Bug City - 20th Anniversary
Saturday August 14
11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Garfield Park Nature Center
Garfield Park Reservation • Garfield Heights
Free!
Mayor Mantis Welcomes Everyone to Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Bug City with Open “Wings!”
20 years ago Mayor Mantis was just a young mayor in a little city. Today, 20 years later, Mayor Mantis and Bug City are an annual destination city for many to visit and discover the cool world of insects!
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 the little bug city and see live animals provided by Lake Erie Nature & Science Center.
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. After filling their passports, kids can receive their own key to “Bug City.”
And, grab a curbside seat for the Bug City Parade at 1 p.m., followed by a cookie celebration (while supplies last). Kids can dress as their favorite bug and march in the parade, too!
‘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 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 actitivities with specific times:
Gary Lee’s Music
Art District
11 a.m., 12:30 & 2:30 p.m.
Dr. Insecta
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 One ear of Corn, and Receive One FREE at Bug City!
