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Get ready for the 2026 Butterfly Festival in the Botanical Gardens!
Celebrate pollinators, nature and community with a full day of family-friendly fun, hands-on activities and garden exploration.
Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park (2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, MO)
FREE Admission! No tickets required. Includes admission to Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden.
• Visit the Roston Native Butterfly House and Caterpillar Petting Zoo
• Hands-on activities with The Discovery Center, Missouri Department of Conservation and Springfield Sister Cities Association
• Live animal experiences with Wonders of Wildlife staff
• Ozarks Daylily Society display inside the Botanical Center Atrium
• Shop local vendors featuring plants, artisans, food AND MORE!
Call 417-897-1515 or visit Friendsofthegarden.org/butterfly-festival for more information
Presented by Friends of the Garden in partnership with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board. Sponsored by Renewal by Andersen.
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Parks & Rec,Kids & Family,Festivals/Fairs
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