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Homeschoolers and your families, these days are reserved especially for you! Take advantage of these exciting opportunities to explore our engaging exhibits and interact with thousands of invertebrates! Each Homeschool Day incorporates themed activities great for all ages. These include various invertebrate investigations, talks with real scientists, fun crafts, and more.

November

November 19, 2025:

Discover the secrets of how invertebrates survive the winter! Join us to uncover their cold-weather strategies, from hibernation to migration, through hands-on crafts and activities.

February 10, 2026: Ecosystems

Join us as we explore the interconnected networks of plants and animals that sustain life on our planet. We'll examine the diverse ecosystems found around the world, how invertebrates support our natural habitats, and how we can support them in turn.

March 11, 2026: Baby Bugs

Baby animals are the cutest, and baby bugs are no exception! Join us as we examine the unique life cycles of insects, arachnids, and more through classes, activities, and crafts. We'll also look at baby pics of some of our favorite Butterfly Pavilion residents!

April 15, 2026: Conservation in Action

Conservation is a big topic but even the smallest actions can help our natural world! We'll explore different conservation initiatives that Butterfly Pavilion is leading and strategies anyone can implement to help protect our planet.

September 17, 2026: Backyard Buddies

Butterfly Pavilion showcases amazing invertebrates from all over the planet, but there are also plenty of awesome animals to be found in our own backyards! We'll explore our state's incredible biodiversity and learn more about the invertebrates that call Colorado home through classes, activities, and crafts.

October 15, 2026: Masters of Disguise

Many invertebrates utilize camouflage to help them survive, making them the ultimate masters of disguise! We will explore how different colors, patterns, and behaviors help invertebrates survive and thrive through classes, activities, and crafts.

November 12, 2026: Adaptations are the ultimate secret to survival!

Join us as we dive into the diverse world of invertebrate adaptations and learn how these unique animals survive in ecosystems all over the planet. (less)

Homeschoolers and your families, these days are reserved especially for you! Take advantage of these exciting opportunities to explore our engaging exhibits and interact with thousands of invertebrates! Each Homeschool Day incorporates themed (more)

Please note: The dates and times listed are only related to your purchase and do not indicate a scheduled program. By purchasing this item, you are receiving virtual materials to facilitate and teach the program yourself - this is not a live or scheduled session.

Enhance your lessons with Butterfly Pavilion’s Downloadable Lesson Plans! Each invertebrate-focused lesson plan comes with:

Curriculum Packet: Includes content background information, a detailed NGSS Standard-aligned lesson plan, a glossary, and additional resources.

Slideshow Presentation: Provided in PDF format to support your teaching.

Worksheets and Handouts: Any relevant materials for student activities in the lesson plan.

Once purchased, all materials will be attached to your confirmation email. (less)

Please note: The dates and times listed are only related to your purchase and do not indicate a scheduled program. By purchasing this item, you are receiving virtual materials to facilitate and teach the program yourself - this is not a live (more)

Please note: The dates and times listed are only related to your purchase and do not indicate a scheduled program. By purchasing this item, you are receiving virtual materials to facilitate and teach the program yourself - this is not a live or scheduled session.

Enhance your lessons with Butterfly Pavilion's Downloadable Lesson Plans! Each invertebrate-focused lesson plan comes with:

Curriculum Packet: Includes content background information, a detailed NGSS Standard-aligned lesson plan, a glossary, and additional resources.

Slideshow Presentation: Provided in PDF format to support your teaching.

Worksheets and Handouts: Any relevant materials for student activities in the lesson plan.

Once purchased, all materials will be attached to your confirmation email. (less)

Please note: The dates and times listed are only related to your purchase and do not indicate a scheduled program. By purchasing this item, you are receiving virtual materials to facilitate and teach the program yourself - this is not a live (more)

Get empowered and equipped to transform outdoor spaces into pollinator habitat havens with Butterfly Pavilion's Pollinator Gardening Bootcamp workshop series! Workshops include educational lectures, interactive participation, hands-on outdoor activities, and personalized instruction. Join other curious and passionate pollinator supporters and gardening enthusiasts through the planning, design, implementation, and upkeep involved in gardening for pollinators.

*To obtain your certification, you must complete the 5 classes and pass the comprehensive final exam (open-book, research encouraged) with a 70% or better. *

Cost:

Member Package Pricing: $140 for all classes

Non-member Package Pricing: $160 for all classes

2025 class dates:

Sunday, February 23: Pollinator Gardening 101 - 9:30am - 12:30pm

Sunday, March 30: Plants for Pollinators - 10:00am-1:00pm

Sunday, April27: Pollinator Garden Design - 10:00am-1:00pm

Sunday, May 18: Pollinator Garden Preparation and Planting - 10:00am-1:00pm

Sunday, July 27: Pollinator Garden Maintenance and Care - 10:00am-1:00pm (less)

Get empowered and equipped to transform outdoor spaces into pollinator habitat havens with Butterfly Pavilion's Pollinator Gardening Bootcamp workshop series! Workshops include educational lectures, interactive participation, hands-on outdoor (more)

Here at Butterfly Pavilion, we know that things can get pretty hectic with busy butterflies, bees and bodies buzzing around during the day. Join us for a low-sensory afternoon that meets the needs of families that need to experience the Pavilion in a different way. With natural lighting, quiet tones, and limited admission - this experience offers your little one an enjoyable, low-key experience just for them.

