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In the Tropics: The Orchid Show

February 09, 2019 - February 09, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location

Chicago Botanic Garden

1000 Lake Cook Road

Glencoe, IL 60022

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Description

See 10,000 orchids in bloom and take a closer look at orchids in the tropics. Enjoy musical events like "Morning Music with Orchids" at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, take in "Orchids After Hours" from 4-8 p.m. on Thursdays, and an orchid marketplace takes place on Saturdays and Sundays.

Event Cost: $12, $10 member; $10 ages 3-12 and 62+, $8 member, Free 3 and under.

Event Times: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 9-March 24.

Additional Information

Website: http://www.chicagobotanic.org/orchid

Neighborhood: Chicago

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