2026 Minnesota Bat Festival

Come celebrate and learn about the unique role that bats play both in Minnesota and world-wide during International Bat Week at Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge's Visitor Center

Who: 

Fun activities for all ages! 

Cost: 

Free!

Activities: 

More info. coming soon! 

Programs:

More details about speaker schedule will be posted here closer to the event

Parking:

Driving Directions

Event goers can park anywhere in the visitor center parking lot. Overflow parking will be at the Hilton Hotel parking lot across the street (look for a sign that says "Overflow Parking"). Parking lot monitors will be present to provide direction.

Public Transportation: 
Metro Transit- Blue Line Train
  • Exit at American Blvd Station and cross 34th Avenue to the east.
  • Proceed east on American Blvd East and follow the sidewalk 1/4 mile around the bend and up a small rise to find the entrance on the right.
Accommodations:

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is committed to providing access to this event for all participants. Please direct all requests for sign language interpreting services, close captioning, or other accommodation needs to Jill Utrup at jill_utrup@fws.gov, at least ten business days before the event. 

Event date and time
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Event location name
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center

Address

3815 AMERICAN BLVD. EBLOOMINGTON,55425MN