2025 Upcoming Festival Events

Center for Hard to Recycle Material (CHaRM) DeKalb Tour!

Wednesday, 03/12/2025 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

SOLD OUT

Join us for a tour of Live Thrive's newest Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM)! This tour includes an overview of Live Thrive’s mission, the history of Live Thrive and CHaRM, information on how materials are collected and processed on-site, tips for how to incorporate the basics of recycling and sustainable materials management at school and at home, an interactive game, and a full tour of the CHaRM DeKalb facility!

AUDIENCE(S): Families, Elem. School, High School, Middle School, Adults

Coffee Extraction Science

Wednesday, 03/12/2025 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

We’re using science to brew the perfect cup of coffee! Turns out human taste for what makes a good cup of joe comes down to a handful of factors that we can measure and quantify. Join us at the Opo Coffee Training Lab while we taste various coffees and take measurements using a refractometer, discussing how extraction and strength matter in a tasty cup of your morning coffee. This event has an earlier session on Tuesday, [..]

AUDIENCE(S): Adults

Persistence of Vision

Wednesday, 03/12/2025 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Can you believe your eyes? Join us for fun and interactive experiments that delve into the eye-brain connection and how your brain can piece disjointed images together to form a cohesive, persistent image. We'll explore concepts like afterimages, depth perception (using the Ames Chair), and blind spots, as well as have books and anatomical models to satisfy your curiosity! This event has multiple occurrences throughout the Festival in libraries across Fulton County. Please check the [..]

AUDIENCE(S): Elem. School, Families, Middle School

Paranormal Phenomena and Pseudo-Sciences

Wednesday, 03/12/2025 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

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!

AUDIENCE(S): Adults, High School, Middle School, Families

Science Escape Room Trail at Mason Mill Park

Thursday, 03/13/2025 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Solve nature challenges along the Mason Mill boardwalk in this escape room-style nature adventure! This outdoors “Escape Room Trail” is an opportunity to take a 1.5 mile walk and learn about nature while solving a series of 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 interpretive signs, pay attention to your surroundings, and be creative. Complete all [..]

AUDIENCE(S): Families, Adults, High School, Middle School, Elem. School

Center for Hard to Recycle Material (CHaRM) Atlanta Tour!

Thursday, 03/13/2025 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

SOLD OUT

Join us for a tour of Live Thrive's original Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM)! This tour includes an overview of Live Thrive’s mission, the history of Live Thrive and CHaRM, information on how materials are collected and processed on-site, tips for how to incorporate the basics of recycling and sustainable materials management at school and at home, an interactive game, and a full tour of the CHaRM Atlanta facility!

AUDIENCE(S): Adults, Families, High School, Middle School, Elem. School

The Art of Math

Thursday, 03/13/2025 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Mathematical genius transforms into visual poetry at "The Art of Math," a groundbreaking exhibition celebrating the extraordinary realm where numbers and creativity collide. Inspired by Martin Gardner's revolutionary thinking, this exhibition showcases world-renowned mathematical artists who reveal mathematics as a profound artistic language. Sculptures created at the legendary Gathering 4 Gardner are featured alongside works by Atlanta-based contemporary artists. Please register online and show your tickets to the door person once you arrive. This exhibit is [..]

AUDIENCE(S): Adults, Families, High School, Middle School, Elem. School

The Mercer Science Spectacular!

Thursday, 03/13/2025 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

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 [..]

AUDIENCE(S): Families, Middle School, Elem. School

Sustainable Concrete: Building for the Future

Thursday, 03/13/2025 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Learn about the future of sustainable construction! Synthetic Aggregate Association is partnering with Science for Georgia to host an exciting, hands-on event focused on sustainable construction practices. We will be at a new PATH 400 location where they are making large planters and public gardens! Learn how hard-to-recycle waste materials can be transformed into concrete, helping reduce the environmental impact of construction. We’ll demonstrate how to incorporate 44% recycled content into concrete, significantly lowering its embodied [..]

AUDIENCE(S): Adults, High School

Taste of Science

Thursday, 03/13/2025 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Have you ever wondered what's in the food you eat? Join scientists and industry experts for an evening of education about the science of food. Lectures, experiments, and small culinary bites will be part of the evening as you learn what you're really consuming with each bite.

