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Daily Programs
Story Time
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 11:00 AM — 11:30 AM
Join us for story time as we read Our Favorite Day of the Year by A.E. Ali, where we will explore holidays celebrated by classmates, including Eid Al-Fitr, Rosh Hashanah, Las Posadas and Pi Day.
Daily Programs
Meet a Ranger
Saturday, January 31, 2026 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.
Daily Programs
Live Animal Encounter
Saturday, January 31, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages.
Museum Nights
WildWoods: AGLOW
Saturday, January 31, 2026 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Fernbank comes alive with nighttime museum hours indoors and WildWoods: AGLOW outdoors.
Museum Nights
WildWoods: AGLOW
Friday, February 6, 2026 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Fernbank comes alive with nighttime museum hours indoors and WildWoods: AGLOW outdoors.
Daily Programs
Family Nature Walk
Sunday, February 8, 2026 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.
Daily Programs
Live Animal Encounter
Sunday, February 8, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages.
Museum Nights
Fernbank After Dark + WildWoods: AGLOW
Friday, February 13, 2026 7:00 PM — 11:00 PM
A unique date night for couples, a great place to meet up with friends and a fun experience for travelers awaits!
Daily Programs
Live Animal Encounter
Saturday, February 14, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages.
Museum Nights
WildWoods: AGLOW
Saturday, February 14, 2026 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Fernbank comes alive with nighttime museum hours indoors and WildWoods: AGLOW outdoors.
Daily Programs
Meet a Ranger
Sunday, February 15, 2026 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.
Daily Programs
Live Animal Encounter
Sunday, February 15, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages.
Daily Programs
Meet a Ranger
Saturday, February 21, 2026 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.
Daily Programs
Live Animal Encounter
Saturday, February 21, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages.
Museum Nights
WildWoods: AGLOW
Saturday, February 21, 2026 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Fernbank comes alive with nighttime museum hours indoors and WildWoods: AGLOW outdoors.
Special Programs
Sensory Morning
Sunday, February 22, 2026 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.
Guided Programs
Morning Hikes
Sunday, February 22, 2026 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Enjoy a guided hike through Fernbank Forest.
Daily Programs
Live Animal Encounter
Sunday, February 22, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages.
Museum Nights
WildWoods: AGLOW
Friday, February 27, 2026 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Fernbank comes alive with nighttime museum hours indoors and WildWoods: AGLOW outdoors.
Daily Programs
Family Nature Walk
Saturday, February 28, 2026 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.
Daily Programs
Live Animal Encounter
Saturday, February 28, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages.
Museum Nights
WildWoods: AGLOW - FINAL NIGHT!
Saturday, February 28, 2026 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Fernbank comes alive with nighttime museum hours indoors and WildWoods: AGLOW outdoors.
Special Programs
Teen Forest Lab: Insects
Saturday, March 7, 2026 1:00 PM — 3:00 PM
Join a Fernbank Educator for a hands-on workshop all about insects!
Guided Programs
Wildflower Walk
Sunday, March 8, 2026 9:00 AM — 10:30 AM
Join us for a small, group walk to celebrate the beginning of spring in Fernbank Forest.
Guided Programs
Wildflower Walk
Sunday, March 8, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Join us for a small, group walk to celebrate the beginning of spring in Fernbank Forest.
Guided Programs
Wildflower Walk
Saturday, March 14, 2026 9:00 AM — 10:30 AM
Join us for a small, group walk to celebrate the beginning of spring in Fernbank Forest.
Guided Programs
Bugs Bonanza
Saturday, March 14, 2026 11:00 AM — 11:30 AM
Discover and explore the miniature world of six-legged creatures. In the field of entomology, every bug has a story to tell and each one is more exciting than the last.
Guided Programs
Bugs Bonanza
Saturday, March 14, 2026 1:00 PM — 1:30 PM
Discover and explore the miniature world of six-legged creatures. In the field of entomology, every bug has a story to tell and each one is more exciting than the last.
Guided Programs
Bugs Bonanza
Saturday, March 14, 2026 1:00 PM — 1:30 PM
Discover and explore the miniature world of six-legged creatures. In the field of entomology, every bug has a story to tell and each one is more exciting than the last.
Guided Programs
Wildflower Walk
Saturday, March 14, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Join us for a small, group walk to celebrate the beginning of spring in Fernbank Forest.
Special Programs
Teen Forest Lab: Insects
Sunday, March 22, 2026 1:00 PM — 3:00 PM
Join a Fernbank Educator for a hands-on workshop all about insects!
Guided Programs
Morning Hikes
Saturday, March 28, 2026 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Enjoy a guided hike through Fernbank Forest.
Guided Programs
Morning Hikes
Saturday, April 4, 2026 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Enjoy a guided hike through Fernbank Forest.
Guided Programs
Morning Hikes
Sunday, April 26, 2026 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Enjoy a guided hike through Fernbank Forest.
Guided Programs
Morning Hikes
Saturday, May 16, 2026 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Enjoy a guided hike through Fernbank Forest.
Guided Programs
Morning Hikes
Monday, May 25, 2026 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Enjoy a guided hike through Fernbank Forest.
Special Programs
Sensory Morning
Saturday, June 27, 2026 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.
Special Programs
Sensory Morning
Sunday, August 16, 2026 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.
Discovery Days
Dinosaur Trick-or-Treat
Saturday, October 24, 2026 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM
No tricks, just treats at our annual Halloween haunt. Costumes are highly encouraged!
Special Programs
Sensory Morning
Saturday, November 7, 2026 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.
Discovery Days
Adventures in Science
Saturday, November 14, 2026 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Join us as we investigate what it’s like to be a scientist! Engage with Fernbank educators and local Atlanta scientists as you enjoy fun experiments and activities all around the museum.
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.
