Please note that Fernbank will close at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24 and will reopen on Thursday, Dec. 26.
October 02, 2024
An October Full of Thrills and Chills
TAKE A HIKE — Enjoy the cooling temperatures with a guided hike through Fernbank Forest. There are two evening hikes on Oct. 3 and Oct. 23, and a morning hike on Oct. 13.
DISCOVER FUN DAYS — We will be having two Discovery Days this month. On Oct. 19, join us in celebrating the opening of our newest exhibit with Armored Animals Day. Then, on Oct. 26, get your costumes ready for our annual Dinosaur Trick-or-Treat event.
TOUGH AS NAILS — Suit up for Fernbank’s newest exhibit, Armored Animals. Go on an immersive tour through the last 500 million years and learn how animals are connected through their armor use. Then, when you’re looking for more to do, check out these options around Atlanta.
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Disney's The Lion King | 4 miles from Fernbank
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It’s the circle of life at this classic musical! Check out The Lion King at the Fox Theatre from Oct. 2 – Oct. 20 and enjoy stunning visuals, costumes and songs. Ticket prices vary.
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How to Train Your Dragon in Concert | 5 miles from Fernbank
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Get into your Viking spirit (and armor) when you watch “How to Train Your Dragon” at the Atlanta Symphony, accompanied by a live orchestra playing the film’s Oscar-nominated score! There are two showings on Oct. 4 and 5, and ticket prices vary.
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Boo at the Zoo | 5 miles from Fernbank
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Attend this fun family Halloween festival during the last two weekends of October. Head to the zoo, where you can check out some of its spiny, shelled and strong animals. Event is free with general admission.
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Fernbank is a nonprofit natural history museum, giant screen theater and old-growth forest, and is not affiliated with Fernbank Science Center, which operates as a division of DeKalb County Schools.
