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Daily Programs
Story Time
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 11:00 AM — 11:30 AM
Join us for a cozy story time featuring Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner, where you’ll discover how animals adapt to winter and create your own animal track.
Daily Programs
Dino Talk
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Explore the ancient world as we uncover the fascinating dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures who are featured in our Great Hall.
Daily Programs
Meet a Ranger
Saturday, December 20, 2025 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, December 20, 2025 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, December 20, 2025 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Fernbank comes alive with nighttime museum hours indoors and WildWoods: AGLOW outdoors.
Daily Programs
Family Nature Walk
Sunday, December 21, 2025 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.
Museum Nights
WildWoods: AGLOW
Sunday, December 21, 2025 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Fernbank comes alive with nighttime museum hours indoors and WildWoods: AGLOW outdoors.
Museum Nights
WildWoods: AGLOW
Monday, December 22, 2025 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Fernbank comes alive with nighttime museum hours indoors and WildWoods: AGLOW outdoors.
Daily Programs
Story Time
Tuesday, December 23, 2025 11:00 AM — 11:30 AM
Join us for a cozy story time featuring Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner, where you’ll discover how animals adapt to winter and create your own animal track.
Museum Nights
WildWoods: AGLOW
Tuesday, December 23, 2025 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Fernbank comes alive with nighttime museum hours indoors and WildWoods: AGLOW outdoors.
Museum Nights
WildWoods: AGLOW
Friday, December 26, 2025 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Fernbank comes alive with nighttime museum hours indoors and WildWoods: AGLOW outdoors.
Daily Programs
Family Nature Walk
Saturday, December 27, 2025 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, December 27, 2025 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, December 27, 2025 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Fernbank comes alive with nighttime museum hours indoors and WildWoods: AGLOW outdoors.
Daily Programs
Meet a Ranger
Sunday, December 28, 2025 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, December 28, 2025 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
Sunday, December 28, 2025 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Fernbank comes alive with nighttime museum hours indoors and WildWoods: AGLOW outdoors.
Museum Nights
WildWoods: AGLOW
Monday, December 29, 2025 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Fernbank comes alive with nighttime museum hours indoors and WildWoods: AGLOW outdoors.
Daily Programs
Story Time
Tuesday, December 30, 2025 11:00 AM — 11:30 AM
Join us for a cozy story time featuring Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner, where you’ll discover how animals adapt to winter and create your own animal track.
Museum Nights
WildWoods: AGLOW
Tuesday, December 30, 2025 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Fernbank comes alive with nighttime museum hours indoors and WildWoods: AGLOW outdoors.
Museum Nights
WildWoods: AGLOW
Friday, January 2, 2026 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Fernbank comes alive with nighttime museum hours indoors and WildWoods: AGLOW outdoors.
Museum Nights
WildWoods: AGLOW
Saturday, January 3, 2026 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Fernbank comes alive with nighttime museum hours indoors and WildWoods: AGLOW outdoors.
Museum Nights
Fernbank After Dark + WildWoods: AGLOW
Friday, January 9, 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!
Museum Nights
WildWoods: AGLOW
Saturday, January 10, 2026 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Fernbank comes alive with nighttime museum hours indoors and WildWoods: AGLOW outdoors.
Museum Nights
Teen Takeover
Friday, January 16, 2026 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Join us for an out-of-this-world evening at the museum specially curated for teens (ages 13-17)!
Museum Nights
WildWoods: AGLOW
Saturday, January 17, 2026 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Fernbank comes alive with nighttime museum hours indoors and WildWoods: AGLOW outdoors.
Museum Nights
'70s Night (21+)
Friday, January 23, 2026 7:00 PM — 11:00 PM
Can you dig it? We're throwing the grooviest bash this side of Studio 54 and you're invited to boogie down.
Museum Nights
WildWoods: AGLOW
Saturday, January 24, 2026 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Fernbank comes alive with nighttime museum hours indoors and WildWoods: AGLOW outdoors.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
