Two of Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens’ popular holiday exhibitions—Holiday Blooms and Conservatory Aglow—kick off on November 23, 2024, and run through January 5, 2025. During this timeframe, the Conservatory will be open 10am-4pm and reopen at 5pm daily except for closures on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Please note: Conservatory Aglow will be closed on December 5 for an adults-only Cocktails at the Conservatory event; No one under the age of 21 will be permitted entry after 5pm on December 5.
Holiday Blooms is included in the daytime and evening experiences. The Dorothy M. Davis Showhouse will feature hundreds of unique poinsettias, poinsettia trees, and more! Visitors can spend the season amidst themed photo-ready holiday vignettes inspired by classic scenes and storybook moments of the iconic holiday ballet, The Nutcracker.
Conservatory Aglow is included in the evening experience and requires Special Engagement admission. Each night, guests can travel through a holiday wonderland as the gardens and interior biomes come alive with dazzling lights and captivating experiences. Wander through mesmerizing light displays, dance the night away at our nostalgic 90s-themed party, or unwind in cozy festive igloos at the all-new Ahlum & Arbor Arctic Terrace. Inside, the magic continues as lights adorn the Conservatory’s lush biome spaces. Visitors looking for refreshments can make purchases from Conservatory dining, cash bars and a rotating set of food trucks. Visitors can also do holiday shopping at Botanica Gift Shop & Greenhouse.
Both the daytime and evening experiences also feature live entertainment and musical performances on select dates. During Holiday Blooms, performances are scheduled for 2pm on the following dates:
ā Saturday, November 23: Winds Brilliante
ā Saturday, November 30: N’shai Iman and the Jerry Powell Experience
ā Sunday, December 1: Music Men & Jen
ā Saturday, December 7: Grace Notes - Columbus School for Girls
ā Sunday, December 8: The Columbus Children’s Chorus
ā Saturday, December 14: Blue Kids on the Block - Hilliard Davidson High School
ā Sunday, December 15: Above the Noise & StarStruck - Olentangy Orange High School
ā Saturday, December 21: Ladies of Longford
ā Sunday, December 22: Urban Strings
ā Sunday, January 5: Columbus Cello Choir
During select evenings of Conservatory Aglow, rotating entertainment from The Amazing Giants is scheduled 6-8pm in November and 6-9pm on Fridays & Saturdays in December.
The Amazing Giants Entertainment:
ā Friday, November 22, 6-8pm: Snowflake Duo
ā Monday, November 25, 6-8pm:Snowflake Duo
ā Tuesday, November 26, 6-8pm: Snowflake Duo
ā Wednesday, November 27, 6-8pm: Snowflake Duo
ā Friday, November 29, 6-8pm: Stiltwalker & Ground Performer
ā Friday, December 13, 6-9pm: Stiltwalker & Ground Performer
ā Sunday, December 22, 6-8pm: Stiltwalker & Ground Performer
ā Monday, December 23, 6-8pm: Christmas Tree Sway Pole
ā Thursday, December 26, 6-8pm: Silver Mirrored Man
ā Friday, December 27, 6-9pm: Penny Farther
ā Saturday, December 28, 6-9pm: Fire Duo
ā Sunday, December 29, 6-8pm: LED Juggler/Unicyclist
ā Tuesday, December 30, 6-8pm: Penny Farther
ā Friday, January 3, 6-8pm: Gold Mirrored Man
ā Saturday, January 4, 6-8pm: Mirrored Woman
Musical performances by local community groups are scheduled for 7pm on the following dates:
Musical Performances:
ā Saturday, November 23: Magpie Consort
ā Tuesday, November 26: Vaud Villities
ā Saturday, November 30: Trista Hill & Phil Maneri
ā Friday, December 6: Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus
ā Saturday, December 7: Gahanna Community Chorus
ā Saturday, December 14: EFlat Jazz Band
ā Sunday, December 15: Bryden String Quartet
ā Tuesday, December 31: Arch City Big Band (6-9pm)
Conservatory Aglow is made possible by Presenting Sponsor American Electric Power Foundation and Major In-Kind Partner Ahlum & Arbor Tree Preservation. Special Engagement tickets for Conservatory Aglow are available now and all guests are encouraged to reserve tickets in advance to guarantee their visit and make check-in efficient.
For the complete list of performances and Family Fun activities planned for this season, please visit fpconservatory.org/holiday-blooms and fpconservatory.org/conservatory-aglow and follow the Conservatory on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens offers world-class horticulture, art & nature-based exhibitions and educational programs. The 13-acre indoor and outdoor facility—situated two miles from downtown Columbus—features glasshouses including the historic John F. Wolfe Palm House; botanical gardens including the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden and Scotts Miracle Gro-Foundation Community Garden Campus; and event venues. The Conservatory is home to the largest collection of Chihuly glass in a botanical garden and Light Raiment II by internationally renowned artist James Turrell. Committed to the community, the Conservatory strives to provide an accessible and welcoming experience to all.
