ommunity Day is the first Sunday of every month. Residents of Columbus and Franklin County receive free General Admission. Identification is required.
Community Days include access to the entirety of our gardens and collections and current daytime exhibitions. Admission to Special Engagements (Chihuly Nights, Pumpkins Aglow, Conservatory Aglow) is not included. Please read the FAQ.
Theme: JASCO Cherry Blossom Festival
Schedule of Activities:
All activities from 10am-3pm
Classroom A
- Yukata Photo Booth with Columbus Kimono
Classroom B
- Origami with JASCO
- Calligraphy activity with the Ohio State University’s Japanese Student Organization
Garden Pavilion
- Columbus Koto 10:30-11:10
- Musical performance with 13-stringed instrument called a koto
- Awa Odori
- Japanese dance performance
Veridian
- Sumo wrestling workshop with Ohayo Sumo Dayton
Concourse
- Bonsai display from the Columbus Bonsai society
Sunrise Lawn in Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden
- Yo-yo Tsuri
- A popular Japanese summer festival activity where people use a paper hook and string to fish for water balloons
Special Events Entrance
- Ninjabowl food truck
Grand Atrium
- Mochi Shop
- Onigiri Musume
- BentOn
Sun, Apr 5 • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Pizza
Vegan
Mexican
Diner
Italian
Deli-Sandwiches
Pub Food