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Franklin Park Conservatory members get an advance evening with outdoor Conservatory Aglow on Nov. 20, 2026. RSVP is required, and guest allowances depend on membership level.
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Before other visitors get their turn at Conservatory Aglow, members can explore the outdoor special engagement during Franklin Park Conservatory’s Member Holiday Party on Friday, Nov. 20. The preview is the evening’s main draw; checking your membership’s guest allowance and reserving through the member account are key parts of planning.
The Conservatory lists the Member Holiday Party on Nov. 20 separately from Member Appreciation Nights on Nov. 23, 24 and 25. Those are different dates, so the party’s hours and reservation details apply to the Nov. 20 gathering.
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During the party, named members receive an additional 10% off at the Botanica Gift Shop, for a stated total savings of 20% on regularly priced merchandise. Sale and consignment items are excluded, and the offer is limited to people named on a membership.
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The Conservatory’s current notice lists the John F. Wolfe Palm House, Dorothy M. Davis Showhouse, Upper and Lower West Terrace, and South Mallway as closed for renovation, with reopening expected in fall 2027. The notice also lists the Bonsai Courtyard as closed for three weeks beginning Nov. 2; check for an update before the party, since that stated period overlaps the event date.
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The Member Holiday Party is scheduled for this evening time slot.
The event is free for members, but reservations are required and space is limited. Sign in to the online membership account to RSVP; the Conservatory notes that setting a new password may be necessary. For membership questions, call 614-715-8054.
Members may bring guests within the allowance for their membership level. Check your membership terms when planning a group; the event listing does not give a single guest count for everyone.
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The Conservatory requires guests under 16 to be accompanied by an adult. Its general visitor information says the building and grounds have ramps, elevators and paved pathways. A limited number of wheelchairs are available to borrow free at the Visitor Center on a first-come, first-served basis. The guidance does not describe event-specific access arrangements for the outdoor displays.
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The event is at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43203. The venue’s directions link can calculate a route from your starting point. Bike racks are on the path between the main parking lot and the Main Entrance.
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The Conservatory lists free parking in lots east of the main building, accessed from E. Broad Street. Its visitor guidance says lots may fill on busy days and nights, with security directing traffic. Additional parking is available in Franklin Park at the Adventure Center, on Conservatory Drive and on Broad Street, farther from the main entrance. Guests with mobility challenges can be dropped off in the bus loop outside the Main Entrance.
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COTA Line 10’s eastbound stop is at E. Broad Street and Franklin Park Conservatory; its westbound stop is at E. Broad Street and Brunson Avenue. Bike racks are located along the pathway from the main parking lot to the Main Entrance.
Yes. Reservations are required, and the Conservatory says space is limited. RSVP through the online membership account; signing in may require setting up a new password.
Yes, within the guest allowance for their membership level. Check your membership terms before making plans for a group.
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Yes. The advertised experience is outdoors and includes light displays, immersive installations and lights synchronized with holiday melodies. Severe weather may make some outdoor spaces inaccessible.
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1777 E. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43203
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