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Jan
4
Mon
Conservatory Aglow @ Franklin Park Conservatory
Jan 4 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Conservatory Aglow is a chance to experience Franklin Park Conservatory illuminated with dazzling light displays! Face coverings are required and ticket reservations are strongly encouraged.
A primarily outdoor experience, Conservatory Aglow is a chance to see the Children’s Garden, the Grand Mallway, and this year’s Paul Busse Garden Railway decked out in holiday light displays, as well as a color-changing Palm House illuminated by the “Light Raiment II” installation by James Turrell. The interior biomes are also open during Conservatory Aglow, including the Gingerbread Competition and the Chihuly glass art installations.
The Botanica Gift Shop & Greenhouse and food truck will be open during Conservatory Aglow, and live entertainment will also be available on select evenings. Check fpconservatory.org/conservatory-aglow for details.
Conservatory Aglow is presented by American Electric Power Foundation with lighting partner Ahlum & Arbor Tree Preservation.
PLEASE NOTE: All visitors are required to wear a face covering for all indoor and outdoor experiences at the Conservatory. Ticket reservations are encouraged to help with social distancing. For the latest safety policies, please check fpconservatory.org before your visit.
Jan
5
Tue
Conservatory Aglow @ Franklin Park Conservatory
Jan 5 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Conservatory Aglow is a chance to experience Franklin Park Conservatory illuminated with dazzling light displays! Face coverings are required and ticket reservations are strongly encouraged.
A primarily outdoor experience, Conservatory Aglow is a chance to see the Children’s Garden, the Grand Mallway, and this year’s Paul Busse Garden Railway decked out in holiday light displays, as well as a color-changing Palm House illuminated by the “Light Raiment II” installation by James Turrell. The interior biomes are also open during Conservatory Aglow, including the Gingerbread Competition and the Chihuly glass art installations.
The Botanica Gift Shop & Greenhouse and food truck will be open during Conservatory Aglow, and live entertainment will also be available on select evenings. Check fpconservatory.org/conservatory-aglow for details.
Conservatory Aglow is presented by American Electric Power Foundation with lighting partner Ahlum & Arbor Tree Preservation.
PLEASE NOTE: All visitors are required to wear a face covering for all indoor and outdoor experiences at the Conservatory. Ticket reservations are encouraged to help with social distancing. For the latest safety policies, please check fpconservatory.org before your visit.
Jan
6
Wed
Heartland Bank Food Truck Days
Jan 6 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join Heartland Bank all year long for food trucks at our corporate center! We’re located right next to the Whitehall Community Park YMCA. Bring your family or coworkers, grab a bite to eat, and take a stroll in the park.

Schedule: – Jan 06 (Wed): Explorers Club – Jan 13 (Wed): Capital Ramen – Jan 20 (Wed): Havana Mia Oh – Jan 27 (Wed): Dos Hermanos – Feb 03 (Wed): Cheese Truck – Feb 10 (Wed): SMOKEOUT BBQ – Feb 17 (Wed): Mya’s Fried Chicken – Feb 24 (Wed): Cheesy Truck – Mar 03 (Wed): Late Night Slice – Mar 10 (Wed): Angry Weiner – Mar 17 (Wed): Holy Crepes Please see the ticket link for menus. Food trucks are subject to change, but we will do our best to keep you updated. We hope to see you soon!

