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CritterFest 2026 continues through the weekend at Science Spectrum - KCBD

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CritterFest 2026 is currently underway. The event is being held at the Science Spectrum. It will continue through the weekend, giving attendees multiple days to participate. Further details about…

CritterFest 2026 is currently underway. The event is being held at the Science Spectrum. It will continue through the weekend, giving attendees multiple days to participate. Further details about CritterFest 2026 can be found through KCBD, which is covering the event.

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