AUDIENCE(S): Adults

Data Poetics

Thursday, 03/13/2025 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

What does slam poetry have to do with computer science? Allow us to introduce data poetics -- artistic expression, fueled by data. In this workshop, you will learn about the impact of how data captures our world and how language can be used to express it. You will have the opportunity to write a poem, sketch visualizations of data to accompany the poem, and (optionally) perform it.

AUDIENCE(S): Adults

Agnes Scott Pi Eve Math Trivia: Fun to the (n+1)st Degree!

Thursday, 03/13/2025 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM

What is the smallest natural number which begins a string of ten consecutive composite numbers? What English-Irish pop boy band, whose hits include "What Makes You Beautiful", has a name which mathematically distinguishes a line segment from a vector? What expression, which includes a statistical measure of center, is generally meant to mean “with ice cream”? Like doing math trivia but you've already made your Pi Day plans? If you said "114", "One Direction:", "mode", and [..]

AUDIENCE(S): Adults

Science Escape Room Trail at Mason Mill Park

Friday, 03/14/2025 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Solve nature challenges along the Mason Mill boardwalk in this escape room-style nature adventure! This outdoors “Escape Room Trail” is an opportunity to take a 1.5 mile walk and learn about nature while solving a series of 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 interpretive signs, pay attention to your surroundings, and be creative. Complete all [..]

AUDIENCE(S): Families, Adults, High School, Middle School, Elem. School

The Art of Math

Friday, 03/14/2025 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Mathematical genius transforms into visual poetry at "The Art of Math," a groundbreaking exhibition celebrating the extraordinary realm where numbers and creativity collide. Inspired by Martin Gardner's revolutionary thinking, this exhibition showcases world-renowned mathematical artists who reveal mathematics as a profound artistic language. Sculptures created at the legendary Gathering 4 Gardner are featured alongside works by Atlanta-based contemporary artists. Please register online and show your tickets to the door person once you arrive. This exhibit is [..]

AUDIENCE(S): Adults, Families, High School, Middle School, Elem. School

Stars, Space Rocks, and Other Out of This World Awesomeness

Friday, 03/14/2025 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM

Join us for an evening of outer space exploration! We've got our hands on some real life moon rocks! We'll have a look at those and other space stuff under microscopes. If the weather goes our way, we will look out into the universe from our observatory! Come on out for a space-tacular time!

Stop by anytime during the event window for this drop-in event!

AUDIENCE(S): Adults, Families, High School, Middle School, Elem. School

Emilie: La Marquise du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight

Friday, 03/14/2025 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM

Join us for an exhilarating performance of "Emilie: La Marquise du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight," by Lauren Gunderson, performed in French with English supertitles! 18th century scientific genius Emilie du Châtelet is back and determined to answer the question she died with: love or philosophy, head or heart? In this highly theatrical rediscovery of one of history’s most intriguing women, Emilie defends her life and loves, and ends up with both a formula and a [..]

AUDIENCE(S): Adults, Families, High School

Nature Navigators: Arabia Mountain

Saturday, 03/15/2025 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

SOLD OUTIt’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. Please meet our Lead [..]

AUDIENCE(S): Adults, High School, Middle School, Families

Wildflower Walk

Saturday, 03/15/2025 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Spring has sprung in Fernbank Forest! Join us for a small group walk to celebrate the buzz and blooms of the season. During the walk, you’ll learn to identify the different kinds of native wildflowers found both in the forest and around Atlanta!

This event has multiple sessions throughout the day.

AUDIENCE(S): Adults, Families, High School, Middle School, Elem. School

Living Wild: Reptiles, Amphibians, and Arachnids

Saturday, 03/15/2025 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

SOLD OUT 10 am, 12 pm and 2 pm

Explore the amazing world of animal classifications! Visit engaging stations—Reptiles, Amphibians, and Arachnids—where hands-on activities will help you discover the unique traits of each group. Plus, meet our animal ambassadors for an unforgettable encounter with these fascinating creatures. It's a perfect opportunity to learn and experience the diversity of the animal kingdom!

This event has multiple sessions throughout the day.

AUDIENCE(S): Families, High School, Middle School, Elem. School

Fernbank Goes Wild

Saturday, 03/15/2025 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

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 [..]

