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Pub Crawl - Party Tour incl. entry to X-TRA
Let's celebrate this unique nightlife Tour through the bars and pubs of Zurich! This time we will go again to the biggest Club of Zurich: X-Tra! Join us for an unforgettable night of bar-hopping! Get ready to meet new people and spend a fantastic night out with Pub Crawl Zurich led by the Red Hosts.
**What to expect**: Watch this short [Youtube video](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VrBFWgXQNhw) to know it all! In a group of expats, locals and tourists, you will experience Zurich's nightlife in a unique way. Tour-guides will take you to 3 different venues and make sure you spend a great night out!
**When**: Every Saturday - Meet @ 9pm
**Where**: 2.Akt Zürich
**Price**: from 25.- incl. shots, nachos, entrance fee to X-Tra
**Tickets**: https://tinyurl.com/PC-30-05-26 (pls buy tickets in advance)
**WhatsApp Group**:[https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dttaz9sydMZ0tSqX2MgVjb](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dttaz9sydMZ0tSqX2MgVjb) (Join for updates & pics)
**Group size**: Average 35 people
**Free Language Exchange for Pub Crawl ticket-holders:**
If you come 1 hour earlier, you can participate to the Language Exchange free of charge. We encourage you to join both to have more time getting into the atmosphere and for the ease to meet new people.
Looking forward to seeing you all again!!
Sébastien, Fernando, Oscar
More information: [https://www.pubcrawlzurich.com/](https://www.pubcrawlzurich.com/)
Event pictures? Follow us on [IG](https://www.instagram.com/pubcrawlzurich) and [FB](https://www.facebook.com/pubcrawlzurich)
Language Exchange Zurich - Meet new people & Enjoy free snacks
Join the Language Exchange to meet new people, practice your foreign languages and spend a good time together. We will serve free tapas such as Bruschetta, Wedges, Nachos or similar.
**How it works**: Choose the country flag sticker of the languages that you speak or want to practice! Seat on the right language table and start your conversation with our conversation topic cards. Watch this short [Youtube video](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/mDm3SWN3GPI) to know what to expect!
Average group size: 25 participants
**When**: Every Saturday, 20:00 - 22:00
**Where**: 2.Akt Zürich
**Price**: 10.- incl. Snacks
**Tickets**: https://tinyurl.com/LX-30-05-26 (please buy ticket online)
**WhatsApp Group**: https://chat.whatsapp.com/8jkvEUJ5jLp75fYglQFCNJ (join for updates & pics)
**After the Language Exchange:** Pub Crawl (optional)
For those who want to continue the night, we have a Bar Tour starting from the same place at 10PM. Watch [this video](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VrBFWgXQNhw) to know what expect! Language Exchange participant get a 10fr discount when buying the combo-ticket online.
Your Event Hosts
Sébastien & Katja, Fernando
More info: [https://www.pubcrawlzurich.com/languageexchange](https://www.pubcrawlzurich.com/languageexchange)
Event pictures? Follow us on [IG](https://www.instagram.com/languageexchangezurich) and [FB](https://www.facebook.com/zurichlanguageexchange)
🍹 DOPI ❤️ Zurich’s Ultimate Saturday Game Night & Social Gathering 🎲✨
Looking for a fun, relaxed way to **meet new people in Zurich**?
DOPI is our most-loved Saturday game night — social, playful, and easy to join
at beautiful 25Hours Hotel lobby (***not langstrasse one***)
***[DOPI Saturday PASS (Chose the right Ticket date)](https://eventfrog.ch/DOPISERIES26)***
🎉 What’s waiting for you
* 🎲 **Table Top Zone :** 3**0+ curated board games** — easy to learn, fun to play . Check our website for more Game details. Limited to 30 Spots . Early arrival suggested.
