# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Bug in a Bag with Dr. Turpin
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: What’s inside the bag?

Bugs, of course!

Join us for Bug in a Bag, a lively, hands-on program where you’ll explore the incredible world of insects and even have the chance to gently interact with them.

Perfect for the curious (and the brave)

There will be two sessions of this program:

12:00 pm for kids and families

2:00 pm for teens and adults

Dr. Thomas Turpin, retired from Purdue University, is an entomologist who loves helping people discover the amazing world of insects. Creator of Purdue’s annual Bug Bowl, Dr. Turpin is known for making insects accessible and interesting to all audiences.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-lafayette/bug-in-a-bag-with-dr-turpin/200029844477755
- **Event Categories**: kids, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 57

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: West Lafayette
- **state**: IN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 208 W Columbia St, West Lafayette, IN, United States, Indiana 47906
- **lat**: 40.4251
- **long**: -86.90744
- **full address**: 208 W Columbia St, West Lafayette, IN, United States, Indiana 47906

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Bug in a Bag with Dr. Turpin
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Bug in a Bag with Dr. Turpin being held?
  - **A:** Bug in a Bag with Dr. Turpin takes place on Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm at 208 W Columbia St, West Lafayette, IN, United States, Indiana 47906.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Bug in a Bag with Dr. Turpin?
  - **A:** Bug in a Bag with Dr. Turpin is organized by West Lafayette Public Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Bug in a Bag with Dr. Turpin is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in West Lafayette, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 50+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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