Conservatory Aglow @ Franklin Park Conservatory
Jan 6 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Conservatory Aglow is a chance to experience Franklin Park Conservatory illuminated with dazzling light displays! Face coverings are required and ticket reservations are strongly encouraged.
A primarily outdoor experience, Conservatory Aglow is a chance to see the Children’s Garden, the Grand Mallway, and this year’s Paul Busse Garden Railway decked out in holiday light displays, as well as a color-changing Palm House illuminated by the “Light Raiment II” installation by James Turrell. The interior biomes are also open during Conservatory Aglow, including the Gingerbread Competition and the Chihuly glass art installations.
The Botanica Gift Shop & Greenhouse and food truck will be open during Conservatory Aglow, and live entertainment will also be available on select evenings. Check fpconservatory.org/conservatory-aglow for details.
Conservatory Aglow is presented by American Electric Power Foundation with lighting partner Ahlum & Arbor Tree Preservation.
PLEASE NOTE: All visitors are required to wear a face covering for all indoor and outdoor experiences at the Conservatory. Ticket reservations are encouraged to help with social distancing. For the latest safety policies, please check fpconservatory.org before your visit.
Jan
7
Thu
Conservatory Aglow @ Franklin Park Conservatory
Jan 7 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Conservatory Aglow is a chance to experience Franklin Park Conservatory illuminated with dazzling light displays! Face coverings are required and ticket reservations are strongly encouraged.
A primarily outdoor experience, Conservatory Aglow is a chance to see the Children’s Garden, the Grand Mallway, and this year’s Paul Busse Garden Railway decked out in holiday light displays, as well as a color-changing Palm House illuminated by the “Light Raiment II” installation by James Turrell. The interior biomes are also open during Conservatory Aglow, including the Gingerbread Competition and the Chihuly glass art installations.
The Botanica Gift Shop & Greenhouse and food truck will be open during Conservatory Aglow, and live entertainment will also be available on select evenings. Check fpconservatory.org/conservatory-aglow for details.
Conservatory Aglow is presented by American Electric Power Foundation with lighting partner Ahlum & Arbor Tree Preservation.
PLEASE NOTE: All visitors are required to wear a face covering for all indoor and outdoor experiences at the Conservatory. Ticket reservations are encouraged to help with social distancing. For the latest safety policies, please check fpconservatory.org before your visit.
Jan
8
Fri
Conservatory Aglow @ Franklin Park Conservatory
Jan 8 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Conservatory Aglow is a chance to experience Franklin Park Conservatory illuminated with dazzling light displays! Face coverings are required and ticket reservations are strongly encouraged.
A primarily outdoor experience, Conservatory Aglow is a chance to see the Children’s Garden, the Grand Mallway, and this year’s Paul Busse Garden Railway decked out in holiday light displays, as well as a color-changing Palm House illuminated by the “Light Raiment II” installation by James Turrell. The interior biomes are also open during Conservatory Aglow, including the Gingerbread Competition and the Chihuly glass art installations.
The Botanica Gift Shop & Greenhouse and food truck will be open during Conservatory Aglow, and live entertainment will also be available on select evenings. Check fpconservatory.org/conservatory-aglow for details.
Conservatory Aglow is presented by American Electric Power Foundation with lighting partner Ahlum & Arbor Tree Preservation.
PLEASE NOTE: All visitors are required to wear a face covering for all indoor and outdoor experiences at the Conservatory. Ticket reservations are encouraged to help with social distancing. For the latest safety policies, please check fpconservatory.org before your visit.
Owl Prowl at Gorman Nature Center @ Gorman Nature Center
Jan 8 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Come join us for an informative program about Ohio owls followed by a hike to find them. Call 419-884-3764 for more details.

Jan
9
Sat
Breakfast with the Birds at Gorman Nature Center @ Gorman Nature Center
Jan 9 @ 8:30 am – 9:30 am

Breakfast with the birds at Gorman Nature Center. Call for more details 419-884-3764

Birdwatching for Beginners @ Grange Insurance Audubon Center
Jan 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
If you’ve wondered what birdwatching is about, but can’t even see a bird in a pair of binoculars, this is for you. Bring your binoculars or use ours. We’ll teach you tricks to start or improve upon a fun hobby. Weather permitting, we’ll go on a short hike or ‘arm chair’ bird watch.
Our Birdwatching for Beginners event is free but, due to Covid-19 pandemic, participants must register ahead of time at the Grange Insurance Audubon Center Eventbrite link at https://www.eventbrite.com/…/grange-insurance-audubon…
For more information, please contact Allison Clark, Education Program Manager at the Grange Insurance Audubon Center (614-545-5482
January Craft & Vendor Event @ Franklin County Fairgrounds
Jan 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Come see us Saturday the 9th shop 🛍 and have fun 😃 with your friends! Over 30 crafters and vendors 🎁 to purchase from. We will be in the Ganyard Building 🏢 and there will be a lot to shop. 🛍 🌟🌟raffle prizes to win too🌟🌟 10-3 pm Saturday at the Franklin County Fairground in Hilliard. Free admission, music, raffle prizes to win! All welcome! Second Saturday of each month!!! Different vendors and crafters each month!