COLUMBUS BOTANICAL GARDEN

UPCOMING EVENTS!

We always have exciting events happening here at the Garden! We are pleased to provide an attractive location and colorful setting for special events, horticultural seminars, and community learning.

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Calendar of Events

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Gardens of England &
Chelsea Flower Show Trip

May 14th - 22nd, 2027

Experience the ultimate garden lover’s adventure to the famous Chelsea Flower Show with Earthbound Expeditions, hosted by Columbus Botanical Garden! In addition to the legendary Chelsea show, we will explore the great estates and gardens of Southern England, historic Oxford, and the picturesque Cotswolds!

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Upcoming Events

COLUMBUS BOTANICAL GARDEN

UPCOMING EVENTS!

Calendar of Events

Gardens of England & Chelsea Flower Show Trip

Upcoming Events

Yoga in the Garden

Every Tuesday!

9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Join us WEEKLY for yoga with certified yoga teacher Alexandra every Tuesday. Bring a mat and get your body moving in the Garden! FREE for Members

Monarchs and Marigolds Paint and Sip

Sat, September 12 | 9am - 11am

Capture the beauty of nature through a guided painting session of a seasonal bloom with breakfast treats and coffee! Led by local artist Jade Tamaski.

Budding Naturalist

Tue, September 15 | 10am - 11am

Budding Naturalist is the 3rd Tuesday of each month for 1st – 5th Graders. Topic: FALLing for Nature Explore leaves, acorns and autumn seeds with us at the Columbus Botanical Garden.

Lunch & Learn

Wed, September 16 | 12pm - 1pm

Topic: Native Yards with Ashley Byard Learn what a native plant is and why they’re important. She’ll share her journey transforming her yard and other action steps you can take to add native plants to your own garden! Free for Members

Catrinas After Dark

Thur, September 17 | 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Wander the Garden among the illuminated La Catrina sculptures, enjoy themed cocktails, light bites, soft music, and learn the cultural history behind La Catrina. FREE for Members

Cyanotype Print Making

Sun, September 20 | 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. with Michelle Dorrill of Cirrus Gold Creative Co.

Celebrate the arrival of autumn by creating stunning cyanotype prints using leaves, flowers, and other natural treasures gathered from the Garden. Learn the fascinating history of this sun-powered photographic process while crafting one-of-a-kind botanical artwork.

Fall Field Day

Fri, September 25 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Get out and enjoy the changing of the seasons! Create art from plants, nature play, and enjoy the beautiful fall season! Free with admission

Seedling Storytime

Wed, September 30 | 10am - 11am

Seedling Storytime is the last Wednesday of each month for 0-2 year olds. Topic: FALLing for Nature Explore leaves, acorns and autumn seeds with us at the Columbus Botanical Garden.

Gala in the Garden

Thu, October 01

A delightful lunch with coffee and mimosas featuring guest speaker Jon Carloftis followed by an evening of chef curated selections, live music by The Bourbon Brothers, and complimentary bar service. Gala Luncheon | 11:30am - 1:00pm Gala in the Garden | 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Phenology Friday

Fri, October 02 | 10am - 11am

First Friday of every month! Garden staff will share about what's in bloom and lead a session of observation, drawing and journaling to record what we see! All ages and skillsets welcome. Basic supplies will be provided.

Little Sprouts

Tue, October 06 | 10am - 11am & 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Little Sprouts is the 1st Tuesday of each month for 3-5 year olds. Topic: Pumpkins, Gourds, Squash - OH MY! We’re celebrating the season by learning about the magic of pumpkins and discovering their journey from seed to harvest.

Homeschool Discovery Day

Fri, October 16 | 10am - 12pm

Experience the Meet La Catrina field trip program with other homeschool families! Learn about Día de los Muertos traditions and the monarch migration. Free for Members

Budding Naturalist

Tue, October 20 | 10am - 11am

Budding Naturalist is the 3rd Tuesday of each month for 1st – 5th Graders. Topic: Pumpkins, Gourds, Squash - OH MY! We’re celebrating the season by learning about the magic of pumpkins and discovering their journey from seed to harvest.

Little Garden of Horrors

Sat, October 24 | 6pm - 9pm

Enjoy a fun-filled evening with a lawn screening of Little Shop of Horrors, fun house, Birds of Prey show, owl pellet & carnivorous plant dissections, carnival games, and more. Bar and concessions available.

BOOtanical Not-so-scary Halloween

Sun, October 25 | 1pm - 6pm

Seedling Storytime

Wed, October 28 | 10am - 11am

Seedling Storytime is the last Wednesday of each month for 0-2 year olds. Topic: Pumpkins, Gourds, Squash - OH MY! We’re celebrating the season by learning about the magic of pumpkins and discovering their journey from seed to harvest.

Little Sprouts

Tue, November 03 | 10am - 11am & 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Little Sprouts is the 1st Tuesday of each month for 3-5 year olds. Topic: Preparing for Winter Explore how plants get ready for winter’s rest through quiet changes, adaptations and hidden activities that you might just miss if you aren’t watching.

