Saturday, May 16, 2026
Dive into a day of hands-on learning, live animals, and family fun at the annual Water Festival.
Explore how water, wildlife, and sustainability connect through interactive exhibits and experiences across the event. Stroll through the WaterWorks Garden, talk with experts, and even sign up for an infrastructure tour while kids enjoy games, inflatables, and creative activities.
Families can get up close with live reptiles, insects, and pollinators, build a worm composting box, and try hands-on science experiments. Don’t miss the featured “Talon Talks – Birds of Prey” show, where you’ll meet owls and hawks and learn about wildlife conservation.
Activities include:
- Live reptiles, bugs & pollinator exhibits
- Build a worm composting box
- Inflatable zipline & bee maze
- Water science experiments
- Birds of prey live show
Admission is free. Parking is limited; additional off-site parking with shuttle is available.
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