Each day at the Smithsonian Inside Out program has been varied and interesting. These are just a few photos from some of the many activities on Saturday, July 3.

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• Gary Hevel, an entomologist from the National Museum of Natural History, explains some of the eighteen drawers of specimens he brought to the Smithsonian Inside Out program.
• Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage curator Jim Deutsch (right) confers with Chris Eagan from the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. In the background are part of the eye-catching display depicting views from space.
• The giant basket-weaving activity attracts a young Folklife Festival visitor. This was one of the many engaging activities organized for the Family Activities area, which changes daily but is always popular.
• Visitor Information and Associates' Reception Center (VIARC) staff answer a visitor''s questions at the Ask the Smithsonian tent.
• C-SPAN films in The Commons Discussion Stage for a future broadcast. The Festival draws media attention every year.

Betty J. Belanus is the curator of the Smithsonian Inside Out program at the 2010 Smithsonian Folklife Festival.