Health and the Human Body
Learn about the amazing science of health, the human body, and everything in between! These 2026 Atlanta Science Festival events are all about discovering aspects of what makes our bodies work. Start planning your Atlanta Science Festival experience with these events, taking place March 7-21.
Celebrate STEAM at Georgia Tech | March 7 10:00am
Presented by: Georgia Tech
Come Celebrate STEAM at Georgia Tech! Enjoy 60+ engaging demonstrations, inspiring speakers, food trucks, and more at this four-hour, family-friendly event that brings science, technology, engineering, art, and math to life like never before!
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Rachael Allen – Professor Cat’s Guide to Understanding the Human Brain | March 7 3:00pm
Presented by: Little Shop of Stories
Kick off the Atlanta Science Festival with our favorite mad scientist author, Rachael Allen! Get ready for hands-on experiments, a peek at real brains (eek!), and plenty of curious fun as Rachael shares her newest book, Professor Cat’s Guide to Understanding the Human Brain: The Dyslexia Files. Come celebrate an amazing author, an awesome book, and the joy of science with us!
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Mercer Science Spectacular | March 12 4:00pm
Presented by: Mercer University
Calling all young explorers and curious minds! 🌟 Join us on Mercer’s gorgeous Atlanta campus and dive into the world of discovery for the Mercer Science Spectacular – an action-packed adventure in health sciences that’s fun for the whole family!
Get ready for a Scavenger Hunt like no other! You’ll explore, experiment, and experience exciting activities that’ll make science come alive. Roll up your sleeves for hands-on, gooey pharmacy experiments, discover how your body moves with exercise science activities, dive into delightful demos led by the College of Nursing, and much more!
🎉 What’s in Store?
Food trucks with tasty treats 🍔
Free parking for everyone 🚗
Fun games and giveaways 🎁
A special appearance by Mercer’s mascot, Toby the Bear! 🐻
Complete the scavenger hunt, and you’ll unlock a super-secret surprise prize – just for you!
Bring your friends and family and join the fun! This free event kicks off on Thursday, March 12, at 4 PM – the perfect after-school adventure. In case of inclement weather, this event will be moved to Sheffield Hall. Stop by anytime during the event window for this drop-in event!
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Sole Searching Made Easy | March 12 6:00pm and March 14 1:00pm
Presented by: Abbadabba’s, Physiovation
Join us to run through the mechanics of feet! We’ll investigate our own feet and footwear wear patterns to gain a greater understanding of how our sole talks to us daily—we just have to know how to listen! Empowered with this knowledge, you’ll gain insights into how you might better care for your feet and consider how your footwear choices impact your entire body!
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Discovery Walk Emory | March 14 10:30am
Presented by: Science ATL
Science is all around us, often hidden in everyday places – where we live, where we play, and where we walk. Come explore one of these spaces with our Discovery Walk of the Emory campus. Lucy, our Emory Discovery Docent, will lead you on this 2.5 mile route through campus with ten intriguing science stops. Bonus – the walk ends at the Carlos Museum and your map will get you free admission!
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Music for the Mind | March 14 10:30am
Presented by: School of Rock – West Cobb
Calling all those about to Rock! Join us while we explore the healing powers of ROCK & ROLL! Start with a short lecture on how music can improve mental health, focus, confidence, self-esteem, and mood, among other benefits. Next, jump to a fun packed jam session where you can play real instruments. Finally, star in a rocking performance with YOUR BAND!
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Health Wanted Trivia Night With Host Laurel Bristow | March 19 6:00pm
Presented by: Emory University: Rollins School of Public Health, WABE
Science Team Trivia Night!
Join host Laurel Bristow, infectious disease expert, research scientist, and host of the popular Health Wanted podcast at Monday Night Garage!
Test your knowledge of health and science, enjoy a good time with friends, and mix and mingle with other science enthusiasts! Team up with friends to compete for fun prizes! Don’t have a team already? We will pair you when you arrive.
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Exploration Expo | March 21 10:00am
Presented by: Science ATL
Come on out to the unmissable conclusion of the 2026 Atlanta Science Festival! Hundreds of hands-on science activities at our city’s biggest science party. And, it’s free!
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