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.

Story Time

Monday, October 2, 2023 11:30 AM — 12:00 PM

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

Dino Talk

Monday, October 2, 2023 2:00 PM — 2:15 PM

Learn about the Earth of millions of years ago and discover some of the dinosaurs that used to walk the land. Recommended for ages 6+

Story Time

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 11:30 AM — 12:00 PM

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

Critter Corner

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

Meet a member of Fernbank’s animal collection. Drop in any time during this window.   Recommended for all ages 

Geology Rocks

Wednesday, October 4, 2023 11:30 AM — 12:00 PM

Discover how rocks and minerals form and change over time with a little help from water, volcanoes, and the movement of Earth itself. Drop in any time during this window. Recommended for ages 6+

Discover Zoology

Wednesday, October 4, 2023 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

Explore the diversity of the animal kingdom by getting up close and personal with some of Fernbank’s animal biofacts. Drop in any time during this window. Recommended for ages 6+

Chlorophyll Art

Thursday, October 5, 2023 11:30 AM — 11:50 AM

Be a botanist, like the famous Marie Clark Taylor, to discover how chlorophyll plays an important role in plant growth. Maximum capacity of 13 people. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Excellent Experiments

Thursday, October 5, 2023 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

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

Geology Rocks

Friday, October 6, 2023 11:30 AM — 12:00 PM

Discover how rocks and minerals form and change over time with a little help from water, volcanoes, and the movement of Earth itself. Drop in any time during this window. Recommended for ages 6+

Chlorophyll Art

Friday, October 6, 2023 2:00 PM — 2:20 PM

Be a botanist, like the famous Marie Clark Taylor, to discover how chlorophyll plays an important role in plant growth. Maximum capacity of 13 people. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Viking Voyagers

Saturday, October 7, 2023 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM

Travel back in time and immerse yourself into the Viking Age as we celebrate our new exhibit, Vikings: Warriors of the Sea.

Fernbank Forest Morning Walks

Sunday, October 8, 2023 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM

Enjoy a guided walk through Fernbank Forest. The Morning Walk will celebrate the ecosystem of the old growth forest.

Discover Zoology

Sunday, October 8, 2023 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

Explore the diversity of the animal kingdom by getting up close and personal with some of Fernbank’s animal biofacts. Drop in any time during this window. Recommended for ages 6+

Story Time

Monday, October 9, 2023 11:30 AM — 12:00 PM

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

Discover Zoology

Monday, October 9, 2023 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

Explore the diversity of the animal kingdom by getting up close and personal with some of Fernbank’s animal biofacts. Drop in any time during this window. Recommended for ages 6+

Story Time

Tuesday, October 10, 2023 11:30 AM — 12:00 PM

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

Dino Talk

Tuesday, October 10, 2023 2:00 PM — 2:15 PM

Learn about the Earth of millions of years ago and discover some of the dinosaurs that used to walk the land. Recommended for ages 6+

Critter Corner

Wednesday, October 11, 2023 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

Meet a member of Fernbank’s animal collection. Drop in any time during this window.   Recommended for all ages 

Discover Zoology

Wednesday, October 11, 2023 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

Explore the diversity of the animal kingdom by getting up close and personal with some of Fernbank’s animal biofacts. Drop in any time during this window. Recommended for ages 6+

Dino Talk

Thursday, October 12, 2023 11:30 AM — 11:45 AM

Learn about the Earth of millions of years ago and discover some of the dinosaurs that used to walk the land. Recommended for ages 6+

Geology Rocks

Thursday, October 12, 2023 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

Discover how rocks and minerals form and change over time with a little help from water, volcanoes, and the movement of Earth itself. Drop in any time during this window. Recommended for ages 6+

Geology Rocks

Friday, October 13, 2023 11:30 AM — 12:00 PM

Discover how rocks and minerals form and change over time with a little help from water, volcanoes, and the movement of Earth itself. Drop in any time during this window. Recommended for ages 6+

Critter Corner

Friday, October 13, 2023 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

Meet a member of Fernbank’s animal collection. Drop in any time during this window.   Recommended for all ages 

Audubon Forest Walk

Saturday, October 14, 2023 9:00 AM — 10:30 AM

Join an Atlanta Audubon Society volunteer and discover more about the feathered inhabitants of Fernbank Forest, both permanent residents and visitors.

Dino Talk

Saturday, October 14, 2023 2:00 PM — 2:15 PM

Learn about the Earth of millions of years ago and discover some of the dinosaurs that used to walk the land. Recommended for ages 6+

Ghostly Gatherings

Saturday, October 14, 2023 7:00 PM — 10:00 PM

Join us for a bewitchingly fun, after-hours special event for all ages

Meet a Ranger

Sunday, October 15, 2023 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. Recommended for ages 6+

"Woodland Spirits and Other Musical Creatures" — A Family Concert

Sunday, October 15, 2023 1:00 PM — 1:45 PM

"Woodland Spirits and other Musical Creatures," as performed by pianist Julie Coucheron, harpist Elisabeth Remy-Johnson, flutist James Zellers and the Vega Quartet, is a family concert that includes the music of Eduard MacDowell and Valerie Von Pechy Whitcup.

