Bug Week at 3rd Thursday with CSMNH & Friends

Thursday, July 17, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm – Willimantic 3rd Thursday Street Fest

All-Ages Event | This event is FREE and open to the public

The Connecticut State Museum of Natural History will be teaming up with The Last Green Valley and the Willimantic Public Library to offer educational displays and activities for all ages at Willimantic’s 3rd Thursday Street Fest! Visitors can learn about pollinators and the differences between moths and butterflies, make their own beetles and caterpillars, and watch live hornworm caterpillars on display.

Free parking at Jillson Square and the Walnut St. Parking Garage

You may also like the following events from UConn Extension:

• This month, 15th July, 03:00 pm, Insect Wonders at the Farm in Coventry
• This month, 15th July, 04:30 pm, Bugs at the Brookfield Library in Brookfield
• This month, 16th July, 09:30 am, What Bugs Live in the Stream?! in Wallingford

Also check out other Festivals in Willimantic.