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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Take a hike, why don’t ya? We mean that literally! In our City in the Forest, there are so many opportunities to explore the outdoors. Come on out for these Atlanta Science Festival events, taking place March 7-21, for guided hikes and outdoor exploration!

Science Escape Room Trail at Mason Mill Park | March 7-20 Dawn to Dusk
Presented by: DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs

Solve nature challenges along the Mason Mill boardwalk in this escape room-style nature adventure! This popular outdoors “Escape Room Trail” is all new for 2026. Take a 1.5 mile walk and learn about nature while solving a series of brand new riddles.
No, you won’t be locked in a room, but you will be within the confines of the boardwalk while you solve each challenge. Read the clues, pay attention to your surroundings, and be creative. Complete all 11 Stations and you’ll solve the Escape Room Trail, have the opportunity to submit a selfie to be posted on Mason Mill and Atlanta Science Festival social media, receive a small prize at the Science Festival Expo on March 21 (a Science Y’all sticker, ALEX the Astronaut sticker or color-changing cup, while supplies last). Plus, you’ll get exclusive access to an urban wildlife video produced by Ranger Jonah.

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Discovery Walk Decatur | March 7 10:30am
Presented by: Science ATL

For ASF2026, Science ATL is debuting a new Discovery Walk through downtown Decatur that blends science and history to show how each helps inform the other. Science is all around us—often hidden in everyday places like the streets we walk and the spaces we share. On this docent-guided, family-friendly 2–3 mile walk, you’ll explore ten intriguing stops where Decatur’s history meets the science behind it, revealing how past choices, natural systems, and human innovation shape the world we see today. Come enjoy the spring weather and discover the science hiding in plain sight.

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Rock n’ Walk | March 7 12:00pm
Presented by: Georgia State University – Department of Geosciences, Stone Mountain Memorial Association, Georgia State University Perimeter College – Decatur

Millions of years ago, a massive magma chamber cooled below the ground just outside of what is now Atlanta, never erupting through to the surface. Today, we call it Stone Mountain. Join folks from Georgia State University Geosciences on a hike to explore this unique granite dome, learning about the rock and what makes this spot in Atlanta so special including indigenous stories and cultural connections. You’ll also be able to ‘walk’ a Giant Traveling Map of Georgia, explore rock and mineral specimens, ‘track’ dinosaurs, identify fossils like a paleontologist, and learn about famous stones quarried from Georgia in monuments and buildings across the U.S. and beyond!

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Wildflower Walk | March 8 and 14 9:00am and 2:00pm
Presented by: Fernbank Museum

 Join Fernbank rangers for a small, group walk to celebrate the beginning of spring in Fernbank Forest. You’ll learn about the different kinds of native wildflowers found both in the forest and around Atlanta.

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12th Annual Salamander Stroll | March 8 10:00am
Presented by: The Amphibian Foundation, Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve

Come on out to Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve in Decatur and witness wildlife with the Research faculty and staff from Amphibian Foundation. Become ‘community scientists’ and perform an amphibian ‘bioblitz’ inventory of the preserve documenting salamanders and frogs in one of the greatest strongholds for amphibians inside of the perimeter! Everyone and their families are encouraged to attend and bring your cell phones to upload images of what we find to iNaturalist.

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Fishing for Freshwater Friends | March 14 9:00am
Presented by: Georgia Aquarium, Georgia Department of Natural Resources

Discover the underwater world of Georgia’s lakes and rivers! Georgia Aquarium and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources are teaming up to introduce you to the aquatic creatures that call our waterways home. This event will allow you to discover fishing and learn how to protect these vital ecosystems. A perfect drop in event for the budding biologist!

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Nature Navigators Arabia Mountain | March 14 10:00am
Presented by: Science ATL

It’s a special edition Nature Navigators – for ASF! We’re headed out to one of Atlanta’s most unique habitats: Arabia Mountain. A perfect place to explore the rich history and ecology that Atlanta has to offer; from the history of the quarry to the unique specimen that call the mountain home, like the iconic red elf orpine! Expect a slow saunter through the woods with stops for observation and exploration.

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Splash into Stream Science | March 14 10:00am
Presented by: Georgia State University – Department of Geosciences, Fulton County Public Works, Project WET, Adopt-a-Stream

Examine the world of water by sampling water that reveal the health of a local stream in southwestern Atlanta. Test water quality and learn how changing environmental conditions can affect the livelihood of habitats and how that relates to human activities. Engage in laboratory and field science at different stations next to the creek, or jump in and “get your feet wet” to participate in data collection in the water!

