Community Calendar

Sign up for some artistic exploration! Children 8+ can express their own creativity with friendly staff to help! They will have a choice of 2 art projects to let their artistic ability shine! You are encouraged to bring a snack and beverage. Price includes all materials and supplies offered for projects that day.

Remember to click the Checkout button after adding in your credit card information!

The Conservatory Farmers Market begins June 3-September 16, 2026 on Wednesdays from 3:30-6:30pm.

Vendors offer a mix of local produce, baked goods, specialty foods, handmade items, and health & beauty products. EBT is accepted for all qualifying purchases and incentive dollars through the Produce Perks Columbus program for fresh produce are offered for all EBT participants.

Kids can also participate in VEGGIE CHAMPS, a weekly activity that rewards kids with Veggie Bucks to spend at the market.

Markets will occur if it rains but will be canceled in the case of dangerous weather: high winds, lightning, or extreme heat.

Some of the coolest riders and sharpest bikes in the city roll into Our Haus on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from April through September — and we love hosting the crew.

Ride in, hang out, and enjoy the energy of Euro Bike Night.

*Weather permitting.

Literary Picnics are back for the summer at Thurber House! Join us on the lawn for an evening of books, conversation, and community. Conservationist and former zookeeper Beth Armstrong discusses her fascinating memoir detailing her years as a gorilla keeper at the Columbus Zoo and her conservation work that was born out of her love for animals.

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.

Sign up for some artistic exploration! Children 8+ can express their own creativity with friendly staff to help! They will have a choice of 2 art projects to let their artistic ability shine! You are encouraged to bring a snack and beverage. Price includes all materials and supplies offered for projects that day.

Remember to click the Checkout button after adding in your credit card information!

The Conservatory Farmers Market begins June 3-September 16, 2026 on Wednesdays from 3:30-6:30pm.

Vendors offer a mix of local produce, baked goods, specialty foods, handmade items, and health & beauty products. EBT is accepted for all qualifying purchases and incentive dollars through the Produce Perks Columbus program for fresh produce are offered for all EBT participants.

Kids can also participate in VEGGIE CHAMPS, a weekly activity that rewards kids with Veggie Bucks to spend at the market.

Markets will occur if it rains but will be canceled in the case of dangerous weather: high winds, lightning, or extreme heat.

Some of the coolest riders and sharpest bikes in the city roll into Our Haus on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from April through September — and we love hosting the crew.

Ride in, hang out, and enjoy the energy of Euro Bike Night.

*Weather permitting.

Come in and get a little Brush Crazy! Sign Destinations 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!