Each Sensory Friendly Afternoon offers guided interpretation in each exhibit and an interactive Storytime program. (less)

Here at Butterfly Pavilion, we know that things can get pretty hectic with busy butterflies, bees and bodies buzzing around during the day. Join us for a low-sensory afternoon that meets the needs of families that need to experience the Pavil (more)

Please note: The dates and times listed are only related to your purchase and do not indicate a scheduled program. By purchasing this item, you are receiving virtual materials to facilitate and teach the program yourself - this is not a live or scheduled session.

Enhance your lessons with Butterfly Pavilion's Downloadable Lesson Plans! Each invertebrate-focused lesson plan comes with:

Curriculum Packet: Includes content background information, a detailed NGSS Standard-aligned lesson plan, a glossary, and additional resources.

Slideshow Presentation: Provided in PDF format to support your teaching.

Worksheets and Handouts: Any relevant materials for student activities in the lesson plan.

Once purchased, all materials will be attached to your confirmation email. (less)

Please note: The dates and times listed are only related to your purchase and do not indicate a scheduled program. By purchasing this item, you are receiving virtual materials to facilitate and teach the program yourself - this is not a live (more)

Monarch butterflies are world-famous for their epic migration, and for good reason! In this month's Invertebrate Investigation we'll take a deep dive into the journey these amazing insects take and explore the ways we can support them as they make their journey each year. (less)

Monarch butterflies are world-famous for their epic migration, and for good reason! In this month's Invertebrate Investigation we'll take a deep dive into the journey these amazing insects take and explore the ways we can support them as they (more)

Tickets only valid for the date selected.

Front Doors lock at 4:15 p.m.

Tickets must be reserved for children under 2.

Please see Visitor Information or FAQ page for more information.

Butterfly Pavilion membership is your all-access pass to discovery! Individual membership includes:

• Unlimited admission and benefits for one adult
• Two one-time use guest passes
• $2 off guest admission

Welcome to the Birthday Parties Booking Page!

Please select the date and time slot you're interested in booking. To review our Parties page online or chek out the FAQ's please click here: https://butterflies.org/birthday-party/

Birthday Party Details:

All parties include a 2 hour room rental (with 30 additional minutes before the party time to set up), a party host and general admission to Butterfly Pavilion for up to 30 guests (children under 2 don't count towards the total). You can technically have up to 39 guests, but any additional guests over 30 will be charged the group rate of $11/adult, $7/child, and these need to be purchased in advance.

Full payment is due at time of booking. The Birthday Party contract and final guest are due two weeks before the party. 

Supplies are an additional $50 and include tablecloths, plates, cups, napkins, and cutlery.

You can request scavenger hunts to be available or for your party host and/or add a story time. Scavenger hunts will not be facilitated by the party host and are for you to do on your own either during or after the party.

Butterfly Package

$405 for members

$450 for non-members 

This package is a Butterfly-themed party with a personal butterfly release where your party gets a front row seat to watch butterflies that emerged that day being released in our Wings of the Tropics exhibit!

Slime Party Package

$418.50 for members

$465 for non-members

Get ready for a slimy, sensational birthday party where fun meets science! Kids will explore the science behind slime in the invertebrate world through a "Does it Slime?" game, and then they will create their very own batch of color gooey slime to take home!

Bug Hunt Package (available May-September)

$418.50 for members

$465 for non-members

Make your kid’s birthday an adventure! Embark on a guided tour of the gardens and waterways surrounding Butterfly Pavilion, led by your party host, and equipped with a field guide. See how many fascinating invertebrate species you can discover along the way! You might even be able to catch one!

Spiders and Friends Package

$418.50 for members

$465 for non-members

With your birthday kid as their assistant, your party host will show the group different arachnid body parts and how they function using our live arachnid animal ambassadors, preserved specimens, and interactive magnets. Children can assemble magnetic spiders and scorpions while meeting these fascinating creatures and learning all about them!

If a date does not show availability please reach out to us as we may have other spaces available.

Interested in booking a Birthday Party for more than 30 people? Please email education@butterflies.org (less)

Welcome to the Birthday Parties Booking Page!

Please select the date and time slot you're interested in booking. To review our Parties page online or chek out the FAQ's please click here: https://butterflies.org/birthday-party/

Birthday Party (more)

Butterfly Pavilion membership is your all-access pass to discovery! Just for Two membership includes:

• Unlimited admission and benefits for one adult and one guest
• Two one-time use guest passes
• $2 off guest admission

Butterfly Pavilion membership is your all-access pass to discovery! Family membership includes:

• Unlimited admission and benefits for two adults and four children (add a caregiver for $15)
• Three one-time use guest passes
• $2 off guest admission

Butterfly Pavilion membership is your all-access pass to discovery! Friends and Family membership includes:

• Unlimited admission and benefits for two adults and six children plus two guests
• Three one-time use guest passes
• 50% off guest admission

Butterfly Pavilion membership helps support our research, conservation and education efforts.

