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2026 Bug Week Events

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July 2026

Insect Wonders at the Farm
Tuesday, July 14 | 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Spring Valley Student Farm, 104 Spring Manor Rd, Storrs, CT 06268
All Ages | FREE
Bug Jeopardy, beekeeping demos, farm tours, and more! 

Bug Week at 3rd Thursday with CSMNH & TLGV
Thursday, July 16 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Main Street in Willimantic, CT
All Ages | FREE

Learn all about Connecticut's bees with the Connecticut State Museum of Natural History and The Last Green Valley! See specimens of local bees, learn about where and how they live, and how to tell them apart from wasps.

Learn about Ticks and other Parasites with Connecticut Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory 
Friday, July 17 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
CVMDL, 61 N Eagleville Rd, Storrs, CT
All Ages | FREE
This event is FREE and open to the public. While at the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory at UConn, you will visit with the experts to learn about ticks and other parasites, and have some hands on time with a dissection microscope! Samples in closed containers are welcome.
Pro Tip: It's within walking distance to the UConn Dairy Bar so you might want to plan on stopping by for a sweet treat!

 Bug Walks at Middlesex County Extension
 Saturday, July 18 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
1066 Saybrook Rd, Haddam, CT 06438
All Ages | FREE
Family friendly bug walks, face painting and craft activities!