive free General Admission. Identification is required.

Community Days include access to the entirety of our gardens and collections and current daytime exhibitions. Admission to Special Engagements (Chihuly Nights, Pumpkins Aglow, Conservatory Aglow) is not included. Please read the FAQ. 

Theme: Reading Day

• Children’s Book Storytimes- At 11am, join Primrose Schools’ storytime.
• From 12pm-1pm, join Teri Lott’s story time featuring puppets
• Primrose Schools– Stop by to do a book-related craft, and grab a goody bag and resources
• Wandering Quill– Shop for some books from this local book seller
• Teri Lott– Meet author, storyteller, and puppeteer Teri Lott, and see the books she has for sale
• Naturewise Columbus– Grab a free copy of Ribbit! Magazine, as supplies last! Learn more about this local children’s magazine

• OSU Cognitive Development Lab- Stop by for coloring pages, resources, and learn more about studies you can get involved with
• Selfie Workshop- Join artist Lance Johnson in this collage workshop. Visually express yourself with images and words that resonate with your emotions and identity, creating art that captures your inner “selfie.”

Note: The Conservatory will close at 4pm on January 4 to prepare for the Conservatory Aglow experience. Special Engagement rates apply. 

Community Day is the first Sunday of every month. Residents of Columbus and Franklin County receive free General Admission. Identification is required.

Community Days include access to the entirety of our gardens and collections and current daytime exhibitions. Admission to Special Engagements (Chihuly Nights, Pumpkins Aglow, Conservatory Aglow) is not included. Please read the FAQ. 

Theme: Palm House Party

Celebrate the last day the John F. Wolfe Palm House is open before it closes for construction!

Community Day is the first Sunday of every month. Residents of Columbus and Franklin County receive free General Admission. Identification is required.

Community Days include access to the entirety of our gardens and collections and current daytime exhibitions. Admission to Special Engagements (Chihuly Nights, Pumpkins Aglow, Conservatory Aglow) is not included. Please read the FAQ. 

Theme: Autism and Arts

Schedule of Activities:

• Band Together Open Mic:  A community-based non-profit using the power of music to enrich the lives of autistic individuals

• Autism Resource Room
• Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities
• Autism Society Central Ohio
• Special Olympics Ohio
• Lighthouse Cove
• Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities
• The Arc of Ohio
• Nisonger Center
• Best Buddies Ohio

• Quiet space

Community Day is the first Sunday of every month. Residents of Columbus and Franklin County receive free General Admission. Identification is required.

Community Days include access to the entirety of our gardens and collections and current daytime exhibitions. Admission to Special Engagements (Chihuly Nights, Pumpkins Aglow, Conservatory Aglow) is not included. Please read the FAQ. 

Theme: JASCO Cherry Blossom Festival

Schedule of Activities:
All activities from 10am-3pm

• Yukata Photo Booth with Columbus Kimono

• Origami with JASCO
• Calligraphy activity with the Ohio State University’s Japanese Student Organization

• Columbus Koto 10:30-11:10
• Musical performance with 13-stringed instrument called a koto
• Awa Odori
• Japanese dance performance

• Sumo wrestling workshop with Ohayo Sumo Dayton

• Bonsai display from the Columbus Bonsai society

• Yo-yo Tsuri
• A popular Japanese summer festival activity where people use a paper hook and string to fish for water balloons

• Ninjabowl food truck

• Mochi Shop
• Onigiri Musume
• BentOn

Community Day is the first Sunday of every month. Residents of Columbus and Franklin County receive free General Admission. Identification is required.

Community Days include access to the entirety of our gardens and collections and current daytime exhibitions. Admission to Special Engagements (Chihuly Nights, Pumpkins Aglow, Conservatory Aglow) is not included. Please read the FAQ. 

Theme: Health and Wellness Fair

Schedule of Activities:

• Columbus Public Health
• Center for Human Kindness
• Netcare
• OSU Children and Parents Lab
• Prevent Blindness Ohio eye screening
• Beehive Alliance
• Local Matters

• Versiti Blood Drive (Sign up to donate in advance using this link)

• Columbus Public Health lead testing mobile

Community Day is the first Sunday of every month. Residents of Columbus and Franklin County receive free General Admission. Identification is required.

Community Days include access to the entirety of our gardens and collections and current daytime exhibitions. Admission to Special Engagements (Chihuly Nights, Pumpkins Aglow, Conservatory Aglow) is not included. Please read the FAQ. 