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Nature Journaling for a Lifetime | March 14 10:15am
Presented by: Reynolds Nature Preserve, Clayton State University

Do you want to learn how to create and use a nature journal to improve your journaling skills? Come join us at Reynolds Nature Preserve for this all-ages event, where you’ll get to make a simple nature journal and use it during an all-ages nature hike. Identify and draw plants, animals, and fungi. Stay afterwards and challenge yourself with the introductory botanical illustration workshop, taking place from 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m., or enjoy a kid-friendly hike in the woods. Join us at this event where science and art collide!

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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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Tiny Monsters of Sibley Pond | March 14 and 15 11:00am
Presented by: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy

Join the National Park Service staff for a tiny monster hunt! Discover the extraordinary biodiversity of strange, weird, and amazing creatures that live in Sibley Pond. Search through leaf litter, dig through detritus, collect critters and more! This is a hands on, get your fingers dirty field investigation. What tiny monsters will you find lurking in Sibley Pond?  Do you dare discover?

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Botanical Illustration 101 | March 14 11:30am
Presented by: Reynolds Nature Preserve, Clayton State University

Interested in learning how to perfectly draw the veins of leaves? Or maybe you love orchids and want to learn how to capture their vibrant hues? Join us at Reynolds Nature Preserve for an introductory botanical illustration workshop where you’ll learn about plant morphology and what to focus on when drawing plants! Experience the event where science and art collide!

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Trees Atlanta Tree Trekking Challenge | March 14 1:00pm
Presented by: Trees Atlanta

Atlanta’s urban forest is the foundation for life in our city! Join Trees Atlanta as we explore the Beltline’s Westside trail and nearby parks to learn about some especially fascinating native tree species. Using the iNaturalist app, you’ll embark on a family-friendly scavenger hunt to locate our highlighted mystery 10 trees and earn prizes along the way. Come early and bring a picnic to enjoy on the grounds of the Kendeda TreeHouse!

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Georgia Native Bats & Plants (& Brews) Saturday Sunset Stroll  | March 14 7:00pm
Presented by: Trees Atlanta, Georgia Bat Working Group

What’s that – a bat!  Join Trees Atlanta, Georgia Bat Working Group, and Atlanta Science Festival on a sunset stroll through Trees Atlanta’s campus and the Atlanta Beltline Arboretum Southwest Trail. We’ll see some of the native plants that have been incorporated Georgia native bats & check out some of the native plants and practices we can incorporate into our yards or neighborhood green spaces to help these sometimes misunderstood, mosquito-eating, sky puppies continue to survive & thrive in the City in the Forest.  The Georgia Bat Working Group will have an acoustic bat detector to see if bats decide to join us.  At the end of the tour, feel free to continue to stroll down the Atlanta Beltline Southwest Trail and enjoy one of Lee & Whites’ local breweries or restaurants.

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Habitat Exploration At Blue Heron Nature Preserve! | March 15 10:00am
Presented by: Blue Heron Nature Preserve

Discover the incredible animals that call Blue Heron Nature Preserve home as we explore its 30-acre landscape on a guided nature hike. Along the way, you’ll get a hands-on look at unique animal coverings including shells, fur, scales, and feathers, from species that live in the area! Come join us for an adventure filled with exploration, learning, and a closer look at the wildlife around us! Please meet us on the front porch of our building.

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Roadside Geology: Arts Center to Rhodes Hall | March 15 2:00pm and March 19 1:00pm
Presented by: Georgia Mineral Society

Tag along with two geologist-educators to see the beautiful building stones and folded natural rock layers of Midtown Atlanta, on a tour from Symphony Hall to Rhodes Hall. Dr. Bill Witherspoon, co-author of “Roadside Geology of Georgia”, teams up with highly sought guest speaker from Georgia Mineral Society (GMS), Bill Waggener, to interpret the stories that rocks tell.

