Orchids Take Center Stage at These Ohio Gardens.
ORCHID RODEO
Exhibit: February 14-April 5, 2026 (select dates)
“Orchid Rodeo is ridin’ into Cleveland Botanical Garden, bringin’ a bold western twist to nature’s flashiest blooms. It’s where true grit meets fine beauty—vibrant orchids settin’ up shop alongside rugged cacti, lush greenery, and landscapes that look kissed by the desert sun. Follow your nose to the fragrance stations, then tip your hat and strike a pose beneath bigger-than-life blooms and rodeo-ready backdrops made for one mighty fine keepsake.”
Orchids Rodeo admission is $21 per adult and $15 per child ages three to 12 (free for children two and under). Admission is free for Holden Forests & Gardens members. The Botanical Garden is at 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio. Indoor parking is available for a fee based on availability. For complete details about Orchid Rodeo visit holdenfg.org.
About Cleveland Botanical Garden and Holden Forests & Gardens
Cleveland Botanical Garden, located in Cleveland’s University Circle cultural district, is an ever-changing 10-acre urban oasis where visitors find enrichment and inspiration through fabulous gardens, an exotic Glasshouse, and seasonal events. The Cleveland Botanical Garden is part of Holden Forests & Gardens along with the Holden Arboretum in Kirtland, Ohio. Holden Forests & Gardens is making an impact in Northeast Ohio through urban greening and forestry initiatives, environmental research, educational programs, and world-class visitor experiences at its two campuses. For more information, visit holdenfg.org.
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THE NORTH CONSERVATORY COMES ALIVE WITH ORCHIDS
ORCHIDS
Press release.
COLUMBUS, OH – As the new year begins, the Conservatory is preparing for the annual Orchids exhibition to open on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Orchids returns in grand style, taking over the North Conservatory with more than 2,600 stunning orchids. Explore vibrant displays woven among the plant collections, where orchids take center stage amidst bromeliads, cyclamen, and vivid foliage. Discover floral topiaries inspired by animals native to our Rainforest, Himalayan, and Desert biomes, along with suspended spheres, cascading arrangements, and a spiraling column of blooms—all celebrating the beauty and diversity of orchids.
Orchids is located in the North Conservatory (Himalayan, Rainforest and Desert Biomes) and is included in admission through March 15, 2026.
For more details, please visit fpconservatory.org and follow the Conservatory on Facebook, Instagram or TikTok.
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Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens offers world-class horticulture, art & nature-based exhibitions and educational programs. The 13-acre indoor and outdoor facility—situated two miles from downtown Columbus—features glasshouses including the historic John F. Wolfe Palm House; botanical gardens including the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden and Scotts Miracle Gro-Foundation Community Garden Campus; and event venues. The Conservatory is home to the largest collection of Chihuly glass in a botanical garden and Light Raiment II by internationally renowned artist James Turrell. Committed to the community, the Conservatory strives to provide an accessible and welcoming experience to all.
SPECIAL EVENTS
COCKTAILS AT THE CONSERVATORY
February 13 & 14: Hearts & High Stakes
Celebrate Valentine’s weekend with a dazzling, two-night nod to the Roaring ’20s. Choose Friday, Saturday—or both—for an after-dark Conservatory experience featuring prohibition-era–inspired cocktails from local distilleries. Romance, glamour, and vintage vibes set the stage for a truly memorable night.
WINTER’S INTERLUDE ORCHID EXPERIENCE
Exhibit: January 31 – March 6, 2026
Time: 10am-4:30pm
Included with admission.
“Discover an enchanting retreat from the cold weather this year with an orchid experience at Kingwood Center Gardens – Winter’s Interlude!
More than 500 orchids, along with air plants and tropical plants, have transformed the Display Greenhouse into a lush, colorful retreat from the cold this winter season. It’s an experience you don’t want to miss!”
Kingwood Center Gardens
50 N. Trimble Rd., Mansfield, Ohio 44906
419.522.0211 |kingwoodcenter.org
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