Dunwoody Nature Center's Butterfly Festival

On Saturday, August 17th from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., the Dunwoody Nature Center brings the butterflies back to Dunwoody with its annual Butterfly Festival. Because of the popularity of last year's festival, this year's event will feature twice as many butterflies with two enormous tents - each filled with hundreds of live butterflies.

Because of the expected turnout this year, it is highly recommended to pre-purchase timed entry admission to the butterfly tents via the Nature Center's website HERE. Pre-purchasing timed entry tickets is the only way to guarantee a time for entry into the butterfly tent that is convenient for you, AND you'll save on tickets in the process. Pre-purchase admission is $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 4-12, and free to children ages 3 and under. The day of the festival admissions are $10 for adults and $5 for children.

In addition to the butterfly tents, the day will also feature games, crafts, animal encounters and discovery stations throughout the park. Participate in a nature scavenger hunt and find hidden treasures within Dunwoody Park, get your face painted like a butterfly, enjoy live music, a Birds of Prey show, and other entertainment all day long. On-site concessions will make sure that your family is well-fed and the festival's signature "larval lemonade" along with other ice cold treats will keep everyone happy and cool during the day (food and drink concessions are cash only).

Off-site shuttle service will be regularly available throughout the day and staggered, timed entry to the butterfly tent will keep lines moving. As always, this year's festival will also feature a special sneak preview and early admission beginning at 9:00 a.m. for members only. Come and join us for our favorite day in Dunwoody Park! Learn more at our Butterfly Festival website HERE.

Pre-purchase tickets are only available until Monday, August 12th and will be available for pick up at our will-call tent the day of the festival. Simply walk to our admissions area and then pick up your timed wristband at our welcome tent. This is a rain or shine event and we will not be able to substitute entry times to the Butterfly Tent once your tickets are purchased. Thank you for your understanding.