AUDIENCE(S): Families, Middle School, Elem. School, High School, Preschool

Discovery Walk: Emory University

Saturday, 03/15/2025 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

SOLD OUT 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 latest Discovery Walk map 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 [..]

AUDIENCE(S): Adults, Families, High School, Middle School

Neuroscience & Your Senses: An Exploration into Your Brain!

Saturday, 03/15/2025 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Neuroscience can teach us a lot about how the brain works in your everyday life! Take our interactive center tour as we explore human senses and how the brain looks as we engage in daily activities. Researchers from Georgia State University and Georgia Tech will lead this interactive tour and field all your burning questions about what’s going on inside your brain, using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and other techniques. Members of the public from [..]

AUDIENCE(S): Adults, Families, High School, Elem. School, Middle School

Proton Precision: Inside Emory's Proton Therapy Center

Saturday, 03/15/2025 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

SOLD OUT

Get a behind the scenes look into the Emory Proton Therapy Center's cutting edge technology, including high energy proton beams that target cancer with sub-millimeter precision! Learn the physics behind the treatment, and get a hands-on opportunity to treat the "patient" in your tour group! Join us for a journey through our clinical workflow and engaging activities on the Medical Physics concepts behind imaging, treatment planning, and radiation delivery.

AUDIENCE(S): Adults, High School, Families

Splash into Stream Science

Saturday, 03/15/2025 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

SOLD OUT Examine the world of water by catching and studying bugs and other critters 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 [..]

AUDIENCE(S): Families, Middle School, High School, Elem. School

Afro-STEAM

Saturday, 03/15/2025 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

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-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. Stop by [..]

AUDIENCE(S): Families, Elem. School, Middle School, High School, Adults

Amana Academy's Changemaker Faire

Saturday, 03/15/2025 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

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 [..]

AUDIENCE(S): Adults, Families, High School, Middle School, Elem. School, Preschool

Code Along with HYPE!

Saturday, 03/15/2025 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

How are your favorite games or apps created? With computer code! Join HYPE, the non-profit organization working to bring equitable tech education to under-represented girls, to celebrate Women's History Month by creating your own arcade game! Who is your shero or a woman that embodies excellence to you? Build a game around her and help her win! Parents- come learn too; no skills or previous experience necessary!

AUDIENCE(S): Families, Middle School, High School

The Art of Math

Saturday, 03/15/2025 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Mathematical genius transforms into visual poetry at "The Art of Math," a groundbreaking exhibition celebrating the extraordinary realm where numbers and creativity collide. Inspired by Martin Gardner's revolutionary thinking, this exhibition showcases world-renowned mathematical artists who reveal mathematics as a profound artistic language. Sculptures created at the legendary Gathering 4 Gardner are featured alongside works by Atlanta-based contemporary artists. Please register online and show your tickets to the door person once you arrive. This exhibit is [..]

AUDIENCE(S): Adults, Families, High School, Middle School, Elem. School

Tiny Monsters of Sibley Pond

Saturday, 03/15/2025 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Join the National Park Service staff for a tiny monster hunt! Discover the extraordinary bio-diversity 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?

This event has another occurrence on Sunday, March 16.

AUDIENCE(S): Families, Middle School, Elem. School, Preschool

Trees Atlanta Tree Trekking Challenge

Saturday, 03/15/2025 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Atlanta's urban forest has a wide variety of trees for you to discover! Search high and low for trees and other native plants on this cooperative, family style scavenger hunt. Using iNaturalist, you and your family will explore the campus of the Trees Atlanta Kendeda TreeHouse and surrounding area, finding native plant life and earning prizes. Come early and bring a picnic to enjoy on the grounds of the Kendeda TreeHouse! Bring your device [..]

AUDIENCE(S): Adults, High School, Families, Elem. School, Middle School

Community Science for Change

Saturday, 03/15/2025 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Impact your neighborhood through Science! Communities across Atlanta have partnered with the Emory HERCULES Exposome Research Center as citizen scientists to tackle local environmental health issues. Pick up an event passport, your key to an interactive journey through each booth as you step into the shoes of our community citizen scientists. Experience the tools and methods used to track contaminants, monitor water quality, test air samples, and more! Explore the impacts that citizen scientists in [..]

