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Bug City
Saturday August 13
11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Garfield Park Nature Center
Garfield Park Reservation • Garfield Heights
Free!
Mayor Mantis Welcomes Everyone to Bug City!
Visitors of all ages will be introduced to the cool world of insects! Learn what insects do, why they are important and even what they taste like!
Tour the Bug House to view a wide variety of bug exhibits from Ohio to Africa. Enjoy bug cooking demonstrations, bug recipes, crafts and more at the Culinary Bugstitute. Or, head over to the Art District for ‘buggy’ music with Gary Lee and class is in session with Dr. Insecta.
Experience Bug SafariLand and enjoy the great bug hunt, the ant trail and the must-do activity for kids – the Mealworm 500, where kids can watch the mealworms race to the finish line!
“Buzz” over to the B & B Area to view a variety of butterflies and bee exhibits, or visit Buggywood for bug bingo and puppet shows.
Walk down Predator Alley, where visitors can view live animals provided by Lake Erie Nature & Science Center as they walk up to Bug SafariLand.
Families can also take rides on the Bug Express Train ($1/person).
Children can obtain passports to be stamped at a variety of learning activity stations on their Bug City tour.
‘Bee’ a part of the fun in Bug City!
Garfield Park Nature Center is located off Mill Creek lane, off the Broadway Avenue entrance of Garfield Park Reservation in Garfield Heights – north of the I-480/Broadway Avenue exit.
GPS- Lon -81.60509 Lat 41.43286
For more information, call 216-341-3152.
Bug City Pins for Sale and Trading
Visitors can buy and trade pins at the Pin Trading Tent in Bug City. Pins will be $4 each and the pins for sale are the new Henry & Honey Bee, 20th Anniversary Bug City Pin, Chef Gene White, Mealworm 500, and Lucille Bugg.
Event Schedule: Bug City is open from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – here are some activities with specific times:
Gary Lee’s Music
Art District
11 a.m., 12:30 & 2:30 p.m.
Mad Science
Art District
11:30 a.m., 1:45 & 3:15 p.m.
Bug Bingo
Buggywood
11:30 a.m., 1:40, 2:45, &
4 p.m.
Puppet Show
Buggywood
12:15, 2 & 3:15 p.m.
Cooking with Gene White
Culinary Bugstitute
11:30 a.m., 12:30, 2, 3, &
4 p.m.
Girl Scouts will be selling:
Ice Cream (Good Humor) $1.50
Chips (Shearer's) $0.75
Gourmet Cookies $0.75
Candy $0.75
Assorted Cold Beverages (Coke Products) $1
Coffee $1
Calling All Kids 12 and Under! Print out and color in the Bug City logo coloring page and redeem the finished coloring page at The Big Show Catering concession stand at Bug City for a FREE treat! And, redeem the attached coupon to The Big Show catering concession stand for a buy a hot dog, and receive one FREE bag of chips at Bug City!
Stop by and enjoy:
Hotdog
$2.00
Burgers
$3.50
Cheese
$0.50
Veggie Burger
$3.50
Corn on Cob
$1.75
BBQ Pork
$4.00
Mac & Cheese
$3.00
Chips
$1.25
Pop
$1.25
Cookies & Brownies
$1.50
Cartering provided by the Big Show
Parking:
David Rogers’ Big Bugs are all the buzz at Glenwood Gardens in Cincinnati! This exciting exhibit is going on now through August 21 and features 13 huge wooden insects, including a 20-foot tall praying mantis, a 600-pound daddy long leg and many more. Visitors will also experience awesome concerts, a movie night, daily insect-related programs, activities, special presentations and enjoy a visit to the beautiful Highfield Children’s Discovery Garden. Visit http://www.greatparks.org/bigbugs/ for details.
