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.

Geology Rocks

Friday, June 9, 2023 12:30 PM — 1:00 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, June 9, 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 

Ready, Set... Slow!

Saturday, June 10, 2023 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM

This June, Fernbank invites you to join us for a turtle-ly spectacular day celebrating some of the world’s slowest animals from our newest exhibit, Survival of the Slowest.

Educator Appreciation Day

Saturday, June 10, 2023 12:00 PM — 2:00 PM

Enjoy a free visit to Fernbank where educators will get the chance to see our newest special exhibit Survival of the Slowest, during Educator Appreciation Day!

Live Animal Encounter

Saturday, June 10, 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 

All About Birds

Sunday, June 11, 2023 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

Come learn about ornithology, the study of birds Recommended for ages 5-15

Story Time

Monday, June 12, 2023 12:30 PM — 12:45 PM

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

Critter Corner

Monday, June 12, 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, June 13, 2023 12:30 PM — 12:45 PM

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

Discover Zoology

Tuesday, June 13, 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+

All About Birds

Wednesday, June 14, 2023 12:30 PM — 1:00 PM

Come learn about ornithology, the study of birds Recommended for ages 5-15

Geology Rocks

Wednesday, June 14, 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+

Discover Zoology

Thursday, June 15, 2023 12:30 PM — 1:00 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

Thursday, June 15, 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 

Dino Talk

Friday, June 16, 2023 12:30 PM — 12:45 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+

All About Birds

Friday, June 16, 2023 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

Come learn about ornithology, the study of birds Recommended for ages 5-15

Meet a Ranger

Saturday, June 17, 2023 12:30 PM — 1:00 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+

Dino Talk

Saturday, June 17, 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+

Family Nature Walk

Sunday, June 18, 2023 12:30 PM — 1:00 PM

Join a Fernbank Forest Ranger to take a walk on the wild side and explore outdoor nature adventures in Fernbank Forest.

Live Animal Encounter

Sunday, June 18, 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, June 19, 2023 12:30 PM — 12:45 PM

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

Critter Corner

Monday, June 19, 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, June 20, 2023 12:30 PM — 12:45 PM

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

Critter Corner

Tuesday, June 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 

Geology Rocks

Wednesday, June 21, 2023 12:30 PM — 1:00 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, June 21, 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+

Critter Corner

Thursday, June 22, 2023 12:30 PM — 1:00 PM

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

Dino Talk

Thursday, June 22, 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+

All About Birds

Friday, June 23, 2023 12:30 PM — 1:00 PM

Come learn about ornithology, the study of birds Recommended for ages 5-15

Geology Rocks

Friday, June 23, 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+

Family Nature Walk

Saturday, June 24, 2023 12:30 PM — 1:00 PM

Join a Fernbank Forest Ranger to take a walk on the wild side and explore outdoor nature adventures in Fernbank Forest.

All About Birds

Saturday, June 24, 2023 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

Come learn about ornithology, the study of birds Recommended for ages 5-15

Meet a Ranger

Sunday, June 25, 2023 12:30 PM — 1:00 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, June 25, 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, June 26, 2023 12:30 PM — 12:45 PM

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

Geology Rocks

Monday, June 26, 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

Tuesday, June 27, 2023 12:30 PM — 12:45 PM

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

Dino Talk

Tuesday, June 27, 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+

Dino Talk

Wednesday, June 28, 2023 12:30 PM — 12:45 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, June 28, 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

Thursday, June 29, 2023 12:30 PM — 1:00 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

Thursday, June 29, 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 

Dino Talk

Friday, June 30, 2023 12:30 PM — 12:45 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+

Geology Rocks

Friday, June 30, 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+

Fernbank Forest Morning Walks

Sunday, July 9, 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.

Reptile Day

Saturday, July 22, 2023 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM

Come face –to -face with a variety of scaly, slimy, spiny and sssssspectacular animals!

Luau Night

Friday, July 28, 2023 7:00 PM — 11:00 PM

Break out that Hawaiian shirt and join us for a tropical evening full of after-hours fun!

Audubon Forest Walk

Saturday, August 12, 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.

Fernbank Forest Night Walk

Friday, August 25, 2023 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM

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

Fernbank Forest Morning Walks

Saturday, August 26, 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

Friday, September 22, 2023 6:30 PM — 8:30 PM

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

Fernbank Forest Morning Walks

Sunday, September 24, 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 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.

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.

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.

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.