June Bug Ball

Celebrate pollinators and all things buggy at the June Bug Ball!

Come dressed as your favorite insect and explore the wild and wonderful world of bugs, pollinators and garden friends through crafts, live entertainment and hands-on fun.

This event is free, and includes admission into the Farmstead.

Highlights include:

Face painting from 2 – 4 p.m.

Mad Science “Bugs, Habitats & Hives” show at 3:00 p.m.

Home Depot Kids’ Workshop

Crafts and giveaways

Spittlebug bubble station

Cricket tasting (if you dare!)

City of OP Forestry Department talking bugs and trees

Water quality activity with City of OP Stormwater

Coloring sheets with Kansas State University Master Gardeners

Insect and tree crafts by Marais des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge

Butterfly and pollinator education

Beekeeper chat with honey samples

Worms, live insects and other squiggly discoveries

It’s a free, exciting day of discovery, nature and celebration!