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Daily Programs
Story Time
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 11:30 AM — 11:50 AM
Join us for story time as we read Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn by Kenard Pak, and explore seasonal changes in nature.
Daily Programs
Live Animal Encounter
Thursday, October 29, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages.
Daily Programs
Live Animal Encounter
Friday, October 30, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages.
Museum Nights
Fright Night
Friday, October 30, 2026 7:00 PM — 11:00 PM
Dance beneath towering prehistoric predators to a spook-tacular live DJ set, dress your best and win the costume contest, and indulge in cocktails and brews.
Daily Programs
Meet a Ranger
Saturday, October 31, 2026 11:30 AM — 12:00 PM
Join a Fernbank Forest Ranger to learn more about the outdoors world. Subject to cancellation in the event of inclement weather.
Daily Programs
Story Time
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 11:30 AM — 11:50 AM
This November, celebrate Native American History month by following along to The Story of the Milky Way: A Cherokee Tale by Joseph Bruchac and Gayle Ross during this musical story time.
Daily Programs
Live Animal Encounter
Thursday, November 5, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages.
Daily Programs
Live Animal Encounter
Friday, November 6, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages.
Special Programs
Sensory Morning
Saturday, November 7, 2026 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Join us for a series of sensory events, designed for guests with sensory sensitivities or special needs who might benefit from a less-crowded environment.
Guided Programs
Introduction to Birding Workshop
Saturday, November 7, 2026 10:30 AM — 12:00 PM
Join Fernbank Museum and Birds Georgia for this family-friendly beginner birding program.
Daily Programs
Live Animal Encounter
Saturday, November 7, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages.
Guided Programs
Morning Hike
Sunday, November 8, 2026 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Enjoy a guided hike through Fernbank Forest. The Morning Hike will celebrate the ecosystem of the old-growth forest.
Daily Programs
Dino Talk
Sunday, November 8, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Explore the ancient world as we uncover the fascinating dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures who are featured in our Great Hall. Recommended for all ages.
Daily Programs
Story Time
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 11:30 AM — 11:50 AM
This November, celebrate Native American History month by following along to The Story of the Milky Way: A Cherokee Tale by Joseph Bruchac and Gayle Ross during this musical story time.
Daily Programs
Live Animal Encounter
Thursday, November 12, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages.
Daily Programs
Live Animal Encounter
Friday, November 13, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages.
Museum Nights
Fernbank After Dark: Amazing Animals
Friday, November 13, 2026 7:00 PM — 11:00 PM
Explore the weird, wonderful and downright unbelievable side of the animal kingdom.
Discovery Days
Adventures in Science
Saturday, November 14, 2026 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Join us as we investigate what it’s like to be a scientist! Engage in fun experiments and activities throughout the museum.
Daily Programs
Dino Talk
Saturday, November 14, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Explore the ancient world as we uncover the fascinating dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures who are featured in our Great Hall. Recommended for all ages.
Daily Programs
Meet a Ranger
Sunday, November 15, 2026 11:30 AM — 12:00 PM
Join a Fernbank Forest Ranger to learn more about the outdoors world. Subject to cancellation in the event of inclement weather.
Daily Programs
Live Animal Encounter
Sunday, November 15, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages.
Special Programs
American Amazon: Photographing the Wildest Secrets of the American South
Sunday, November 15, 2026 5:15 PM — 6:15 PM
Join National Geographic Photographer Mac Stone on a visual journey into the surprising wildernesses of the southeastern United States.
Daily Programs
Story Time
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 11:30 AM — 11:50 AM
This November, celebrate Native American History month by following along to The Story of the Milky Way: A Cherokee Tale by Joseph Bruchac and Gayle Ross during this musical story time.
Daily Programs
Live Animal Encounter
Thursday, November 19, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages.
Daily Programs
Live Animal Encounter
Friday, November 20, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages.
Daily Programs
Meet a Ranger
Saturday, November 21, 2026 11:30 AM — 12:00 PM
Join a Fernbank Forest Ranger to learn more about the outdoors world. Subject to cancellation in the event of inclement weather.
Daily Programs
Live Animal Encounter
Saturday, November 21, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages.
Daily Programs
Family Nature Walk
Sunday, November 22, 2026 11:30 AM — 12:00 PM
Join a Fernbank Forest Ranger to take a walk on the wild side and explore outdoor nature adventures in Fernbank Forest.
Daily Programs
Dino Talk
Sunday, November 22, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Explore the ancient world as we uncover the fascinating dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures who are featured in our Great Hall. Recommended for all ages.
Daily Programs
Story Time
Wednesday, November 25, 2026 11:30 AM — 11:50 AM
This November, celebrate Native American History month by following along to The Story of the Milky Way: A Cherokee Tale by Joseph Bruchac and Gayle Ross during this musical story time.
Daily Programs
Live Animal Encounter
Friday, November 27, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages.
Daily Programs
Family Nature Walk
Saturday, November 28, 2026 11:30 AM — 12:00 PM
Join a Fernbank Forest Ranger to take a walk on the wild side and explore outdoor nature adventures in Fernbank Forest.
Daily Programs
Dino Talk
Saturday, November 28, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Explore the ancient world as we uncover the fascinating dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures who are featured in our Great Hall. Recommended for all ages.
Guided Programs
Morning Hike
Sunday, November 29, 2026 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Enjoy a guided hike through Fernbank Forest. The Morning Hike will celebrate the ecosystem of the old-growth forest.
Daily Programs
Live Animal Encounter
Sunday, November 29, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages.
Museum Nights
Fernbank After Dark: Ugly Knits & Warm Sips
Friday, December 11, 2026 7:00 PM — 11:00 PM
Come ready to sleigh the night - the uglier the knit, the better.
Guided Programs
Morning Hike
Sunday, December 13, 2026 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Enjoy a guided hike through Fernbank Forest. The Morning Hike will celebrate the ecosystem of the old-growth forest.
Special Programs
Sensory Morning
Saturday, February 20, 2027 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Join us for Sensory Morning, designed for guests with sensory sensitivities or special needs who might benefit from a less-crowded environment.
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.