AUDIENCE(S): Adults, Families, High School, Middle School

Raspberry Pi JAM: Discovering Tiny Tech with Buttercup

Saturday, 03/15/2025 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

SOLD OUT

Join Buttercup STEAM for an exciting Raspberry Pi JAM! Dive into physical computing with Raspberry Pi, creating projects with lights, motors, and sensors. Learn to code, tinker with tiny computers, and discover the fun side of tech! Ideal for kids, teens, and families. Let’s get creative with coding!

Stop by anytime during the event window for this drop-in event!

This event has an earlier session on Saturday, March 8. Emory

AUDIENCE(S): Families, Middle School, High School

Wildflower Walk

Saturday, 03/15/2025 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Spring has sprung in Fernbank Forest! Join us for a small group walk to celebrate the buzz and blooms of the season. During the walk, you’ll learn to identify the different kinds of native wildflowers found both in the forest and around Atlanta!

This event has multiple sessions throughout the day.

AUDIENCE(S): Adults, Families, High School, Middle School, Elem. School

Living Wild: Reptiles, Amphibians, and Arachnids

Saturday, 03/15/2025 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Explore the amazing world of animal classifications! Visit engaging stations—Reptiles, Amphibians, and Arachnids—where hands-on activities will help you discover the unique traits of each group. Plus, meet our animal ambassadors for an unforgettable encounter with these fascinating creatures. It's a perfect opportunity to learn and experience the diversity of the animal kingdom!

This event has multiple sessions throughout the day.

AUDIENCE(S): Families, High School, Middle School, Elem. School

Persistence of Vision

Saturday, 03/15/2025 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Can you believe your eyes? Join us for fun and interactive experiments that delve into the eye-brain connection and how your brain can piece disjointed images together to form a cohesive, persistent image. We'll explore concepts like afterimages, depth perception (using the Ames Chair), and blind spots, as well as have books and anatomical models to satisfy your curiosity! This event has multiple occurrences throughout the Festival in libraries across Fulton County. Please check the [..]

AUDIENCE(S): Elem. School, Families, Middle School

The Science Behind Historic Preservation

Saturday, 03/15/2025 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM

Join Historic Oakland Foundation's Director of Preservation for a behind-the-scenes look at how historic materials are cared for in a cemetery. Ever wonder why some old headstones look like they're melting? Or what bricks and mortar are made of? We will discuss all of this and more- all while walking around Atlanta's most famous graveyard.

This event has an earlier session on Saturday, March 8.

Photo credit: Sean Diaz

AUDIENCE(S): Adults, High School, Families

Emilie: La Marquise du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight

Saturday, 03/15/2025 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM

Join us for an exhilarating performance of "Emilie: La Marquise du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight," by Lauren Gunderson, performed in French with English supertitles! 18th century scientific genius Emilie du Châtelet is back and determined to answer the question she died with: love or philosophy, head or heart? In this highly theatrical rediscovery of one of history’s most intriguing women, Emilie defends her life and loves, and ends up with both a formula and a [..]

AUDIENCE(S): Adults, Families, High School

Science Escape Room Trail at Mason Mill Park

Sunday, 03/16/2025 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Solve nature challenges along the Mason Mill boardwalk in this escape room-style nature adventure! This outdoors “Escape Room Trail” is an opportunity to take a 1.5 mile walk and learn about nature while solving a series of 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 interpretive signs, pay attention to your surroundings, and be creative. Complete all [..]

AUDIENCE(S): Families, Adults, High School, Middle School, Elem. School

Not Just Newts: Behind the Scenes with the Amphibian Foundation

Sunday, 03/16/2025 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Atlanta is home to a unique nonprofit dedicated to the conservation and research of amphibians amidst a global population decline. In 2016, the Amphibian Foundation formed to focus on conserving two of Georgia’s most imperiled species (Gopher Frog and Flatwoods Salamander). Since then, we've begun working on other native and globally endangered amphibians. Closed to the public, this is a chance to see the conservation collections and meet Foundation staff working hard to save these [..]

AUDIENCE(S): Families, Adults, Middle School, Elem. School, Preschool, High School

Tiny Monsters of Sibley Pond

Sunday, 03/16/2025 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Join the National Park Service staff for a tiny monster hunt! Discover the extraordinary bio-diversity 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?

This event has an earlier occurrence on Saturday, March 15.