* ⚡ **Action zone:** Join others and socialize over Foosball (table football) • 🎱 Pool • 🏓 Table tennis (Around the World with **Party Vibe).**
* 🧠 **Friendly game masters** — rules explained, no stress
* 🍕 **Food & drinks on location** (RIBELLI)
* 🎁 **Surprise Challenge** or 🍻 relaxed after-DOPI drinks
* **Joining Alone :** We are always here to welcome and help you join a table
🎟️[ ](https://eventfrog.ch/DOPISERIES26)**[DOPI Saturday Pass – Regular (CHF 10)](https://eventfrog.ch/DOPISERIES26)**
Full access to DOPI: board games, table tennis, pool, foosball & the full social vibe.
Games explained, friendly crowd, relaxed Saturday energy guaranteed.
⭐ **[Annual DOPI Legends Pass (CHF 100)](https://eventfrog.ch/DOPISERIES26)**
VIP access to **20+ DOPI events** — save **CHF 100 (50% or more)** over single tickets.
Includes access to our **private Legends WhatsApp group** for priority updates & perks.
💛 The vibe
Cozy, social, and welcoming.
Perfect for **expats, locals, solo joiners, and groups**.
**Come curious. Leave connected.** ✨
That’s the DOPI way.
Pub Crawl - Lucerne Edition
**We are doing it in Lucerne! That's right.**
We have created a really fun nightlife itinerary and cover all hot spots in Lucerne!
**What's the plan?**
3 Bars & 1 Club. At arrival at the Meeting Bar, we will welcome you in our lounge at the back of the bar where we can meet & greet eachother. After having enjoyed 3 very different and cool bars we will end up in a popular Nightclub of Lucerne!
**When**: Meet at 9pm @ Das Weisse Schaff, Lucerne
**Price**: from 20.- incl. prosecco, long-drink, shots, club entrance
**Tickets**: Pls buy tickets in advance over [Eventfrog](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/groups/seb-s-pub-crawl-luzern-7435335301847843950.html)
**WhatsApp Group**: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BjNwVTsoi2RAsgeAAOAGrh (join for updates & pics)
Looking forward to seeing you all again!!
**The Red Hosts**
Sébastien & Mahdi
More information: [https://www.pubcrawlzurich.com/](https://www.pubcrawlzurich.com/)
Event pictures? Follow us on [IG](https://www.instagram.com/pubcrawlzurich) and [FB](https://www.facebook.com/pubcrawlzurich)
Pub Quiz (Optional matching for singles)
**[⚠️ >>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://link.social-circle.ch/v4ED) or**
**[tickets.social-circle.ch](https://tickets.social-circle.ch/)**
🎉 **Pub Quiz Night** 🎉
Join us for a night full of **mind-bending questions**, **unexpected twists**, and **more laughs than right answers** (probably). Whether you're a trivia wizard or just really good at pretending you know stuff, this night’s for you!
Join our whatsapp group for updates on this event: [https://link.social-circle.ch/vo0l](https://link.social-circle.ch/vo0l)
📍 **Location:** BOHO
💰 **Price:** 15.- (includes tasty snacks + a prize for the winning team 🍾)
👥 **How Teams Work:**
🔹 Got a crew? Awesome, bring your squad and show us what you've got!
🔹 Looking to mingle with singles? We’ve got you! → Think 2 girls + 2 guys = the perfect cocktail of brainpower and awkward icebreakers
🔹 Not single? No problem! We’ll still team you up with some brilliant minds and maybe a few terrible guessers for balance
🏆 **What’s in it for you?**
Glory, bragging rights, and the sweet, sweet taste of Prosecco-fueled victory.
💬 **Come for the trivia, stay for the chaos.**
Spots are limited, so grab your seat before your smarter friend does! 🎟️
P.S. Pictures might be taken during the event, if you do not want it please let the organizer know.
Tickets are non-refundable.
