Seasonal Events
Mother's Day Paint Your Own Pottery Pop-up
Get crafty with mom on Mother's Day at our FIRST ever paint-your-own pottery pop-up!
Choose which items you plan to paint. (Mugs will be dishwasher safe after going through the kiln.)
We'll have 15 paint colors and lots of brushes.
*Items will be ready for pick-up 7-10 days after the event. These will be fired in a kiln, which makes them dishwasher safe.*
CHOOSE FROM:
— Mom-themed mug (16 oz) $26.50
— Flower mug (16 oz) $26.50
— “I love you mom” art tile (6"x 6") $19.50
— Mom ornament (2" x 5") $16.50
— Flower vase (approx 3" x 7") $32.50
— Frame (8” x 6”) $38.50
Price includes: unpainted item, 1 hour of painting time, and kiln firing.
Registration is required to ensure we have enough supplies.
Forage Feast Class & PawPaw Plant Sale
Join local chef Lorenzo Tavani for an amazing (and edible) journey through the woods of Olentangy Caverns.
In this class we will meet Paw Paw farmer Valerie Libbey from Libbey Farm. We’ll explore this native plant and learn how to propagate and grow them for future bounty.
what to expect:
Class will begin with a guided hike, exploring in-season plants and mushrooms.
We will finish class with a wild food, family-style meal where we get to eat what we meet!
General dietary restrictions can be accommodated.
Class will last roughly 3 hours.
Cost: $99/person
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED - FORAGE EVENTS TEND TO SELL OUT
Solar Eclipse Viewing at the Caverns
Looking for a kid-friendly spot to get outside and view the solar eclipse? Join us! Parking is free. Hang out on the playground, go gem mining, enjoy the petting zoo — there's a lot to keep the kids entertained while we await totality.
ISO-certified eclipse glasses will be available for purchase, but quantities are limited (250) and may sell out. Bring your own solar eclipse glasses if you can!
FEATURING: DIRTY FRANKS FOOD TRUCK
Offering amazing hot dog creations, tater tots, and more!
FEATURING: IRON GRILL FOOD TRUCK
Offering BBQ, hamburgers, and assorted desserts.
FEATURING: WEATHERVANE KETTLE CORN from Heath, Ohio
Offering flavored popcorn and kettle corn popped onsite (weather dependent).
FEATURING: BESTEAS DRINK DEN (Bubble Tea & Smoothies)
Eclipse Begins: 1:55 pm
Maximum Eclipse: 3:12pm
Eclipse Ends: 4:27 pm
PRE-ORDER SOLAR ECLIPSE GLASSES FOR PICKUP AT THE EVENT
https://www.olentangycaverns.com/eclipse-glasses-online-ordering
PLEASE NO RV's, TRAILERS, OR OVERSIZED VEHICLES. PARKING WILL BE VERY LIMITED AND WE WANT TO HOST AS MANY FAMILIES AS POSSIBLE.
Opening Day 2024
Join us for opening day!
9:30am - 12pm: Der Dutchman Donut truck
10:30am - 12:30pm Arts & Crafts for Kids (free!)
11am - 2pm: McGinnis’ Grill Food Truck
1 - 2pm: Erica Carlson, Sedgie the Hedgehog, & Balloon Animals (free!)
1 - 3pm: Face Painting (free!)