Community Calendar

🎨✨ Let your creativity bloom by painting ceramic pieces at Brush Crazy! Did you know that painting ceramics is a relaxing and therapeutic activity that allows you to personalize your own unique pieces? 🖌️💖 Come join us for a fun-filled painting session and unleash your inner artist! 🌈🌟 When you get to the studio, you will choose your project (Ceramics range from $15-$100+) and we will tell you about our glazes and show examples of several techniques. We have step-by-step paintsheets that walk you through the process of re-creating many of our samples. We will fire your piece, takes about a week, then you will receive an e-mail when ready for pick up. Bring your favorite beverage and snacks!
Happens on the following Dates:
Oct 1, 2026, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Oct 3, 2026, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Oct 4, 2026, 5:30pm to 7:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Oct 16, 2026, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Oct 17, 2026, 4:00pm to 6:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Oct 28, 2026, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)

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.

🎨 Get your hands dirty and let your creativity shine at our Clay Workshop at Brush Crazy! Did you know that working with clay can improve focus and reduce stress? 🌿✨ Don't miss this chance to mold, shape, and create something amazing! Your $10.00 RSVP reserves your spot in this DIY clay workshop and will be credited towards your purchase. When you get to the studio, you will receive a pound of clay ($35) and we will explain and show examples of several techniques. Once your clay items dry we will fire your piece(s) the first time, (takes about 2- 3 weeks). You will get an email to let you know your clay items are ready for you to come in and paint! We will then fire your items again and e-mail you when they are ready for pick up. Bring your favorite beverage and snacks!

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.

Franklin Park Conservatory owns the largest private collection of Dale Chihuly artwork in any Botanical setting in the United States! Chihuly Nights offers you the opportunity to view 18 installations spectacularly illuminated to create heightened drama and breathtaking views within the backdrop of the interior and of the warmth of the Conservatory.

New this year! A rotating line-up of musicians provides entertainment from 8-9pm, while you relax and enjoy exploring the gardens and plant collections, current exhibitions and James Turrell’s Light Raiment II, and shopping in Botanica Gift Shop & Greenhouse. The Garden Café and cash bar will be open during these evening events.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.