**Want more events like this? Join our WhatsApp community:** [https://link.social-circle.ch/sVZD](https://link.social-circle.ch/sVZD)
easy long walk with BBQ ending with OKVZ concert (free classical music concert)
**Warning: sbb path doesn't exist anymore. I changed it**
**walk before concert:**
[von Mönchaltorf nach Riesbach | Wanderung | Komoot](https://www.komoot.com/tour/2821670156)
At 11 :30 we start the walk at the bus stop Riedikon, Chis/Naturstation.
There are several place for a BBQ along the way. Next to the Greifensee ([Der Greifensee – Google My Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1oVWQ3DGKt98YlWetNA2tXANnwC4&ll=47.32319246383582%2C8.619336872970429&z=14)), at point 9 on the map and probably along the zurich lake. We can decide in the dedicated whatsapp group which one to take or choose spontaneously. We also can go swimming in the Greifensee and/or Zürich lake.
The Final destination is the Church Neumünster where the OKVZ concert take place.
**concert description :**
2 times per year the OKVZ organize very nice concerts.
more information about the music programm:
[Konzerte – OKVZ](https://okvz.ch/aktuelle-konzerte/)
It is free but donation to the OKVZ are welcome. It worth it.
**How to go with the train (from Zurich and I will meet you on the way):**
https://a.sbbmobile.ch/s/jtlBD9aU
**dedicated whatapp group:**
[WhatsApp-Gruppeneinladung](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JYhguIYGM5L2Gj7zfRaViI)
**Registration:**
To sign up, please select "Yes" in the WhatsApp community survey for this activity:
[🌄 Switzerland Discovery Crew (Preferred Ages 18-35)🌄 | WhatsApp-Kanal](https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaoercY1XquRrJm58k3V)
If the event will happen in more than 30 days, I haven't added the survey in the channel yet. (Because message in a WhatsApp channel can be read by a new member only 30 days before he joins. But you can already enter the corresponding WhatsApp group)
If you are concerned about privacy, only the admin of a WhatsApp channel can see who has voted in a poll (unlike a WhatsApp group).
Please sign up only when you are certain!
You can also register through Meetup, as it helps build momentum; however, I rely only on the number of people who signed up through the WhatsApp survey.
Craft Beer Events This Week
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Rooftop Brunch & Beats (Tickets Required)
**Brunch • Beats • Rooftop Vibes**
Sundays in Zurich deserve a better soundtrack.
On **Sunday, May 31**, we’re heading up to the rooftop terrace of **Hiltl Dachterrasse** for a special **Rooftop Sunday Social** – where brunch culture meets house music and great company.
From **10:00 to 14:30**, the legendary rooftop of Hiltl turns into a daytime playground with brunch, drinks, sunshine, and electronic beats. Think of it as the Sunday version of the new **coffee rave trend** — relaxed, social, and full of energy, just earlier in the day and with amazing views over Zurich.
**Zurich Together will have its own table**, so our crowd can start the day together, grab brunch, and warm up with familiar faces. From there, you can stay with the group or mingle with the wider party crowd on the terrace and dancefloor.
Expect a fun mix of locals and internationals, open-minded people between **18 and 45**, and the kind of atmosphere where conversations start easily and Sundays suddenly become much more exciting.
Sunlight, good music, brunch plates, day drinks, and a rooftop dancefloor — not a bad way to start the day.
☀️ **What to expect**
• Rooftop brunch with beautiful city views
• House music & sunny daytime vibes
• Zurich Together table to meet our crowd
• Social atmosphere – easy to meet new people
• Dancing, drinks, and brunch on the terrace
🎟 **Tickets**
Use our **15% discount code**:
**Zurich-Together31**
Get tickets here:
https://tickets.brunch-party.ch/events/brunch-party-hiltl-dachterrasse-2026-05-31
Come solo or bring friends — either way, it’s the kind of Sunday where breakfast meets bassline.
**Brunch. Beats. Rooftop.**
Please note that tickets are **non-refundable**, but you are welcome to **transfer or sell your ticket to another person** if you’re unable to attend.
