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Chicago Orchid Show: 10,000 Blooms Brighten Winter Blues

2/7/2026

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The Chicago Botanic Garden hosts its 12th annual Orchid Show with the theme Feelin’ Groovy and more than 10,000 orchids.
The exhibit features Darwin’s orchid.
The show provides a colorful escape from winter through 1970s-inspired installations, including a yellow Volkswagen Beetle filled with blooms.
Organizers expect about 85,000 visitors seeking joy and whimsy.
Staff emphasize the show’s appeal as a way to combat winter blues.

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Story summary

The Chicago Botanic Garden hosts its 12th annual Orchid Show with the theme Feelin’ Groovy and more than 10,000 orchids.
The exhibit features Darwin’s orchid.
The show provides a colorful escape from winter through 1970s-inspired installations, including a yellow Volkswagen Beetle filled with blooms.
Organizers expect about 85,000 visitors seeking joy and whimsy.
Staff emphasize the show’s appeal as a way to combat winter blues.