Theme: Sustainable Columbus

Schedule of Activities:

• Franklin Park Conservatory Women’s Board bubbles and bug craft
  • Create a butterfly with coffee filters and pipe cleaners in front of the spider from the Big Bugs exhibition
  • Take a photo at this Big Bugs photo station

• Sustainable Columbus
• Franklin Park Conservatory
• Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District
• SWACO
• Keep Columbus Beautiful
• Greenspot
• Blueprint
• Ohio Environmental Council
• MORPC
• Solar United Neighbors
• Columbus Food Rescue
• Ornamental Plant Germplasm Center
• Franklin County Pollinator Pathway
• Compost Exchange
• Cota
• LinkUS
• Green Columbus
• Re-Wash Refillery

Community Day is the first Sunday of every month. Residents of Columbus and Franklin County receive free General Admission. Identification is required.

Community Days include access to the entirety of our gardens and collections and current daytime exhibitions. Admission to Special Engagements (Chihuly Nights, Pumpkins Aglow, Conservatory Aglow) is not included. Please read the FAQ. 

Theme: Yoga in the Garden

Schedule of Activities:

• 11am- Guided Meditation Walk with Erich Keyser (approximately 1 mile)
  Erich Keyser is the founder of and lead educator at Nature, Health & Wellbeing, an organization dedicated to supporting whole-person health and wellbeing through nature-based mindfulness and integrative wellness practices, and increasing community access to nature. Drawing on a professional background in environmental social science research, teaching, and integrative wellness coaching—as well as his personal health journey—Erich helps people reconnect with nature, themselves, and others.
• 12:30pm- Yoga Session with Candice Flows LLC
  Curated by Candice Flows. A supportive space to move, feel, and return to yourself in community. With grounding affirmations, this embodied practice gently builds into movement and poses that encourage release, acceptance, creativity, and connection. This practice is for everybody and every body. Bring your mats/blankets and meet me there.
• 2pm- Yoga Session with Leigh
  Leigh’s offerings invite you to settle into sensation– never perfection. We will follow the rhythm of our breath, releasing tension and taking up space vocally as we make sacred spirals. We’ll flow intentionally with gratitude for ourselves, the space we share together and the elements. Whether you’re seeking whimsy or stillness, come be present and play– you’re welcome here, àṣẹ.

Community Day is the first Sunday of every month. Residents of Columbus and Franklin County receive free General Admission. Identification is required.

Community Days include access to the entirety of our gardens and collections and current daytime exhibitions. Admission to Special Engagements (Chihuly Nights, Pumpkins Aglow, Conservatory Aglow) is not included. Please read the FAQ. 

Theme: Plant the Power Vegfest

Schedule of Activities:

Community Day is the first Sunday of every month. Residents of Columbus and Franklin County receive free General Admission. Identification is required.

Community Days include access to the entirety of our gardens and collections and current daytime exhibitions. Admission to Special Engagements (Chihuly Nights, Pumpkins Aglow, Conservatory Aglow) is not included. Please read the FAQ. 

Theme: Hispanic Culture Celebration

Every September Community Day, we feature a different culture. For 2026, we are highlighting Hispanic cultures and celebrating their music, food, art, and dance.

Schedule of Activities:

Community Day is the first Sunday of every month. Residents of Columbus and Franklin County receive free General Admission. Identification is required.

Community Days include access to the entirety of our gardens and collections and current daytime exhibitions. Admission to Special Engagements (Chihuly Nights, Pumpkins Aglow, Conservatory Aglow) is not included. Please read the FAQ. 

Theme: Service Day

Schedule of Activities:

Garden Pavilion: 11-2pm – Community Service Fair

• Franklin Park Conservatory Volunteers
• Growing to Green
• OSU Stem Impact Collaborative
• Seeds of Caring
• Center For Human Kindness
• Head Start YMCA
• Motherful
• MOFC
• Ronald McDonald
• Besa
• Ohio Grandparents Kinship Coalition
• OSU Cognitive Development Lab

Classroom A/B 10-2pm

• Versiti Blood Drive

Note: The Conservatory will close at 4pm on November 1 to prepare for the Pumpkins Aglow experience. Special Engagement rates apply. 

Community Day is the first Sunday of every month. Residents of Columbus and Franklin County receive free General Admission. Identification is required.

Community Days include access to the entirety of our gardens and collections and current daytime exhibitions. Admission to Special Engagements (Chihuly Nights, Pumpkins Aglow, Conservatory Aglow) is not included. Please read the FAQ. 

Theme: Near East Side Celebration

Schedule of Activities: