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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: 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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Fernbank After Dark + WildWoods: AGLOW: Yo, Ho, Ho and a bottle of Rum! 
Friday, November 14, 2025 | 7-11 p.m.

Set sail for an adventure that's sure to be ship-shape and will make you sing "Yo, ho, ho and a bottle of Rum!" Explore a treasure trove of hands-on activities, sip on sea-worthy cocktails, and navigate through our special exhibit Sunken Treasures, Hidden Seas as well as WildWoods: AGLOW. An absolutely kraken good time!

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Fernbank After Dark + WildWoods: AGLOW: Gin-gle Bells
Friday, December 12, 2025 | 7-11 p.m.

Deck the halls with science as you sleigh through our holiday-themed evening featuring twinkling cocktails, festive hands-on activities, and our illuminating WildWoods: AGLOW exhibit. Gin-gle Bells will leave you glowing with holiday spirit!

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Know Before You Go

  • When purchased online, tickets for events from March - Oct. are $18.95 for members and $23.95 for nonmembers; from Nov. - Feb., when the event coincides with WildWoods: AGLOW, tickets are $34.95 for members and $39.95 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.