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bugfest 2026 programs and events calendar shop donate join español visit exhibits animals events learn research support about search visit hours admission directions parking plan your visit whiteville prairie ridge ecostation dining museum store group registration accessibility exhibits special exhibitions permanent exhibitions virtual tours meet the experts floor maps digital media animals live animals arthropod zoo fish invertebrates living conservatory reptiles amphibians veterinary sciences events events calendar rentals birthday parties movies learn audiences educators investigation ask a naturalist summer camps outreach e learning resources programs research fields of research collections laboratories online collections staff citizen science support donate membership license plate volunteer internships toggle navigation ncmns shop donate join español visit visit home hours admission directions parking dining museum store group registration accessibility whiteville prairie ridge ecostation virtual programs plan your visit exhibits exhibits home special exhibitions permanent exhibitions virtual tours meet the experts floor maps digital media animals animals home live animals arthropod zoo fish invertebrates living conservatory reptiles amphibians veterinary sciences events events calendar rentals birthday parties movies learn learn home audiences educators investigation outreach e learning resources programs ask a naturalist summer camps classes research research collections home fields of research collections laboratories online collections staff citizen science support support home donate membership license plate volunteer internships about search home events bugfest 2026 bugfest 2026 saturday september 19 2026 10 00am 7 00pm downtown raleigh event map exhibits activities presentations performances café insecta accessibility getting here parking hoppy 30th bugfest leap into more than 100 exhibits crafts games and activities ask entomologists and other insect enthusiasts about all things creepy crawly satisfy your curiosity and appetite with bug filled culinary creations at café insecta enjoy science talks and live performances throughout the day this year s theme hoppers spotlights treehoppers planthoppers and leafhoppers with the dazzling red banded leafhopper as our featured bug show your love for all things arthropod with our 30th bugfest t shirt and other buggy finds in our gift shops join us at 5pm for a birthday toast with cake then dance the night away to live music sign our big birthday card with a memory a wish or just your name it ll be on display all day so stop by to be part of the celebration free and for all ages member perks museum members get vip status at bugfest the first 500 members to arrive will receive a member vip pass to unlock special benefits don t bug out if you arrive late members can access their vip perks with their membership card vip passes can be picked up at the member tent skip the line at café insecta with the member fast lane and enjoy tasty bug filled treats prepared by local chefs plus members always receive unlimited free admission to special exhibitions invitations to exclusive events and save 20 in our gift shops and 10 in cafés join or renew now get a free bugfest t shirt purchase or renew your membership at bugfest or online september 1 19 with code hop26 and receive a free bugfest t shirt on the day of the event not a member join today volunteer want to be part of bugfest volunteer with us jobs span logistical tasks setup breakdown meal service t shirt sales etc educational stations and kids crafts and activities it s loads of fun and you get a free bugfest t shirt volunteers who work 2 shifts get free lunch volunteers must be 13 years old to volunteer without a parent volunteers must be 10 years old to volunteer with a parent registration is live create a get connected account or log in to sign up questions contact kari wouk exhibitors applications for vending and exhibiting are closed for this year if you would like to be added to the list for next year please fill out the interest form share share please copy the url below to share this page copy url close google calendar ical export details fee free categories accessible adults all ages children educators k 12 students special events teens details date september 19 times 10 00 am 7 00 pm fee free venue downtown raleigh 11 west jones street raleigh nc 27601 united states phone 919 707 9800 organizer miranda dowdy 919 707 9885 miranda dowdy naturalsciences org sponsorship support bugfest is sponsored by with additional support from in kind support provided by armstrong s cricket farm georgia murphy s naturals pepsi bottling ventures and hampton inn suites by hilton downtown raleigh event navigation hours directions downtown tuesday sunday 10am 5pm prairie ridge closed except for registered programs whiteville tuesday saturday 10am 4pm free general admission subscribe donate membership 11 west jones street raleigh nc 27601 919 707 9800 prairie ridge whiteville about faq contact museum store privacy museum on facebook museum on youtube museum on instagram the north carolina museum of natural sciences is an agency of the nc department of natural and cultural resources museum on facebook museum on youtube museum on instagram the nc museum of natural sciences is a division of the nc department of natural and cultural resources directions and parking faq about contact prairie ridge whiteville