Community Calendar

Fall evenings during Pumpkins Aglow offer bewitching scenes and spooky surprises. These family-friendly events occur 5-9pm Wednesdays, Thursdays & Sundays and 5-10pm Fridays & Saturdays during October 7-11, 14-18, 21-25 & 28-Nov 1

Discover more than 700 hand-carved pumpkins glowing throughout themed displays—pirates, creepy crawly spiders, under the sea mermaids, and even aliens landing among the leaves. Each pumpkin is creatively carved by our talented Conservatory staff, volunteers and members. Wander, wonder, and don’t miss a photo at the iconic pumpkin house!

A variety of nightly food trucks, beer/wine/dessert/hot items from the Garden Café and the Watershed Bar will be open.

🌊 Dive into the mesmerizing world of Fluid Art at Brush Crazy! Did you know that fluid art uses various techniques like acrylic pouring to create stunning, one-of-a-kind pieces? 🎨💧 Unleash your inner artist and let the colors flow! 🌈Your $10.00 RSVP will be credited toward your in-studio purchase, items range from $20 to $100+, where you will get your choice of 5 colors. 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.

Fall evenings during Pumpkins Aglow offer bewitching scenes and spooky surprises. These family-friendly events occur 5-9pm Wednesdays, Thursdays & Sundays and 5-10pm Fridays & Saturdays during October 7-11, 14-18, 21-25 & 28-Nov 1

Discover more than 700 hand-carved pumpkins glowing throughout themed displays—pirates, creepy crawly spiders, under the sea mermaids, and even aliens landing among the leaves. Each pumpkin is creatively carved by our talented Conservatory staff, volunteers and members. Wander, wonder, and don’t miss a photo at the iconic pumpkin house!

A variety of nightly food trucks, beer/wine/dessert/hot items from the Garden Café and the Watershed Bar will be open.

🌊 Dive into the mesmerizing world of Fluid Art at Brush Crazy! Did you know that fluid art uses various techniques like acrylic pouring to create stunning, one-of-a-kind pieces? 🎨💧 Unleash your inner artist and let the colors flow! 🌈Your $10.00 RSVP will be credited toward your in-studio purchase, items range from $20 to $100+, where you will get your choice of 5 colors. Bring your favorite beverage and snacks!

🎨✨ Calling all family and friends! 🌟 Did you know that creating art together strengthens bonds and creates lasting memories? 💖👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Join us at Brush Crazy for a fun-filled creative experience that everyone will enjoy! 🎨🌈 Gather your loved ones and plan a visit to Brush Crazy for a memorable artistic adventure! Your $10.00 RSVP will be credited toward your in-studio purchase, items range from $20 to $100+, you choose what you want to paint! So many fun options! Canvas, wood, ceramic, clay and more! If you can't make it for this event, just walk in anytime we are open. 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.

Fall evenings during Pumpkins Aglow offer bewitching scenes and spooky surprises. These family-friendly events occur 5-9pm Wednesdays, Thursdays & Sundays and 5-10pm Fridays & Saturdays during October 7-11, 14-18, 21-25 & 28-Nov 1

Discover more than 700 hand-carved pumpkins glowing throughout themed displays—pirates, creepy crawly spiders, under the sea mermaids, and even aliens landing among the leaves. Each pumpkin is creatively carved by our talented Conservatory staff, volunteers and members. Wander, wonder, and don’t miss a photo at the iconic pumpkin house!

A variety of nightly food trucks, beer/wine/dessert/hot items from the Garden Café and the Watershed Bar will be open.

Want to add more dimension to your settings and characters? In this dynamic two-part workshop, you will discover how to transform ordinary prose into a vivid, texture-rich world where every detail does heavy lifting. You will learn how consumer brands can provide insight into a character's life and psychology, how quirky personality traits can naturally spark plot, conflict, and humor, and how to masterfully balance the classic debate of "showing vs. telling." Beyond character anatomy, we will explore "place as character," analyzing how the unique mores, rituals, and unspoken rules of a setting actively shape and challenge its inhabitants.

This two-part workshop will be a combination of lecture, writing, discussion, and optional sharing. By the end of the workshop, you will write an original scene driven by a character’s distinct eccentricities or craft a atmospheric setting, perhaps with strange rituals and happenings reminiscent of Shirley Jackson’s chilling classic, "The Lottery."

🌊 Dive into the mesmerizing world of Fluid Art at Brush Crazy! Did you know that fluid art uses various techniques like acrylic pouring to create stunning, one-of-a-kind pieces? 🎨💧 Unleash your inner artist and let the colors flow! 🌈Your $10.00 RSVP will be credited toward your in-studio purchase, items range from $20 to $100+, where you will get your choice of 5 colors. Bring your favorite beverage and snacks!