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Critter Quest: Helping Science Discover Your Backyard Critters | March 15 2:00pm
Presented by: Atlanta Urban Wildlife Working Group, Trees Atlanta, The Amphibian Foundation, Birds Georgia, Fernbank Museum, University of Georgia, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Georgia Wildlife Federation, Georgia Tech, The Nature Conservancy

Ever wondered what critters live in your backyard? Interested in helping scientists know more about where those critters live? We’ve got just the event for you! At our Community Science Training event, you’ll learn about organizations studying wildlife in Atlanta and how you can help through Community Science. Join scientists as we show you the ins and outs of how we study wildlife and how you can too. These trainings will include birds, amphibians, and mammals! The first hour will showcase various community science organizations, including information on how you can get involved with their efforts to study wildlife and their habitat in and around Atlanta. The second and third hours are wildlife training activities where you go into the field with local experts to learn how to identify different groups of animals (e.g., birds, reptiles, mammals). You will be able to attend two different training activities, however please plan to arrive at either 2:45 p.m. or 3:45 p.m. in order to partake in these activities.

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Outdoor Odyssey | March 18 10:00am and 1:00pm
Presented by: West Atlanta Watershed Alliance (WAWA)

Come explore science amongst familiar, yet new terrains! Join the West Atlanta Watershed Alliance (WAWA) and some of our partners for our outdoor and trail-tastic fair. Take a hike at our urban nature preserve on Bush Mountain to learn about forest biodiversity, plant/animal/insect identification, soil, art and crafts, and music of the outdoors.

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Science isn’t just about experiments in the lab; it touches all parts of life.  Come on out to these Atlanta Science Festival events, taking place March 7-21, to learn more about the societal impacts of science.

Discovery Walk Decatur | March 7 10:30am
Presented by: Science ATL

For ASF2026, Science ATL is debuting a new Discovery Walk through downtown Decatur! Science is all around us, often hidden in everyday places – where we live, where we play, and where we walk. On this docent-guided through Decatur, you will uncover some of this secret science on a family-friendly 2-3 mile route with ten intriguing science stops. Come on out and enjoy the lovely spring weather and learn a little science along the way!

Please note – at moments, the sidewalk is narrow and may be difficult to navigate in a wheelchair.

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Einstein’s Ghost Tour | March 7 7:00pm
Presented by: Georgia Tech – STEM Comm

Meet the ghosts of Albert Einstein and other historical scientists such as Marie Curie and George Washington Carver, as they share the tales of their lives, their research, and their *demise*.
As you wind your way through a dark maze of frustration and inspiration, you will learn about science, test your knowledge via our interactive app, and collect each ghost’s talisman of discovery.  Prepare to be afraid! Prepare to be amazed!

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Paranormal Phenomena and Pseudo-Sciences | March 11 6:00pm
Presented by: Georgia State University Perimeter College –  Dunwoody

Flat Earth, aliens, astrology, oh my! What’s science? What isn’t? Join scientists and academics to dig into the evidence and science behind these topics and more!

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The Limitations of Labels: A Science and Spirituality Panel | March 12 7:00pm
Presented by: First Christian Church of Decatur, Gentle Spirit Christian Church

Identifiers, categories, demographics, labels. Now more than ever, we are able to define every facet of the human experience with some kind of descriptor. But do these descriptions encourage diversity or disunity? Do scientific terms and labels provide grateful understanding or confused fear? How do the things we call ourselves shape our selves? What are the spiritual, social, and neurological effects of the labels we use for ourselves and others?
Join Gentle Spirit Christian Church, First Christian Church of Decatur, and distinguished guests for a panel discussion on identity, society, personhood, and the ways that our definitions define us. We look forward to engaging in this topic with you!

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From Crisis to Innovation: 50 Years of Renewable Energy | March 14 10:00am
Presented by: The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum, Georgia Tech, Georgia Tech Solar Racing

From President Carter’s 1970s solar panels on the White House to today’s high-tech solar vehicles, the look and efficiency of clean energy has been rapidly changing. Join the Carter Library and the Georgia Tech Solar Racing team for an engaging panel discussion on the evolution of clean energy.
Hear from experts about how Carter’s early response to the Energy Crisis helped spark a clean energy revolution—and see modern innovations in action! The Georgia Tech Solar Racing team will bring their solar vehicles onsite for the public to view and interact with, offering a hands-on look at the future of sustainable transportation.
Don’t miss this chance to connect a determined past with the innovations driving tomorrow!

