# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Minnesota Bat Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 31 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 31 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: There are more than 1,400 species of bats worldwide, but have you ever wondered how many species of bats call Minnesota home? Come celebrate and learn about the unique role that bats play in our world during International Bat Week!

This FREE event offers activities for bat lovers of all ages:
*See LIVE bats found in Minnesota
*Bat house info and giveaways!
*What haunts our bats? Learn about white-nose syndrome and current research
*Explore the replica bat cave- how many "bats" can you find?
*Bat tracking- learn how and why bat biologists track bats
*Become a Junior Bat Scientist!
*Test your bat smarts with bat trivia and win a prize!
*Get techy at bat survey technology station
*Batty crafts
*Gardening for bats and tree giveaway
*Food trucks

Hosted by Minnesota/Wisconsin Ecological Services Field Office and Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge in partnership with:

-Minnesota DNR Nongame wildlife program,
-Minnesota Biological Survey
-Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park
-Hennepin County Environment and Energy program
-University of Minnesota
-The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota
-The Minnesota Department of Health
-The Bell Museum
-Minnesota Valley Refuge Friends
-North Lakeland Discovery Center
-Dakota County Parks and Trails
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mendota/minnesota-bat-festival/200030599116354
- **Event Categories**: Festivals, food-drinks, health-wellness
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 247

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Mendota
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 3815 American Blvd E, Bloomington, MN, United States, Minnesota 55425
- **lat**: 44.85987
- **long**: -93.21621
- **full address**: 3815 American Blvd E, Bloomington, MN, United States, Minnesota 55425, 3815 American Blvd E, Minneapolis, MN 55425-1659, United States, Mendota

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Minnesota Bat Festival being held?
  - **A:** Minnesota Bat Festival takes place on Sat, 31 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 31 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 3815 American Blvd E, Bloomington, MN, United States, Minnesota 55425, 3815 American Blvd E, Minneapolis, MN 55425-1659, United States, Mendota.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Minnesota Bat Festival?
  - **A:** Minnesota Bat Festival is organized by Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Minnesota Bat Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Mendota, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 240+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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