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Daily Programs
Story Time
Tuesday, January 6, 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
Dino Talk
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 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.
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.
Daily Programs
Meet a Ranger
Sunday, January 11, 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, January 11, 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
Story Time
Tuesday, January 13, 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
Dino Talk
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 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.
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)!
Daily Programs
Meet a Ranger
Saturday, January 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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, January 18, 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, January 18, 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
Story Time
Tuesday, January 20, 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
Dino Talk
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 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.
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.
Daily Programs
Family Nature Walk
Saturday, January 24, 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, January 24, 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 24, 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, January 25, 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, January 25, 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
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.
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.
