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.
Family Nature Walk
Saturday, April 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.
Morning Hike
Sunday, April 28, 2024 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Enjoy a guided hike through Fernbank Forest.
Live Animal Encounter
Sunday, April 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
Educator Appreciation Day
Saturday, May 4, 2024 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Enjoy a free visit to Fernbank, including our special exhibit Spiders – From Fear to Fascination, meet a member of the Fernbank field trip team to learn more about field trip opportunities and catch a film in the Giant Screen Theater.
Curious Cardinal Day
Saturday, May 4, 2024 11:00 AM — 3:00 PM
Join us for a day of celebrating the Curious Cardinal! Created in partnership between the Alliance Theatre, Fernbank Museum and PNC Bank, this performance explores local animal life and seasonal changes.
Sensory Morning
Sunday, May 5, 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.
Family Nature Walk
Sunday, May 5, 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.
Discover Zoology
Sunday, May 5, 2024 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+
Morning Hike
Friday, May 10, 2024 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Enjoy a guided hike through Fernbank Forest.
Fernbank After Dark: Carnival Science
Friday, May 10, 2024 7:00 PM — 11:00 PM
Step right up and learn about the fascinating science happening behind the scenes and under the big top! Features after-hour access to Fernbank’s exhibits, themed activities, music and more!
Meet a Ranger
Sunday, May 12, 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, May 12, 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
Saturday, May 18, 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+
Dino Talk
Saturday, May 18, 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+
Morning Hike
Sunday, May 19, 2024 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Enjoy a guided hike through Fernbank Forest.
Family Nature Walk
Saturday, May 25, 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.
Discover Zoology
Saturday, May 25, 2024 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+
Meet a Ranger
Sunday, May 26, 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, May 26, 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
Weird Science
Friday, May 31, 2024 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Explore the quirky, odd, curious and totally WEIRD side of science through a variety of hands-on explorations, including sound experiments, dry ice bubble formations, electricity investigations, a scavenger hunt and more.
Morning Hike
Saturday, June 1, 2024 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Enjoy a guided hike through Fernbank Forest.
Patterns at Play
Saturday, June 8, 2024 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Join us for an event that is equal parts fun and enchanting.
Fernbank After Dark: Fear Factor
Friday, June 14, 2024 7:00 PM — 11:00 PM
Come face your fears at Fernbank After Dark! Learn about the science behind fear, the most common phobias and much more.
Reptile Day
Saturday, July 20, 2024 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Come face-to-face with a variety of scaly, slimy, spiny and sssssspectacular animals!
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.
Morning Hike
Friday, September 13, 2024 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Enjoy a guided hike through Fernbank Forest.
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.
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.
