Community Calendar

Experience Blooms & Butterflies in the Pacific Island Water Garden, where hundreds of exotic butterflies glide through bright nectar flowers. As you wander the garden, you’ll see butterflies feeding, resting, and gliding through the air in an ever-changing display of color and movement. Don’t miss the Metamorphosis Lab, where you can watch butterflies take their very first flight as they emerge from their chrysalises throughout the day.

The fascination of miniature trees will be celebrated when the Columbus Bonsai Society presents their annual show, a yearly tradition for more than half a century. The Bonsai Society is an educational and social organization for those interested in the classic Japanese form of horticulture, and presents a show each year as a means of educating the public about the art form.

This year the bonsai club will partner with The Central Ohio Ohara Ikebana to present in depth introductions to two venerable Japanese horticultural arts: the cultivation of miniature trees and traditional flower arrangements during the two-day event.

During the two-day event club members will display many examples of the miniature trees they have patiently trained and nurtured. In addition to the formal bonsai presented in traditional Japanese manner, a separate section of “Trees in Training” will present a more relaxed, informative and interactive way for event attendees to understand the techniques used to create and care for bonsai.

Demonstrations of bonsai care & styling techniques will be given at each day of the show. Presentations are open to all and suitable for all audiences-no special knowledge needed. Questions from the audience are welcome. Guided tours of the exhibits will be offered each day

Vendors will be on hand selling finished bonsai as well as plant material, tools and other supplies for bonsai work. Vendors will be leading workshops, so attendees may be able to take home an example of bonsai art they have created.

Admission to the CBS Bonsai Show is free. Ample parking is available near the event on surface lots at no charge.

A complete schedule of demonstrations, workshops and other activities will be posted on the Club’s Facebook group and the Club website. Schedules will be updated as events are firmed up.

Find the Columbus Bonsai Society and The Central Ohio Ohara Ikebana on Facebook and Instagram.

Facts in brief:
What: Columbus Bonsai Society’s Annual Show
When: Saturday, June 13 10:00am-5:00pm and Sunday , June14 10:00am-5:00pm
Where: Ganyard Building, Franklin County Fairgrounds, 5031 NW ParkwayHilliard Ohio 43026

All aboard! The Paul Busse Garden Railway is arriving at Conservatory station.

9 G scale model trains travel across 1,122 feet of track that runs high and low through themed destinations: Fairytale Land, Wild West Town, European Travels and the animal-centric Who Lives Here.

Guests can journey with the trains through a miniature world of 51 botanical models made from all-natural plant material. Special elements to add to your itinerary include an enchanted tree hollow, two waterfalls, a bubbling brook and plantings specific to each themed destination.

Paul Busse Garden Railway opens April 25, 2026.

David Rogers’ Big Bugs brings the hidden world of insects to breathtaking scale. This traveling exhibition features oversized, anatomically accurate sculptures crafted from reclaimed wood and natural materials, revealing the intricate beauty of creatures often overlooked. From towering ants to a giant dragonfly and massive praying mantis, these monumental works invite visitors of all ages to explore, discover, and see nature from a new perspective.

Big Bugs opens June 6, 2026 and will be on display through September 20, 2026.

Come in and get a little Brush Crazy! Crab on Beach is our featured painting. We have step by step instructions, with pictures and words for you to follow along as you customize your very own art project! OR you can always pick something else to paint! Work at your own pace. The paint sheets show you every step along the way, from start to finish! We help you to complete your masterpiece all on your own, but there is always an extra artist on hand for assistance when needed. Bring your favorite beverages and food! Fun and Relaxing is what your peers have said about Brush Crazy! So, grab a friend or two or three and Paint Your Way To Fun!

Experience Blooms & Butterflies in the Pacific Island Water Garden, where hundreds of exotic butterflies glide through bright nectar flowers. As you wander the garden, you’ll see butterflies feeding, resting, and gliding through the air in an ever-changing display of color and movement. Don’t miss the Metamorphosis Lab, where you can watch butterflies take their very first flight as they emerge from their chrysalises throughout the day.

The fascination of miniature trees will be celebrated when the Columbus Bonsai Society presents their annual show, a yearly tradition for more than half a century. The Bonsai Society is an educational and social organization for those interested in the classic Japanese form of horticulture, and presents a show each year as a means of educating the public about the art form.

This year the bonsai club will partner with The Central Ohio Ohara Ikebana to present in depth introductions to two venerable Japanese horticultural arts: the cultivation of miniature trees and traditional flower arrangements during the two-day event.

During the two-day event club members will display many examples of the miniature trees they have patiently trained and nurtured. In addition to the formal bonsai presented in traditional Japanese manner, a separate section of “Trees in Training” will present a more relaxed, informative and interactive way for event attendees to understand the techniques used to create and care for bonsai.

Demonstrations of bonsai care & styling techniques will be given at each day of the show. Presentations are open to all and suitable for all audiences-no special knowledge needed. Questions from the audience are welcome. Guided tours of the exhibits will be offered each day

Vendors will be on hand selling finished bonsai as well as plant material, tools and other supplies for bonsai work. Vendors will be leading workshops, so attendees may be able to take home an example of bonsai art they have created.

Admission to the CBS Bonsai Show is free. Ample parking is available near the event on surface lots at no charge.

A complete schedule of demonstrations, workshops and other activities will be posted on the Club’s Facebook group and the Club website. Schedules will be updated as events are firmed up.

Find the Columbus Bonsai Society and The Central Ohio Ohara Ikebana on Facebook and Instagram.

Facts in brief:
What: Columbus Bonsai Society’s Annual Show
When: Saturday, June 13 10:00am-5:00pm and Sunday , June14 10:00am-5:00pm
Where: Ganyard Building, Franklin County Fairgrounds, 5031 NW ParkwayHilliard Ohio 43026

All aboard! The Paul Busse Garden Railway is arriving at Conservatory station.

9 G scale model trains travel across 1,122 feet of track that runs high and low through themed destinations: Fairytale Land, Wild West Town, European Travels and the animal-centric Who Lives Here.

Guests can journey with the trains through a miniature world of 51 botanical models made from all-natural plant material. Special elements to add to your itinerary include an enchanted tree hollow, two waterfalls, a bubbling brook and plantings specific to each themed destination.

Paul Busse Garden Railway opens April 25, 2026.

David Rogers’ Big Bugs brings the hidden world of insects to breathtaking scale. This traveling exhibition features oversized, anatomically accurate sculptures crafted from reclaimed wood and natural materials, revealing the intricate beauty of creatures often overlooked. From towering ants to a giant dragonfly and massive praying mantis, these monumental works invite visitors of all ages to explore, discover, and see nature from a new perspective.

Big Bugs opens June 6, 2026 and will be on display through September 20, 2026.

Come in and get a little Brush Crazy! Flip Flops is our featured painting. We have step by step instructions, with pictures and words for you to follow along as you customize your very own art project! OR you can always pick something else to paint! Work at your own pace. The paint sheets show you every step along the way, from start to finish! We help you to complete your masterpiece all on your own, but there is always an extra artist on hand for assistance when needed. Bring your favorite beverages and food! Fun and Relaxing is what your peers have said about Brush Crazy! So, grab a friend or two or three and Paint Your Way To Fun!