Bugs & Brews: Spider Takeover (21+) Thursday, October 30 | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Experience Butterfly Pavilion after hours during the limited-time Spiders Around the World exhibition. This adults-only evening combines local brews, light bites, and an exclusive opportunity to explore the exhibition at night—including Spider Zone, a walk-through habitat where hundreds of free-roaming orb-weaving spiders spin their intricate webs all around you. Along with exhibit access, guests will enjoy interactive activities, a thought-provoking lecture, and a festive costume contest.
Your Ticket Includes
- Two Drinks – Beer, wine, or non-alcoholic options.
- Light Snacks and Sweet Treats – A selection of bites to enjoy throughout the evening.
- Exclusive Exhibit Access – Explore Spiders Around the World, featuring tarantulas, jumping spiders, and Spider Zone, where you’ll stand among hundreds of orb-weaving spiders with no glass and no barriers.
- After-Hours Exploration – Visit Butterfly Pavilion’s permanent exhibits, including Wings of the Tropics butterfly conservatory and our aquatic area, Water’s Edge.
- Educational Lecture – Invertebrate Necromancy with Professor Bile. Daniel Alvarez-Chao shares the surprising survival strategies of parasites and how they inspire science and storytelling.
- Interactive Booths – Spider-inspired activities like What Kind of Spider Are You? along with engaging encounters led by Butterfly Pavilion experts.
- Costume Contest – Dress in bug-themed attire for a chance to win a membership or a gift shop prize.
This event highlights the wonder of spiders and offers an unforgettable way to see Butterfly Pavilion at night.
Schedule
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6:00 p.m. – Doors open and costume contest begins
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6:45 p.m. – Presentation with Daniel Alvarez-Chao in the Ballroom
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7:30 p.m. – Costume contest winner announcement
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8:00 p.m. – Event concludes
Pricing
Whether you’re fascinated by eight-legged wonders, excited to explore our tropical butterfly paradise at night, or just looking for a unique Halloween outing, Bugs & Brews: Spider Takeover offers the perfect mix of spooky fun, science, and socializing. Come raise a glass and see Butterfly Pavilion in a whole new light.
Limited spots available – get your tickets today!
Fee:
$45 Non-Member
$40 Member
