• What is an Insect? – Spot & Sort – Royal Entomological Society (RES)

    Ages 5–7 What is an Insect? – Spot & Sort Insect week sheets KS1_V2.pdfDownload Download the Royal Entomological Society (RES)’s free Insect Week learning resources for children and young people aged 5–14, designed for use in schools, clubs or at…

    • 0-5 Years
    • Activities sheet
    • Factsheet
    • Lesson Plan

  • Morning with Mothss

    Cork, Co. Cork
    Saturday 27th June 2026, 09:00 to 10:30

    During this morning event, participants will have the opportunity to examine moths that were trapped overnight, learn how they are identified, and discover which species occur in the local area before they are released.

    • Butterflies and moths
    • 0-5 Years
    • 11-13 Years
    • 14-18 Years
    • 6-10 Years
    • Adults
    • Biological recording
    • Workshop

  • Insect Crafts at Clarendon Park Summer Fair

    Leicester
    Sunday 21st June 2026, 11:00 to 17:00

    Come and join Insecta Collective CIC in celebrating the eve of Insect Week at Clarendon Park Summer Fair. Make your own insect mini print or an insect magnet.

    • Ants, bees, wasps and sawflies
    • Beetles
    • Butterflies and moths
    • Grasshoppers, crickets and bush-crickets
    • 0-5 Years
    • 11-13 Years
    • 14-18 Years
    • 6-10 Years
    • Adults
    • Workshop

  • Moor Invertebrates Bug Hunt

    Bovey Tracey, Devon
    Saturday 27th June 2026, 10:00 to 13:00

    Join Buglife Conservation Officer, Laura, for a free Bug Hunt at National Trust's Parke to celebrate the launch of Moor Invertebrates…

    • 0-5 Years
    • 11-13 Years
    • 14-18 Years
    • 6-10 Years
    • Adults
    • Interactive stand
    • Walk

  • Bioblitz Walthamstow Marshes

    Saturday 27th June 2026, 10:00 to 16:00

    We're hosting a Bioblitz where we want everyone to record as many species as they can find! Nothing is too big or too small! Test your ID skills or learn the basics from the Rangers here at Walthamstow Marshes.

    • Ants, bees, wasps and sawflies
    • Beetles
    • Butterflies and moths
    • Caddisflies or sedge flies
    • Dragonflies and damselflies
    • Grasshoppers, crickets and bush-crickets
    • 0-5 Years
    • 11-13 Years
    • 14-18 Years
    • 6-10 Years
    • Adults
    • Interactive stand
    • Talk
    • Tour
    • Walk
    • Workshop

  • Canvey Wick Festival of Insects

    Canvey Island, Essex
    Saturday 27th June 2026, 14:00 to 17:00

    Join us for a free afternoon of fun for all ages! Activities will include bug hunting and insect ID, butterfly surveying, arts, crafts, trails and more.

    • 0-5 Years
    • 11-13 Years
    • 14-18 Years
    • 6-10 Years
    • Adults
    • Biological recording
    • Exhibition
    • Interactive stand
    • Open day
    • Tour
    • Walk

  • Insect week at Bugtopia Hornsea Zoo

    Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire
    Monday 22nd June 2026, 10:00 to Sunday 28th June 2026, 17:00

    Discover the facinating would of insects at Bugtopia…

    • Ants, bees, wasps and sawflies
    • Beetles
    • Butterflies and moths
    • Cockroaches and termites
    • Grasshoppers, crickets and bush-crickets
    • Stick-insects
    • 0-5 Years
    • 11-13 Years
    • 14-18 Years
    • 6-10 Years
    • Adults
    • Other

  • Summer Bug Walk

    London
    Saturday 27th June 2026, 11:00 to 12:30

    Join entomologist Connor Butler on 27 June for a special Insect Week walk at London Wetland Centre. Learn to find, observe, and identify invertebrates with hands-on tips, including using a hand lens and sweep net. Perfect for all levels!…

    • 0-5 Years
    • 11-13 Years
    • 14-18 Years
    • 6-10 Years
    • Adults
    • Walk
    • Workshop

  • Anna Collette Hunt: Maker in Focus exhibition

    Farnham
    Tuesday 23rd June 2026, 10:00 to 17:00

    At New Ashgate Gallery, Anna Collette Hunt's work stands out for its craftsmanship, imaginative vision, and ability to transform space. Her ceramic insects and installations continue to captivate collectors, curators, and audiences seeking innovative, nature-inspired contemporary art.

    • 0-5 Years
    • 11-13 Years
    • 14-18 Years
    • 6-10 Years
    • Adults
    • Exhibition

  • BEES! Hampshire’s Hive of History & Nature

    Basingstoke
    Sunday 28th June 2026, 10:00 to 16:00

    Bees are extraordinary creatures. From buzzing gardens to golden honey, they connect us to the natural world in remarkable ways. This exhibition explores their world, how they live, work and communicate, sometimes even through dance!…

    • Ants, bees, wasps and sawflies
    • 0-5 Years
    • 11-13 Years
    • 14-18 Years
    • 6-10 Years
    • Adults
    • Exhibition