Fernbank After Dark

Offered the second Friday of each month, Fernbank After Dark presents a variety of unique after-hours experiences for grown-ups, including museum exhibits, live music, full bars, tapas menus, science demonstrations and more.

Exclusively for ages 21 and over, Fernbank After Dark is a unique date night for couples, a great place to meet up with friends and a fun experience for travelers. Each month highlights a different science theme and features a variety of fun and immersive programming.

Upcoming Fernbank After Dark Events*

Fernbank After Dark: The Great Outdoors
Friday, August 8, 2025 | 7-11 p.m.

Answer the call of the wild and quench your thirst for nature – and cocktails – at this tree-mendous event. Enjoy science based and nature-themed activities that will leave you rooting for more!

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Fernbank After Dark: Sense and Sense-ability
Friday, September 12, 2025 | 7-11 p.m.

Get ready for a night of sensory overload, scientific surprises and mildly questionable puns. Come to your senses...or lose them in the name of science!

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Fernbank After Dark: Wicked Science
Friday, October 10, 2025 | 7-11 p.m.

Get ready to brew up some trouble at Wicked Science, where you'll explore hair-raising hands-on activities and exhibits that are sure to cast a spell on your curiosity.

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Know Before You Go

• When purchased online, tickets are $18.95 for members and $23.95 for nonmembers. Tickets purchased at the box office or over the phone are an additional $3. Does not include taxes or fees.
• While the fun is unlimited, parking is not. We recommend Uber, Lyft or a Taxi to join the party.
• Please drink responsibly.
• Tickets are non-refundable. Date changes are subject to a $2 per ticket transfer fee.

*All events and activities are subject to change.