The Giant Screen Theater will be closed Oct. 21-22 for improvements. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Daily Programs
Dino Talk
Friday, October 4, 2024 2:00 PM — 2:20 PM
Explore the ancient world as we uncover the fascinating dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures who are featured in the Great Hall. 30min Timed Presentation Recommended for ages 6+
Daily Programs
Live Animal Encounter
Saturday, October 5, 2024 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
A Timeless Affair 2024
Saturday, October 5, 2024 7:00 PM — 11:00 PM
Join us for our annual fundraising gala in support of Fernbank Museum. Guests will experience an elegant evening to include a sunset cocktail hour, followed by a seated dinner under the dinosaurs, live music and dancing.
Daily Programs
Family Nature Walk
Sunday, October 6, 2024 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.
Special Programs
Plasma Power Activities
Sunday, October 6, 2024 12:00 PM — 3:00 PM
Join us for special activities relating to the Giant Screen movie, Cities of the Future, and the Special Lecture, Plasma Power.
Special Programs
Story Time: Solid, Liquid, Gas, Plasma
Sunday, October 6, 2024 1:00 PM — 1:20 PM
Join us as we read “Solid, Liquid, Gas, Plasma” by David Adler.
Special Programs
Special Lecture: Plasma Power: Clean Energy for Cities of the Future
Sunday, October 6, 2024 4:30 PM — 6:00 PM
Join us for an evening lecture about the future of energy. Dr. Diem will discuss her research and the potential of fusion for clean, limitless energy.
Daily Programs
Dino Talk
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 2:00 PM — 2:20 PM
Explore the ancient world as we uncover the fascinating dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures who are featured in the Great Hall. 30min Timed Presentation Recommended for ages 6+
Daily Programs
Discover Zoology
Friday, October 11, 2024 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Discover the diversity of the animal kingdom and get the chance to meet some of Fernbank’s live animal ambassadors. Drop in any time during this window. Recommended for ages 6+
After Hours Events
Fernbank After Dark: Potions & Poisons
Friday, October 11, 2024 7:00 PM — 11:00 PM
Bubble, bubble, toil and trouble. Fernbank After Dark is brewing up a witching good time. Join us for a spooky night filled with potions, poisons and hands-on science experiments. Uncover the history and science behind these mysterious brews and elixirs.
Daily Programs
Live Animal Encounter
Saturday, October 12, 2024 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, October 13, 2024 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Enjoy a guided hike through Fernbank Forest.
Daily Programs
Live Animal Encounter
Monday, October 14, 2024 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, October 16, 2024 2:00 PM — 2:20 PM
Explore the ancient world as we uncover the fascinating dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures who are featured in the Great Hall. 30min Timed Presentation Recommended for ages 6+
Daily Programs
Discover Zoology
Friday, October 18, 2024 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Discover the diversity of the animal kingdom and get the chance to meet some of Fernbank’s live animal ambassadors. Drop in any time during this window. Recommended for ages 6+
Discovery Days
Armored Animals Day
Saturday, October 19, 2024 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Step into the fascinating world of armor as you meet our animal ambassadors, explore the evolution of adaptations over time, unleash your creativity with an engineering challenge and more.
Daily Programs
Story Time
Sunday, October 20, 2024 11:00 AM — 11:30 AM
This October, celebrate Astronomy Week by following along to Mae Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed, an inspiring story about the groundbreaking astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison. Recommended for ages 1 – 6
Daily Programs
Family Nature Walk
Sunday, October 20, 2024 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.
For Educators
Educator Preview Day
Sunday, October 20, 2024 1:00 PM — 3:00 PM
Spend an educational day at the museum! Enjoy a free visit to Fernbank.
Daily Programs
Live Animal Encounter
Monday, October 21, 2024 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, October 23, 2024 2:00 PM — 2:20 PM
Explore the ancient world as we uncover the fascinating dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures who are featured in the Great Hall. 30min Timed Presentation Recommended for ages 6+
Guided Programs
Evening Hike
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 6:30 PM — 8:30 PM
Enjoy a guided hike through Fernbank Forest as dusk descends and evening falls. The Evening Hike will celebrate the ecosystem of the old-growth forest.
Daily Programs
Discover Zoology
Friday, October 25, 2024 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Discover the diversity of the animal kingdom and get the chance to meet some of Fernbank’s live animal ambassadors. Drop in any time during this window. Recommended for ages 6+
After Hours Events
Fright Night
Friday, October 25, 2024 7:00 PM — 11:00 PM
Have a witchin' good time at Fernbank's adults-only costume party featuring themed cocktails, music from Amp'd entertainment and after-hours access to Armored Animals.
Discovery Days
Dinosaur Trick-or-Treat
Saturday, October 26, 2024 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM
No tricks, just treats at our annual Halloween haunt! Enjoy themed tables full of goodies, crafts and activities during Dinosaur Trick-or-Treat. Costumes are highly encouraged!
Daily Programs
Story Time
Sunday, October 27, 2024 11:00 AM — 11:30 AM
This October, celebrate Astronomy Week by following along to Mae Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed, an inspiring story about the groundbreaking astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison. Recommended for ages 1 – 6
Daily Programs
Live Animal Encounter
Monday, October 28, 2024 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, October 30, 2024 2:00 PM — 2:20 PM
Explore the ancient world as we uncover the fascinating dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures who are featured in the Great Hall. 30min Timed Presentation Recommended for ages 6+
After Hours Events
Fernbank After Dark + WildWoods: AGLOW: Cocktails & the Cosmos
Friday, November 8, 2024 7:00 PM — 11:00 PM
Where cocktails meet science for an out of this world evening. Featuring live music, craft cocktails, access to WildWoods: AGLOW and Armored Animals, fun experiments and more!
Special Programs
Girls in the Great Outdoors
Saturday, November 9, 2024 10:00 AM — 5:00 PM
Calling all Girl Scouts! Join your troop and others for a day at Fernbank Museum made just for you.
Discovery Days
Adventures in Science
Saturday, November 16, 2024 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 17, 2024 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Enjoy a guided hike through Fernbank Forest.
Special Programs
Sensory Morning
Sunday, November 17, 2024 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, December 8, 2024 7:00 AM — 9:00 AM
Enjoy a guided hike through Fernbank Forest. The Morning Hike will celebrate the ecosystem of the old-growth forest.
After Hours Events
Fernbank After Dark + WildWoods: AGLOW: Holiday Spirits & Science
Friday, December 13, 2024 7:00 PM — 11:00 PM
Featuring live music, craft cocktails, access to WildWoods: AGLOW and Armored Animals, fun experiments and more!
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.
