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Spring Garden and Butterfly Festival

Spring Garden and Butterfly Festival
Spring Garden and Butterfly Festival
Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 9 AM to 3 PM
Water Conservation Garden at Cuyamaca College
All Ages
Free

It’s Back! The Spring Garden & Butterfly Festival

This highly anticipated community event brings together The Water Conservation Garden, Cuyamaca College, and the Heritage of the Americas Museum for a day filled with nature, music, learning, and family fun.

Visitors can explore over 90 craft vendors and nonprofit partners, enjoy butterfly releases at The Water Conservation Garden, and participate in a variety of family-friendly activities throughout the campus.

Festival highlights include:

Butterfly Releases and Milkweed Sales within the Water Conservation Garden, non-profit partners, and a pollinator zone

The largest plant sale of the year, hosted by the Cuyamaca College Ornamental Horticulture Department at building M

The Coyote Music Festival, presented by the Cuyamaca Performing Arts Department, featuring many local bands performing original music

Cuyamaca Open House where visitors can learn more about Cuyamaca College programs and services.

Dino Land, Alpacas and Cartoon Cool Zone at the Heritage of the Americas Museum

A variety of food trucks – even more than last year!

This annual celebration brings together gardening enthusiasts, families, students, and the community for a day of discovery, entertainment, and inspiration.

Come celebrate spring with us!

Visit: Spring Garden and Butterfly Festival

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Event Supported By

The Water Conservation Garden
619-660-0614
info@thegarden.org

Water Conservation Garden at Cuyamaca College

12122 Cuyamaca College Drive West
El Cajon, California 92019
619-660-0614
info@TheGarden.org

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Dates and times of events are subject to change without notice. Always check the event organizer's website for the most updated schedule before attending.