Idaho Botanical Garden Bug Day 2026

Idaho Botanical Garden Bug Day 2026 celebrates 25 years of creepy-crawly discovery with hands-on activities, insects viewed through microscopes, crafts, garden games, face painting, a silent disco, giant yard games, and other family fun.

🐞 Event Highlights

• Ask an Entomologist and insect discovery stations
• Microscopes, citizen science, trivia, and interactive games
• Bug crafts, face painting, and a silent disco
• Giant yard games and a 30-foot Tree House Slide
• Food trucks and family activities throughout the Garden
• Admission includes the Woodland Wonders outdoor exhibition

💡 Good to Know

• Bug Day runs from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Last entry is at 4:00 PM.
• Adults: $17; member adults: $13.
• Youth ages 3 to 12: $13; member youth: $10.
• Children age 3 and younger are free.
• Tickets are limited, so advance purchase is recommended.
• Bike, walk, or carpool when possible.

Official Information: Idaho Botanical Garden Bug Day