** Pre-Registration has closed. Please come to the Festival to purchase your tickets. **
Butterfly Festival * 9:30am - 12:00pm *
Join us at our 24th annual Watershed Butterfly Festival – an in-person celebration of family fun to share the joys and wonders of nature. The event will feature tours of the Kate Gorrie Butterfly House and the Insect Zoo. Enjoy music and live entertainment throughout the day, including animal shows featuring Eyes of the Wild and performances from Sprout U School of the Arts. Young children will delight in being a part of the famous “Butterfly and Bug Parade” led by Lady Monarch, Ms. Allison. Adults and older children can learn about watersheds and the need to protect our rivers, lakes and streams through educational hands-on exhibits. Food and drink will be available for sale and don't forget to bring your reusable water bottle to fill up at the New Jersey American Water H2O On The Go Van. Butterfly wings and other fun items can be purchased at the Watershed Nature Shop.
Please note that dogs are not permitted at the Butterfly Festival.
Sign up for one of two available sessions, 9:30 a.m.-12 noon or 12:30-3:00 p.m.
Pre-registration is strongly recommended!
Watershed members receive a 20% discount on their pre-registration.
Walk-ins are welcome (note that no discount is offered to walk-ins on August 3).
Price: $10 per person or $25 per carload (up to six people). Parking will be on-site at the Watershed Center.
Special thanks to our 2024 festival sponsors: Bloomberg, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Capital Health, New Jersey American Water and PSEG
