2025 Butterfly Festival

Save the Date — August 2, 2025

Join us at our 25th Annual Watershed Butterfly Festival

We can’t wait to welcome you to our 25th Annual Butterfly Festival, a family fun celebration to share the wonders of nature! Adults and children can learn about watersheds and the need to protect our rivers, lakes, and streams through educational hands-on exhibits. Food and drink will be available for sale, including a water truck provided by New Jersey American Water, and you can purchase butterfly wings and other fun items at the Watershed Gift Shop. This event celebrates butterflies and other insects while encouraging everyone to get outside and have fun together.

This event will feature:

Butterfly &
insect parade

Live
music

animal
exhibits

science
exhibits

hayride
tours

Watershed
gift shop

Crafts

PERFORMANCES FROM SPROUT U SCHOOL OF the ARTs

Eyes of the Wild Animal Show

You won’t want to miss an animal show put on by the Eyes of the Wild exotic animal sanctuary. This show is interactive, comedic, educational, and fun for the whole family! 

Registration is now open!

Sign up for one of two available sessions:

9:30 a.m. - Noon

12:30 - 3 p.m.


Price:

  • $10 per person or
  • $25 per carload (up to six people)

 


Note:

  • Parking will be on-site at The Watershed Center
  • Dogs are not permitted at the Butterfly Festival
  • Bring your reusable water bottle and fill it up at the New Jersey American Water H2O on The Go Van
  • This event will be photographed and filmed. If you have any concerns, please speak with a member of our staff
  • HAVE FUN! 
butterfly festival 2025 at the watershed institute

Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors!

River Guardian

Habitat Companion

pse&g

Stream Steward

capital health logo

Butterfly Enthusiast

bloomberg

Trail Supporter

princeton radiology
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