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Daily Programs
Dino Talk
Wednesday, May 21, 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.
Guided Programs
Evening Hike
Thursday, May 22, 2025 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Enjoy a guided hike through Fernbank Forest as dusk descends and evening falls.
Daily Programs
Discover Zoology
Friday, May 23, 2025 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Explore the diversity of the animal kingdom and get the chance to meet some of Fernbank’s live animal ambassadors.
Guided Programs
Birds Georgia Forest Walk
Saturday, May 24, 2025 9:00 AM — 10:30 AM
Join a Birds Georgia volunteer and discover more about the feathered inhabitants of Fernbank Forest.
Daily Programs
Story Time
Sunday, May 25, 2025 11:00 AM — 11:20 AM
Join us for story time as we read If You Ever Need a Friend: An Alebrije Story by Nadine Fonseca.
Daily Programs
Meet a Ranger
Sunday, May 25, 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.
Guided Programs
Morning Hike
Monday, May 26, 2025 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Enjoy a guided hike through Fernbank Forest. The Morning Hike will celebrate the ecosystem of the old-growth forest.
Daily Programs
Story Time
Monday, May 26, 2025 11:00 AM — 11:20 AM
Celebrate AANHPI Month by joining us for story time as we read Playing at the Border: A Story of Yo-Yo Ma by Joanna Ho
Daily Programs
Discover Zoology
Friday, May 30, 2025 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Explore the diversity of the animal kingdom and get the chance to meet some of Fernbank’s live animal ambassadors.
Daily Programs
Meet a Ranger
Saturday, May 31, 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, May 31, 2025 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection.
Guided Programs
Evening Hike
Thursday, June 5, 2025 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Enjoy a guided hike through Fernbank Forest as dusk descends and evening falls.
Discovery Days
A Turtles Shell-ebration
Saturday, June 7, 2025 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Kick off the grand opening of our Turtles exhibit with a turtle-ly awesome day full of fun activities and crafts!
Guided Programs
Morning Hike
Sunday, June 8, 2025 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Enjoy a guided hike through Fernbank Forest. The Morning Hike will celebrate the ecosystem of the old-growth forest.
After Hours Events
Fernbank After Dark: H2-oh!
Friday, June 13, 2025 7:00 PM — 11:00 PM
Featuring live music, craft cocktails, access to WildWoods and Ultimate Dinosaurs, fun experiments and more!
Special Programs
Sensory Morning
Saturday, June 21, 2025 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 Hike
Saturday, June 21, 2025 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Enjoy a guided hike through Fernbank Forest. The Morning Hike will celebrate the ecosystem of the old-growth forest.
After Hours Events
Fernbank...but LATER
Friday, June 27, 2025 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Where golden hour meets happy hour, Fernbank will be open LATER this summer for a special series of events.
Special Programs
Teen Forest Lab: Water Quality
Saturday, June 28, 2025 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Teens will investigate the health of a stream in Fernbank Forest by sampling water sources and testing the chemical, physical, and biological indicators of ecosystem health.
After Hours Events
Fernbank After Dark: Survivor
Friday, July 11, 2025 7:00 PM — 11:00 PM
Don't get voted off the island! Come show off your survival skills at Fernbank After Dark: Survivor with themed activities.
Special Programs
Teen Forest Lab: Water Quality
Sunday, July 13, 2025 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Teens will investigate the health of a stream in Fernbank Forest by sampling water sources and testing the chemical, physical, and biological indicators of ecosystem health.
Guided Programs
Morning Hike
Saturday, July 19, 2025 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Enjoy a guided hike through Fernbank Forest. The Morning Hike will celebrate the ecosystem of the old-growth forest.
After Hours Events
Fernbank...but LATER
Friday, July 25, 2025 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Where golden hour meets happy hour, Fernbank will be open LATER this summer for a special series of events.
Guided Programs
Morning Hike
Sunday, July 27, 2025 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Enjoy a guided hike through Fernbank Forest. The Morning Hike will celebrate the ecosystem of the old-growth forest.
Guided Programs
Birds Georgia Forest Walk
Saturday, August 2, 2025 9:00 AM — 10:30 AM
Join a Birds Georgia volunteer and discover more about the feathered inhabitants of Fernbank Forest.
Guided Programs
Morning Hike
Saturday, August 16, 2025 7:00 AM — 9:00 AM
Enjoy a guided hike through Fernbank Forest. The Morning Hike will celebrate the ecosystem of the old-growth forest.
Special Programs
Sensory Morning
Saturday, August 16, 2025 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.
After Hours Events
Fernbank...but LATER
Friday, August 22, 2025 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Where golden hour meets happy hour, Fernbank will be open LATER this summer for a special series of events.
Guided Programs
Morning Hike
Sunday, August 31, 2025 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Enjoy a guided hike through Fernbank Forest. The Morning Hike will celebrate the ecosystem of the old-growth forest.
Guided Programs
Morning Hike
Saturday, September 6, 2025 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Enjoy a guided hike through Fernbank Forest. The Morning Hike will celebrate the ecosystem of the old-growth forest.
Guided Programs
Morning Hike
Sunday, September 21, 2025 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Enjoy a guided hike through Fernbank Forest. The Morning Hike will celebrate the ecosystem of the old-growth forest.
Guided Programs
Morning Hike
Saturday, October 4, 2025 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Enjoy a guided hike through Fernbank Forest. The Morning Hike will celebrate the ecosystem of the old-growth forest.
Guided Programs
Morning Hike
Saturday, October 4, 2025 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Enjoy a guided hike through Fernbank Forest. The Morning Hike will celebrate the ecosystem of the old-growth forest.
Special Programs
Sensory Morning
Sunday, October 19, 2025 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 25, 2025 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM
No tricks, just treats at our annual Halloween haunt. Costumes are highly encouraged!
Guided Programs
Morning Hike
Saturday, November 1, 2025 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Enjoy a guided hike through Fernbank Forest. The Morning Hike will celebrate the ecosystem of the old-growth forest.
Discovery Days
Adventures in Science
Saturday, November 8, 2025 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.
Guided Programs
Morning Hike
Sunday, November 16, 2025 7:00 AM — 9:00 AM
Enjoy a guided hike through Fernbank Forest. The Morning Hike will celebrate the ecosystem of the old-growth forest.
Guided Programs
Morning Hike
Sunday, December 7, 2025 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Enjoy a guided hike through Fernbank Forest. The Morning Hike will celebrate the ecosystem of the old-growth forest.
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.
