Events Calendar
August 2026
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Friday, August 21, 2026
Visit the Butterfly House
DAILY THIS SUMMER our Butterfly House gives visitors the chance to see and experience butterflies up close and personal. Closes at 1pm Saturday & Sunday.
Feed the Butterflies
Live Animals
DAILY THIS SUMMER feed butterflies and watch them up close as they drink! What a great nature experience and photo opportunity! Ages 6+ Only. Closes at noon Saturday & Sunday.
Forest Bathing
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21ST 10AM Rediscover the trees and trails of Cape Cod in a unique guided meditation, inspired by the ancient Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku.
Science Rocks!
WED - FRI DURING OPEN HOURS & SAT AM Dozens of hands-on activities and fun ways to explore, build, tinker, and discover how science shapes our world. 38"+ to ride the bullet train.
Mud Kitchen
Join us WEEKDAYS 10:30am-2:30PM to mix, concoct, create, and make a mess! Find an earthworm, dig a tunnel, build a bridge or dam, make a mud pie!
Guided Field Walks
WEEKDAYS JUNE 22ND- SEPTEMBER 4TH 11AM Join one of our naturalists who will explain the various plants, animals, habitats, & other ecological features along the John Wing Trail.
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Visit the Butterfly House
DAILY THIS SUMMER our Butterfly House gives visitors the chance to see and experience butterflies up close and personal. Closes at 1pm Saturday & Sunday.
Feed the Butterflies
Live Animals
SUMMER DAILY feed butterflies with a sponge & watch them up close as they drink! What a great nature experience & photo opportunity! Ages 6+ Only. Closes at noon Saturday & Sunday.
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Visit the Butterfly House
DAILY THIS SUMMER our Butterfly House gives visitors the chance to see and experience butterflies up close and personal. Closes at 1pm Saturday & Sunday.
Feed the Butterflies
Live Animals
SUMMER DAILY feed butterflies with a sponge & watch them up close as they drink! What a great nature experience & photo opportunity! Ages 6+ Only. Closes at noon Saturday & Sunday.