Worthington is the perfect destination for your next event or group tour. Experience a variety of hands-on activities, unique attractions, affordable hotels and an array of restaurant and shopping options that are all long time favorites of visiting groups.
For more information on booking a group outing:
Elizabeth Dekker, CTA
Experience Worthington
777 High St. Worthington, Ohio 43085
Experienceworthington@gmail.com
(614) 841.2545
AR Workshop is a boutique DIY studio and retailer offering hands on, instructor led public and private classes. Our space is the perfect place to get creative, social and have fun creating wood and canvas home decor pieces. The experience is easy for any skill level (we use stencils) and everyone can make something different! Youth and adult project pricing starts at $40. Most workshops are 2-3 hours and should be booked in advance. We can host up to 30 guests. Additionally, you're welcome to BYO food, beer and wine!
Email us at: worthington@arworkshop.com or contact us here
Come Pour with Us in Old Worthington! Creating is a social experience at Penn & Beech, perfect for groups of up to 25 per hour (larger groups can be hosted in waves). Scent experts will guide your group in pouring their own custom-scented candles from a selection of over 100 unique fragrances. While the candles cool (~2 hours), enjoy one of the many great neighboring restaurants, or participate in another hands-on experience in the area.
To learn more and book your group, please visit the Penn & Beech website here and complete the form to be connected with the shop.
Penn & Beech
646 High St.
Worthington, Ohio 43085
(614) 433-9900
This is the ONLY manufacturer of metal whistles in the United States. Ever wonder how the ball gets inside the whistle? See how the whistle is made from coils to brass, soldered and packaged. For groups of 15 people or more, everyone receives a free whistle at the end of the tour.
Minimum Tour Group: 15
Maximum Tour Group: 55
Tour Length: 1 hour
Availability: By appointment
Pricing: $4, minimum of $60
Samantha Love
American Whistle Corporation
6540 Huntley Rd.
Columbus, Ohio 43229
slove@americanwhistlecorporation.com
(800) 876.2918
Do you enjoy a night out, brunch with friends, shopping, sipping on your favorite beverage, and just having fun? Our private shopping parties are designed just for you and your friends to enjoy a private shopping experience! Host your book club or mom's group. runners group, or business team meetings at evolverie. BYO food, beer and wine!
We are an exclusive sustainable fashion brand with a 1500 square foot shopping space and a lounge area that includes a comfortable modern sofa, chairs, table, and utility sink.
Our clothing is ethically handmade from leftover fabrics in a zero-waste cut and sew facility.
10% shopping discount for guests.
We also host learning experiences for groups of 10 or more on-site. The owner and designer of evolverie, will take you through a sustainable journey discussing fashion, fabric, fair trade, the cost to create clothing, how clothing impacts the environment and how to care for your clothing. For groups of 10 or more, everyone receives a 10% discount for in-store shopping.
Minimum for private event 5 / Tour & Private Event Info:
Minimum for private event 5 / learning experiences: 10
Maximum for private event/ learning experience: 30
Tour Length: Learning experience 1 hour / Private Event 1-3 hours
Availability: By appointment
Pricing: learning experience starts at $25, Private Events are FREE to host
evolverie
695 High St.
Worthington, Ohio 43085
amy@evolverieclothing.com
(614) 893-5571
The McConnell Arts Center is a contemporary, multidisciplinary facility presenting and promoting the performing, visual and digital arts. This arts center offers a series of performances, exhibitions, classes and cultural opportunities through both ticketed and free events.
Availability: By appointment
Pricing: No admission to view exhibits, Varied pricing for classes and performances
Michelle Tavenner
McConnell Arts Center
777 Evening St.
Worthington, Ohio 43085
mtavenner@mcconnellarts.org
(614) 885-1247
Visit this exceptional museum and be inspired to imagine life as it was 200 years ago. Explore the 1800’s in Worthington in one of the oldest residences standing in its original location in central Ohio. This property is the only lifestyle museum in Ohio that portrays both the pioneer period prior to the War of 1812 and with Federal addition, a more elegant lifestyle reminiscent of New England after the War.
Worthington brick mason, Arora Buttles built the pioneer portion in 1811. In 1819 Orange Johnson, a hornsmith before becoming a successful farmer and businessman had the stately Federal-style addition built. Here, he and wife Achsa raised their family.
Minimum Tour Group: 6
Maximum Tour Group: 45
Tour Length: 1 hour
Availability: By appointment
Pricing: Adults - $5, Children - $3
Kate LaLonde
Worthington Historical Society
956 High St.
Worthington, Ohio 43085
info@worthingtonhistory.org
(614) 885-1247
The Doll Museum offers a fine permanent collection of nineteenth-century dolls and toys. Among them are German chinas, Parian bisques, French fashions and Millners’ models and French bebes. American dolls include the work of maker Ludwig Greiner, Izannah Walker and Joel Ellis. Self-guided or docent led tours are available, as are special children’s programs. Also housed in the elegant Greek Revival headquarters of the Worthington Historical Society are the gift shop, library archive and appointed parlor.
Minimum Tour Group: 6
Maximum Tour Group: 40
Tour Length: 30 minutes
Availability: By appointment
Pricing: Self-guided - $3, Guided - $4
Kate LaLonde
Worthington Historical Society
956 High St.
Worthington, Ohio 43085
info@worthingtonhistory.org
(614) 885-1247
