Community Calendar

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.

🎨✨ 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!

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.

🎨 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.

Many memoirs-in-progress suffer from being too sad or plotless or seemingly irrelevant, and a quick fix is humor. People read nonfiction to spend time with the writer—so if you’re funny, readers will want to spend time with you. Editors will want to spend time with you. You’ll want to spend time with you. And you don’t have to be born with a sense of humor to be funny and to write funny. Funny is a skill like any other. Writers of every level can learn and memorize concrete ways to joke with confidence about yourself, your life, and your world. In this generative writing seminar, everyone will practice comedic tools with guided instruction to be funnier on the page and at parties.

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.

Jeopardy! Bar League is now at Buffalo Wild Wings locations across Columbus!​

Experience the excitement of the iconic game show in a live, interactive social setting. Teams work together to respond to Jeopardy!-style clues across a variety of categories, earning points and competing for prizes each week.​

Free to play and open to everyone, Jeopardy! Bar League is a great way to enjoy an evening out with friends, good food and drinks, and some friendly competition. ​

Join us weekly at one of the following Buffalo Wild Wings locations:​

1690 Georgesville Square Drive, Columbus, OH – Tuesday's, 6:00 PM​

3878 Attucks Drive, Powell, OH – Tuesday's, 7:00PM​

1380 Cherry Bottom Road, Gahanna, OH – Wednesday's, 7:00PM​

651 Coleman's Crossing Blvd., Marysville, OH – Wednesday's, 7:00PM​

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Visit www.jeopardybarleague.com/buffalowildwings or follow us @JeopardyBarLeague on Instagram and Facebook to learn more, find your nearest venue and view upcoming events.​

Ready to take your shot at the leaderboard? Gather your team and join the competition.​

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.