Grosstopia!

Join us for a day of creepy crawly adventures! A perfect day for any bug enthusiast with activities all day long!

About the Event

GROSSTOPIA

Sponsored by INVISTIA

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Owl Pellet Dissections & Bug Buffet: Dissect an owl pellet to learn about what owls eat; plus try an optional sample from our bug buffet! Limit 12 participants per session. Registration for each workshop opens one hour prior to session start time.

When: When: At 10, 11 am, 1, 2 & 3 pm in Power Science Lab

Creepy Crawly Animal Encounters: Meet some fascinating creepy-crawly animals up close and learn surprising facts about the creatures that live all around us.

When: From 11 am-3 pm in Tree Top

Jelly Bean Challenge: Dare to take a bite and discover whether your jelly bean is a tasty treat or a truly gross surprise!

When: 10 am-2 pm in the New Kids' Hall

ON-GOING ACTIVITIES

Thermoplastic Bugs: Use thermoplastic to create your own colorful creepy-crawly creature and learn how this unusual material can be shaped and molded.

When: All Day in Science Station

Creature Feature: Madagascar Hissing Roaches: Get up close with Madagascar hissing roaches and discover fascinating facts about these unusual insects.

When: All Day in EcoStation

Halloween Mystery Boxes: Explore the surprises inside these spooky boxes using your hands to investigate and guess what's inside!

When: All Day in Science Station
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Event Date
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Event Date
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10
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Event Time
9:00 am
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5:00 pm
9:00 am
5:00 pm
Ages
All Ages
Admission
General Admission
Location
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CONSIDER WEARING A MASK
Please consider wearing a mask. Feeling sick? Come back when you feel better. Exposed to someone with COVID in the last 7 days? Please visit us another day. We remain committed to the safety of children, visitors, and our staff and follow CDC guidelines.
Thank You to Our Event Partner
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