February 7 – March 22, 2026
Daily, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Let the sunshine in
Rewind to the ‘60s and ‘70s at the Orchid Show: Feelin’ Groovy where 10,000 vibrant orchids are the hottest thing since bell bottoms. Floor-to-ceiling sunbeams made of cascading orchids light up the room in living color. Lose yourself in a 10-foot lava lamp aglow with colorful blooms, then hit the road as a flower-filled Volkswagen Beetle carries you through a Route 66 daydream. The experience is pure good vibes.
Join us February 6 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. for an exclusive, after-hours first look at this year’s Orchid Show, featuring free light bites, a cash bar, and live music. Separate ticket required.
Orchids After Hours
5 to 8 p.m.
NEW! Silent Disco: Feb. 21 & Mar. 21
Slip on wireless headphones, choose your channel, and groove to the era’s hits.
Saturday, Feb. 14 – Valentine’s Day
Saturdays: Feb. 21, 28; Mar. 7, 14, 21
Fridays: Feb. 13, 20, 27; Mar. 6, 13, 20
Thursdays: Mar. 12 & 19
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.
Photographers' Hours
Tuesdays: Feb. 10 – Mar. 17
8:15 to 9:45 a.m. &
4:15 to 5:45 p.m.
Pre-show ticketed access for photographers; capacity is limited.
Illinois Orchid Society
Spring Show and Sale
Saturday, Mar. 14 & 15
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Post-Orchid Show
Plant Sale
Thursday, Mar. 26
Rare Book Exhibition
Slipper Orchids: Retro, Mellow & Groovy
in the Lenhardt Library
Wednesday – Sunday,
Feb. 7 – Mar. 22
noon to 4 p.m.
Rare book illustrations of slipper orchids highlighting the retro, mellow, and groovy aspects of the art nouveau period of botanical illustrations.