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Daily Programs
Meet a Ranger
Saturday, May 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.
Daily Programs
Live Animal Encounter
Saturday, May 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.
Daily Programs
Family Nature Walk
Sunday, May 31, 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
Story Time
Monday, June 1, 2026 11:00 AM — 11:30 AM
Celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month by joining us for story time as we read “Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré” by Anika Denise.
Daily Programs
Live Animal Encounter
Tuesday, June 2, 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.
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Dino Talk
Wednesday, June 3, 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
Thursday, June 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
Dino Talk
Friday, June 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.
Guided Programs
Culturally Relevant Science
Saturday, June 6, 2026 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Join Culturally Relevant Science for a thrilling adventure into the world of science.
Daily Programs
Meet a Ranger
Saturday, June 6, 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, June 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.
Daily Programs
Family Nature Walk
Sunday, June 7, 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, June 7, 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, June 8, 2026 11:00 AM — 11:30 AM
Celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month by joining us for story time as we read “Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré” by Anika Denise.
Daily Programs
Live Animal Encounter
Tuesday, June 9, 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
Dino Talk
Wednesday, June 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.
Daily Programs
Live Animal Encounter
Thursday, June 11, 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
Friday, June 12, 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
Friday, June 12, 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: Game Changers
Friday, June 12, 2026 7:00 PM — 11:00 PM
Ready, set… science! Break down the science behind sports, strategy and sweat. Explore the museum after hours, grab a cold drink, and get in the game—because science is always a slam dunk.
Discovery Days
Explorasaurus Rex
Saturday, June 13, 2026 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Sink your teeth into fearsome family fun at Fernbank as we celebrate the arrival of T. rex: The Ultimate Predator!
Daily Programs
Dino Talk
Saturday, June 13, 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
Sunday, June 14, 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
Live Animal Encounter
Sunday, June 14, 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
Story Time
Monday, June 15, 2026 11:00 AM — 11:30 AM
Celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month by joining us for story time as we read “Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré” by Anika Denise.
Daily Programs
Live Animal Encounter
Tuesday, June 16, 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
Wednesday, June 17, 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
Dino Talk
Wednesday, June 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.
Daily Programs
Live Animal Encounter
Thursday, June 18, 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
Friday, June 19, 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
Friday, June 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
Meet a Ranger
Saturday, June 20, 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, June 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
Family Nature Walk
Sunday, June 21, 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, June 21, 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, June 22, 2026 11:00 AM — 11:30 AM
Celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month by joining us for story time as we read “Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré” by Anika Denise.
Daily Programs
Live Animal Encounter
Tuesday, June 23, 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
Wednesday, June 24, 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
Wednesday, June 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
Meet a Ranger
Thursday, June 25, 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
Thursday, June 25, 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
Dino Talk
Friday, June 26, 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, June 26, 2026 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM
As daylight fades, Fernbank comes alive after hours—dinosaur-style.
Special Programs
Sensory Morning
Saturday, June 27, 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.
Daily Programs
Family Nature Walk
Saturday, June 27, 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, June 27, 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.
Special Programs
Teen Forest Lab: Water Quality
Sunday, June 28, 2026 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Try your hand as an environmental scientist in the field in this hands-on workshop for teens!
Daily Programs
Meet a Ranger
Sunday, June 28, 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, June 28, 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
Story Time
Monday, June 29, 2026 11:00 AM — 11:30 AM
Celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month by joining us for story time as we read “Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré” by Anika Denise.
Daily Programs
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.
Daily Programs
Live Animal Encounter
Tuesday, June 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
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!
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.
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.
