2024 Festival of the Butterflies
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Butterfly lovers, unite! Goin Native Therapeutic Gardens' annual Festival of the Butterflies is back this summer and better than ever, celebrating 10 years of spreading joy in San Juan Capistrano!
From 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 3, watch as the Los Rios Historic District transforms into a magical land with 1,000-plus butterflies fluttering through the air.
And the best part? You can avoid traffic and parking headaches by taking Metrolink. Just hop on the train and get off at San Juan Capistrano station, which is just a short walk from the festival grounds.
Here's what you can expect at the festival:
- A variety of butterfly species, including monarchs, swallowtails and painted ladies
- Educational exhibits about butterflies and their lifecycle
- Live music and entertainment
- Food and drinks
- And much more!
The festival is free to attend and Metrolink's $10 Weekend Day Pass makes this an affordable, family-friendly trip. Kids 17 and under ride free when accompanied by an adult ticket. Mark your calendars for August 3, 2024, and come experience the magic of the Festival of the Butterflies.
Need extra help planning your trip? We can help you; call us at 800-371-5465 (LINK).
- Nearest Station
- San Juan Capistrano
- Address
- 31791 Los Rios Street
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 - Phone
- (949) 674-6307
- Website
- https://www.goinnative.net/
Take Metrolink Orange County or IEOC lines to San Juan Capistrano Metrolink Station
Head north on Los Rios St toward River St (.02 miles)
Arrive at Los Rios Park
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Ride Metrolink with the $10 Weekend Day Pass. Valid system-wide on either Saturday or Sunday.
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