Phenology Friday

Fri, November 06 | 10am - 11am

First Friday of every month! Garden staff will share about what's in bloom and lead a session of observation, drawing and journaling to record what we see! All ages and skillsets welcome. Basic supplies will be provided.

Budding Naturalist

Tue, November 17 | 10am - 11am

Budding Naturalist is the 3rd Tuesday of each month for 1st – 5th Graders. Topic: Preparing for Winter Explore how plants get ready for winter’s rest through quiet changes, adaptations and hidden activities that you might just miss if you aren’t watching.

Seedling Storytime

Wed, November 25 | 10am - 11am

Seedling Storytime is the last Wednesday of each month for 0-2 year olds. Topic: Preparing for Winter Explore how plants get ready for winter’s rest through quiet changes, adaptations and hidden activities that you might just miss if you aren’t watching.

Phenology Friday

Fri, December 04 | 10am - 11am

First Friday of every month! Garden staff will share about what's in bloom and lead a session of observation, drawing and journaling to record what we see! All ages and skillsets welcome. Basic supplies will be provided.

Gardens of England and Chelsea Flower Show Trip

May 14 - 22, 2027

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Gardens of England &
Chelsea Flower Show Trip

Join us WEEKLY for yoga with certified yoga teacher Alexandra every Tuesday. Bring a mat and get your body moving in the Garden!

FREE for Members

Monarchs and Marigolds
Paint and Sip

Capture the beauty of nature through a guided painting session of a seasonal bloom with breakfast treats and coffee!

Led by local artist Jade Tamaski.

Budding Naturalist is the 3rd Tuesday of each month for 1st – 5th Graders.

Topic: FALLing for Nature

Explore leaves, acorns and autumn seeds with us at the Columbus Botanical Garden.

Topic: Native Yards with Ashley Byard

Learn what a native plant is and why they’re important. She’ll share her journey transforming her yard and other action steps you can take to add native plants to your own garden!

Free for Members

Wander the Garden among the illuminated La Catrina sculptures, enjoy themed cocktails, light bites, soft music, and learn the cultural history behind La Catrina.

FREE for Members

Sun, September 20 | 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

with Michelle Dorrill of Cirrus Gold Creative Co.

Get out and enjoy the changing of the seasons!

Create art from plants, nature play, and enjoy the beautiful fall season!

Free with admission

Seedling Storytime is the last Wednesday of each month for 0-2 year olds.

Topic: FALLing for Nature

Explore leaves, acorns and autumn seeds with us at the Columbus Botanical Garden.

A delightful lunch with coffee and mimosas featuring guest speaker Jon Carloftis followed by an evening of chef curated selections, live music by The Bourbon Brothers, and complimentary bar service.

Gala Luncheon | 11:30am - 1:00pm
Gala in the Garden | 7:00pm - 10:00pm

First Friday of every month!

Garden staff will share about what's in bloom and lead a session of observation, drawing and journaling to record what we see! All ages and skillsets welcome. Basic supplies will be provided.

Little Sprouts is the 1st Tuesday of each month for 3-5 year olds.

Topic: Pumpkins, Gourds, Squash - OH MY!

We’re celebrating the season by learning about the magic of pumpkins and discovering their journey from seed to harvest.

Experience the Meet La Catrina field trip program with other homeschool families! Learn about Día de los Muertos traditions and the monarch migration.

Free for Members

Budding Naturalist is the 3rd Tuesday of each month for 1st – 5th Graders.

Topic: Pumpkins, Gourds, Squash - OH MY!

We’re celebrating the season by learning about the magic of pumpkins and discovering their journey from seed to harvest.

Enjoy a fun-filled evening with a lawn screening of Little Shop of Horrors, fun house, Birds of Prey show, owl pellet & carnivorous plant dissections, carnival games, and more.

Bar and concessions available.

Seedling Storytime is the last Wednesday of each month for 0-2 year olds.

Topic: Pumpkins, Gourds, Squash - OH MY!

We’re celebrating the season by learning about the magic of pumpkins and discovering their journey from seed to harvest.

Little Sprouts is the 1st Tuesday of each month for 3-5 year olds.

Topic: Preparing for Winter

Explore how plants get ready for winter’s rest through quiet changes, adaptations and hidden activities that you might just miss if you aren’t watching.

First Friday of every month!

Garden staff will share about what's in bloom and lead a session of observation, drawing and journaling to record what we see! All ages and skillsets welcome. Basic supplies will be provided.

Budding Naturalist is the 3rd Tuesday of each month for 1st – 5th Graders.

Topic: Preparing for Winter

Explore how plants get ready for winter’s rest through quiet changes, adaptations and hidden activities that you might just miss if you aren’t watching.

Seedling Storytime is the last Wednesday of each month for 0-2 year olds.

Topic: Preparing for Winter

Explore how plants get ready for winter’s rest through quiet changes, adaptations and hidden activities that you might just miss if you aren’t watching.

First Friday of every month!

Garden staff will share about what's in bloom and lead a session of observation, drawing and journaling to record what we see! All ages and skillsets welcome. Basic supplies will be provided.