Live Animal Encounter

Sunday, October 15, 2023 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages 

Story Time

Monday, October 16, 2023 11:30 AM — 12:00 PM

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

Excellent Experiments

Monday, October 16, 2023 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

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

Story Time

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 11:30 AM — 12:00 PM

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

Geology Rocks

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

Discover how rocks and minerals form and change over time with a little help from water, volcanoes, and the movement of Earth itself. Drop in any time during this window. Recommended for ages 6+

Dino Talk

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 2:00 PM — 2:15 PM

Learn about the Earth of millions of years ago and discover some of the dinosaurs that used to walk the land. Recommended for ages 6+

Excellent Experiments

Thursday, October 19, 2023 11:30 AM — 12:00 PM

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

Chlorophyll Art

Thursday, October 19, 2023 2:00 PM — 2:20 PM

Be a botanist, like the famous Marie Clark Taylor, to discover how chlorophyll plays an important role in plant growth. Maximum capacity of 13 people. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Discover Zoology

Friday, October 20, 2023 11:30 AM — 12:00 PM

Explore the diversity of the animal kingdom by getting up close and personal with some of Fernbank’s animal biofacts. Drop in any time during this window. Recommended for ages 6+

Critter Corner

Friday, October 20, 2023 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

Meet a member of Fernbank’s animal collection. Drop in any time during this window.   Recommended for all ages 

Meet a Ranger

Saturday, October 21, 2023 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. Recommended for ages 6+

Live Animal Encounter

Saturday, October 21, 2023 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages 

A Timeless Affair 2023: Nordic Night

Saturday, October 21, 2023 7:00 PM — 11:00 PM

As the sun sets, guests will experience a sensational event, featuring bold and creative cuisine, sumptuous desserts, live entertainment, private viewings of our newest exhibit, Vikings: Warriors of the Sea, festive auctions, and a lively Fund-A-Need paddle raise to support Fernbank’s Museum Access scholarship initiative.

Family Nature Walk

Sunday, October 22, 2023 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.

Geology Rocks

Sunday, October 22, 2023 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

Discover how rocks and minerals form and change over time with a little help from water, volcanoes, and the movement of Earth itself. Drop in any time during this window. Recommended for ages 6+

Story Time

Monday, October 23, 2023 11:30 AM — 12:00 PM

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

Critter Corner

Monday, October 23, 2023 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

Meet a member of Fernbank’s animal collection. Drop in any time during this window.   Recommended for all ages 

Story Time

Tuesday, October 24, 2023 11:30 AM — 12:00 PM

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

Chlorophyll Art

Tuesday, October 24, 2023 2:00 PM — 2:20 PM

Be a botanist, like the famous Marie Clark Taylor, to discover how chlorophyll plays an important role in plant growth. Maximum capacity of 13 people. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Geology Rocks

Wednesday, October 25, 2023 11:30 AM — 12:00 PM

Discover how rocks and minerals form and change over time with a little help from water, volcanoes, and the movement of Earth itself. Drop in any time during this window. Recommended for ages 6+

Discover Zoology

Wednesday, October 25, 2023 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

Explore the diversity of the animal kingdom by getting up close and personal with some of Fernbank’s animal biofacts. Drop in any time during this window. Recommended for ages 6+

Dino Talk

Thursday, October 26, 2023 2:00 PM — 2:15 PM

Learn about the Earth of millions of years ago and discover some of the dinosaurs that used to walk the land. Recommended for ages 6+

Chlorophyll Art

Friday, October 27, 2023 11:30 AM — 11:50 AM

Be a botanist, like the famous Marie Clark Taylor, to discover how chlorophyll plays an important role in plant growth. Maximum capacity of 13 people. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Excellent Experiments

Friday, October 27, 2023 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

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

Fright Night

Friday, October 27, 2023 7:00 PM — 11:00 PM

Don't miss Fernbank's adult-only costume party featuring themed spirits, ghoulishly good music, special nighttime access to Vikings: Warriors of the Sea and Woodland Spirits and so much more.

Monster Mash

Saturday, October 28, 2023 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM

No tricks, just treats at Monster Mash! Enjoy themed tables full of goodies, crafts and activities during this graveyard smash.

Meet a Ranger

Sunday, October 29, 2023 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. Recommended for ages 6+

Live Animal Encounter

Sunday, October 29, 2023 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages 

Fernbank Forest Night Walk

Sunday, October 29, 2023 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM

Enjoy a guided walk through Fernbank Forest as the sun sets and into the early evening.

Story Time

Monday, October 30, 2023 11:30 AM — 12:00 PM

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

Critter Corner

Monday, October 30, 2023 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

Meet a member of Fernbank’s animal collection. Drop in any time during this window.   Recommended for all ages 

Story Time

Tuesday, October 31, 2023 11:30 AM — 12:00 PM

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

Dino Talk

Tuesday, October 31, 2023 2:00 PM — 2:15 PM

Learn about the Earth of millions of years ago and discover some of the dinosaurs that used to walk the land. Recommended for ages 6+

Fernbank Forest Morning Walks

Saturday, November 4, 2023 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM

Enjoy a guided walk through Fernbank Forest. The Morning Walk will celebrate the ecosystem of the old growth forest.

Fernbank Forest Night Walk

Thursday, November 16, 2023 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM

Enjoy a guided walk through Fernbank Forest as the sun sets and into the early evening.

Adventures in Science Day

Saturday, November 18, 2023 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM

Ignite your curiosity for all things STEM at Adventures in Science Day! Join us for a mole-cool day of science demonstrations, brain games, edible workshops and more.