Please join WhatsApp Chat once you will make your mind to come over:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/GCY5lXrlMMlCE1uKmQc1C0
🌅 International Potluck Brunch by the Lake - Young Professionals Meetup
Join us on 31 May from 12:00 for a relaxed afternoon by the lake with good food, international vibes, and new connections.
This is a potluck-style dinner, which means everyone brings something small to share — homemade, store-bought, snacks, drinks, or a dish from your home country are all welcome 😊
The goal of the evening is to meet new people, enjoy the sunset together, and create a warm and social community atmosphere outdoors.
Everyone is welcome!
Most participants will likely be young professionals between approximately 25 and 40 years old.
Please note: I will be teaching a Pilates class at the same location until 12:00 (you can find more information about the event in the Meetup “Lakeside Pilates”). If you arrive earlier, I kindly ask you to keep the atmosphere calm and quiet until the class has finished 🙏
Bring:
✨ Something to share
✨ A blanket or something comfortable to sit on
✨ Warm clothes for the evening
✨ Good energy and openness to connect
Looking forward to a cozy international afternoon by the lake ☀️
Join the Spring Together Whatsapp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/ESXXl7mYt5ALijJfdm27RP
Summer Hatha Yoga and Brunch at Zurich Lake
☀️ Summer Hatha Yoga & Brunch in Zurich ☀️
Join us for a relaxed and refreshing Hatha Yoga & Summer Brunch on Sunday 31 May in Zurich – in the green area near Wollishofen.
We’ll begin at 10:30 with 1h yoga practice, open to all levels – including beginners.
🧘 Yoga spots are limited to 20 participants. Cost is 25 CHF - please pay via Twint +41 791977702 to save your spot.
🥐 After yoga, we’ll stay together from for a relaxed picnic-style brunch. This part is open to everyone – no registration, no fees. Feel free to join us at any time :) Just bring your own food, drinks, and good vibes.
What to bring:
Yoga mat
Comfortable clothes
Water
Your own brunch items 🍓🥐🧃
To stay up to date join the WhatsApp group 🌿 [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JjcN8KKelJ7L5kNT40j6vT](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JjcN8KKelJ7L5kNT40j6vT)
SOUND ESCAPE: Breath • Music • Relax
**BREATH, MUSIC & A SPACE TO FULLY SWITCH OFF**
🗓 Date: **Sunday**, **31\. May**
🕗 Time: **18:00 -20:00**
🎟️[Tickets for this event are sold on Eversports.](https://www.eversports.ch/org/activity/c9b4f7db-215c-4a5a-8901-511f4905ca47)
📍 Location: [ANNTIN studio, Glattbrugg train station](https://www.google.com/maps/place/ANNTIN+%7C+wellbeing+studio+%7C+reformer+pilates,+yoga,+dance,+relaxation/@47.4303607,8.5571861,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x4790750ff37aaae5:0x6d7fac36f579e52a!8m2!3d47.4303607!4d8.559761!16s%2Fg%2F11ynkd5pn6?entry=tts&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQwOC4wIPu8ASoASAFQAw%3D%3D&skid=8e162335-44a5-4968-88b0-97308defc0c3)
(10 min from HB, 7 min from Hardbrücke, 2 min from Oerlikon)
⸻
What to expect
🌬️ **Breath & movement** to unlock the body
🎵 **Deep immersive music journey**
🫁 **Conscious connected breathing**
**⚡ Emotional release & nervous system reset**
🧠 From stress and overthinking into presence
🌙 Leave feeling calm, clear & deeply grounded
⸻
Most people end their Sunday already stressed about Monday.
**This evening is the opposite.**
**SOUND ESCAPE** is a guided breathwork & music experience designed to help you fully switch off the noise, release built-up tension and reconnect with yourself through breath, sound and feeling.
We start with simple **breath-led movement** to open the body, lungs and airways, helping you land in the present moment instead of staying stuck in your head.
Then the journey deepens.
