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Today at the Conservatory
Classes (All Ages)
The Communal Garden: Grow Spud-tacular Potatoes
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm | Free
Exhibition
Future Perfect: Completion Pending
Jan 20–May 19 | DURING GENERAL ADMISSION & SPECIAL ENGAGEMENTS
Exhibition
Blooms & Butterflies
Feb 24–Jul 7 | GENERAL ADMISSION (10am-5pm) IS THE BEST TIME TO VIEW BUTTERFLIES
Exhibition
Columbus Blooms
Mar 15–May 5 | DURING GENERAL ADMISSION & SPECIAL ENGAGEMENTS
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Gardening & Environmental (All Ages)
The Communal Garden: Grow Spud-tacular Potatoes
Apr 24 | Free
Gardening & Environmental (All Ages)
Bird Migration and Community Science
Apr 25 | $20, $15 for members
Culinary Arts (All Ages)
The Sustainable Kitchen: Mezcal, Mangos, & Bats
Apr 26 | $72, $67 for members
Fine Arts & Crafts (All Ages)
Sunprint: Cyanotype Workshop
Apr 28 | $70, $60 FOR MEMBERS
Fine Arts & Crafts (All Ages)
Stained Glass Garden Markers
Apr 29 | $100, $90 for members
Gardening & Environmental (All Ages)
Perennials for Your Garden
Apr 30 | $30, $25 for members
Fine Arts & Crafts (All Ages)
Early Spring Flowers
May 4 | $60, $50 FOR MEMBERS
Culinary Arts (All Ages)
Cooking with Invasive Plants
May 4 | $69, $64 FOR MEMBERS
Events (All Ages)
May Chihuly Night
May 4 | Special Engagement Admission Rates
Events (All Ages)
Community Day
May 5 | Free with Columbus or Franklin County ID
Gardening & Environmental (All Ages)
Rainforest Biome Planter
May 9 | $68, $55 FOR MEMBERS
Culinary Arts (Adults)
Cake Decorating with Fresh Flowers
May 10 | $77, $72 for members
Events (Family)
Mother’s Day Flower Craft
May 11 | $3 PER CRAFT
Fine Arts & Crafts (All Ages)
Leather Flower Bouquet
May 11 | $75, $65 for members
Fine Arts & Crafts (All Ages)
Stained Glass Luna Moth
May 11 | $100, $90 for members
Events (Family)
Mother’s Day Concert
May 12 | Included in admission
Gardening & Environmental (All Ages)
Growing an Edible Container Garden
May 14 | $84, $70 FOR MEMBERS
Events (Adults)
Cocktails at the Conservatory – It’s Gonna Be May
May 16 | $35, $30 FOR MEMBERS
Fine Arts & Crafts (All Ages)
Needle Felted Bonsai
May 17 | $60, $50 for members
Events (Family)
Columbus Children’s Theatre
May 18 | Included in admission
Fine Arts & Crafts (All Ages)
Exploring the Art of Macrame
May 19 | $75, $65 for members
Culinary Arts (All Ages)
Japanese Bao Buns, Gyoza & Beyond
May 21 | $69, $64 FOR MEMBERS
Fine Arts & Crafts (Adults)
Cheery Cherry Blossoms in Watercolor (Daytime)
May 23 | $45, $38 FOR MEMBERS
Fine Arts & Crafts (Adults)
Cheery Cherry Blossoms in Watercolor (Evening)
May 23 | $45, $38 FOR MEMBERS
Gardening & Environmental (Family)
Curious Kids: Sunny Sprouts in the Garden
May 25 | $20, $15 FOR MEMBERS
Fine Arts & Crafts (All Ages)
Painting Butterflies in Acrylic
May 26 | $60, $50 FOR MEMBERS
Gardening & Environmental (All Ages)
Communal Garden: From Spores to Supper
May 28 | FREE
Culinary Arts (All Ages)
The Sustainable Kitchen: French & Italian Almond Cakes
May 30 | $69, $64 for members
Events (Family)
Conservatory Explore Nights: Pirate Palooza
May 31 | Special Engagement Admission Rates
Events (All Ages)
Community Day
Jun 2 | Free with Columbus or Franklin County ID
Gardening & Environmental (Kids)
Let’s Grow Garden Club
Jun 5 | Included in Admission
No registration required
Events (All Ages)
Farmers Market
Jun 5 | Free
Gardening & Environmental (All Ages)
Houseplants 101 with Yelo Aple
Jun 5 | $35, $30 FOR MEMBERS
Events (Adults)
Garden To Glass: A Cocktail Competition
Jun 6 | $45 members / $50 non-members
Fine Arts & Crafts (All Ages)
Hand Stamped Farmers Market Tote
Jun 7 | $60, $50 for members
Culinary Arts (Adults)
Vegan Breakfast for Dinner
Jun 8 | $69, $64 for members
Fine Arts & Crafts (All Ages)
Plein Air Painting
Jun 9 | $60, $55 FOR MEMBERS
Culinary Arts (All Ages)
Chefs in the City: Spring Dinner
Jun 11 | $70, $65 for members
Gardening & Environmental (Kids)
Let’s Grow Garden Club
Jun 12 | Included in Admission
No registration required
Events (All Ages)
Farmers Market
Jun 12 | Free
Fine Arts & Crafts (Adults)
Bonsai Workshop in Watercolor (Daytime)
Jun 13 | $45, $38 FOR MEMBERS
Fine Arts & Crafts (Adults)
Bonsai Workshop in Watercolor (Evening)
Jun 13 | $45, $38 FOR MEMBERS
Gardening & Environmental (Adults)
Bonsai Demystified (Two-Week Series)
Jun 15 | $144, $120 for members
Gardening & Environmental (All Ages)
Sogetsu: Ikebana
Jun 18 | $80, $75 FOR MEMBERS
Gardening & Environmental (Kids)
Let’s Grow Garden Club
Jun 19 | Included in Admission
No registration required
Events (All Ages)
Farmers Market
Jun 19 | Free
Events (Adults)
Cocktails at the Conservatory – Camp Conservatory
Jun 20 | $35, $30 FOR MEMBERS
Fine Arts & Crafts (All Ages)
Drawing in the Biomes
Jun 21 | $50, $45 FOR MEMBERS
Gardening & Environmental (All Ages)
The Communal Garden: Tomato Growing
Jun 24 | Free
Gardening & Environmental (Kids)
Let’s Grow Garden Club
Jun 26 | Included in Admission
No registration required
Events (All Ages)
Farmers Market
Jun 26 | Free
Gardening & Environmental (All Ages)
New Houseplant Workshop!
