
The Orchid Show
of Wonders
February 10 â 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. Youâll 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 Â
Adult: $10 Member/$21 Nonmember  Â
Children 3 â 12 yrs: $7 Member/$14 Nonmember Children 2 and under: Free
Orchids after hours  Â
Select dates.
Plus Level Members and Donors Benefit  Â
As a plus or donor level member, you will receive free Orchid Show ticketsâthis year online. A timed ticket is required to enter. Please note: Your free tickets are based on your membership level.  Â
To make your free reservations use these instructions:
- Sign in to your online account on or after January 25
- Press "My Account" in top navigation
- View your benefit in your account portal (My Account)
- Click through "Redeem Now" to reserve your free tickets (based on your member level)
- Additional tickets can purchased at a discounted rate with your purchase
- View an instructional video on how to redeem your tickets
- If you are having trouble redeeming tickets, please call our support line: (847) 835-6801
General Public  Â
Your Orchid Show ticket includes admission to the Garden; parking not included.  Â
Note that free Garden admission days do not include Orchid Show tickets.
Orchids After Hours
Evenings:Â Â Â
February 14, 16, 22 & 29Â Â Â
March 7, 14, 15, 21 & 22Â Â Â
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.Â
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Photographersâ Hours
Tuesdays:Â Â Â
February 13, 20 & 27Â Â Â
March 5, 12 & 19Â Â Â
8:15 to 9:45 a.m. Â or 4:15 to 5:45 p.m.
Pre-show ticketed access for photographers; capacity is limited.
Interested in orchids?Â
Take a class.
Orchid Marketplace
Weekends:Â Â Â
February 10â11, 17â18 & 24â25Â Â Â
March 2â3 & 23â24
Illinois Orchid Society Â
Show & Sale
March 9 & 10
Rare Book Exhibition:Â Â Â Â Â Â
Captivating CattleyasÂ
Lenhardt Library, through March 24Â Â Â Â Â
Free Library Talks    Â
Saturday, March 23Â Â Â Â Â
2 p.m.
Post-Orchid Show Â
Plant Sale
March 28
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