butterfly festival

Saturday, June 7 | 9AM-3PM

Sunday, June 8 | 10AM-5PM

Celebrate the beauty, science, and spirit of pollinators!
Come for the butterflies—stay for the bigger picture.

The Flying Colors Butterfly Festival celebrates the winged heroes that keep our world blooming. Discover the deep connection between these essential creatures and our environment, communities, and cultures around the globe.

Step inside the LIVE Butterfly Encounter, meet pollinator experts, play the Migration Game, and enjoy food, music, live entertainment, and global traditions.

Online Advanced Ticket Sales

>> Tickets Sales Open: April 9; CNC member presale starts April 2

>> Ticket Price: $25 (children 2 and under are free); includes all activities throughout the day

>>We may be able to accommodate walk-ups at the event depending on daily visitation.

>> It is recommended that groups purchase tickets within the same or adjacent time slots.

>> Family Plus, Naturalist, and Giving Society members may click the purchase tickets button below to verify their membership and claim their member benefit festival tickets. Contact Amy at membership@chattnaturecenter.org if you have any questions.

>> Ticket sales are non-refundable.

PURCHASE TICKETS

Butterfly Encounter Guided Experience

>> The time on your ticket is the entry time to the Butterfly Festival.

>> Based on availability, select your preferred Butterfly Encounter entry time in the plaza after check in.

>> Enjoy the festival activities and entertainment as you wait for your Butterfly Encounter time. Please return to the Plaza 10 minutes before your selected time to join your guided experience group. All guided Butterfly Encounter experiences begin from the Plaza.

>> The group will be led to the Butterfly Encounter where the Butterfly Attendants will help make the most of your experience.

The Details

>> Bring your tickets on the day of the event.

>> Arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your ticket time to allow for parking and entry.

>> Events are rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, most activities will be moved inside.

>> Please carpool! There is limited parking in the CNC parking lot. A shuttle will be available from Saint Francis School. The last shuttle will leave 30 minutes prior to event close.

Butterfly Entertainment

Saturday: Alma Mexicana at 11:30AM
Maculelê Capoeira and Samba at 1PM
Mr. Jason’s Music Party at 10:30AM & 12:30PM

Sunday: Alma Mexican at 1PM
Mr. Jason’s Music Party at 12PM & 2PM

Plus much more!

Butterfly Encounter

Guided experience through the exhibit with hundreds of native butterflies. Learn about our beloved native pollinators up close and personal!

Native Plant Sale

Host and nectar plants for butterflies and other pollinators available for purchase. Chat with gardening experts about what will work best for your native pollinator garden.