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.
Geology Rocks
Friday, August 19, 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+
Critter Corner
Friday, August 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
Dinosaur Birthday Bash 2022
Saturday, August 20, 2022 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM
This August, Fernbank invites you to join us for a DINO-mite day celebrating the birthdays of some of the world’s LARGEST dinosaurs, the Giants of the Mesozoic.
Ranger Explorations
Sunday, August 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+
Story Time
Monday, August 22, 2022 11:30 AM — 11:45 AM
Preschoolers will enjoy a story and special demonstration with a Fernbank educator. Recommended for ages 1 – 6
Critter Corner
Monday, August 22, 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, August 23, 2022 11:30 AM — 11:45 AM
Preschoolers will enjoy a story and special demonstration with a Fernbank educator. Recommended for ages 1 – 6
Dino Talk
Tuesday, August 23, 2022 2:00 PM — 2:15 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+
Geology Rocks
Wednesday, August 24, 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+
Critter Corner
Wednesday, August 24, 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
Discover Zoology
Thursday, August 25, 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+
Dino Talk
Thursday, August 25, 2022 2:00 PM — 2:15 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+
Excellent Experiments
Friday, August 26, 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
Critter Corner
Friday, August 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
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.
Ranger Explorations
Saturday, August 27, 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, August 27, 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
Ranger Explorations
Sunday, August 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
Sunday, August 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
Story Time
Monday, August 29, 2022 11:30 AM — 11:45 AM
Preschoolers will enjoy a story and special demonstration with a Fernbank educator. Recommended for ages 1 – 6
Dino Talk
Monday, August 29, 2022 2:00 PM — 2:15 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, August 30, 2022 11:30 AM — 11:45 AM
Preschoolers will enjoy a story and special demonstration with a Fernbank educator. Recommended for ages 1 – 6
Critter Corner
Tuesday, August 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
Discover Zoology
Wednesday, August 31, 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+
Dino Talk
Wednesday, August 31, 2022 2:00 PM — 2:15 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+
Forest Walks
Saturday, September 10, 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
Sunday, September 18, 2022 9:30 AM — 11:30 AM
Enjoy a guided walk through Fernbank Forest as the sun sets and into the early evening. Test out your senses to see how you would fare as a nocturnal animal, and maybe even observe some if you’re lucky.
Weird Science Day
Saturday, September 24, 2022 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Fernbank invites you to explore all things strange, unusual and delightfully weird during this family-friendly discovery day.
Night Walks
Sunday, October 2, 2022 9:30 AM — 11:30 AM
Enjoy a guided walk through Fernbank Forest as the sun sets and into the early evening. Test out your senses to see how you would fare as a nocturnal animal, and maybe even observe some if you’re lucky.
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.
Forest Walks
Saturday, October 15, 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
Sunday, November 6, 2022 9:30 AM — 11:30 AM
Enjoy a guided walk through Fernbank Forest as the sun sets and into the early evening. Test out your senses to see how you would fare as a nocturnal animal, and maybe even observe some if you’re lucky.
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.