Through **conscious connected breathing**, carefully selected music and waves of activation and release, you’ll move through different emotional and nervous system states, from tension into calm, from mental noise into clarity, from holding on into letting go.
**No performance.**
**No pressure.**
**Just music, breath and space to feel again.**
[🎟 Tickets for this event are sold on Eversports.](https://www.eversports.ch/org/activity/c9b4f7db-215c-4a5a-8901-511f4905ca47)
⚠️ Limited spots available — join early to secure your spot.
In case of any questions contact us here:
[WhatsApp Community](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IguE1nGj7Eg7fbkA3kHr9M?mode=gi_t)
Walensee Hike - From Walenstadt to Weesen
**Brief description:** Starting our journey in Walenstadt, we set off on a spectacular hike along the northern part of the Walensee towards Weesen. The trail leads us through forests and along rocky paths, rewarding us with magnificent panoramic views of the lake and the majestic Churfirsten mountain range. Along the way, we will hike through the charming, car-free village of Quinten with its unique Mediterranean flair, and then pass the Seerenbach Falls, one of the highest free-falling waterfalls in Switzerland, before finally reaching our destination in Weesen.
During our break in Quinten, we can go for a refreshing swim in the lake and enjoy lunch in some of the restaurants.
**Komoot Link:** [https://www.komoot.com/de-de/tour/2988439408](https://www.komoot.com/de-de/tour/2988439408)
**Key data**
Length: 20,1 km
Ascent: 730 m
Descent: 720 m
Duration without breaks: approx. 6:52 hours
Technical difficulty: according to Komoot SAC T2.
SAC T2: Mountain hiking trail - Trail with a clear route throughout. Terrain is steep in places. Risk of falling cannot be ruled out. Elementary sure-footedness. Elementary sense of direction.
**Arrival and departure**
Meeting point: 8:30 Zürich HB under the blue angel
8:43 S25 from Zürich HB track 7 to Ziegelbrücke
9:28 S17 to Walenstadt
Start of Hike: 9:46 in Walenstadt
**Breaks**
We plan to take a short break about every hour. Around 12:00, we’ll take a 30-minute break for anyone who wants to have lunch. We expect to arrive in Quinten around 15:00 and take a longer break there of about 60 minutes. Anyone who wants to can have lunch at a restaurant, drink coffee, eat ice cream, or go swimming. Since this is a fairly long hike, please make sure to bring plenty of food and drinks.
**Disclaimer**
Important Notice
This is NOT a guided tour, but an informal meetup of individuals acting on their own responsibility. Participation is at your own risk.
Each participant is solely responsible for:
* assessing the requirements and difficulty of the hike,
* evaluating their own fitness and capabilities,
* ensuring adequate equipment (boots, clothing, Sun cream, tick repellent etc.) and sufficient insurance coverage,
* checking the weather forecast in advance.
In case professional rescue services are required, each participant will be responsible for the costs.
The organizer accepts no responsibility for any injuries, accidents, or death that may result directly or indirectly from this event. The organizer does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the hike description.
By joining this hike, you agree to the terms stated above.
**Image license** (example image, not from the tour)
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Craft Beer Events Near You
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Westerville Queer Coffee Meetup
WQC has weekly Thursday night social nights at the Westerville Java Central. Come and grab a coffee and connect with the community: low stakes, chill environment, and tasty drinks. No registration is required; come as you are.
Sunday Arts & Crafternoon: Launch Event! 🎉
**Let’s kick off our very first CBUS Maker Meetup!**
Whether you are looking to carve out dedicated creative time, wanting to get a lingering project across the finish line, or just looking to chat with fellow local makers—this is the space for you.
🧵 **What to Bring**
Bring any art or craft project you are currently working on, as long as it is portable and quiet. Think:
* **Yarn & Thread:** Knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross-stitch, hand-sewing, mending.
* **Paper & Sketching:** Sketchbooks, adult coloring books, watercolors, bullet journaling.
