Bug Day

Schedule

Sat Aug 15 2026 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC, United States, North Carolina 28054 | Gastonia, NC

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The Schiele is celebrating the wild and wonderful world of insects, arachnids, and every bug in between! Meet fascinating creepy crawlies, chat with bug experts, and enjoy bug-themed games and activities. Food trucks and vendors will be on site.
Hungry for more? Enter the Bug-Eating Contest for the chance to win a prize.
$8 museum members / $20 general public
Discounted advance tickets are available online.
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1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC, United States, North Carolina 28054

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The Schiele Museum of Natural History
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