Bugfest 2026
Saturday, September 19, 2026
2:00 PM UTC – 5:00 PM UTC
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC
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About this event
Happy 30th BugFest
Three decades of creepy, crawly and fluttering fun come together for the Museum’s biggest celebration yet. This year’s theme, “Hoppers,” spotlights treehoppers, planthoppers and leafhoppers. Explore more than 100 exhibits, crafts, games and activities celebrating the world of arthropods. Ask entomologists and other scientists about all things bugs. Satisfy your curiosity and appetite with buggy culinary creations at Café Insecta. Enjoy science talks and live performances throughout the day. FREE and for all ages.
The museum is looking for volunteers to help. Visit the BugFest page for more info on the event and how to volunteer.
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