Jun 27 | $60, $55 FOR MEMBERS
Fine Arts & Crafts (All Ages)
Sun & Shadow: Acrylic Painting Workshop
Jun 29 | $60, $50 FOR MEMBERS
Events (All Ages)
The Flutter Run
Jun 30 | 5k Run/Walk: $40 | Kids Run: $10 | Spectator: $5
Gardening & Environmental (Kids)
Let’s Grow Garden Club
Jul 3 | Included in Admission
No registration required
Events (All Ages)
Farmers Market
Jul 3 | Free
Events (All Ages)
Community Day
Jul 7 | Free with Columbus or Franklin County ID
Gardening & Environmental (Kids)
Let’s Grow Garden Club
Jul 10 | Included in Admission
No registration required
Events (All Ages)
Farmers Market
Jul 10 | Free
Events (Family)
Conservatory Explore Nights: Superheroes Night Out
Jul 13 | Special Engagement Admission Rates
Gardening & Environmental (Kids)
Let’s Grow Garden Club
Jul 17 | Included in Admission
No registration required
Events (All Ages)
Farmers Market
Jul 17 | Free
Events (Adults)
Cocktails at the Conservatory – Reds, Whites & Boozed
Jul 18 | $35, $30 FOR MEMBERS
Gardening & Environmental (All Ages)
Propagation Station
Jul 20 | $55, $50 FOR MEMBERS
Gardening & Environmental (Kids)
Let’s Grow Garden Club
Jul 24 | Included in Admission
No registration required
Events (All Ages)
Farmers Market
Jul 24 | Free
Gardening & Environmental (Kids)
Let’s Grow Garden Club
Jul 31 | Included in Admission
No registration required
Events (All Ages)
Farmers Market
Jul 31 | Free
Events (All Ages)
Community Day
Aug 4 | Free with Columbus or Franklin County ID
Gardening & Environmental (Kids)
Let’s Grow Garden Club
Aug 7 | Included in Admission
No registration required
Events (All Ages)
Farmers Market
Aug 7 | Free
Events (Family)
Conservatory Explore Nights: Hawaiian Luau
Aug 10 | Special Engagement Admission Rates
Gardening & Environmental (Kids)
Let’s Grow Garden Club
Aug 14 | Included in Admission
No registration required
Events (All Ages)
Farmers Market
Aug 14 | Free
Events (Adults)
Cocktails at the Conservatory – Sustainable Sipping
Aug 15 | $35, $30 FOR MEMBERS
Gardening & Environmental (Kids)
Let’s Grow Garden Club
Aug 21 | Included in Admission
No registration required
Events (All Ages)
Farmers Market
Aug 21 | Free
Gardening & Environmental (Kids)
Let’s Grow Garden Club
Aug 28 | Included in Admission
No registration required
Events (All Ages)
Farmers Market
Aug 28 | Free
Events (All Ages)
Community Day
Sep 1 | Free with Columbus or Franklin County ID
Events (All Ages)
Farmers Market
Sep 4 | Free
Events (All Ages)
Farmers Market
Sep 11 | Free
Events (All Ages)
September Chihuly Night
Sep 14 | Special Engagement Admission Rates
Events (Adults)
Cocktails at the Conservatory – Prost to Oktoberfest
Sep 19 | $35, $30 FOR MEMBERS
Events (All Ages)
October Chihuly Night
Oct 5 | Special Engagement Admission Rates
Events (All Ages)
Community Day
Oct 6 | Free with Columbus or Franklin County ID
Events (Adults)
Cocktails at the Conservatory – Booze in the Garden
Oct 31 | $35, $30 FOR MEMBERS
Events (All Ages)
Community Day
Nov 3 | Free with Columbus or Franklin County ID
Events (All Ages)
Community Day
Dec 1 | Free with Columbus or Franklin County ID
Events (Adults)
Cocktails at the Conservatory – Jingle Brews
Dec 5 | $35, $30 FOR MEMBERS