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.

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.

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.

We’re so excited to have The Shazzbots join us for their first concert on the shelter house stage!

Intergalactic rock band and champions of music, art and all things creative, blast off for adventure in their Space Winnebago, to spread their rockin’ tunes to all the children of the cosmos! For over 10 years, The Shazzbots have been entertaining kiddos and parents of all ages with their unique brand of music, adventure and fun.

With 3 full-length albums, a triple Emmy winning TV show, and thousands of live shows under their jumpsuited belts, the ‘Bots are no rookies when it comes to family entertainment. 

LOCATION: Shelter House Stage

COST: Free to attend for any Olentangy Caverns customers. Parking is also free.

Join us to celebrate Olentangy Caverns' 90th Anniversary!
1935 - 2025

11am - 2pm
McGinnis’ Grill Food Truck: Serving tasty sandwiches and the best grilled cheese you've ever had.

Cotton Sugar Co. Cotton Candy: Locally owned, hand-mixed, super fluffy treats.

12pm - 12:45pm
Music with Mr. E (Kid-friendly Song Time)
Sing along with Mr. E and his acoustic guitar.

12pm - 2pm
Free Balloon Animals & Airbrush Tattoos

2pm - 2:45pm
The Shazzbots Band (Kid-friendly Music Show)
Enjoy this Emmy-winning musical performance from an amazing, local band -- created to entertain kids and adults alike.

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.

Cave Sound Bathing (yes, inside the cave!)

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

Friday, June 13

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.

Mother's Day Craft Session

Sunday, May 11

1:30pm - 3:00pm

Join us to create:

- Felt flowers on a 6-inch grapevine wreath

(This craft involves hot glue and fine motor skills. Olentangy Caverns staff will be available to assist little crafters.)

We'll also have two extra stations:

- Mother's Day card station

- "All About My Mom" letter station

$15/child

Online registration is required to ensure we have enough supplies.

Cave Sound Bathing (yes, inside the cave!)

Friday, May 9

5:30pm - 6:30pm

$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.

Preschool Story Time @ 10am

Location: Indoor Party Room at Olentangy Caverns

Staff member Shannon (a former preschool teacher) will share her love of books and learning.

Thursday, April 24: Earth Day Theme

Tuesday, May 6: Animal Theme

This activity is free to join.

But PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE to help us with planning. Thanks!

Preschool Story Time @ 10am

Location: Indoor Party Room at Olentangy Caverns

Staff member Shannon (a former preschool teacher) will share her love of books and learning.

Thursday, April 24: Earth Day Theme

Tuesday, May 6: Animal Theme

This activity is free to join.

But PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE to help us with planning. Thanks!

Easter egg hunt is SOLD OUT!

Easter Egg Hunt in Columbus, Ohio

Join us for our first Rock & Gem Easter Egg Hunt

Sunday, April 20 @ 3pm

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.

$5 / child online registration is required