The Spirit of Oz: Wizard of OZ Characters

05/25/2026

Don't be scared! The inhabitants of Nightfall Hollow aren't as frightening as they seem. Meet them at RendeZoo at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on May 30 - if you dare!

05/21/2026

Tomorrow's showing of THE WIZARD OF OZ at the Troy-Miami County Public Library has been postponed due to inclement weather - and we all know how this tends to end for wicked witches!

We will share the new date as soon as the event is rescheduled!

🚨Program Update: Due to the weather forecast, we have made the incredibly hard decision to POSTPONE the Outdoor Movie scheduled for Friday, May 22. We are working hard to reschedule this event to a time that all can enjoy it outdoors, as planned. Please help us SHARE this information and spread the word!

05/15/2026

Just over a week until the Witches of Oz fly to the Troy-Miami County Public Library! We look forward to seeing you there!

04/27/2026

A movie screening at the library—what better way to celebrate the legacy of Oz?

From the pages of L. Frank Baum’s beloved stories to their iconic place in one of the world’s most cherished films, the Witches of Oz have been enchanting the young—and the young at heart—for more than 125 years. Now, you can meet them live and in person as Troy-Miami County Public Library presents a night of Ozzy magic.

Our friends from the International Wizard of Oz Club, Inc. are also sending along delightful prizes and giveaways—so don’t miss your chance to take a little piece of Oz home with you!

04/24/2026

Dorothy and the Tin Man are heading back to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium for RendeZoo on Saturday, May 30—and this time, they’re bringing a practically perfect new friend along for the adventure.

She may not arrive in a bubble from the merry old Land of Oz, but this enchanting nanny from jolly old England is every bit as magical.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of lights, camera, and conservation!

04/22/2026

After a sensational inaugural year, we are ecstatic to return to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium for their second RendeZoo event!

Last year, our adventure took guests over the rainbow for a wickedly wild evening of fun, animals, and conservation. This year, the spotlight shifts to the golden age of Hollywood—featuring a tribute to our all-time favorite, The Wizard of Oz. Dorothy and the Tin Man are back, joined by an exciting new lineup of co-stars, including a beloved, sky-bound enchantress and a very different kind of green-faced baddy.

Will we see you on the red carpet on May 30? ✨

Roll out the red carpet… RendeZOO is getting ready to take center stage. Tickets are now on sale for our 2026 RendeZOO event: Lights, Camera, Conservation!

On May 30, 2026, RendeZOO will transform the Columbus Zoo into an exclusive, after-hours experience inspired by all your favorite film genres - from pulse-pounding action and laugh-out-loud comedy to swoon-worthy romance, western grit, and imaginative sci-fi and fantasy. With dazzling entertainment, immersive comedy, live music, and an electric atmosphere, this 21+ event will have you feeling like you're the star of the show.

As the 98th Academy Award nominations drop tonight, we’re also rolling out a sneak peek of this summer’s dazzling event. Hurry to get your tickets at https://www.columbuszoo.org/rendezoo before our early bird sale ends on January 31, 2026!

04/18/2026

Join us at the Troy-Miami County Public Library for an unforgettable evening under the stars as they present THE WIZARD OF OZ (1939) on a big outdoor screen in the library park. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, family, and friends for a night full of fun, nostalgia, and movie magic.

Friday, May 22 • 6:30 p.m. - Kick off the evening with Wizard of Oz–themed trivia hosted by Inferno Productions DJ Services, meet the Witches of Oz live and in person, and stick around after the credits roll for exciting prizes and discussion.

Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering Oz for the first time, there’s no place like movie night!

► Movie starts at sunset. Funding provided by Ohio Goes to the Movies.

04/12/2026

Next month, The Spirit of Oz will be part of two exciting events celebrating Hollywood—and, of course, our favorite film! One will connect the legacy of Oz to the very state where the event takes place, while the other promises to be an unforgettable extravaganza, bringing together one of our most unique casts of characters yet.

Stay tuned—more details are coming in the weeks ahead! ✨

01/24/2026

A little blast from the past! In the 1990s, Across Indiana did a feature on The Chesterton Wizard of Oz Festival, which is where our story began.

The Wizard of Oz is well known as an all-American fairytale. You might think of Kansas when you’re reminded of the wonderful world of Oz, and you definitely wouldn’t think of Indiana. However, that…

01/23/2026

Show our friends at the OZ Museum some love!

OZ fans – we need you to click your heels and vote us to the top! 👠

It’s the final countdown to vote for the OZ Museum as the Best Pop Culture Museum in the U.S.

Every vote gets us closer to the Emerald City and the recognition our OZ-some community deserves! You are able to vote daily – so keep them coming!

Cast your vote before it's too late: see the link in comments!