September
Sep
19
Saturday
Sat
Hungry Caterpillar Adventure- MTA Family Day
10 a.m.
- 1 p.m.
Sat, Sep 19, 2026
632 College Dr, Marion, NC 28752, USA
FREE Community Family Event
Get ready for an unforgettable outdoor adventure where little explorers can follow the journey of a very hungry caterpillar through an interactive trail full of surprises!
Families will take photos with giant hand-painted bugs, crawl through an oversized food tunnel, and celebrate the amazing transformation from caterpillar to butterfly. Kids are encouraged to wear their favorite bug-themed outfit—think butterflies, ladybugs, bees, dragonflies, caterpillars, or anything that crawls, flies, or wiggles!
Along the way you'll find:
A giant 16-foot caterpillar
A beautiful giant butterfly
Huge interactive food tunnels to crawl through
Bug-themed face painting
Bug antennae for kids (while supplies last)
Plenty of opportunities to explore, play, and make memories together outdoors
This event is completely FREE and is presented by the McDowell Trail Association in partnership with the Barefoot Baby Foundation, bringing families together through nature, imagination, and adventure.
Bring your sense of wonder, wear your favorite bug attire, and join us for a day of outdoor fun!
Get ready for an unforgettable outdoor adventure where little explorers can follow the journey of a very hungry caterpillar through an interactive trail full of surprises!
Families will take photos with giant hand-painted bugs, crawl through an oversized food tunnel, and celebrate the amazing transformation from caterpillar to butterfly. Kids are encouraged to wear their favorite bug-themed outfit—think butterflies, ladybugs, bees, dragonflies, caterpillars, or anything that crawls, flies, or wiggles!
Along the way you'll find:
A giant 16-foot caterpillar
A beautiful giant butterfly
Huge interactive food tunnels to crawl through
Bug-themed face painting
Bug antennae for kids (while supplies last)
Plenty of opportunities to explore, play, and make memories together outdoors
This event is completely FREE and is presented by the McDowell Trail Association in partnership with the Barefoot Baby Foundation, bringing families together through nature, imagination, and adventure.
Bring your sense of wonder, wear your favorite bug attire, and join us for a day of outdoor fun!
