Event Information
Mark your calendars and bring your curiosity, because Lake County Parks is buzzing with excitement for the 2nd Annual INSECTIVAL, happening Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 9 AM to 2 PM at Oak Ridge Prairie County Park in Griffith, Indiana.
This one-of-a-kind celebration of all things insects promises a fun, educational, and interactive day for bug lovers of all ages. Whether you're a curious kid, a nature enthusiast, or just looking for a unique, affordable family outing, INSECTIVAL is the place to “bee.”
Hands-On Fun and Crawling with Activities
From worm and opossum petting to bug trail tree rubbings and craft stations, there’s something to fascinate everyone. Ongoing experiences throughout the day include:
- BUGS-I-VIEW Hayride – A rolling tour of the park with a buggy BINGO twist
- Insecti-MUSIC – Live tunes inspired by the six-legged world, every hour on the hour
- "Bee a Bug" Chalk the Walk Trail – Get creative on the trail with sidewalk art inspired by your favorite insects
A Hive of Conservation Partners
INSECTIVAL will also feature booths and activities from a wide range of conservation and community organizations, including:
- Munster Monarch Fest
- Highland Neighbors for Sustainability
- Wild Ones
- Girl Scouts
- Lake County Purdue Extension
- Rose Pest Solutions
- Stanec
- The Illiana Beekeepers
- Griffith Library
- Humane Indiana
...and more!
These partners will be on-site with educational exhibits, hands-on demos, and opportunities to learn more about how insects—and the environment—impact our daily lives.
Just $5 per Carload
Admission to INSECTIVAL is only $5 per vehicle, making it an affordable and enriching outing for the entire family. Once inside, all activities are free of charge. Concession stand eats and merchandise will also be available for purchase, so come hungry and ready to explore.
Celebrate Nature in One of Northwest Indiana’s Premier Parks
With Oak Ridge Prairie’s beautiful setting as the backdrop, INSECTIVAL is a great way to start the weekend—surrounded by nature, neighbors, and some of the most fascinating creatures on earth - INSECTS!
Oak Ridge Prairie
Address:
- Griffith, IN
