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Bug Day

See you in 2025 for the 24th annual Bug Day!

Discover a whole world 
right below your feet

or buzzing in the air!
Bug Day offers a variety of bug-themed booths and activities that 
will captivate young minds and ignite their curiosity. From 
interactive exhibits to hands-on learning, there's something 
for everyone to enjoy. Live music adds a lively soundtrack to the Bug
Day experience, creating a joyful atmosphere as you explore the 
bug-filled wonders around them.

Food trucks offer a delectable selection of bites and beverages, 
with something to satisfy every craving and keep everyone 
energized throughout the day. Bug-themed fun awaits!

Explore the Event!

Download the Map Here

Bug-themed fun awaits you!

Our 23rd annual Bug Day offers a variety of bug-themed booths and
STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math) activities,
interactive exhibits, and hands-on learning available for learners of 
any age.

See if you can find the two giant praying mantis puppets occupying the Garden during this event! Thank you to Colossal Collective for sharing their unique creations in the Bug Day extravangza.

The distance from the admission kiosk to the plaza and the Garden's
more cultivated, shaded portion is 212 yards long. This includes a 24
yards-long ramp that meets ADA slope requirements. Please let us
know of any accessibility concerns when you arrive at the kiosk.

Tickets

Adult Tickets: $15
Member & Youth Tickets: $12

Bug Day Exhibits

Learn more about the Bug Day exhibitors below!
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We welcome you to interact with Bitsy and Barry, two 20-foot-tall dancing praying mantids! See if you can find them meandering the Garden.

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Test your insect knowledge by playing trivia to win prizes!

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From bees to microbes - Stop by to discover who lives in the soil!

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View a reference collection of dragonflies from the Boise area and then play a “build a dragonfly” game!

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Bug-building challenges abound at this station. Are you up to the challenge?

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Discover the many ways insects can stay hidden in their habitat!

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Investigate macroinvertebrates to learn what scientists can discover about water quality!

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Explore digital drawing by learning to draw on an iPad and include photographs!

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Get up close to a wide variety of bugs from around the world including some of the world’s largest cockroach species, tarantulas, and much more!

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Let your creativity flow as you create cyanotype prints of leaves and more! What will you create?

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Come see a variety of carnivorous plants with an appetite! Locally propagated carnivorous plants will also be available for purchase.

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View honeybees in observation hives and see if you can find the Queen bee. Bee sure to bring your bee-related questions!

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Learn from entomological experts about the amazing critters that call Idaho home!

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Walk through the Labyrinth and enjoy a story about how plants can’t sit still. See if you can spot the hidden pollinator on each page!

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Have you ever seen pollen or a petal under a microscope? Here’s your chance!

Getting Here

Bike, walk, carpool, or even jump on a broom stick. We love our
planet and we love it when our guests use alternative forms of transportation. But if driving is a must, here are some directions!
Please be advised there are detours on Warm Springs Ave.
2355 Old Penitentiary Rd. Boise, Idaho 83712
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