• Summer Family Fun at National Museums Scotland

    Edinburgh, Midlothian
    Monday 6th July 2026, 10:00 to Friday 10th July 2026, 16:00

    We're still celebrating Insect Week with two days of free drop in activities for families at the National Museum of Scotland…

    • Beetles
    • Butterflies and moths
    • 11-13 Years
    • 14-18 Years
    • 6-10 Years
    • Interactive stand
    • Open day
    • Workshop

  • Scottish Ornithology Club BioBlitz with National Museums Scotland

    Aberlady
    Saturday 27th June 2026, 10:30 to 15:30

    The SOC, in partnership with National Museums Scotland, will be hosting its first-ever BioBlitz at Waterston House…

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

  • Insect Week Celebration at Granton Castle Walled Garden

    Edinburgh
    Sunday 28th June 2026, 10:00 to 12:00 CEST

    22-28 June is Insect Week, and we are celebrating in the garden as part of our Citizen Science project in collaboration with the National Museums Collection Centre.

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

  • Aberdeen Insect Week – The Big Bug Bash

    Aberdeen
    Saturday 27th June 2026, 11:00 to 15:00

    Join us for a bug-tastic day for Aberdeen Insect Week! In collaboration with SRUC and Friend’s of St Fittick’s Park.

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

  • Insectafest

    Hednesford
    Saturday 27th June 2026, 12:00 to 16:00

    A fun afternoon for all ages to celebrate the amazing world of insects. Come and visit the Cannock Chase SAC Team and take part in their special insect activities. Visit the other stands focused on different aspects of the insect world.

    • Ants, bees, wasps and sawflies
    • Beetles
    • Butterflies and moths
    • Dragonflies and damselflies
    • Earwigs
    • Grasshoppers, crickets and bush-crickets
    • True bugs
    • 11-13 Years
    • 14-18 Years
    • 6-10 Years
    • Adults
    • Open day

  • 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

  • Family Drop In Day – Pond Dipping, Bug Hunting and Crafts

    Oakham
    Saturday 27th June 2026, 10:00 to 15:00

    Come and join us at the Nature Reserve to see what you can discover with pond dipping and bug hunting…

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