* **Digital:** Tablets, iPad drawing, laptop writing/design.
* *Please note: Because we are meeting in a shared public space, no power tools, sewing machines, or high-odor materials (like strong solvents or spray glues), please!*
**📍 Where to Find Us**
* We will be meeting at **Columbus Metropolitan Library - Karl Road Branch** in **Meeting Room 1**. Room is reserved under **CBUS Maker Meetup.**
**⏱️ Timeline**
* **1:00 PM:** Arrive, grab a seat, get settled, and do a quick round of introductions so we can see what everyone is working on.
* **1:15 PM - 3:00 PM:** Open maker time! Chat, craft, relax, and swap creative ideas.
**⚠️ A Note on RSVPs**
Space for this first meetup is strictly limited to 10 spots.
If your plans change and you can no longer attend, please update your RSVP to "Not Going" as soon as possible so someone on the waitlist can grab your spot. We ask that you try to give at least 48 hours' notice if you need to cancel.
***
**We can't wait to meet you and see what you're making! All skill levels welcome.**
Art & Craft Maker Meetup
**Get your creative flow going with a Sunday Afternoon Maker Meetup!**
Whether you are looking to carve out dedicated creative time, wanting to get a lingering project across the finish line, or just looking to chat with fellow local makers—this is the space for you.
🧵 **What to Bring**
Bring any art or craft project you are currently working on, as long as it is portable and quiet. Think:
* **Yarn & Thread:** Knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross-stitch, hand-sewing, mending.
* **Paper & Sketching:** Sketchbooks, adult coloring books, watercolors, bullet journaling.
* **Digital:** Tablets, iPad drawing, laptop writing/design.
* *Please note: Because we are meeting in a shared public space, no power tools, sewing machines, or high-odor materials (like strong solvents or spray glues), please!*
**📍 Where to Find Us**
* We will be meeting at **Columbus Metropolitan Library - Martin Luther King Branch** in **Meeting Room 1**. Room is reserved under **CBUS Maker Meetup.**
**⏱️ Timeline**
* **1:00 PM:** Arrive, grab a seat, get settled, and do a quick round of introductions so we can see what everyone is working on.
* **1:15 PM - 3:00 PM:** Open maker time! Chat, craft, relax, and swap creative ideas.
**⚠️ A Note on RSVPs**
Space for this first meetup is strictly limited to 10 spots.
If your plans change and you can no longer attend, please update your RSVP to "Not Going" as soon as possible so someone on the waitlist can grab your spot. We ask that you try to give at least 48 hours' notice if you need to cancel.
***
**We can't wait to meet you and see what you're making! All skill levels welcome.**
🍕Pizza House 🍕
Who’s up for a pizza night at the highly requested Pizza House? 🍕🍻
Join us at for great pizza, good laughs, and even better company!
Come hungry and ready for a cheesy good time.
Sunday Afternoon Coffee at Grandview Grind
Who else is ready to sit outside?
Join us for a casual chat over coffee & tea at Grandview Grind! Come out and meet some new people, enjoy your favorite drink, and make some new friends!
Franklin Park Conservatory / Columbus Brewing Company
**History**
The [Franklin Park Conservatory](https://www.fpconservatory.org/)’s roots trace back to 1852 when the Franklin County Agricultural Society purchased 88 acres of land to host the Ohio State Fair. After the fair moved to its permanent home, the city of Columbus transformed the grounds into Franklin Park in 1884. This transition shifted the space from a temporary event site to a dedicated public green space for the growing community. The park became a central hub for outdoor recreation and early civic gatherings in the neighborhood.
In 1895, the landmark Victorian-style Palm House opened its doors, drawing heavy inspiration from the Glass Palace of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. This iron and glass structure became an immediate icon, housing exotic plants that residents would otherwise never see in the Midwest. It remains the oldest part of the facility and serves as a primary link to the conservatory’s 19th-century origins. For decades, it stood as a singular testament to grand horticultural architecture in Central Ohio.
