Pollinator Palooza 2026
It’s Father’s Day — Bring Dad and Create Something Special!
Looking for an engaging, educational event to spark your child’s curiosity?
Come celebrate the Longest Day of Play and the magic of pollinators.
Pollinator Palooza blends hands-on fun with meaningful learning — the perfect way to kick off Father’s Day morning together. Join us on Sunday, June 21st, from 9:00–11:00 a.m. at Veterans Park (3793 Ironbound Road), right beside the Pollinator Garden.
🌿🐝 Why come to Pollinator Palooza?
- Exciting Hands-On Activities — From rock painting to planting native flowers, kids dive into interactive stations that make nature come alive.
- Outdoor Exploration — Encourage a love of the environment with a pollinator-themed scavenger hunt and up-close learning moments.
- Creativity & Crafting — Make butterfly art, roll seed balls, create seed tape, and paint pollinator ornaments — perfect keepsakes for Father’s Day.
- Memorable Family Moments — Capture a sweet photo of your child posing with butterfly wings and watch their imagination take flight.
- Educational Fun — Visit the Master Gardener Station to learn together about pollinators and the essential role they play in our ecosystem.
Pollinator Palooza is designed to entertain, educate, and inspire young minds while giving families a joyful, meaningful way to spend time together. Whether your child loves science, art, or simply being outdoors, this event offers a chance to explore, create, and make lasting memories.
So gather the kids, grab some sunscreen, and join us for a Father’s Day morning full of discovery, creativity, and outdoor fun. We promise — it’s an experience you won’t want to miss.
See you there!
For more information, contact us at [email protected].
Photos of families having fun at last year’s Pollinator Palooza!
Pollinator Palooza is sponsored by the James City County/Williamsburg Master Gardener Association, in conjunction with the Jame City County Parks and Recreation Department and the Virginia Cooperative Extension.