Easter Egg Hunt in Columbus, Ohio

Join us for a Rock & Gem Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, march 28 @ 11am & 1pm

Each registered easter egg hunter gets:

• 20 eggs filled with tumbled rocks and gems.

• 1 kraft shopping bag to collect your eggs.

• 1 cloth keepsake bag to hold your new rock collection.

• 1 golden egg with a special coupon or prize.

$10 / child online registration is required

Celebrating 91 years in 2026

Join us for 2026 opening season activities: Sat3/21

Der Dutchman Donut Truck 10am - 1pM

Schmidt’s Sausage Food Truck 10am - 4pm

Free Balloon twisting 11am - 1pm

Free indoor Craft for Kids 11am - 2pm

ARTS & CRAFTS PROJECT: SEED MOSAICS

Last year’s seed mosaics were a big hit, so we’re bringing that back again! Join us for a free kids’ arts & crafts project in the indoor party room (next to the restrooms). We’ll use air-dry clay and cardboard tracers to make butterfly or snail shapes, then fill in colors using seeds, beans, or lentils.

Ages 12 & under

This project takes approximately 20 minutes to complete with some parental assistance for younger kids.

Kid-friendly Magic Show with Magic Nate

Sunday, october 12

3 - 3:45pm

FREE TO ATTEND FOR ALL VISITORS

LOCATION: Outdoor shelter house stage (near mini-golf)

A blend of magic, comedy, music, and mime, enjoy an interactive show from Delaware County-based entertainer Nate the Magician. Appropriate for all ages.

Do you have a little entrepreneur, budding baker, junior gardener, aspiring artist, jewelry maker, crafty kiddo, or expert lemonade stand manager?

Join us for the first year of Made by Me Markets at Olentangy Caverns.

We're trying something new — and inviting young entrepreneurs to set up at our location and sell their wares.

*2nd Sundays during THE SEASON* 1pm - 3:30pm

June 8 (puppet show on outdoor stage @2pm)

July 13 (Erica Carlson & Sedgie the Hedgie @3pm)

August 10 (Free face painting 1-3pm)

Sept 14 (puppet show on outdoor stage @2pm)

NEW! Oct 12 (Magic Nate on outdoor stage @3pm)

Cave Sound Bathing (yes, inside the cave!)

(Second Friday of each month, May - October 2025)

Friday, October 10

6:30pm - 7:30pm

$48 / person

hOm has been invited into the beautiful, historic Olentangy Caverns to host monthly sound baths. Known to have been used by the Wyandotte tribe as a refuge, these caverns have so much felt history and energy from the moment you step inside. Be prepared to descend deep into the cave for a sound bath experience unlike any other in Central Ohio.

These sound bath journey's will be taking place every second Friday from May through October. There is limited capacity, so don't hesitate to grab your spot!

Things to know:
Parking is free in the gravel lot. Once you arrive enter the building marked "Cave Entrance."

Be prepared to descend multiple flights of stairs into the cavern for the sound bath.

The cave may be damp and muddy in places, so please plan/dress accordingly
(this includes where the sound bath is held within the cave)

The cave is much cooler inside than outside, so please plan/dress accordingly.

We will have some tarps available to place on the ground, but please bring a mat and head rest (pillow, rolled up towel, etc) to use for the sound bath.

Watch Gus the Squash Carver craft beautiful artwork on a 500 pound pumpkin!

FREE TO ATTEND FOR ALL VISITORS

LOCATION: Outdoor shelter house stage (near mini-golf)

Do you have a little entrepreneur, budding baker, junior gardener, aspiring artist, jewelry maker, crafty kiddo, or expert lemonade stand manager?

Join us for the first year of Made by Me Markets at Olentangy Caverns.

We're trying something new — and inviting young entrepreneurs to set up at our location and sell their wares.

