Beekeeper for a Day: Hands-On Hive Experience in Leander, TX

Beekeeper for a Day: Hands-On Hive Experience in Leander, TX

  • UNDER 18 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN

Ever wonder what it’s like inside a beehive? Suit up and step into the world of honeybees in this hands-on experience! Lunch provided.

By Sean O'Neil (Beemocracy)

Date and time

Saturday, June 28 · 10am - 2pm CDT.

Location

11695 Johnson Rd

11695 Johnson Road Leander, TX 78641

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Agenda

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Welcome + Gear Up

We’ll start with a warm welcome, get to know each other a bit, and walk through what the day will look like. Then we’ll help you suit up with the proper gear, show you how it works, and make sure you...

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Hive Dive

Once everyone’s geared up and feeling confident, we’ll take a calm, guided look inside a live beehive. You’ll stay fully suited and protected the whole time, and we move at a comfortable pace. You’ll...

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Lunch and Bee chat

We’ll take a break to enjoy some of my homemade BBQ—yes, it’s as good as it sounds. While we eat, we’ll chat about all things bees: what they’re doing in the hive, how they support our world, and way...

12:15 PM - 1:45 PM

Beekeeping 101

I’ll walk you through the basics—from choosing your gear to setting up your first hive and making it through that all-important first season. I’m a Certified Advanced Beekeeper in the Texas Master Be...

1:45 PM - 2:00 PM

Honey Tasting

We’ll wrap up the day on a sweet note with a guided honey tasting. You’ll sample a variety of local and seasonal honeys, practice picking out subtle flavor notes, and we'll see just how much a bee’s ...

About this event

  • Event lasts 4 hours
  • UNDER 18 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN
  • Free venue parking

What You’ll Do:

  • Suit up and open a live Langstroth honeybee hive
  • Learn to identify workers, drones, brood, honey stores—and maybe the queen
  • Try your hand at smoking the bees and inspecting frames
  • Taste raw honey straight from the comb as well as several stored varietals.
  • Get a crash course in backyard beekeeping: gear, time, cost, and how to get started


Who It’s For:

  • Total beginners curious about beekeeping
  • Gardeners, homesteaders, and nature lovers
  • Parents with older kids (12+ welcome with ticket)


We keep group sizes small to keep it personal (and safe). You’ll leave sticky-fingered, wide-eyed, and maybe a little obsessed with bees.


👉 Limited spots—reserve yours early.

Protective gear will be provided to borrow but you are welcome to bring your own suit!

Frequently asked questions

Will I get stung?

Stings are unlikely but possible. We provide full bee suits to borrow and work with gentle hives to keep everyone safe, but we can’t guarantee zero stings. If you’re allergic, this experience is not a good fit.

What do I wear?

Light summer clothes and closed-toe shoes—boots are best. You’ll be wearing a full bee suit over your outfit, and boots help keep the pant legs sealed to avoid spicy ankles (aka bees where you don’t want them).

What’s for lunch?

Texas BeeBeeQue!

Organized by

Sean O'Neil (Beemocracy)

I teach people how to work with bees--whether you’re just curious or thinking about starting a hive of your own. My events focus on hands-on learning, covering everything from how a colony works to what it takes to keep bees healthy and productive. I’m a certified Advanced Beekeeper through the Texas Master Beekeeper Program and love helping others get started the right way.

$149.50