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Daily Programs
Story Time
Monday, June 29, 2026 11:00 AM — 11:30 AM
Celebrate Dino Summer by joining us for story time as we read “Bones, Bones, Dinosaur Bones” by Byron Barton.
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Meet a Ranger
Tuesday, June 30, 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.
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Live Animal Encounter
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Meet some of our animal ambassadors and learn about their connection to ancient dinosaurs. Recommended for all ages.
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Dino Talk
Wednesday, July 1, 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.
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Live Animal Encounter
Thursday, July 2, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Meet some of our animal ambassadors and learn about their connection to ancient dinosaurs. Recommended for all ages.
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Meet a Ranger
Saturday, July 4, 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, July 4, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Meet some of our animal ambassadors and learn about their connection to ancient dinosaurs. Recommended for all ages.
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Family Nature Walk
Sunday, July 5, 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.
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Dino Talk
Sunday, July 5, 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.
Daily Programs
Story Time
Monday, July 6, 2026 11:00 AM — 11:20 AM
Celebrate Dino Summer by joining us for story time as we read “Bones, Bones, Dinosaur Bones” by Byron Barton.
Daily Programs
Live Animal Encounter
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Meet some of our animal ambassadors and learn about their connection to ancient dinosaurs. Recommended for all ages.
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Dino Talk
Wednesday, July 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.
Daily Programs
Live Animal Encounter
Thursday, July 9, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Meet some of our animal ambassadors and learn about their connection to ancient dinosaurs. Recommended for all ages.
Daily Programs
Dino Talk
Friday, July 10, 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.
Museum Nights
Fernbank After Dark: Under Construction
Friday, July 10, 2026 7:00 PM — 11:00 PM
Sip, tinker, and explore a night of hands-on science, full bars, music, and after-hours access.
Daily Programs
Dino Talk
Saturday, July 11, 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.
Daily Programs
Meet a Ranger
Sunday, July 12, 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, July 12, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Meet some of our animal ambassadors and learn about their connection to ancient dinosaurs. Recommended for all ages.
Daily Programs
Story Time
Monday, July 13, 2026 11:00 AM — 11:20 AM
Celebrate Dino Summer by joining us for story time as we read “Bones, Bones, Dinosaur Bones” by Byron Barton.
Daily Programs
Live Animal Encounter
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Meet some of our animal ambassadors and learn about their connection to ancient dinosaurs. Recommended for all ages.
Daily Programs
Dino Talk
Wednesday, July 15, 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.
Daily Programs
Live Animal Encounter
Thursday, July 16, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Meet some of our animal ambassadors and learn about their connection to ancient dinosaurs. Recommended for all ages.
Daily Programs
Dino Talk
Friday, July 17, 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.
Discovery Days
Dinosaur Birthday Bash
Saturday, July 18, 2026 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Join us as we celebrate 25 years of Giants of the Mesozoic with hands-on, dinosaur-themed fun!
Daily Programs
Meet a Ranger
Saturday, July 18, 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, July 18, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Meet some of our animal ambassadors and learn about their connection to ancient dinosaurs. Recommended for all ages.
Daily Programs
Family Nature Walk
Sunday, July 19, 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, July 19, 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.
Daily Programs
Story Time
Monday, July 20, 2026 11:00 AM — 11:20 AM
Celebrate Dino Summer by joining us for story time as we read “Bones, Bones, Dinosaur Bones” by Byron Barton.
Daily Programs
Live Animal Encounter
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Meet some of our animal ambassadors and learn about their connection to ancient dinosaurs. Recommended for all ages.
Daily Programs
Dino Talk
Wednesday, July 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.
Daily Programs
Live Animal Encounter
Thursday, July 23, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Meet some of our animal ambassadors and learn about their connection to ancient dinosaurs. Recommended for all ages.
Daily Programs
Dino Talk
Friday, July 24, 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.
Daily Programs
Family Nature Walk
Saturday, July 25, 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, July 25, 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.
Museum Nights
Teen Takeover
Saturday, July 25, 2026 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Join us for an out-of-this-world evening at the museum specially curated for teens (ages 13-17)!
Special Programs
Penguin Brothers Robotics Club
Sunday, July 26, 2026 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Join Penguin Brothers Robotics Club in the STEAM Lab to interact with robotic animal friends!
Daily Programs
Meet a Ranger
Sunday, July 26, 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, July 26, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Meet some of our animal ambassadors and learn about their connection to ancient dinosaurs. Recommended for all ages.
Daily Programs
Story Time
Monday, July 27, 2026 11:00 AM — 11:20 AM
Celebrate Dino Summer by joining us for story time as we read “Bones, Bones, Dinosaur Bones” by Byron Barton.
Daily Programs
Live Animal Encounter
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Meet some of our animal ambassadors and learn about their connection to ancient dinosaurs. Recommended for all ages.
Daily Programs
Dino Talk
Wednesday, July 29, 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.
Daily Programs
Live Animal Encounter
Thursday, July 30, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Meet some of our animal ambassadors and learn about their connection to ancient dinosaurs. Recommended for all ages.
Daily Programs
Dino Talk
Friday, July 31, 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.
Museum Nights
LATER: Rex Factor
Friday, July 31, 2026 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM
As daylight fades, Fernbank comes alive after hours—dinosaur-style.
Guided Programs
Birds Georgia Forest Walk
Sunday, August 9, 2026 9:00 AM — 10:30 AM
Join a Birds Georgia volunteer and discover more about the feathered inhabitants of Fernbank Forest.
Museum Nights
Fernbank After Dark: Bones & Brews
Friday, August 14, 2026 7:00 PM — 11:00 PM
Where local craft beers and colossal dinosaur bones come together for a night of prehistoric proportions.
Special Programs
Sensory Morning
Sunday, August 16, 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.
Discovery Days
Reptile Day
Saturday, August 22, 2026 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Come face-to-face with live animals like snakes, lizards, turtles and more.
Museum Nights
LATER:Rex Factor
Friday, August 28, 2026 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM
As daylight fades, Fernbank comes alive after hours—dinosaur-style.
Guided Programs
Morning Hike
Saturday, August 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.
Guided Programs
Morning Hike
Sunday, September 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.
Discovery Days
Forestry Day
Saturday, September 19, 2026 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Explore the relationship between humans and forests through demonstrations and hands-on activities.
Guided Programs
Morning Hike
Saturday, October 3, 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.
Guided Programs
Birds Georgia Forest Walk
Saturday, October 24, 2026 8:00 AM — 9:30 AM
Join a Birds Georgia volunteer and discover more about the feathered inhabitants of Fernbank Forest.
Discovery Days
Dinosaur Trick-or-Treat
Saturday, October 24, 2026 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM
No tricks, just treats at our annual Halloween haunt. Costumes are highly encouraged!
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
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.
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 with Fernbank educators and local Atlanta scientists as you enjoy fun experiments and activities all around the museum.
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.
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.
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.
