# Event Details - **Event Name**: The 2026 Cambridge Moth Ball - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 10:30 pm - **Event Description**: Art, presentations, science, and, of course, moths. Bring a chair, bug spray, a picnic, and enjoy a starry summer night mothing!About this EventCome join us for the 2026 Cambridge Moth Ball!Art, science, and, of course, moths and moth ID. Expect short presentations by local conservation organizations as well as moth traps and photography—all under the stars. Try your hand at taking some moth photos. Learn to ID a moth and submit your data to researchers.As part of this year's National Moth Week, we will explore moths up close and share the data and photos we collect with researchers. We're especially focused on finding micro-moths this year.If you are interested in insects, butterflies, moths, or the wildlife of Cambridge, or if you like nature or nighttime, this event is for you. Photographers interested in creative moth portraits and conservation photography are especially encouraged to attend.No previous mothing experience is required! Bring your picnic and carry out and recycle your trash. The moths will thank you!Learn more about and become a community scientist.DETAILSFamily-friendly. Children with an Adult +1 or more are very welcome. Families with young children are welcome to come early (6:30) for art-making. There are porta-potties and water bottle filling stations on site. Limited parking is available on site and nearby. Public transportation is encouraged!ATTIREMothical or Mystical. (Will there be a red carpet? Shhh....) Closed-toe shoes are strongly recommended.WHAT TO BRINGBring your own picnic! Food is not available on site.Portable outdoor chair or blanketHeadlamps or flashlightsBug repellent–the mosquitoes can be annoying.Non-alcoholic beverages in reusable water bottlesCamera (phone cameras are fine)Wear long sleeves and pantsSneakers or closed-toe shoesPlease leave the dogs at home.Sunscreen is not required.The Cambridge Moth Ball is organized by :The Cambridge Water DepartmentBiodiversity BuildersBiodiversity for a Livable ClimateThe Boston Birding FestivalEarthwise AwareGreen CambridgeMassachusetts Butterfly ClubMystic Charles Pollinator Pathways GroupNative Plant Community GardenersRewilding MassachusettsWildlife ArtsSPECIAL GUESTSARTISTSKona MorrisJudith RobichaudPHOTOGRAPHERSBilly HickeySCIENTISTSDr. Jane Waters, Department of Biology, Providence CollegeDr. Avalon Owens, Entomologist, The Rowland Institute, Harvard UniversityEarthwise AwareEXTRA SPECIAL GUESTSAlex & Max Khitrik, “Max’s Museum of Natural Things” https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/c2018cf0-8159-11f1-a0f0-b3fc05930e16-rimg-w1200-h400-dc131348-gmir.jpg WHY MOTHS MATTERIn Massachusetts, there are about 3,000 species of moths, compared to about 100 species of butterflies. Both moth and butterfly populations are experiencing rapid population declines. Moths in particular play a critical role in the habitat health, as food for birds and mammals, and as pollinators of thousands of woodland tree and plant species.If moth populations and diversity continue to decline, their loss will devastate bird and mammal populations as well as forest life cycles. The consequences would include a rapid increase in global warming and a loss of biodiversity.The more we know about moths, the more we can learn to protect them. As part of this event, we’ll be sharing data with several scientific databases for researchers—including Buggy and iNaturalist.MAKE A GIFT!Chip in a few bucks to help make Moth Ball happen. Your gifts pay for rentals, lights, security, insurance--all kinds of non-glamorous but necessary stuff. If you want to donate $50 or more, we'd be happy to thank you with a copy of this year's limited edition poster: 18X20 inches, printed on quality stock. Pick it up at Moth Ball. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/c23742f0-8159-11f1-a0f0-b3fc05930e16-rimg-w555-h740-dc6418ec-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PMEarly Bird Art MakingInfo: Families with young children are welcome to come early for art-making and masks!?: 07:30 PM - 08:30 PMMask MakingHost: Cambridge Wildlife ArtsInfo: Creative fun for all ages. Make a mask and be red-carpet ready! Young children and their parents are welcome to come a little early if needed. ?: 08:00 PM - 08:45 PMShort PresentationsInfo: This year's National Moth Week theme is art and moths. And moths have, in fact, played a curious role in art history. Hear from local artists, a storyteller, and others about moths and art.?: 09:00 PM - 10:30 AMMothing, Moth Photography, and Participatory ScienceInfo: Help collect moths, photograph moths, and enter data for moth research. Explore activities offered by our partners and enjoy a summer night outside with friends!Untitled agenda?: 07:30 PMWhat's Happening8:30 Short Presentations - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cambridge/the-2026-cambridge-moth-ball/100001991782744807 - **Event Categories**: art, trips-adventures, science-fair, photography, festivals, health-wellness, nonprofit, kids, dog - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Kingsley Park - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Cambridge - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: Kingsley Park - **lat**: 42.3830514 - **long**: -71.1440161 - **full address**: Kingsley Park, 250 Fresh Pond Pkwy, Cambridge, MA 02138, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The 2026 Cambridge Moth Ball - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/a3f49120705dfeedc4becda20c16c2f1e22a840f9cc914a7c840359b7ea10c53-rimg-w1200-h800-dc277814-gmir.jpg?v=1781510560 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The 2026 Cambridge Moth Ball being held? - **A:** The 2026 Cambridge Moth Ball takes place on Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 10:30 pm at Kingsley Park, 250 Fresh Pond Pkwy, Cambridge, MA 02138, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The 2026 Cambridge Moth Ball? - **A:** The 2026 Cambridge Moth Ball is organized by The Boston Birding Festival. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The 2026 Cambridge Moth Ball is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Cambridge, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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