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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.


Become a CBG Member and receive discounts to Garden events!

Calendar of Events

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Garden Tours

Every Friday at 1pm

Join us on Fridays to get a tour of our Garden from Brandon Coker, our director of horticulture.

Upcoming Events

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Budding Naturalist

Tue, February 17 | 10am - 11am

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

Topic: Feathered Friends

Come explore the birds of the Garden!

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Lunch & Learn

Wed, February 18 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Join us for this month's Lunch and Learn and hear all about arbor day from Dorothy McDaniel from Trees Columbus! Learn about the trees in the Columbus area and why they're so vital. 

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Members Only Massee Lane Trip

Fri, February 20 | 11am - 1pm

Join us for a guided tour of Massee Lane, home of the American Camellia Society. We’ll learn about these gorgeous winter blooms while strolling through their historic garden.

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Seedling Storytime

Wed, February 25 | 10am - 11am

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

Topic: Feathered Friends

Come explore the birds of the Garden!

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Yoga in the Farmhouse

Fri, February 27 | 9:30am - 10:30am

Mary Liwanag will be teaching Vinyasa 101, which is a sixty-minute, all-levels yoga class!
 
The purpose of this class is to increase student strength, flexibility and confidence. Each class includes a warm up, flow, balance work, relaxation and breathwork.

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Little Sprouts

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

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

Topic: Senses in the Springtime

Join us in exploring the garden as it wakes up from its winter’s nap using all five of our senses!

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Phenology Friday

Fri, March 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. 

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Camellia Paint & Sip

Sat, March 07 | 10am - 12pm

Join us in the Sam Wellborn Camellia Garden for a morning of mimosas, art, and blooms. Sip, snack, and paint as artist Jade Tamaski guides guests step by step in creating a personalized oil painting inspired by the camellias. Light bites and sips will be provided—just bring your creativity.  

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Naturalist Symposium

Sat, March 13-15

Join us at the Columbus Botanical Garden for our Naturalist Symposium to hear from experts that are doing research, outreach and programs using apps like iNaturalist, Seek and Merlin. Join us for our Kids Day as well for fun activities like nature journaling, bird watching, educational activities, and more!

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Budding Naturalist

Tue, March 17 | 10am - 11am

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

Topic: Senses in the Springtime

Join us in exploring the garden as it wakes up from its winter’s nap using all five of our senses!

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Seedling Storytime

Wed, March 25 | 10am - 11am

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

Topic: Senses in the Springtime

Join us in exploring the garden as it wakes up from its winter’s nap using all five of our senses!

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Spring Break in the Garden

Tue, March 31 | 10am - 12pm

Wild Impressions

Join us for a morning of fun with making art from nature through various nature prints and textured activities.

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Spring Break in the Garden

Wed, April 01 | 10am - 12pm

Eco Engineers

Turn trash into treasure with eco engineer challenges including building with reused boxes, testing what sinks or floats, and other stem challenges.

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Spring Break in the Garden

Thu, April 02 | 10am - 12pm

Mud Pie Day!

Come and get messy with us at Mud Pie Day. Learn about what makes soil so special and play with it to make ooey gooey creations!

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Spring Break in the Garden

Fri, April 03 | 10am - 12pm

Busy Bees! 

Learn about honey bees and native bees and taste some local honey!

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Phenology Friday

Fri, April 03 | 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. 

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Little Sprouts

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

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

Topic: April Showers!

Get ready for an exciting adventure at Columbus Botanical Garden, as we explore how rain moves through the water cycle and nourishes our garden from the river to the roots.

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Spring Plant Sale

April 10-11

April 10th - Member Night
April 11th - Annual Spring Plant Sale

Come shop vegetables, herbs, trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, cut flowers, and more!

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Budding Naturalist

Tue, April 21 | 10am - 11am

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

Topic: April Showers!

Get ready for an exciting adventure at Columbus Botanical Garden, as we explore how rain moves through the water cycle and nourishes our garden from the river to the roots.

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Homeschool Discovery Day

Fri, April 24 | 10am - 12pm

Homeschool families are invited to join us for Homeschool Discovery Day! This is a special field trip experience designed just for students who may not be part of a traditional classroom. Join us for a morning filled with learning about pollinators and the important role they play in our garden and beyond.