A major turning point arrived in 1992 when Columbus hosted AmeriFlora '92, an international horticultural exhibition. This massive event prompted a $16 million renovation and expansion, adding significantly more greenhouse space and the Dorothy M. Davis Showhouse. The festival put the conservatory on the international map and fundamentally changed its scale and ambition. Following the event, the facility transitioned from a city-run park to a private, non-profit organization.
In 2003, the conservatory’s identity was further defined through a long-term partnership with world-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly. After a successful exhibition, the Friends of the Conservatory purchased most of the glass installations, creating the largest permanent collection of Chihuly’s work in a botanical setting. These vibrant glass sculptures are now woven throughout the biomes, blending art with nature. This addition helped cement the conservatory as a premier cultural destination rather than just a botanical garden.
Recent years have seen the site expand beyond the glass walls to emphasize community engagement and outdoor education. The 2018 opening of the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden added two acres of interactive landscape designed for hands-on learning. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus also provides local residents with space to grow their own food and learn sustainable practices. Today, the conservatory balances its historic Victorian charm with modern commitments to local ecology and the Columbus community.
**Maps of the Conservatory**
Here is the [main map](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/franklin-park-zones-scaled.jpg) of the Conservatory grounds. Here's a [map of the areas](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ConstructionMap-2026.jpg) in which the Conservatory has ongoing construction (see below).
**Summary**
For this event, we'll explore Columbus's highly-rated and very popular Conservatory. As mentioned above, the Conservatory is doing renovations on parts of the facility. These renovations are scheduled to be ongoing until the Fall of next year.
Basically, no matter when you go to the Conservatory over the next 18 months, you're going to see some metaphorical orange barrels. So let's just go now.
**Tickets and pricing**
On the first Sunday of every month, the Conservatory is free for residents of Franklin County and the city of Columbus. You must bring an ID to receive this discount. (Yes, they do check.) Otherwise, tickets are $25.20.
Members of the Columbus Zoo (of which I am one) do get a discount on tickets, though I have never actually bought a ticket to the Conservatory (I've always gone on free days). I believe the discount is $4.
Parking is always free.
If you have additional questions about pricing or whether and for what you qualify, you can reach the Conservatory at 614-715-8000.
**Where we'll meet**
We will meet just outside the main entrance. I guarantee there's going to be a line. The Conservatory is always popular on free days, and especially in nice weather.
**Your GPS is stupid!**
Be careful simply typing "Franklin Park Conservatory" in your GPS and going where it tells you.
The only way to access the parking lot to the Conservatory is off of Broad Street. Unfortunately, since Google Maps is unable to find its way out of a wet paper bag, it has a tendency to want to take people to a mythical, non-existent Conservatory entrance on Nelson Road.
If your GPS does this, just drive to the north side of the Conservatory along Broad Street. Your GPS should then redirect you to the main Conservatory entrance. If your GPS doesn't, then throw your phone away\* and look for the big Conservatory sign on the south side of Broad Street between Nelson Road and Franklin Park West.
You also should be able to use the map pin I've provided, below, and it should properly direct you to where you need to drive.
\* Don't really do this.
**After the event**
After stopping to smell the roses, for those that are interested, we'll head to the nearby [Columbus Brewing Company Beer Hall](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/) for [drinks](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#draft-list) and [lunch](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#food-menu).
The Beer Hall's actual address is [200 Kelton Ave, Columbus, OH 43205](https://www.google.com/maps/place/200+Kelton+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43205/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x883889a94ac4acad:0xadb2e60240dbc38b?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111) (it's literally just on the south side of the Conservatory). Be sure this is where your GPS is taking you when you use it, as the Brewing Company has a taproom on Harrison Avenue that is *not* what you want for this event.
We should be at the Beer Hall by 1 if you can't make the Conservatory and just want to join us for drinks.


















