Conservatory Aglow at Franklin Park Conservatory

About this adventure

Conservatory Aglow illuminates the botanical collections of Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens with thousands of radiant light displays, creating one of Central Ohio's most beloved holiday strolls. Visitors discover glowing outdoor light sculptures, botanical installations, an animated light tunnel, and synchronized light shows set against the historic 1895 John F. Wolfe Palm House. Indoors, families can admire the exquisite holiday poinsettia showcase, explore the annual Gingerbread Village crafted by talented local pastry chefs and community bakers, and listen to festive musical performances. Children love making seasonal crafts, decorating holiday ornaments in the children's pavilion, and roasting sweet marshmallows around cozy outdoor fire pits while sipping steaming peppermint hot chocolate. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved, barrier-free paths throughout the exterior gardens and wide accessible pathways inside the glass greenhouses. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Private family restrooms and a quiet nursing room available on the lower level near the Grand Atrium. • Age Suitability: Perfect for toddlers, school-age kids, parents, and grandparents alike. • Sensory Tips: Outdoor light tunnel has gentle pulsing light sequences; indoor gardens offer lush, quiet, warm spaces to decompress away from the crowds.