The Orchid Show
of Wonders
February 10 – March 24, 2024
Daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A grandiose dose of silliness and fun
Step right up to The Orchid Show of Wonders, where your favorite carnival and circus attractions come to life in new ways. You’ll walk under Ferris wheel seats, and marvel at unicycles on tightropes and other gravity-defying surprises under the big top. This Orchid Show whisks you away to a whimsical world of 10,000 fresh, vibrant blooms.
Tickets
Adult: $10 Member/$21 Nonmember
Children 3 – 12 yrs: $7 Member/$14 Nonmember Children 2 and under: Free
Orchids after hours
Select dates.
Plus Level Members and Donors Benefit
As a plus or donor level member, you will receive free Orchid Show tickets—this year online. A timed ticket is required to enter.
General Public
Your Orchid Show ticket includes admission to the Garden; parking not included.
Note that free Garden admission days do not include Orchid Show tickets.
Orchids After Hours
Evenings:
February 14, 16, 22 & 29
March 7, 14, 15, 21 & 22
5 to 8 p.m.
Mingle with the blooms and enjoy a vibrant night out at Orchids After Hours, featuring cocktails and light bites for purchase. Separate ticket required; members cannot use free Orchid Show tickets for this event.
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Photographers’ Hours
Tuesdays:
February 13, 20 & 27
March 5, 12 & 19
8:15 to 9:45 a.m. or 4:15 to 5:45 p.m.
Pre-show ticketed access for photographers; capacity is limited.
Interested in orchids?
Take a class.
Orchid Marketplace
Weekends:
February 10–11, 17–18 & 24–25
March 2–3 & 23–24
Illinois Orchid Society
Show & Sale
March 9 & 10
Rare Book Exhibition:
Captivating Cattleyas
Lenhardt Library, through March 24
Free Library Talks
Saturday, March 23
2 p.m.
Post-Orchid Show
Plant Sale
March 28
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