Fireflies & Friends Festival

Schedule

Thu Jul 23 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

722 Holyoake Rd, Edwardsville, IL | Edwardsville, IL

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FREE event! Sponsored by Phillips 66 ❤️
Celebrate summer bugs and their nighttime pals at the Fireflies and Friends Festival! This event is great for all ages. The evening will be filled with fun activities and hands-on exploration as you learn all about fireflies and practice being a citizen scientist by collecting data on the fireflies you find! BYOF (Bring Your Own Flashlight).
Firefly observation starts when it gets dark around 8:30.
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722 Holyoake Rd, Edwardsville, IL, United States

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