Bugging Out
Gigantic Animatronic Bugs Are Crawling Everywhere at Fairchild!
All Summer Long!
Step into a world where insects go giant, butterflies fly free and curiosity leads the way.
Big bugs. Bold science. Limitless wonder.
This is an unforgettable experience in the fascinating world of bugs!
Open daily: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
$24.95 Adults, $11.95 Kids (3-11)
Free for Kids (0-2) and Fairchild Members
Price shown for daytime tickets.
Bugging Out is included with general Garden admission.
Certain activities sold separately.
Certain restrictions apply.
Daytime Highlights
Welcome to the world of wonder where immersive experiences bring the magic of bugs to life. From giant, interactive bugs, to costume parades for your littles, hands-on discovery zones and live critter encounters, every turn offers a chance to discover, imagine, and dive deeper into the magical world of bugs!
BUTTERFLIES, STICK BUGS, AND CRITTERS, OH MY!
Daily
(Free with admission)
BUGGING OUT SAFARI!
Saturday & Sundays
10:30 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 1:45 p.m. & 3:15 p.m.
(Free with admission)
Nighttime Highlights
When the sun sets, the not-so-scary world of bugs comes to life! Wander twinkling paths, spot hundreds of butterflies, experience night-blooming scents and then get ready for bug-themed movies!
Nighttime safaris, movies nights and our very own bug bar crawl it’s Bugging Out after Dark!
FAMILY MOVE NIGHT AND TWILIGHT BUG SAFARI!
(All Ages)
6:30 – 10:00 p.m.
Adults: $30.00 per person; $50.00 for two
Children: $15.00/child
Family Four Pack: $85.00
Fairchild Members Save $5; Login to receive discount
Hop on our Twilight Bug Safari, experience the rare sightings of butterflies at night in our Wings of the Tropics Butterfly Exhibit, dance your buggy hearts out at our Bubble Bash Dance Dash. Then end the night cozied up watching a bug-themed and family-friendly film at our Big Bug Cinema!
Three Showings
July 26: ANTZ (Rated PG)
August 9: A Bug’s Life (Rated G)
August 30: James and the Giant Peach (Rated PG)
The Wings of the Tropics Butterfly Exhibit is open from 6:30–8:30 p.m. Bubble Bash Dance Dash is open 6:30–8:30 p.m. Limited seating for the Twilight Bug Safari. Tickets available upon arrival. Movies commence at 8:30 p.m.
(These events are for all ages.)
Upgrade your family movie night experience with specially curated picnic baskets for two, buggy cocktail flights, or our grab-n-go combo.
The Bug-N-Grub Bar Crawl
(Ages 21+)
6:30 – 10:00 p.m.
$30.00 per person; $50 for two
Fairchild Members Save $5; Login to receive discount
Explore Fairchild after dark and unwind with bold flavors and some cult-favorite movies. Sip and graze on bug-inspired cocktails and picnic baskets! This 21+ garden party delivers a wild mix of drinks, bites, and big-screen magic.
Two Showings
August 26: Bug (Rated R)
September 27: Arachnophobia (Rated PG13)
(These events are for 21+ only. We ID)
Upgrade your movie night experience with specially curated picnic baskets for two, our buggy cocktail flights, or our grab-n-go combo
Want More Bugs? Explore Our Education Classes!
Growing Butterfly Host Plants with The Worm Queen
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
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