Apr 09 Thursday
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 Cardinal Health Gallery will showcase the work of artist Lance Johnson in his exhibition titled A Beautiful Journey. Using a combination of mediums such as collage, graffiti, stencils, texture, and found materials, Lance recreates the feeling of walking through a neighborhood where every wall tells a story.
The exhibition is both a celebration and a reflection of his evolution as an artist. Lance Johnson is a multi-disciplinary visual artist and muralist based in Columbus, known for his bold, expressive use of color, collage, and layered text to tell stories rooted in identity, culture, and community.
Best way to have fun while making new friends. Whether you've never done improv before or you're a seasoned veteran, come on out and play some games with us at Gresso's!
The idea behind improv is to create entire comedy scenes from scratch, similar to Whose Line Is It Anyway. In addition to being a lot of fun, it also offers lessons in everything from communication to thinking on your feet.
The meetup will be either on the second floor or Gresso's or in the basement (we'll post an update shortly before the start of each meetup). Stay afterward for a drink and/or some food with people!
Apr 10 Friday
All aboard! The Paul Busse Garden Railway is arriving at the Conservatory station.
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.
Apr 11 Saturday
Join us for the Franklin County 4-H Clover 5K at the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Hilliard, OH on Saturday, April 11, 2026 8:30am. All funds raised by the 5K run/walk helps to support the 4-H Walk & Serve. By participating in the 5K Run/Walk you are supporting the Franklin County 4-H programs as well as over 15 area non-profit organizations!
After the 5K, from 9:30 a.m. to noon, join us for the Walk & Serve in the Ganyard and Edwards Buildings on the Franklin County Fairgrounds, Hilliard, Ohio. Enthusiastic 4-H members will lead you through hands-on activities to create special items for Central Ohio residents/animals served by organizations such as the following: MASH -Military and Service Heroes Food Pantry, Ovarian Cancer Alliance, Buckeye Military Moms, Heart to Heart Food Pantry, American Cancer Society, Birthright, Cancer Support Community, Simply Living, Operation Evergreen-The Ohio Christmas Tree Association, Stitched Together, Enduring Hearts, OH Nurses Foundation, Moms 2B, and Gigi's Shelter for Dogs. Your race entry fee will support this event. Thank you for helping to make a difference!