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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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Afro-STEAM | March 14 12:00pm
Presented by: West Atlanta Watershed Alliance (WAWA)

The West Atlanta Watershed Alliance presents Afro-STEAM, a celebration of science through an Afrocentric lens! Much of our modern world, including technology, medicine, art, and even space exploration, has been shaped by Black and African thinkers and cultures. Join our “career play day” event as we recognize and explore those contributions with past, present, and future change-makers. Participate in hands-on STEAM activities, interactive presentations, and engaging demonstrations inspired and led by STEAM professionals of Afro-Diaspora descent.

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In Flight: A Roundtable With Women in Aviation | March 14 4:00pm
Presented by: Théâtre du Rêve (Theater of the Dream)

Ever wondered what it takes to become a pilot, and what it took in the beginning of flying planes in general? Join Théâtre du Rêve (Theater of the Dream) as we chat with, and learn from, leading experts in the field about how planes work and what it’s like to be a pilot, with a focus on women and people of color’s experience in the industry.

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Become a Climate Hero! | March 15 2:00pm
Presented by: Climate Fresk, Science for Georgia, Roots Down

The Earth’s climate doesn’t have to be a mystery! Join Climate Fresk’s environmental stewards who’ll guide you and your family through an interactive, edifying card game about the causes and consequences of climate change. Walk away with accessible action items, learn how to make a difference in your community, and participate in micro-actions that can make a macro-difference! 2 MILLION people have already become environmental stewards through this workshop, join us and become one of them!

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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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HEALTH STORYTELLING: Book talk with Dr. Tom Frieden, former director of the CDC | March 19 6:00pm
Presented by: Emory University – Center for the Study of Human Health, Georgia Center for the Book, Emory Center for Public Scholarship and Engagement

How do we stop the world’s worst killers? Dr. Tom Frieden knows because he has been there — in the field in the US and abroad as a disease detective, and in the director’s suite at the CDC under President Barack Obama. On a livestream, he’ll discuss his new book THE FORMULA FOR BETTER HEALTH with journalist Maryn McKenna, laying out what’s worked in the past and what we need to do now to improve the world’s health and our own.

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Interested in a family-friendly fair style atmosphere where you and your kiddos get to do lots of types of hands-on science? These Atlanta Science Festival events will have you hopping from activity to activity as you touch all sorts of science! Join us March 8-22.

Celebrate STEAM: The Atlanta Science Festival Launch at Georgia Tech | March 8th

Presented by Georgia Tech, Science ATL

Kickoff the 2025 Atlanta Science Festival with Georgia Tech!

Whether you’re interested in robotics, brains, biology, space, art, nanotechnology, paper, computer science, wearable tech, bioengineering, chemical engineering, or systems engineering, there will be activities for you! Visit campus for hands-on STEAM activities, exhibits, demonstrations, opportunities to meet student researchers, learn about the research, and so much more happening at Tech! 

After parking, find your way to the registration tent in the Visitor Area 4 Lot, pick up your passport and start your galactic journey through all our STEAM activities!

Register here!

Guthman Music, Art and Technology Fair | March 8th

Presented by Georgia Tech 

Get hands-on experience with the latest experiments in art and technology! Meet the people who are inventing the future of art and music and try out the amazing stuff they’ve created at this interactive, science-fair-style event.

No registration necessary

Flying into the Future | March 9th
Presented by Chattahoochee Nature Center
Flying into the Future is where science and nature collide to bring you activities focused on STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. We are all about forward-thinking at this Family Fun Day! Come ready to learn about flying animals at Wings to Soar and test your tinkering skills with STEAM-themed partners, crafts, games and activities.  Plus, participate in one of the activities that will be part of the EcoTinker Science Stations! Come back after the event to check out the other science stations beginning on March 10th.
Stop by anytime during the event window for this drop-in event!

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Mathapalooza! | March 9th
Presented by Mathematics in Motion, VinsonArt.com
Experience the beauty of mathematical art and create some yourself during Mathapalooza!, which marks the opening of The Art of Math at the Sun ATL gallery.  The afternoon will start with a mathematical magic show by Matt Baker and end with a performance of Bach’s Crab Canon by Tracy Woodard including a discussion of the symmetries hidden in that work.  While visiting the exhibition you will explore the math in circus arts, construct mathy artwork yourself, and learn about math through puzzles, games, and more!
Stay for the whole show from 3:00 to 7:00 or drop by at any time. Tickets to “”Mathapalooza!”” will also be valid for admission to “The Art of Math” for the duration of the Atlanta Science Festival.