*2nd Sundays during Summer* 1pm - 3:30pm

June 8 (puppet show on outdoor stage @2pm)

July 13 (Erica Carlson & Sedgie the Hedgie @3pm)

August 10 (Free face painting 1-3pm)

Sept 14 (puppet show on outdoor stage @2pm)

NEW! Oct 12 (Magic Nate on outdoor stage @3pm)

Cave Sound Bathing (yes, inside the cave!)

(Second Friday of each month, May - October 2025)

Friday, September 12

6:30pm - 7:30pm

$48 / person

hOm has been invited into the beautiful, historic Olentangy Caverns to host monthly sound baths. Known to have been used by the Wyandotte tribe as a refuge, these caverns have so much felt history and energy from the moment you step inside. Be prepared to descend deep into the cave for a sound bath experience unlike any other in Central Ohio.

These sound bath journey's will be taking place every second Friday from May through October. There is limited capacity, so don't hesitate to grab your spot!

Things to know:
Parking is free in the gravel lot. Once you arrive enter the building marked "Cave Entrance."

Be prepared to descend multiple flights of stairs into the cavern for the sound bath.

The cave may be damp and muddy in places, so please plan/dress accordingly
(this includes where the sound bath is held within the cave)

The cave is much cooler inside than outside, so please plan/dress accordingly.

We will have some tarps available to place on the ground, but please bring a mat and head rest (pillow, rolled up towel, etc) to use for the sound bath.

2025 Dates:

June 21, July 19, Aug 2, Sept 6

6pm & 7pm

Relax body and mind as we connect to nature INSIDE THE CAVE with an inviting and inspiring class welcome to all levels. This multi-sensory experience will take your yoga practice to a place it has never been (including an impromptu yoga studio 75-feet underground).

CLASS difficulty: All Levels - Beginners Welcome (ages 12+)

Price: $29.50 / person

THINGS TO NOTE:

- We will walk down 58 stairs to enter the cave, so tennis shoes are suggested. However, you may choose to be barefoot or in socks once on your mat.

- The cave is naturally 55 degrees year round (nope, this is not hot yoga!), so please dress for your temperature comfort level.

- We will gather in the parking lot / museum area, then enter the cave as a group.

What to bring:

- Yoga mat (required)

- Old beach towel (strongly suggested: the cave floor can be damp and somewhat muddy, so this will protect your mat)

Do you have a little entrepreneur, budding baker, junior gardener, aspiring artist, jewelry maker, crafty kiddo, or expert lemonade stand manager?

Join us for the first year of Made by Me Markets at Olentangy Caverns.

We're trying something new — and inviting young entrepreneurs to set up at our location and sell their wares.

*2nd Sundays during Summer* 1pm - 3:30pm

June 8 (puppet show on outdoor stage @2pm)

July 13

August 10

Sept 14 (puppet show on outdoor stage @2pm)

Make Your Own Gemstone Necklace

SUNDAY: July 13, Aug 10, 2024

1 - 3:30pm

$19.95 / Gem Mining & Necklace

Go gem mining, choose your favorite stone, and create your own handmade wire-wrapped necklace!

WORKSHOP INCLUDES:

- 1 bag of gem mining paydirt

- All jewelry-wrapping materials (wire and cord)

- Assistance creating your jewelry

INSTRUCTOR: Kristin from Out on the Prairie Macrame Crafts

Recommended for ages 4+ (young ones will need extra help from their grownups). While this is primarily a kids workshop, adults are also welcome.

WHERE TO FIND US:

There will be a tented space in the gem mining area to create your necklace.

Choose your preferred event date and pick a 30-minute slot.

Cave Sound Bathing (yes, inside the cave!)

(Second Friday of each month, May - October 2025)

Friday, August 8

6:30pm - 7:30pm

$48 / person

hOm has been invited into the beautiful, historic Olentangy Caverns to host monthly sound baths. Known to have been used by the Wyandotte tribe as a refuge, these caverns have so much felt history and energy from the moment you step inside. Be prepared to descend deep into the cave for a sound bath experience unlike any other in Central Ohio.

