Calendar of Events

Fernbank offers a variety of events and activities for all ages with indoor and outdoor experiences perfect for rain, sun, warm and cold weather. Explore things to do with kids and families, for date night, for friends’ night out, for sightseeing and for all types of fun. All activities and events practice physical distancing with limited attendance and other COVID-19 safety protocols.

Live Animal Encounter: Presented by Little Ray’s Nature Centre

Monday, July 26, 2021 11:30 AM — 3:00 PM

Meet our summer animal guests from Nature's Ninjas and learn more about the incredible and unique defensive adaptations which help them survive and thrive. Encounters are at 11:30am, 12:30pm and 2:30pm. Recommended for all ages.

Story Time

Monday, July 26, 2021 1:30 PM — 1:50 PM

Preschoolers will enjoy a story and special demonstration with a Fernbank educator. Recommended for ages 1 – 6

Live Animal Encounter: Presented by Little Ray’s Nature Centre

Tuesday, July 27, 2021 11:30 AM — 3:00 PM

Meet our summer animal guests from Nature's Ninjas and learn more about the incredible and unique defensive adaptations which help them survive and thrive. Encounters are at 11:30am, 12:30pm and 2:30pm. Recommended for all ages.

Discover Zoology

Tuesday, July 27, 2021 1:30 PM — 2:00 PM

Explore the different ways animals survive and thrive as you solve a science mystery. Recommended for ages 8 – 15

Live Animal Encounter: Presented by Little Ray’s Nature Centre

Wednesday, July 28, 2021 11:30 AM — 3:00 PM

Meet our summer animal guests from Nature's Ninjas and learn more about the incredible and unique defensive adaptations which help them survive and thrive. Encounters are at 11:30am, 12:30pm and 2:30pm. Recommended for all ages.

Excellent Experiments

Wednesday, July 28, 2021 1:30 PM — 2:00 PM

Explore the amazing world of chemistry through fun experiments in a live presentation. Recommended for ages 5 – 15

Live Animal Encounter: Presented by Little Ray’s Nature Centre

Thursday, July 29, 2021 11:30 AM — 3:00 PM

Meet our summer animal guests from Nature's Ninjas and learn more about the incredible and unique defensive adaptations which help them survive and thrive. Encounters are at 11:30am, 12:30pm and 2:30pm. Recommended for all ages.

Live Animal Encounter: Presented by Little Ray’s Nature Centre

Friday, July 30, 2021 11:30 AM — 3:00 PM

Meet our summer animal guests from Nature's Ninjas and learn more about the incredible and unique defensive adaptations which help them survive and thrive. Encounters are at 11:30am, 12:30pm and 2:30pm. Recommended for all ages.

Live Animal Encounter: Presented by Little Ray’s Nature Centre

Saturday, July 31, 2021 11:30 AM — 4:00 PM

Meet our summer animal guests from Nature's Ninjas and learn more about the incredible and unique defensive adaptations which help them survive and thrive. Encounters are at 11:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm and 3:30pm.

Dino Talk

Saturday, July 31, 2021 1:30 PM — 2:00 PM

Learn about the Earth of millions of years ago and how dinosaurs ruled both in Georgia and around the world. Recommended for all ages.

Fernbank After Dark: Heat Wave

Friday, August 13, 2021 7:00 PM — 11:00 PM

Exclusively for ages 21+, Fernbank After Dark is a unique date night for couples, a great place to meet up with friends, and a fun experience for travelers.

Fernbank Forest Walk

Sunday, August 15, 2021 9:00 AM — 10:30 AM

Join us for a small, group walk through Fernbank Forest highlighting summertime foliage and animal activity in the morning hours.

Dinosaur Birthday Bash 2021

Saturday, August 21, 2021 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM

You’re invited to a prehistoric party at Fernbank Museum! Stomp, chomp and party like a dinosaur in celebration of Giants of the Mesozoic’s 20th anniversary.

Fernbank Forest Night Walk

Sunday, August 22, 2021 7:30 PM — 9:30 PM

Join us for a small group walk in Fernbank Forest and learn how the forest changes as the sun sets and dusk falls into nighttime.

Fernbank Forest Night Walk

Friday, August 27, 2021 7:30 PM — 9:30 PM

Join us for a small group walk in Fernbank Forest and learn how the forest changes as the sun sets and dusk falls into nighttime.

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