Sep 13 Sunday
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.
Sep 14 Monday
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.
Flash fiction may be small, but it’s huge in the writing world (and hugely fun to write). Whether you want to get a taste of this genre or you’re already a flash writer looking to stimulate new ideas, this workshop is the place to get those tiny pieces on the page. We’ll use both prompts and analysis of readings to spark multiple flash pieces. Then, we’ll give some on-the-spot feedback (only if you want to read—sharing is totally optional). Participants can expect to leave with multiple drafts, a better sense of the various styles flash fiction can take, and resources on where to read and submit flash. Carve out writing time to draft some small-but-mighty pieces!
Sep 15 Tuesday