Today's hours: 10am - 5pm
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.
Discover Zoology
Thursday, May 19, 2022 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
Thursday, May 19, 2022 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
Excellent Experiments
Friday, May 20, 2022 11:30 AM — 12:00 PM
Explore the amazing world of science through fun experiments in a live presentation. Recommended for ages 5 – 15
Dino Talk
Friday, May 20, 2022 2:00 PM — 2:30 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+
Night Walks
Friday, May 20, 2022 7:30 PM — 9:30 PM
Enjoy a guided walk through Fernbank Forest as the sun sets and into the early evening.
Forest Walks
Saturday, May 21, 2022 9:30 AM — 11:30 AM
Enjoy a guided walk through Fernbank Forest. Topics vary each time, and may include birding, fall and winter tree identification, wildflowers, and more.
Celebrating Ireland
Saturday, May 21, 2022 10:00 AM — 5:00 PM
Journey to the magical land of Ireland and learn about the island’s fascinating history and culture as well as its wild, natural beauty.
Ranger Explorations
Saturday, May 21, 2022 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+
Geology Rocks
Saturday, May 21, 2022 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+
Live Animal Encounter
Saturday, May 21, 2022 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages
Live Animal Encounter
Sunday, May 22, 2022 11:30 AM — 12:00 PM
Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages
Ranger Explorations
Sunday, May 22, 2022 2:00 PM — 2:30 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+
Story Time
Monday, May 23, 2022 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, May 23, 2022 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, May 24, 2022 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
Tuesday, May 24, 2022 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Explore the amazing world of science through fun experiments in a live presentation. Recommended for ages 5 – 15
Dino Talk
Wednesday, May 25, 2022 2:00 PM — 2:30 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+
Discover Zoology
Thursday, May 26, 2022 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
Thursday, May 26, 2022 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
Excellent Experiments
Friday, May 27, 2022 11:30 AM — 12:00 PM
Explore the amazing world of science through fun experiments in a live presentation. Recommended for ages 5 – 15
Dino Talk
Friday, May 27, 2022 2:00 PM — 2:30 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+
Ranger Explorations
Saturday, May 28, 2022 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, May 28, 2022 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages
Live Animal Encounter
Sunday, May 29, 2022 11:30 AM — 12:00 PM
Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages
Ranger Explorations
Sunday, May 29, 2022 2:00 PM — 2:30 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+
Story Time
Monday, May 30, 2022 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, May 30, 2022 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, May 31, 2022 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
Tuesday, May 31, 2022 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Explore the amazing world of science through fun experiments in a live presentation. Recommended for ages 5 – 15
Night Walks
Sunday, June 5, 2022 7:30 PM — 9:30 PM
Enjoy a guided walk through Fernbank Forest as the sun sets and into the early evening.
Take on the Tyrannosaurs
Saturday, June 11, 2022 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Take a bite out of summer by joining us for opening day of Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family.
Educator Appreciation Day
Saturday, June 11, 2022 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Enjoy a free visit to Fernbank, see our new special exhibits Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family. Meet the Fernbank field trip team and learn more about field trip opportunities.
Forest Walks
Saturday, June 18, 2022 9:30 AM — 11:30 AM
Enjoy a guided walk through Fernbank Forest. Topics vary each time, and may include birding, fall and winter tree identification, wildflowers, and more.
Night Walks
Saturday, June 25, 2022 7:30 PM — 9:30 PM
Enjoy a guided walk through Fernbank Forest as the sun sets and into the early evening.
Forest Walks
Saturday, July 9, 2022 9:30 AM — 11:30 AM
Enjoy a guided walk through Fernbank Forest. Topics vary each time, and may include birding, fall and winter tree identification, wildflowers, and more.
Fernbank Audubon Walk
Saturday, August 13, 2022 9:00 AM — 10:30 AM
Join a Georgia Audubon Society volunteer and discover more about the feathered inhabitants of Fernbank Forest, both permanent residents and visitors.
Forest Walks
Saturday, August 27, 2022 9:30 AM — 11:30 AM
Enjoy a guided walk through Fernbank Forest. Topics vary each time, and may include birding, fall and winter tree identification, wildflowers, and more.
Fernbank Audubon Walk
Saturday, October 8, 2022 9:00 AM — 10:30 AM
Join a Georgia Audubon Society volunteer and discover more about the feathered inhabitants of Fernbank Forest, both permanent residents and visitors.
Fernbank is a not-for-profit 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.