These sound bath journey's will be taking place every second Friday from May through October. There is limited capacity, so don't hesitate to grab your spot!

Things to know:
Parking is free in the gravel lot. Once you arrive enter the building marked "Cave Entrance."

Be prepared to descend multiple flights of stairs into the cavern for the sound bath.

The cave may be damp and muddy in places, so please plan/dress accordingly
(this includes where the sound bath is held within the cave)

The cave is much cooler inside than outside, so please plan/dress accordingly.

We will have some tarps available to place on the ground, but please bring a mat and head rest (pillow, rolled up towel, etc) to use for the sound bath.

Bird Walk Wednesdays

For kids & their grownups

Join resident bird nerd (Katie) for 15 minutes of Backyard Birding 101 in the indoor party room — then we’ll venture to the walking trail and see how many birds we can identify together. All are welcome, but this is geared towards ages 5 - 12.

Wednesdays 10am

June 11, 18, 25 / July 9 & 23 / Aug 6

This activity is free and limited to 12 spots per session.

Tie Dye Tuesdays

summer Workshop for kids

We’re taking arts & crafts to the next level this summer. Join us to make your own Olentangy Caverns tie-dye t-shirt.

youth shirt sizes XS - XL, ages 5+, $19.99/shirt

Tuesdays 1:30 - 3:30pm

June 10, 17, 24 / July 8 & 22 / Aug 5

This is a 30-minute workshop. You’ll choose a 1/2 hour block of time during registration.

If possible, please register online 24 hrs before class time. Shirts must be soaked in a special solution for the dye to hold, so we want to be prepped before you arrive! If you’re unable to register online, we’ll just need 30 mins to soak your shirt.

2025 Dates:

June 21, July 19, Aug 2, Sept 6

6pm & 7pm

Relax body and mind as we connect to nature INSIDE THE CAVE with an inviting and inspiring class welcome to all levels. This multi-sensory experience will take your yoga practice to a place it has never been (including an impromptu yoga studio 75-feet underground).

CLASS difficulty: All Levels - Beginners Welcome (ages 12+)

Price: $29.50 / person

THINGS TO NOTE:

- We will walk down 58 stairs to enter the cave, so tennis shoes are suggested. However, you may choose to be barefoot or in socks once on your mat.

- The cave is naturally 55 degrees year round (nope, this is not hot yoga!), so please dress for your temperature comfort level.

- We will gather in the parking lot / museum area, then enter the cave as a group.

What to bring:

- Yoga mat (required)

- Old beach towel (strongly suggested: the cave floor can be damp and somewhat muddy, so this will protect your mat)

Bird Walk Wednesdays

For kids & their grownups

Join resident bird nerd (Katie) for 15 minutes of Backyard Birding 101 in the indoor party room — then we’ll venture to the walking trail and see how many birds we can identify together. All are welcome, but this is geared towards ages 5 - 12.

Wednesdays 10am

June 11, 18, 25 / July 9 & 23 / Aug 6

This activity is free and limited to 12 spots per session.

Tie Dye Tuesdays

summer Workshop for kids

We’re taking arts & crafts to the next level this summer. Join us to make your own Olentangy Caverns tie-dye t-shirt.

youth shirt sizes XS - XL, ages 5+, $19.99/shirt

Tuesdays 1:30 - 3:30pm

June 10, 17, 24 / July 8 & 22 / Aug 5

This is a 30-minute workshop. You’ll choose a 1/2 hour block of time during registration.

If possible, please register online 24 hrs before class time. Shirts must be soaked in a special solution for the dye to hold, so we want to be prepped before you arrive! If you’re unable to register online, we’ll just need 30 mins to soak your shirt.

