# Conservatory Aglow at Franklin Park Conservatory > Event for families in the Columbus area (OH). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Nov 21 – Jan 10 · 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM - Where: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43203 - Ages: All ages (Ages 2 and under free) - Price: $16-$26 per person; free for children under 3; member discounts apply - Organizer: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens - Official page: https://www.fpconservatory.org/exhibitions/conservatory-aglow/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/columbus/activities/conservatory-aglow-at-franklin-park-conservatory--listing-5027efc6367b9634bb605102 ## About 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. ## Similar picks in Columbus - [Create a Gingerbread House at Franklin Park Conservatory](https://grassyknees.com/columbus/activities/create-a-gingerbread-house-at-franklin-park-conservatory--listing-cdde7addd661d1d40b004445) — Fri, Nov 27 · 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens · From $10 · checked Oct 24. 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