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NOLA BugFest 2024

Name: NOLA BugFest 2024
Start: 2024-10-12
End: 2024-10-12
Location: City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite, and Rodent Control Board Administration Building

October 12, 2024

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite, and Rodent Control Board Administration Building
2100 Leon C Simon Dr, New Orleans, LA 70122-3548 [Map/Directions]
Neighborhood: Lakeview/Lakefront
Event Host: City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite, and Rodent Control Board
Admission Price: Free
More Info: (504) 658-2400 • Visit Event Website

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NOLA BugFest will have a full day of fun and entertainment for all ages. This free event will have more than 35 organizations and 40 educational booths and activities. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with entomologists and other scientists to learn about the fascinating world of insects, spiders, and wildlife found in and around the New Orleans area. Activities and crafts include face painting, a temporary tattoo station, insect dances, edible insects, patent leather beetle races and a coloring station.

A snoball cart will be onsite and the first 500 kids will receive free snoballs. Other food will be available for purchase.

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