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Sprouting Scientists  | March 11th
Presented by Atlanta Botanical Garden
Little ones can be scientists too! Bring your toddler to discover the fabulous world of plants and animals at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Come and run among the spring blooms, listen to bird songs and have fun at hands-on learning stations!
Stop by anytime during the event window for this drop-in event!

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The Mercer Science Spectacular!  | March 13th
Presented by Mercer University
Dive into the World of Discovery at the Mercer Science Spectacular! Calling all young explorers and curious minds! 🌟 Join us on Mercer’s gorgeous Atlanta campus 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 13, at 4 PM—the perfect after-school adventure. Stop by anytime during the event window for this drop-in event!

No registration necessary.

DESIGNORAMA | March 15th
Presented by Drew Charter School
DESIGNORAMA is Drew Charter School’s annual family-friendly celebration of inventing, making and creating. Are you a maker, crafter, inventor, hacker, scientist, artist, or love to explore creativity? If so, come on out for a fair full of fun and inspiration! Entrepreneurial makers of all ages are welcome to become vendors and share what they create with the community.
Stop by anytime during the event window for this drop-in event!

No registration necessary

Amana Academy’s Changemaker Faire | March 15th
Presented by Amana Academy Charter School
Amana Academy’s ChangeMaker Faire is a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness – it’s a celebration of the Maker Movement! This all-ages gathering of tech enthusiasts, crafters, educators, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers, science clubs, authors, artists, students, and commercial exhibitors has it all! From exhibits and moonwalks, to food trucks and STEM-themed activities, you’ll explore the innovation and experimentation happening across the spectrum of science, engineering, art, performance and craft.
Stop by anytime during the event window for this drop-in event!

No registration necessary

Fernbank Goes Wild | March 15th
Presented by Fernbank Science Center
Join Fernbank Science Center for an exciting adventure that explores the world of life sciences! For this hands-on learning experience, you’ll navigate the science center using a wild adventure map while encountering animals, carnivorous plants, and gardens on the way. At stops on the adventure, interact with technology via Science on the Sphere and the Planetarium, create hands-on life science projects, interact with animals, and discuss your findings with scientists and experts. It’s sure to be a “”wild”” family life science adventure!
Stop by anytime during the event window for this drop-in event!

No registration necessary.

Hot Topic: Cool Sciences! | March 15th
Presented by Georgia Gwinnett College
Imagine a vibrant carnival atmosphere filled with the excitement of scientific discovery! Well, you’re in luck, because that’s what “”Hot Topic: Cool Sciences!”” is all about! Join Georgia Gwinnett College faculty and students for a family-friendly event designed to ignite a passion for science and technology. Through interactive experiments, STEM challenges, and engaging activities, you’ll explore the wonders of chemistry, physics, and biology. Join us for a fun-filled day of learning and discovery!
Stop by anytime during the event window for this drop-in event!

No registration necessary.

STEMFEST: Hands-On Science for Families at Oglethorpe University | March 20th
Presented by Oglethorpe University
Let’s explore the human body in Brookhaven! Students and faculty spanning the disciplines of biology, chemistry, and physics welcome you to Oglethorpe University for an evening of interactive STEM fun. From the heartbeat of the circulatory system to the squelch of the digestive tract, you will be immersed in the complexities and wonders of the major organ systems. Join us for this fun, hands-on, family-friendly event! Please complete one registration per family member. Advance registration is preferred, but not required.
Stop by anytime during the event window for this drop-in event!

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Science Discovery Day at Morehouse! | March 21st
Presented by Morehouse College
Embark on an exciting journey of scientific exploration at Science Discovery Day at Morehouse! Dive into the realms of biology and psychology as you rotate through a series of captivating experiments and activities. Learn about everything from the inner workings of a sheep’s brain to the immense power of Earth’s most coveted resource, water! Join us for an enriching day of discovery, where curiosity knows no bounds, and the future of knowledge unfolds before your eyes. This event is your gateway to a world of wonder, and it’s right here at Morehouse, waiting for you to dive in!

No registration necessary.

Exploration Expo | March 22nd

Presented by Science ATL 

Come on out to the explosive conclusion of the 2025 Atlanta Science Festival with 100+ hands on science experiments, including many focused on technology! Free for the family!

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