Klein's Floral & Greenhouses

Orchid Escape @ Olbrich Gardens
2026-02-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-09 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-10 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-14 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) and 5 more dates | Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI, 53704, United States
January 31-March 8, 10:00-4:00 daily
Orchid Escape is an annual exhibit in the tropical Bolz Conservatory, featuring hundreds of orchids including specimen from Olbrich’s collection.
Admission:
$10 – General Admission
$6 – Child (ages 6-12)
FREE – Ages 5 & under
FREE – Olbrich members (adult/child)
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
3330 Atwood Ave., Madison
608/246-4550 or www.olbrich.org for details.

37th Annual Orchid Quest 2026 @ Monona Terrace
2026-02-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Monona Terrace, 1 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
ORCHID QUEST has something for everyone! It is the Upper Midwest’s largest orchid show and sale, featuring thousands of exotic orchids on display and for sale to the public. The event showcases individual plants and group exhibits designed by orchid clubs from Wisconsin and neighboring states that are judged at the national level by the American Orchid Society. Klein’s Floral & Greenhouses is a sponsor of this event.
Commercial vendors include specialty orchid nurseries from across the USA and overseas, artists, and businesses selling a variety of orchid growing supplies for the greenhouse and home grower. Raffles and a silent auction take place both days and a free plant check is available. Educational lectures and demonstrations are included with admission and feature professional orchid growers sharing their experience and knowledge. Orchid Ambassadors are on site both days to answer all your orchid related questions and enhance your show experience; there is even a children’s area with fun games and prizes for the kids!
Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for students. Children under 5 are free. Parking is $5 at Monona Terrace, but there is street parking and city ramp parking available nearby.
Visit Orchid Quest 2026 for details.
Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center
1 John Nolen Dr.
Madison, WI 53703

Super Bowl Sunday
2026-02-08
Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots @ 5:30

Nature Hike @ the Arboretum
2026-02-08 13:00 - 14:30 | University of Wisconsin Arboretum, 1207 Seminole Highway, Madison, WI, 53711, United States
Learn about the land, plants, animals, fungi, phenology, and ecology. Geared for adults, these longer walks may cover some sloping terrain. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes. Walks canceled for unsafe weather or trail conditions. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
University of WI Arboretum
1207 Seminole Hwy.
Madison, WI 53711
608/263-7888 or arboretum.wisc.edu

The Invasive Golden Oyster Mushroom Is Affecting Local Fungi – Now What? @ the Arboretum
2026-02-12 10:00 - 11:30 | University of Wisconsin Arboretum, 1207 Seminole Highway, Madison, WI, 53711, United States
A Winter Enrichment Lecture
Aishwarya Veerabahu, PhD Candidate, UW–Madison Department of Botany. Now that the ecological impacts of invasive golden oysters have been published and entered the public conversation, what happens next? Veerabahu, the Arboretum’s Leopold Research Fellow, will weave together the social, evolutionary, and ecological aspects of managing golden oyster mushrooms moving forward. Fee: $10. Register by February 8.
University of WI Arboretum
1207 Seminole Hwy.
Madison, WI 53711
608/263-7888 or arboretum.wisc.edu

PBS Wisconsin’s Garden & Green Living Expo at the Alliant Energy Center
2026-02-13 12:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-14 09:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI, 53713, United States
One, Two and Three Day Tickets are now available at Klein’s. Details available at www.wigardenexpo.com.

The Canopy Sessions at Olbrich Gardens
2026-02-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI, 53704, United States
Kick off your weekend with a live concert in one of Madison’s most unique spots: the Bolz Conservatory! Stroll through the vibrant plants, sip on refreshments, and let the music transport you to a tropical escape right in the heart of Madison.
Concerts are 6:00-8:00. Admission varies by event for the general public ranges and from $12-16 (ages 13 and up), $10 for Olbrich members (ages 13 and up), and $6-8 for children ages 6 to 12. Children 5 and under are free.

Bar service available in the Conservatory
Lobby doors open at 5:30 p.m. Conservatory doors open at 6 p.m.
This is a strolling concert, so no seating is provided, through there are a few benches in the Conservatory. No carry-in chairs.
The Canopy Sessions are amplified performances, not acoustic.
You are encouraged to purchase tickets in-advance online. If the concert does not sell out online, remaining tickets will be available at the door.
For ticket assistance, call 608-246-4550.
A limited number of reduced fee tickets are available. To request a fee waiver, please contact Mike Gibson, Program Specialist, at mgibson2@cityofmadison.com .

February 13
Mr. Chair + Spectaculous—A Madison-based trio—Jason Kutz (piano), Ben Ferris (bass), and Mike Koszewski (drums)—known for their inventive blend of jazz, classical, and improvisational music.
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
3330 Atwood Ave., Madison
608/246-4550 or www.olbrich.org for details.

Valentine’s Day
2026-02-14
Order early for guaranteed delivery. We deliver throughout Madison and most of Dane County.

Dane County Late Winter Farmer’s Market
2026-02-14 08:00 - 12:00 | Garver Feed Mill, 3241 Garver Green, Madison, WI, 53704, United States
Saturdays, January 3 thru April 4, 8:00-noon
The Garver Feed Mill behind Olbrich Botanical Gardens
3241 Garver Green (access off Fair Oaks Ave.)
The Late Winter Market runs each Saturday from January 3rd until the beginning of the outdoor season. Get your market fix all year long. You will still find many of your favorite Dane County Farmers’ Market members, as well as a full array of fruits and vegetables, cheeses, hyper-local meats, honey, bakery items, and many specialty items.

Family Nature Program: Winter Birds @ the Arboretum
2026-02-15 13:30 - 15:30 | University of Wisconsin Arboretum, 1207 Seminole Highway, Madison, WI, 53711, United States
This program is a fun, fascinating way for families with children elementary age and younger to explore the natural world. Nature walk: 1:30–2:30 p.m., activities: 2:30–3:30 p.m. Adults must attend. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather. Walks canceled for unsafe weather or trail conditions. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
University of WI Arboretum
1207 Seminole Hwy.
Madison, WI 53711
608/263-7888 or arboretum.wisc.edu

Presidents’ Day
2026-02-16

Mardi Gras
2026-02-17

Ash Wednesday
2026-02-18

Ramadan Begins
2026-02-18

Re-kindling Old Flames: Fire, Plant Reproduction, and Population Dynamics in Tallgrass Prairies @ the Arboretum
2026-02-19 10:00 - 11:30 | University of Wisconsin Arboretum, 1207 Seminole Highway, Madison, WI, 53711, United States
A Winter Enrichment Lecture
Jared Beck (he/him), Research Ecologist, UW–Madison Arboretum. Why are prairies losing plant diversity? And what can we do about it? In this talk, Beck will explore how habitat fragmentation and fire combine to influence plant reproduction and plant populations in fragmented tallgrass prairies. Fee: $10. Register by February 15.
University of WI Arboretum
1207 Seminole Hwy.
Madison, WI 53711
608/263-7888 or arboretum.wisc.edu
