Community Calendar

🌟 Ready to get bubbly and creative? 🌈 Join us for an exciting Bubble Workshop at Brush Crazy! Did you know that bubbles are not just for kids? They are actually used in science experiments to study surface tension! 🧪💦 Don't miss out on the fun - come and create some bubble-tastic art with us! Items range from $20 to $100+. Your $10.00 RSVP will be credited toward your in-studio purchase. Bring your favorite beverage and snacks
DATE & TIME
Happens on the following Dates:
Apr 12, 2026, 5:30pm to 7:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Apr 16, 2026, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Apr 25, 2026, 3:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
May 2, 2026, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
May 6, 2026, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
May 17, 2026, 5:30pm to 7:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
May 21, 2026, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
May 30, 2026, 3:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)!

🌈✨ Get ready to make a splash with Tie-Dye at Brush Crazy! Did you know that tie-dye originated from ancient resist-dyeing techniques in Asia and Africa? 🎨💧 Come join us for a vibrant workshop where you can create your own colorful, groovy designs! Your $10.00 RSVP reserves your spot and will be credited towards your purchase. T-Shirts range from $24 to $35, Hoodies range from $43 to $55 depending on size. When you get to the studio, you will choose your shirt and 3 to 5 colors to create your project. Bring your favorite beverage and snacks!

Happens on the following Dates:
Apr 8, 2026, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Apr 15, 2026, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Apr 18, 2026, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
May 13, 2026, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
May 20, 2026, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
May 23, 2026, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Get ready for a fun and interesting new way to paint! Create a one-of-a-kind ceramic piece by adding your favorite colors into a bed of shaving cream and then onto your chosen ceramic. Your $10.00 RSVP will be credited toward your in-studio purchase. Items range from $20 to $100+, and you will get your choice of 5 colors to use in your design. Feel free to bring your favorite beverage and snacks to enjoy while you create!

🎨✨ 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:
Apr 17, 2026, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Apr 29, 2026, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
May 7, 2026, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
May 9, 2026, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
May 22, 2026, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)

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.

Come dance with us every Saturday night at our weekly Ballroom Dance Parties and Group Classes! Whether you're brand new or have some experience, you'll love our welcoming community and energetic atmosphere. Each week kicks off with two levels of group instruction - Intro and Continuing - from 7-7:45 pm, followed by a lively dance party from 8-10 pm.

The type of dance changes weekly, so there’s always something new to learn and enjoy.

Cost: $20 drop in, $25 for class and party; or visit our website for membership pricing and save!

Ages: 16+

Date: Saturdays
5/2 Mambo
5/9 ECS and Student Discount Night
5/16 Quickstep
5/23 Waltz
5/30 Bolero

Link to schedule: www.crystalballroomcolumbus.com/schedule-general

Monthly Paint and Karaoke! Let's have fun painting and singing or listening to others sing! You can let us know to expect you with a $10.00 RSVP that will be credited toward your in-studio purchase. If you decide to walk in that is OK!

Come in when it is convenient for you to paint what you want and karaoke with us!

Bring your favorite beverage and snacks. When you get to the studio, you will choose your paint project! Projects range from $10-$100+. We have a large variety of projects between $20-$35.

Community Day is the first Sunday of every month. Residents of Columbus and Franklin County receive free general admission. Community Days include access to the entirety of our gardens and collections and current daytime exhibitions. Admission to special engagements on select evenings (Chihuly Nights, Pumpkins Aglow, Conservatory Aglow) is not included.

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.

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.