Events & Activities
In addition to a wide array of exhibitions and IMAX® offerings, Fernbank Museum also hosts a variety of special programs for children and families and for adults. Check out the list below or use our searchable calendar of events.
Children's and Family Programs
97 DAYS OF PLAY
May 29 – September 2
Soak up the summer fun at Fernbank Museum! Join us for a variety of great activities, events and fun-filled ways to keep families entertained and inspired during the summer months.
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SCOOP ON POOP OPENING DAY CELEBRATION
Saturday, May 26 from 10am - 2pm
Join us for a celebration of Fernbank's newest special exhibition The Scoop on Poop. This fun and fascinating exhibition illustrates what we can learn about an animal by what it leaves behind.
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The Cartoon Network Move It Movement Tour
Presented as part of 97 Days of Play
Saturday, June 2 from 10am – 2pm
Join Fernbank Museum and Cartoon Network for a special Move It Movement preview event, before the national tour kicks off later this month. This high-energy event has goal kicking drills, 3-point challenges, and tons of other fun activities that encourage kids to test their skills with their friends.
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SUPERHERO DAY
Presented as part of 97 Days of Play
Sunday, June 17 from noon – 4pm
Is your dad SUPER? Is he your ultimate HERO? Then join us for a day of super fun celebrating our hero dads during this special family day. Come dressed as your favorite superhero and enjoy a day of games, hands-on activities and more.
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CLAWS & PAWS WEEKEND
Presented as part of 97 Days of Play
Saturday, June 23 from 10am – 2pm and Sunday, June 24 from noon – 4pm
Enjoy a weekend of paws-on animal-themed activities inspired by the special exhibition The Scoop on Poop.
STORYTELLING
Offered at noon on the second Saturday of each month, September-May
Join us in Fernbank NatureQuest for exciting tales about the natural world with Rob Cleveland, Fernbank's storyteller-in-residence. This program is suitable for children ages 3 and up.
Weekends in the Naturalist Center
Ongoing
Enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities every weekend in the Naturalist Center. Activities vary from animal encounters to science explorations and more, and will be available every weekend. Check the activity sign when you arrive to see what's happening. Included with Museum admission. Free for members.
Adult Programs
Martinis & IMAX® Team Trivia Nights
Fridays, March 2, April 6, May 4 and June 1 at 7pm, 8pm and 9pm
Fernbank and Team Trivia are offering you the chance to strut your intellectual stuff and win great prizes during special Trivia Nights at Martinis & IMAX®. Standard Martinis & IMAX® prices apply.
LOST OASIS 2012: 2O YEARS OF ROAR
Saturday, June 9 from 8pm to midnight
Celebrate 20 Years of Fernbank at one of the most anticipated events of the summer! Join us for a roaring 20s-themed party featuring a speakeasy atmosphere complete with live music, flappers, dancing, cuisine and libations.
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A TIMELESS AFFAIR 2012: THE EMPEROR'S FEAST
Saturday, October 6 at 7pm
Join us for Fernbank's signature benefit gala, hosted by the Museum's Board of Trustees. Festivities include cocktails, a seated dinner, live auction, dancing and a private viewing of a soon-to-be-announced blockbuster special exhibition. Patron levels begin at $1,600 and tables of 10 begin at $12,000.
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Salsa Night
Every 3rd Friday during Martinis & IMAX® from 6:30pm – 11pm
Monthly Salsa Nights bring Salsambo Dance Studio to Martinis & IMAX®, offering incredible opportunities to enjoy Latin dancing (or appreciating the dance skills of others) with early-evening lessons for those who want a little practice before they heat up the dance floor. A special guest DJ provides the rhythmic beats. Standard Martinis & IMAX® ticket prices apply.
Fernbank's Martinis & IMAX®
Fridays (January through November) from 6:30pm – 11pm
Shake it up with Atlanta's perfect mix of culture and cocktails. Films, menus and bands change regularly, so it's never the same experience twice! Standard Martinis & IMAX® ticket prices apply.
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