AUDIENCE(S): Families, Middle School, Elem. School, Preschool

Virtual Creativity and AI-Powered Ideas: Public Art Futures Lab

Sunday, 03/16/2025 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Explore the Public Art Futures Lab and experience "Virtual Creativity & AI-Powered Ideas" at the Atlanta Science Festival, where you can create digital art in Virtual Reality, interact with AI-powered installations like the Positive Vibes Machine by Sarah Lawrence, and experience the dynamic Living Statues project created by Elijah Zulu. Explore how technology and creativity intersect in this engaging, hands-on event in Underground Atlanta and explore Fulton County's hub for art and technology, the first [..]

AUDIENCE(S): Middle School, High School, Adults

Roadside Geology

Sunday, 03/16/2025 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM

3/16 is SOLD OUT. Join us on 3/20 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. Plus, get a GMS grab bag, included with [..]

AUDIENCE(S): Families, Middle School, Adults, High School

Emilie: La Marquise du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight

Sunday, 03/16/2025 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM

Join us for an exhilarating performance of "Emilie: La Marquise du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight," by Lauren Gunderson, performed in French with English supertitles! 18th century scientific genius Emilie du Châtelet is back and determined to answer the question she died with: love or philosophy, head or heart? In this highly theatrical rediscovery of one of history’s most intriguing women, Emilie defends her life and loves, and ends up with both a formula and a [..]

AUDIENCE(S): Adults, Families, High School

Urban Slug Walk

Sunday, 03/16/2025 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

SOLD OUT

Feeling sluggish? So are we! Come on out on a slug filled adventure where we'll use our eagle eyes to search for these slimy and fascinating creatures, and learn all about them as we hike through a local city park! Download the iNaturalist app beforehand, and we’ll use that to identify what we find and contribute data to the Atlanta SLIME (Snails and slugs Living In Metropolitan Environments) project.

AUDIENCE(S): Families, Middle School, Elem. School, High School, Adults, Preschool

Magical Milk: A Color Explosion

Tuesday, 03/18/2025 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Explosion in your kitchen! Would you rather that your little one has an unplanned catastrophic explosion at home, or would you prefer a carefully planned and educational explosion? Maybe you are thinking no explosion at all! Well, trust us that with only three common kitchen items, we will use the scientific method to design an experiment that will have your kids thrilled by the explosion of colors created when these molecules interact. Come along and [..]

AUDIENCE(S): Families, Middle School, Preschool, Elem. School

The Art of Math

Tuesday, 03/18/2025 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Mathematical genius transforms into visual poetry at "The Art of Math," a groundbreaking exhibition celebrating the extraordinary realm where numbers and creativity collide. Inspired by Martin Gardner's revolutionary thinking, this exhibition showcases world-renowned mathematical artists who reveal mathematics as a profound artistic language. Sculptures created at the legendary Gathering 4 Gardner are featured alongside works by Atlanta-based contemporary artists. Please register online and show your tickets to the door person once you arrive. This exhibit is [..]

AUDIENCE(S): Adults, Families, High School, Middle School, Elem. School

Stories Worth Sharing: Experiment

Tuesday, 03/18/2025 8:00 PM to 9:45 PM

Do you have a story you're itching to tell?
Bring your 5-to-7-minute true, personal story on the theme of "experiment." If you want to share your story with others, please put your name in the hat! We want to hear your stories. No standup or poetry, please.

Outside of ASF, this FREE event is held at Red Light Cafe on the 3rd Tuesday of every month.

AUDIENCE(S): Adults

Science Escape Room Trail at Mason Mill Park

Wednesday, 03/19/2025 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Solve nature challenges along the Mason Mill boardwalk in this escape room-style nature adventure! This outdoors “Escape Room Trail” is an opportunity to take a 1.5 mile walk and learn about nature while solving a series of 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 interpretive signs, pay attention to your surroundings, and be creative. Complete all [..]

AUDIENCE(S): Families, Adults, High School, Middle School, Elem. School

The Journey of Our Water

Wednesday, 03/19/2025 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM

SOLD OUT

Curious about what happens to your water after it goes down the drains from your toilets and sinks? Come find out at The Journey of Our Water, an enlightening experience detailing the water and waste water treatment process! You'll participate in a lecture on the water treatment process and then take a tour of an actual waste water treatment facility.