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Seedling Storytime

Wed, April 29 | 10am - 11am

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

Topic: April Showers!

Get ready for an exciting adventure at Columbus Botanical Garden, as we explore how rain moves through the water cycle and nourishes our garden from the river to the roots.

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Phenology Friday

Fri, May 01 | 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. 

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Marigold 5k

Sat, May 02 | 8 am

Join us on May 2, 2026, for The Columbus Botanical Gardens 5K. We will have a 5K run that winds through the trails around Lake Heath and of course our very own trails at the Columbus Botanical Gardens. Run or walk this scenic 5K and leave with a not only a sense of accomplishment, but a unique award which keeps with the theme of the CBG.

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Little Sprouts

Tue, May 05 | 10am - 11am & 2:30pm - 3:30pm

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

Topic: Totally Turtles

Explore the unique features, behaviors, and habitats of turtles and tortoises!

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Mother's Day Artist Talk
& Floral Workshop

Tue, May 05 | 10am - 11am & 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with a special artist talk and floral design experience featuring guest artist Sheena Yoe. Guests will hear Sheena share the inspiration and story behind one of her floral paintings, then translate its colors, movement, and emotion into a hands-on floral arrangement. 

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Budding Naturalist

Tue, May 19 | 10am - 11am

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

Topic: Totally Turtles

Explore the unique features, behaviors, and habitats of turtles and tortoises!

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Seedling Storytime

Wed, May 27 | 10am - 11am

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

Topic: Totally Turtles

Explore the unique features, behaviors, and habitats of turtles and tortoises!

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Daylily Festival

Sat, May 30 | 9am - 4pm

Shop local garden, art and craft vendors. Lawn games will also be out for kids to enjoy. You do not want to miss this exciting event that the community looks forward to each year at Columbus Botanical Garden. We hope to see you there!

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Little Sprouts

Tue, June 02 | 10am - 11am & 2:30pm - 3:30pm

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

Topic: Marvelous Mud!

Come ready to get messy while we dig in and discover the squishy, squelchy world of MUD!

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Phenology Friday

Fri, June 05 | 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. 

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Budding Naturalist

Tue, June 16 | 10am - 11am

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

Topic: Marvelous Mud!

Come ready to get messy while we dig in and discover the squishy, squelchy world of MUD!

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Seedling Storytime

Wed, June 24 | 10am - 11am

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

Topic: Marvelous Mud!

Come ready to get messy while we dig in and discover the squishy, squelchy world of MUD!

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Phenology Friday

Fri, July 03 | 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. 

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Little Sprouts

Tue, July 07 | 10am - 11am & 2:30pm - 3:30pm

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

Topic: BioBlitz

Join us for a morning of discovery as we become nature detectives, spotting and recording as many plants, animals and insects as we can find.

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Budding Naturalist

Tue, July 21 | 10am - 11am

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

Topic: BioBlitz

Join us for a morning of discovery as we become nature detectives, spotting and recording as many plants, animals and insects as we can find.

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Seedling Storytime

Wed, July 29 | 10am - 11am

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

Topic: BioBlitz

Join us for a morning of discovery as we become nature detectives, spotting and recording as many plants, animals and insects as we can find.

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Little Sprouts

Tue, August 04 | 10am - 11am & 2:30pm - 3:30pm

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

Topic: Pollinator Party 

Buzz into the world of pollinators in this exciting program at the Columbus Botanical Garden!

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Phenology Friday

Fri, August 07 | 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. 

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Budding Naturalist

Tue, August 18 | 10am - 11am

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

Topic: Pollinator Party

Buzz into the world of pollinators in this exciting program at the Columbus Botanical Garden!

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Seedling Storytime

Wed, August 26 | 10am - 11am

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

Topic: Pollinator Party

Buzz into the world of pollinators in this exciting program at the Columbus Botanical Garden!

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Little Sprouts

Tue, September 01 | 10am - 11am & 2:30pm - 3:30pm

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

Topic: FALLling for Nature

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

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Phenology Friday

Fri, September 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. 

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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