2025 Dates:

June 21, July 19, Aug 2, Sept 6

6pm & 7pm

Relax body and mind as we connect to nature INSIDE THE CAVE with an inviting and inspiring class welcome to all levels. This multi-sensory experience will take your yoga practice to a place it has never been (including an impromptu yoga studio 75-feet underground).

CLASS difficulty: All Levels - Beginners Welcome (ages 12+)

Price: $29.50 / person

THINGS TO NOTE:

- We will walk down 58 stairs to enter the cave, so tennis shoes are suggested. However, you may choose to be barefoot or in socks once on your mat.

- The cave is naturally 55 degrees year round (nope, this is not hot yoga!), so please dress for your temperature comfort level.

- We will gather in the parking lot / museum area, then enter the cave as a group.

What to bring:

- Yoga mat (required)

- Old beach towel (strongly suggested: the cave floor can be damp and somewhat muddy, so this will protect your mat)

Superhero Hedgehog Magic Show with Erica Carlson and her live, real-life hedgehog sidekick Sedgie the Hedgie

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s a … hedgehog?! That’s right!

A super hedgehog! Grab your superhero cape and show off your muscles for this family-friendly magic show featuring Sedgie the Hedgie, a live hedgehog!

Do you have a little entrepreneur, budding baker, junior gardener, aspiring artist, jewelry maker, crafty kiddo, or expert lemonade stand manager?

Join us for the first year of Made by Me Markets at Olentangy Caverns.

We're trying something new — and inviting young entrepreneurs to set up at our location and sell their wares.

*2nd Sundays during Summer* 1pm - 3:30pm

June 8 (puppet show on outdoor stage @2pm)

July 13

August 10

Sept 14 (puppet show on outdoor stage @2pm)

Make Your Own Gemstone Necklace

SUNDAY: July 13, Aug 10, 2024

1 - 3:30pm

$19.95 / Gem Mining & Necklace

Go gem mining, choose your favorite stone, and create your own handmade wire-wrapped necklace!

WORKSHOP INCLUDES:

- 1 bag of gem mining paydirt

- All jewelry-wrapping materials (wire and cord)

- Assistance creating your jewelry

INSTRUCTOR: Kristin from Out on the Prairie Macrame Crafts

Recommended for ages 4+ (young ones will need extra help from their grownups). While this is primarily a kids workshop, adults are also welcome.

WHERE TO FIND US:

There will be a tented space in the gem mining area to create your necklace.

Choose your preferred event date and pick a 30-minute slot.

Cave Sound Bathing (yes, inside the cave!)

(Second Friday of each month, May - October 2025)

Friday, JuLY 11

6:30pm - 7:30pm

$48 / person

hOm has been invited into the beautiful, historic Olentangy Caverns to host monthly sound baths. Known to have been used by the Wyandotte tribe as a refuge, these caverns have so much felt history and energy from the moment you step inside. Be prepared to descend deep into the cave for a sound bath experience unlike any other in Central Ohio.

These sound bath journey's will be taking place every second Friday from May through October. There is limited capacity, so don't hesitate to grab your spot!

Things to know:
Parking is free in the gravel lot. Once you arrive enter the building marked "Cave Entrance."

Be prepared to descend multiple flights of stairs into the cavern for the sound bath.

The cave may be damp and muddy in places, so please plan/dress accordingly
(this includes where the sound bath is held within the cave)

The cave is much cooler inside than outside, so please plan/dress accordingly.

We will have some tarps available to place on the ground, but please bring a mat and head rest (pillow, rolled up towel, etc) to use for the sound bath.

Bird Walk Wednesdays

For kids & their grownups

Join resident bird nerd (Katie) for 15 minutes of Backyard Birding 101 in the indoor party room — then we’ll venture to the walking trail and see how many birds we can identify together. All are welcome, but this is geared towards ages 5 - 12.

Wednesdays 10am

June 11, 18, 25 / July 9 & 23 / Aug 6

This activity is free and limited to 12 spots per session.