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SUN · SEP 13 · 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Bug Day

ft. Real bug scientist

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center· 1111 E Brown Deer Rd
$5–$7 · 0+ · Tickets
Families with Young KidsFamilies with Older KidsCurious Minds
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Touch tarantulas, taste cricket snacks, and explore with nets at Wehr's Bug Day.

Part I

The details

About this event

Bug Day at Wehr Nature Center is a delightful dive into the world of insects. This annual event offers a hands-on experience for bug enthusiasts of all ages. Whether you're touching a tarantula at the Live Insect Zoo or exploring nature on a Bug Discovery Walk, there's plenty to see and do. Kids will especially enjoy Larvae Land, a play zone filled with insect-themed games.

The event also features a Creepy Crawly Café where the adventurous can try cricket snacks. Entomologists are on hand to answer all your bug-related questions, making it educational as well as fun. With activities for both kids and adults, it's a great way to spend a day learning about the creatures that keep our planet buzzing.

From the organizer

Creep, crawl, and flutter your way to fun at Wehr’s 19th Annual Bug Day! Join us for a buggy bonanza as we celebrate the tiny creatures that help keep our planet buzzing. Whether you love ladybugs, dig dung beetles, or are just a curious critter-lover, there’s something for everyone! Event Highlights: - Live Insect Zoo – Meet amazing bugs from all over the world—touch a tarantula, greet a giant roach, and more! - Creepy Crawly Café – Feeling brave? Try a crunchy cricket or chocolate-covered bug snack! - Larvae Land – Special play zone just for little bug lovers with hands-on fun and insect-themed games. - Bug Discovery Walks – Grab a net and go exploring! Hunt for bugs in ponds, prairies, and woods. - Ask an Entomologist – Ever wonder why fireflies glow or how ants carry so much? A real bug scientist is here to answer it all! - Pollinator Power – Discover how to make your backyard a buzzing paradise for butterflies and bees. Come dressed as your favorite bug and join the fun! Wings, antennae, and buggy smiles welcome!

Getting in

  • Tickets

    Tickets available online

  • Drop in anytime — no commitment needed

  • $5 per person (Friends of Wehr member)

Pricing details

$7 per person (non-member); $5 per person (Friends of Wehr member); Free for children ages 2 and under.

What's It Actually Like?

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Loud

Who'll Be There

Families with young children, educators, and nature lovers. Expect a mix of parents, kids, and possibly some local community members interested in bugs and nature.

How the Room Feels

Unpredictable volumeStanding room

What You'll Leave With

A memory

Part II · The feel

How it feels

The details organizers don't always put in the description — pulled from the room, the crowd, and what people remember afterward.

The room

Volume varies a lot. Kids events and festivals swing from quiet to loud with little warning.

Unpredictable volumeStanding room

You'll leave with

A memory

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