Close-toed shoes are required for this activity.

AUDIENCE(S): Adults, Middle School, High School, Elem. School, Families

Jellyfish Science: Dive into Pressure and Volume Fun!

Wednesday, 03/19/2025 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Dive into science with us as we create a Cartesian diver - an object used to model buoyancy - shaped like a jellyfish! Learn how pressure and volume are connected through fun, hands-on experiments that demonstrate how jellyfish locomote. Perfect for curious minds, we'll explore the fascinating world of physics and chemistry in a way that's easy to understand and exciting for all ages. Bring your family and friends to this outdoor event (weather permitting). [..]

AUDIENCE(S): Adults, High School, Middle School, Families, Elem. School

Outdoor Odyssey

Wednesday, 03/19/2025 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Grab a passport and 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 - passport style. Take a hike at our 22-acre urban nature preserve on Bush Mountain to learn about forest biodiversity, plant/animal/insect identification, soil, art and crafts, and music of the outdoors. This event occurs multiple times on the same day. Please visit the schedule for [..]

AUDIENCE(S): Families, Elem. School, Middle School, High School

Get Your Blood Pumping with the Science of Weightlifting!

Wednesday, 03/19/2025 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM

This event has been cancelled.
Looking to improve your health? There are few ways better than lifting weights! Join certified exercise professionals in exploring the world of sports science as you learn how to workout efficiently, safely, and productively, and set a path to get in the best shape of your life!

AUDIENCE(S): Adults, High School, Middle School

Follow That Food! An Interactive Exploration of the Digestive System

Wednesday, 03/19/2025 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

If you are reading this, you have probably eaten something within the last 12 hours. Do you wonder what is happening in your body to that food? Through this interactive exploration of digestion, you will learn about the many twists and turns that your food takes while in your body. This exploration will stop at important landmarks in your digestive tract and will include activities that will add to your knowledge about digestion! It'll be [..]

AUDIENCE(S): Adults, Families, High School, Middle School, Elem. School

Health Storytelling: Carl Zimmer and "Air-borne"

Wednesday, 03/19/2025 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Every day we draw in 2,000 gallons of air — and thousands of living things. The air teems with invisible life, yet this last biological frontier remains so mysterious that it took over 2 years for scientists to agree that the Covid pandemic was caused by an airborne virus. In conversation with author and journalist Maryn McKenna, New York Times columnist Carl Zimmer will lead us through the living atmosphere, weaving together gripping history and [..]

AUDIENCE(S): Adults, High School, Middle School

Moongazing (and more!)

Thursday, 03/20/2025 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Join the GT Observatory and STEM@GTRI for a virtual event that shares a live viewing of the moon using the Aloha telescope! Tune in and you will have the opportunity to control a telescope hundreds of miles away to get a closer look at the features of the moon, and learn all about our closest neighbor from GT Observatory Director Dr. Jim Sowell. In addition to studying the moon's features, we'll explore other questions about [..]

AUDIENCE(S): Elem. School, Middle School, Adults, High School, Families

Adventure Cubs Learn About Regal Red Pandas!

Thursday, 03/20/2025 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM

SOLD OUT Calling all Adventure Cubs, ages 0-5, and their favorite grownups for a morning of exploration, learning and fun! Explorers will learn about Red Pandas through a game, craft, story, and singalong before visiting the Red Panda’s habitat to make observations and draw connections to the lesson. This is a great opportunity to make friends and spend time with your little explorers as they discover new skills and learn about wildlife. All topics and activities [..]

AUDIENCE(S): Families, Preschool

Roadside Geology

Thursday, 03/20/2025 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM

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. Plus, get a GMS grab bag, included with the cost of admission!

AUDIENCE(S): Families, Middle School, Adults, High School

Persistence of Vision

Thursday, 03/20/2025 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Can you believe your eyes? Join us for fun and interactive experiments that delve into the eye-brain connection and how your brain can piece disjointed images together to form a cohesive, persistent image. We'll explore concepts like afterimages, depth perception (using the Ames Chair), and blind spots, as well as have books and anatomical models to satisfy your curiosity! This event has multiple occurrences throughout the Festival in libraries across Fulton County. Please check the [..]

