Colorado’s Insect Week Is Back With Free Events

Hang out in Western Colorado long enough, and you can’t help but make it to a peach fest, a wine fest, a bluegrass fest, or even a headless chicken fest. The Western Slope is home to lots of things worth celebrating, even the bugs.

Get ready for insect week, back in Grand Junction beginning April 6, with hands-on museum activities to guided hikes—hosted by the EUREKA! McConnell Science Museum and the Grand River Mosquito Control District. Here’s what’s happening.

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What Is Insect Week in Grand Junction?

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Insect Week is for everyone in Western Colorado who has ever seen a critter on a hiking trail that made you wonder, “What was that?” Expert-led talks, interactive exhibits, and guided outdoor experiences are open to the public and fun for all ages. Thebusinesstimes.com says to expect local educators and public health officials to highlight the upside and downside of the insects of our region.

Full Schedule of Events (April 6–11)

This weeklong event blends science, nature, and local relevance—making it surprisingly impactful for families, gardeners, and anyone who spends time outside in the Grand Valley.

• 4/6/26 Bug Night at the Museum (6 p.m.) : EUREKA! McConnell Science Museum Hands-on activities + “Celebrate Insects!” talk by CSU entomologist Melissa Schreiner.
• 4/9/26 Meet the Bees (7 p.m) : Confluence Center. Native pollinators deep dive with Xerces Society biologist Amy Dolan
• 4/10/26 Mosquito Science Night (5:30 p.m): Confluence Center. Learn how mosquitoes are tracked and managed locally.
• 4/11/26 What’s Buggin’ You? Riverfront Walk (9:30 a.m.): Riverfront Trail (training + guided walk). iNaturalist training with Richard Alward + hands-on ID practice

Why This Might Be Grand Junction’s Most Underrated Spring Event

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If you had no idea Insect Week had so much to offer in Grand Junction, you are not alone. The week flies under the radar sometimes, but it offers several unique events. Science, education, and real-world relevance are a part of each event. The best part is that it’s free to come out and enjoy spring, and learn more about the place we all call home.