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
Friday, July 26, 2024 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+
Dino Talk
Friday, July 26, 2024 2:00 PM — 2:20 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...but Later: Creature Quest
Friday, July 26, 2024 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Get ready for a night at the museum, where science and your social life come alive through a series of evening events offering later access to Fernbank.
Family Nature Walk
Saturday, July 27, 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.
Live Animal Encounter
Saturday, July 27, 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
Meet a Ranger
Sunday, July 28, 2024 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, July 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
Geology Rocks
Monday, July 29, 2024 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+
Dino Talk
Monday, July 29, 2024 2:00 PM — 2:20 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, July 30, 2024 11:30 AM — 11:50 AM
Preschoolers will enjoy a story with a Fernbank educator. Recommended for ages 1 – 6
Geology Rocks
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 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
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 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+
Live Animal Encounter
Wednesday, July 31, 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
Sensory Morning
Saturday, August 3, 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.
Fernbank After Dark: Sense-ational Science
Friday, August 9, 2024 7:00 PM — 11:00 PM
Explore the science behind sensations and put those senses to the test! Features after-hour access to the new special exhibit, A Mirror Maze: Numbers in Nature and outdoor exhibit, Forest Forms.
Fernbank...but Later: Fossil Friday
Friday, August 30, 2024 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Get ready for a night at the museum, where science and your social life come alive through a series of evening events offering later access to Fernbank.
Morning Hike
Friday, September 13, 2024 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Enjoy a guided hike through Fernbank Forest.
Fernbank Forestry Day
Saturday, September 21, 2024 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM
You interact with forests every single day, whether you realize it or not! Climb into the world of working forests during Forestry Day, where you’ll explore the relationship between humans and forests through demonstrations and hands-on activities.
Fernbank...but Later: Stellar Science
Friday, September 27, 2024 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Get ready for a night at the museum, where science and your social life come alive through a series of evening events offering later access to Fernbank.
Morning Hike
Sunday, September 29, 2024 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Enjoy a guided hike through Fernbank Forest.
Morning Hike
Sunday, October 13, 2024 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Enjoy a guided hike through Fernbank Forest.
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.
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.
Morning Hike
Sunday, November 17, 2024 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Enjoy a guided hike through Fernbank Forest.
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.