AUDIENCE(S): Elem. School, Families, Middle School

Science and Spirituality: Is AI Stealing Our Souls?

Thursday, 03/20/2025 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

What makes humanity human? Is it creativity, intelligence, or something as nebulous as a soul? With the rise of AI in art, academia, and more, the question of what makes us human is more pressing than ever before. Join the Gentle Spirit Christian Church and the First Christian Church of Decatur for a co-organized discussion on the intersection of religion and research as we explore Science and Spirituality: Is AI Stealing Our Souls?

AUDIENCE(S): Adults

Celebrating Animals in Music and Medicine

Thursday, 03/20/2025 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM

What does a cat doctor practice? Meow-dicine! In this event, you'll learn that there's more to animals than meets the eye. In fact, musicians, healers, and scientists have been inspired by animal medicine for thousands of years! Join pianists William Ransom and Julie Coucheron as they play a four-hand piano rendition of the Carnival of the Animals to celebrate swans, cats, and elephants in music, while biologist Jaap de Roode reveals how these animals [..]

AUDIENCE(S): Adults, High School, Middle School, Families, Elem. School

Science Escape Room Trail at Mason Mill Park

Friday, 03/21/2025 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Solve nature challenges along the Mason Mill boardwalk in this escape room-style nature adventure! This outdoors “Escape Room Trail” is an opportunity to take a 1.5 mile walk and learn about nature while solving a series of 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 interpretive signs, pay attention to your surroundings, and be creative. Complete all [..]

AUDIENCE(S): Families, Adults, High School, Middle School, Elem. School

Moongazing (and more!)

Friday, 03/21/2025 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Join the GT Observatory and STEM@GTRI for a virtual event that shares a live viewing of the moon using the Aloha telescope! Tune in and you will have the opportunity to control a telescope hundreds of miles away to get a closer look at the features of the moon, and learn all about our closest neighbor from GT Observatory Director Dr. Jim Sowell. In addition to studying the moon's features, we'll explore other questions about [..]

AUDIENCE(S): Elem. School, Middle School

The Art of Math

Friday, 03/21/2025 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Mathematical genius transforms into visual poetry at "The Art of Math," a groundbreaking exhibition celebrating the extraordinary realm where numbers and creativity collide. Inspired by Martin Gardner's revolutionary thinking, this exhibition showcases world-renowned mathematical artists who reveal mathematics as a profound artistic language. Sculptures created at the legendary Gathering 4 Gardner are featured alongside works by Atlanta-based contemporary artists. Please register online and show your tickets to the door person once you arrive. This exhibit is [..]

AUDIENCE(S): Adults, Families, High School, Middle School, Elem. School

Wildflower Walk

Friday, 03/21/2025 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Spring has sprung in Fernbank Forest! Join us for a small group walk to celebrate the buzz and blooms of the season. During the walk, you’ll learn to identify the different kinds of native wildflowers found both in the forest and around Atlanta!

This event has multiple sessions throughout the day.

AUDIENCE(S): Adults, Families, High School, Middle School, Elem. School

CHEMISTRY BONANZA DEMO SHOW!

Friday, 03/21/2025 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

SOLD OUT

Come see exciting chemistry reactions and demonstrations! We will explore the chemistry of polymers, combustion reactions, cloud formation, and even a few fireballs. How do you speed up a reaction? Or slow it down? We'll explore it all! Liquid nitrogen ice cream will be served as well—tasty chemistry!

AUDIENCE(S): Adults, Families, High School, Middle School, Elem. School

Unique Universe: Exploring Our Universe through STEAM

Friday, 03/21/2025 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Explore the universe through time, data, and space through an arts lens. Answer your curious questions about what's out there in our universe through planetarium shows, viewing stars in the observatory, and hands-on arts experiences. This is a perfect activity to explore the unknown and understand more about our universe in all kinds of ways!

Stop by anytime during the event window for this drop-in event!

AUDIENCE(S): Adults, Families, High School, Elem. School, Middle School

Exploration Expo

Saturday, 03/22/2025 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Come on out to the explosive conclusion of the 2025 Atlanta Science Festival!
Click here to get all the details, including what to do, how to get there, map, exhibitor list, parking, and more. Emory

AUDIENCE(S): Adults, Families, High School, Middle School, Elem. School