Bug Bonanza! Celebrate Bug Day at Bath Garden Center
When: Saturday, August 9th, 2025 from 10:00am - 12:00pm
Where: Bath Garden Center & Nursery, 2000 East Prospect Road, Fort Collins
Cost: Free!
Calling all curious critters and nature enthusiasts! Join us for a buzzing good time at Bug Day, a fun-filled event where you can learn all about the fascinating world of insects. Bug Day is a fantastic opportunity for families to explore the wonderful world of insects and their vital role in our ecosystem. So come on down, celebrate the little things, and let's get buggy!
Bug Day Activities Include:
Bring Your Coolest Bug Contest: We're calling all bug enthusiasts to showcase their creepy crawlies. Whether you've got a spine-chilling spider, a colossal cockroach, or a downright bizarre beetle, bring it on! We'll be awarding prizes for the most unique, biggest, and scariest bugs!
Bug Exhibit: Get up close and personal with a variety of creepy crawlies in our interactive exhibit from the experts at Colorado State University. Our friendly experts will be on hand to answer your bug-tastic questions.
Ladybug Launch: Help us release a swarm of lucky ladybugs into the garden! These beneficial beetles are natural predators of garden pests, and their arrival will bring a touch of luck and beauty to your yard. Ladybugs will be released at noon, so come on by!
Mask Up for Fun: Unleash your inner insect with our mask-making station. Craft your favorite bug persona, be it a spiky-legged spider or a majestic monarch butterfly.
Be Your Favorite Bug: Join one of our expert face painters to become your best bug self!
Bug Out with Crafts: Design your own bug magnets! Choose from a variety of bug prints and create a bubbly buggy magnet. You can also release your creativity at our coloring station. We'll have bug-themed coloring pages for all ages, perfect for sparking imaginations and learning about different insect varieties.
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