Parks, Gardens & Farms Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St., 43215, 614-545-4700. Located in the heart of downtown. Park with a hand-carved carousel, world-class gardens, outdoor reading room, grand lawns and Bicentennial Pavilion. Open daily; programming May-Sept. Franklin Park Conservatory and botaniCal Gardens, 1777 E. Broad St., 43203,
614-645-8733. Two miles east of downtown. Featuring exotic plants, art and special exhibits. “Sacrifice + Bliss: Aurora Robson” thru April 28, 2013; “Orchids” thru April 7, 2013.
lynd Fruit Farm, 9090 Morse Rd. S.W., Pataskala, 43062, 740-927-1333. Open in late July with peaches, sweet corn and various berry crops. September kicks off the apple, pumpkin and maze season. Market closes early November.
Making Their First Central Ohio Appearance
Jonathan and Drew Scott of HGTV’s Property Brothers presented by
Saturday, March 2, at 1 p.m. Jonathan and Drew Scott will talk about how to achieve champagne dreams on a beer budget and more. Plus, stick around for an autograph signing!
toPiary Park, 480 E. Town St., 43215, 614-6450197. Corner of East Town Street and Washington Boulevard. Seurat’s “Sunday Afternoon on the Island of the Grand Jatte” painting sculpted in topiary. Visitor center and gift shop. Open daily. Free. topiarygarden.org.
spas and salons aveda institute Columbus, South Campus Gateway, 1581 N. High St., 43201, 614-291-2421. The Aveda Institute Columbus provides full salon services done by supervised students. Best of all, you can get quality services at an affordable price. erika taylor urban sPa, 275 S. Fourth St., 43215, 614-564-9054. Central Ohio’s most innovative full-service day spa offering each guest an exclusive and upscale environment designed to cater to their every need. the niCCi debro sPa and salon, 274
Marconi Blvd., Ste. 100, 43215, 614-228-5670. Exclusive destination for spa parties, bridal shower, birthday and company parties.
nurtur the salon, 1581 W. Lane Ave., 43221,
Feb. 23 – MAr. 3
Ohio expo Center
(Ohio State Fairgrounds) For more information, visit Dispatchevents.com.
614-487-3033. Every guest experiences a customized Aveda sensory ritual: a stress-relieving experience in a massage chair, a hand and arm massage, a mini-facial or an aromatic foot soak.
stile salon & sPa, 3981 Easton Way, 43219, 614-342-2133. Full service salon and spa offering massages, facials, manicures, pedicures and hair services. Perfect for girlfriend getaways, bachelorette parties and weddings.
Zoos & Wildlife Columbus Zoo and aquarium, 4850 W.
Powell Rd., 43065, 614-645-3550. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is a world of adventure that does a world of good. The Zoo is home to more than 9,000 animals representing 650 species from around the globe.
Interested in exhibiting at the show? Call 614.461.5257 or email klockhart@dispatch.com today.
the Wilds, 14000 International Rd., Cumberland,
43732, 740-638-5030. Board a safari transport to view rare and endangered animals living in an open-range habitat at this 10,000-acre conservation center in southeast Ohio. Open select days May-October.
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