NOLA BugFest has moved to Saturday, October 17, because of weather, according to the city’s event page. The sixth annual festival runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board, 2100 Leon C. Simon Drive. Admission is free.
The program includes insect exhibits, microscope identification, crafts and conversations with scientists. The posted schedule has an edible insect cooking demonstration at 10:30 a.m., a bug expert session at 11:30 a.m., storytime at 2 p.m. and beetle races at 2:30 p.m.
This year’s theme focuses on habitats in nature. The city’s page has the full activity list and current event details. Check it before heading over, especially if you had the earlier date in your calendar.