BugFest 2026 - North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
Get ready to hop into BugFest, the Museum’s largest and buggiest event! This year’s theme: hoppers — plant, leaf and tree. Both of our buildings are buzzing with activity all day, indoors and out. Crawl, climb and creep your way through more than 100 exhibits, crafts, games and activities celebrating the fascinating world of arthropods. Pick the brains of entomologists and other scientists about all things arthropod. Satisfy your curiosity and your appetite with buggy culinary creations at Café
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Location:
Downtown, Raleigh, NC, USA
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Contact name:
Miranda Dowdy
Email address:
Dates:
09/19/2026
Time:
10 am - 7 pm
Price:
FREE
Ages
All Ages Adults & kids togetherWeb Service