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Bug Fest 2026
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- When:
- August 8, 2026 · 10:00 AM
- Where:
- Academy of Natural Sciences, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19103, Included with general admission
- Source:
- PhillyVoice – Events
Cockroaches will race once again when Bug Fest returns to the Academy of Natural Sciences on Saturday, Aug. 8, and Sunday, Aug. 9. The museum's annual celebration of insects and other invertebrates runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days and will feature the return of its popular Roach Races, along with scientist-led Bug Walks on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, hands-on activities and opportunities to learn about the tiny creatures that help keep ecosystems healthy. All Bug Fest activities are incl
Indigenous/NativeFamily & KidsSports & FitnessOutdoor activityIndoor venueFamily-friendlyGeneral PublicParents/ToddlersFestivalCompetition/TournamentTicketed/PaidPublic