Día del Niño
Saturday, April 4, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Dia del Nino Saturday, April 04, 2026 – 9:00 AM
Dia del Nino Saturday, April 04, 2026 – 10:00 AM
Dia del Nino Saturday, April 04, 2026 – 11:00 AM
Dia del Nino Saturday, April 04, 2026 – 12:00 PM
Dia del Nino Saturday, April 04, 2026 – 1:00 PM
Dia del Nino Saturday, April 04, 2026 – 1:00 PM
Dia del Nino Saturday, April 04, 2026 – 2:00 PM
Dia del Nino Saturday, April 04, 2026 – 3:00 PM
Dia del Nino Saturday, April 04, 2026 – 4:00 PM
Celebrate a day of animals, fun, culture, and discovery as Butterfly Pavilion partners with the Mexican Cultural Center for a joyful Día del Niño celebration where children and families take center stage. This vibrant, family-friendly event brings together hands-on learning, cultural traditions, and unforgettable encounters with the small creatures that help our world thrive.
Hosted at Butterfly Pavilion’s invertebrate zoo, the day honors children while creating welcoming spaces for families to learn and explore together. With activities and programs offered in English and Spanish, all families are invited to connect, play, and discover.
Día del Niño (Day of the Child) is a widely celebrated cultural tradition that honors children, families, and the joy of learning. Rooted in community, culture, and connection, Día del Niño celebrations uplift children by creating spaces where curiosity, creativity, and togetherness are at the center.
Guests can expect:
Live entertainment
Enjoy live performances featuring traditional dances, lively music, and a vibrant mariachi band!
Games
• Lotería: Play the traditional Mexican game of chance with a special invertebrate twist.
• Invertebrate Life Cycle Trivia: Match baby invertebrates to their adult forms and test your knowledge in a fun trivia challenge.
Crafts
• Create Your Own Bouquet: Make a colorful flower bouquet to celebrate creativity, growth, and the joy of spring.
• Milagritos: Design your own Milagritos charm and make a wish.
• Mini Piñata: Create a mini piñata to take home as a festive keepsake.
Programs
• Bug Bites: Explore the world of edible insects, where culinary traditions and sustainability meet. Guests will have the chance to try tasting a bug.
• Taste of Tropics: Learn about foods that grow in rainforest environments and how they connect to our daily lives.
• Storytime in Spanish: Enjoy beloved children’s books read in Spanish.
• Leafcutter Ant Feeding: Discover how leafcutter ants grow gardens to feed their colonies. Offered in English and Spanish.
• Butterfly Encounter: Watch newly emerged butterflies take their first flight and learn about butterflies and rainforests. Offered in English and Spanish.
And more throughout the day.
Ticket Prices
General Admission
$19.45 adults
$17.45 seniors (65+)
$14.45 children (ages 2–12)
Free for children under 2
Members
Free for Butterfly Pavilion members
About Día del Niño
Día del Niño, or Day of the Child, is a beloved tradition across Latin America, most strongly associated with Mexico. It celebrates children, family, and the joy of learning. Rooted in culture and community, the day centers curiosity, creativity, and togetherness.
The holiday grew from international efforts to recognize children’s rights and wellbeing. In Mexico, April 30 became a day to honor children not just with gifts, but by celebrating their voices, identities, and place in the community.
Traditionally, Día del Niño includes games, music, storytelling, art, and shared meals. Schools and community organizations often host performances and hands-on activities that encourage creativity and cultural pride. More than a commercial holiday, it is a reminder to create safe, playful spaces where children can explore and belong.
The celebration also strengthens intergenerational connections. Elders share traditions; artists and educators introduce cultural symbols and language, and families participate side by side. Día del Niño recognizes children as both cherished individuals and future culture bearers.
In multicultural communities, Día del Niño becomes a bridge between cultures. It invites families of all backgrounds to share in joyful cultural exchange and promotes inclusion, empathy, and respect. By centering children’s right to wonder, play, and learn, the day highlights how supporting young people supports the whole community.
