If you love the creepy crawly, plan on attending this wacky wonderful festival in North Carolina.  BugFest takes place on September 16th from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and the event will change you forever. The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences invites you to meet these creatures, hold them in your hands, and even eat them. Engage in interactive bug activities, check out the cool exhibits, and learn from the entertaining displays. Treat yourself to an unforgettable adventure in Raleigh. 

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is the largest of its kind in the Southeastern U.S., and it's right here.
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Including us, it receives more than a million visitors annually, and it's no wonder with such imaginative events as BugFest.
Engage in interactive learning sessions.
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Participate in educational workshops, and feel free to ask all the questions.
Here you are encouraged to touch and share.
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Imagine how those hundreds of legs feel in your hand.
You're even invited to eat some of the critters at Cafe Insecta.
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This year, BugFest will shine a spotlight on the ever-interesting spiders who always like to see visitors.
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Interact with entomologists and other scientists while learning about the fascinating details of Arthropods.
Sign up for the games and show off your mad skills.
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Whose roach will win the race?
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Guests participate in more than 100 exhibits, meet the vendors, and see some cool arts and crafts.
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And if you don't like bugs, more delicious food is available.

You will leave this wacky wonderful festival in North Carolina knowing so much more about bugs. For more information, visit the NC Museum of Natural Sciences website. Find a cozy Vrbo to stay the night.

And while you’re in downtown Raleigh, be sure to visit Lafayette Village, a little slice of Paris right here in North Carolina.

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