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.
TicketsÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
Adult: $10 Member/$21 NonmemberÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
Children 3 – 12 yrs: $7 Member/$14 NonmemberÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
Children 2 and under: Free
Orchids after hoursÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
Select dates.
Plus Level Members and Donors BenefitÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
As a plus or donor level member, you will receive free Orchid Show tickets—this year online. A timed ticket is required to enter. Please note: Your free tickets are based on your membership level.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
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 on how to redeem your tickets
- If you are having trouble redeeming tickets, please call our support line: (847) 835-6801
General PublicÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
Your Orchid Show ticket includes admission to the Garden; parking not included.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
Note that free Garden admission days do not include Orchid Show tickets.
Orchids After Hours
Evenings:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
February 14, 16, 22 & 29ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
March 7, 14, 15, 21 & 22ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
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. View Menu
Photographers’ Hours
Tuesdays:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
February 13, 20 & 27ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
March 5, 12 & 19ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
8:15 to 9:45 a.m. Ìýor 4:15 to 5:45 p.m.
Pre-show ticketed access for photographers; capacity is limited.
Interested in orchids?
Orchid Marketplace
Weekends:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
February 10–11, 17–18 & 24–25ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
March 2–3 & 23–24
Illinois Orchid SocietyÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
Show & Sale
March 9 & 10
Rare Book Exhibition:ÌýÌýÌý
Captivating CattleyasÌý
Lenhardt Library, through March 24ÌýÌý
Free Library TalksÌýÌý
Saturday, March 23ÌýÌý
2 p.m.
Post-Orchid ShowÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
Plant Sale
March 28
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