Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary is thrilled to announce the return of its beloved annual event, Catherine’s Butterfly Party, now in its ninth year. This free, family-friendly festival with mega pet adoption event will take place on Saturday, June 7, 12-4 pm at the Fairfield Hills Campus, Keating Farms Avenue.

Held in honor of Catherine Violet Hubbard, a first grader who lost her life on 12/14, the event celebrates her enduring love for all animals. Catherine’s Butterfly Party has grown into one of Connecticut’s most anticipated community gatherings, drawing over 12,000 attendees annually.

The butterfly party will include a mega pet adoption event featuring over 25 animal rescue organizations with more than 200 adoptable animals, including dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, and many more. There will be educational exhibits with wildlife, farm animals, amphibian and reptile ambassadors, and K-9 demonstrations.

Catherine’s Butterfly Party will also have face painting, crafts for children, vendors, artisans, food trucks, live music, and more.

Thanks to generous sponsors, Catherine’s Butterfly Party is free to the public and participating rescues, allowing animal welfare groups to focus on finding loving homes for animals in need.

Jenny Hubbard, president of Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary and Catherine’s mother, said, “We are so excited to welcome back Catherine’s Butterfly Party this summer and gather again with the community in celebration of Catherine’s life and the animals she loved so much.” Hubbard added, “This event is always held near Catherine’s birthday and we can’t imagine a better way to honor her legacy of kindness for all creatures.”

For more information about Catherine’s Butterfly Party, visit cvhfoundation.org.