Pollinator Protector membership includes:

• Unlimited admission and benefits for four adults and six children plus two guests
• Four one-time use guest passes
• 50% off guest admission

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Butterfly Pavilion membership helps support our research, conservation and education efforts.

Pollinator Protector membership includes:

• Unlimited admission and benefits for four adults and six children plus two guests
• Four one-time use gues (more)

Two favorite cultural attractions have teamed up to offer you two great membership packages at one low price!

Combo membership includes:

• Unlimited admission and benefits for two named adults and six named children (add an unnamed adult for $36)
• Two one-time use guest passes
• $2 off guest admission

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Two favorite cultural attractions have teamed up to offer you two great membership packages at one low price!

Combo membership includes:

• Unlimited admission and benefits for two named adults and six named children (add an unnamed adult for $3 (more)

Gift the gift of science learning, invertebrate exploration and year-round entertainment that will engage and inspire!

Individual membership includes:

• Unlimited admission and benefits for one adult
• Two one-time use guest passes
• $2 off general admission for additional guests each visit

About gift memberships: Fill out the online membership form with your recipient's information. Gift memberships are processed within 1 to 5 business days. Recipients do not receive an email confirmation. Gift memberships are sent via First Class mail to the address specified on the form. We do not guarantee delivery or arrival by a specific date. Gift memberships are activated in our system at the date of purchase and expire at the end of the month one year from the date of purchase.

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Gift the gift of science learning, invertebrate exploration and year-round entertainment that will engage and inspire!

Individual membership includes:

• Unlimited admission and benefits for one adult
• Two one-time use guest passes
• $2 off gene (more)

Gift the gift of science learning, invertebrate exploration and year-round entertainment that will engage and inspire!

Just for Two membership includes:

• Unlimited admission and benefits for one adult and one guest
• Two one-time use guest passes
• $2 off general admission for additional guests each visit

About gift memberships: Fill out the online membership form with your recipient's information. Gift memberships are processed within 1 to 5 business days. Recipients do not receive an email confirmation. Gift memberships are sent via First Class mail to the address specified on the form. We do not guarantee delivery or arrival by a specific date. Gift memberships are activated in our system at the date of purchase and expire at the end of the month one year from the date of purchase.

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Gift the gift of science learning, invertebrate exploration and year-round entertainment that will engage and inspire!

Just for Two membership includes:

• Unlimited admission and benefits for one adult and one guest
• Two one-time use guest pas (more)

Gift the gift of science learning, invertebrate exploration and year-round entertainment that will engage and inspire!

Family membership includes:

• Unlimited admission and benefits for two adults and four children
• Three one-time use guest passes

• $2 off general admission for additional guests each visit

About gift memberships: Fill out the online membership form with your recipient's information. Gift memberships are processed within 1 to 5 business days. Recipients do not receive an email confirmation. Gift memberships are sent via First Class mail to the address specified on the form. We do not guarantee delivery or arrival by a specific date. Gift memberships are activated in our system at the date of purchase and expire at the end of the month one year from the date of purchase.

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Gift the gift of science learning, invertebrate exploration and year-round entertainment that will engage and inspire!

Family membership includes:

• Unlimited admission and benefits for two adults and four children
• Three one-time use guest pa (more)

Gift the gift of science learning, invertebrate exploration and year-round entertainment that will engage and inspire!

Family Plus membership includes:

• Unlimited admission and benefits for two adults and six children plus two guests
• Three one-time use guest passes
• 50% off general admission for additional guests each visit

About gift memberships: Fill out the online membership form with your recipient's information. Gift memberships are processed within 1 to 5 business days. Recipients do not receive an email confirmation. Gift memberships are sent via First Class mail to the address specified on the form. We do not guarantee delivery or arrival by a specific date. Gift memberships are activated in our system at the date of purchase and expire at the end of the month one year from the date of purchase.

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Gift the gift of science learning, invertebrate exploration and year-round entertainment that will engage and inspire!

Family Plus membership includes:

• Unlimited admission and benefits for two adults and six children plus two guests
• Three o (more)

Gift the gift of membership to help support our research, conservation and education efforts.

Pollinator Protector membership includes:

• Unlimited admission and benefits for four adults and six children plus two guests
• Four one-time use guest passes
• 50% off general admission for additional guests each visit

About gift memberships: Fill out the online membership form with your recipient's information. Gift memberships are processed within 1 - 5 business days. Recipients do not receive an email confirmation. Gift memberships are sent via First Class mail to the address specified on the form. We do not guarantee delivery or arrival by a specific date.

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Gift the gift of membership to help support our research, conservation and education efforts.

Pollinator Protector membership includes:

• Unlimited admission and benefits for four adults and six children plus two guests
• Four one-time use gues (more)