2026 Upcoming Festival Events
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Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Science Escape Room Trail at Mason Mill Park
Tuesday, 03/17/2026 - 7:00am to 7:00pm
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 [..]
AUDIENCE(S): Adults, Families, High School, Middle School, Elem. School
Queen Bess, performed in French and English (with supertitles) - Student Matinee
Tuesday, 03/17/2026 - 10:00am to 11:30am
"Queen Bess" tells the story of Bessie Coleman, who earned her pilot’s license (the first ever earned by a Black woman or a Native American, and the first international license earned by any American) in 1921 by teaching herself French and then traveling to France to study. She went on to become a famous stunt pilot back in America, setting records and breaking trends until her death in 1926. More than 100 years later, [..]
AUDIENCE(S): Adults, Families, High School, Middle School, Elem. School
Future Innovators Day
Tuesday, 03/17/2026 - 3:00pm to 7:00pm
Dive into the world of STEM at JSAC! Explore hands-on robotics, Virtual Reality, programming, gaming competition, and Science on a Sphere in interactive activities where you can build, code, and experiment like a real scientist or engineer. Work one-on-one with mentors, collaborate in small groups, meet our community of gifted students, and experience immersive demos that bring science and technology to life. Founded by world-renowned inventor Dr. Lonnie Johnson, this event is perfect for curious [..]
AUDIENCE(S): Middle School, Elem. School
16th Annual Sandy Springs Education Force STEAM Showcase
Tuesday, 03/17/2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Step into the future at Sandy Springs Education Force’s 16th Annual STEAM Showcase! Explore the frontiers of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math through immersive exhibits, futuristic experiments, and interactive fun the whole family will love. Where imagination meets innovation...don’t miss it!
AUDIENCE(S): Families, Elem. School, Middle School, High School
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Science Escape Room Trail at Mason Mill Park
Wednesday, 03/18/2026 - 7:00am to 7:00pm
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 [..]
AUDIENCE(S): Adults, Families, High School, Middle School, Elem. School
Live Thrive’s Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM) DeKalb Tour
Wednesday, 03/18/2026 - 10:00am to 11:00am
SOLD OUT
Join us for a tour of Live Thrive's Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM) DeKalb Location! 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, tips for how to incorporate the basics of recycling and sustainable materials management at school and at home, an interactive sorting game, and a full tour of the CHaRM DeKalb facility!
AUDIENCE(S): Elem. School, Middle School, High School, Adults
Queen Bess, performed in French and English (with supertitles) - Student Matinee
Wednesday, 03/18/2026 - 10:00am to 11:30am
"Queen Bess" tells the story of Bessie Coleman, who earned her pilot’s license (the first ever earned by a Black woman or a Native American, and the first international license earned by any American) in 1921 by teaching herself French and then traveling to France to study. She went on to become a famous stunt pilot back in America, setting records and breaking trends until her death in 1926. More than 100 years later, [..]
AUDIENCE(S): Adults, Families, High School, Middle School, Elem. School
Outdoor Odyssey
Wednesday, 03/18/2026 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
SOLD OUT !!
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.
Please note, there is a second session of this event at 1pm!
AUDIENCE(S): Families, Elem. School, Middle School, High School
The Journey of our Water
Wednesday, 03/18/2026 - 10:30am to 12:30pm
SOLD OUT Ever wonder where our water comes from and what happens to water before and after we use it? Come take an educational journey through the Johns Creek Environmental Campus and learn about the entire water treatment cycle! Watch millions of gallons of water journey through the process of treatment; learn about the latest in treatment technology, all while touring a state-of-the-art treatment facility. See the pipes and actual treated water and learn about where [..]
AUDIENCE(S): Families, Middle School, Elem. School, High School, Adults
Outdoor Odyssey
Wednesday, 03/18/2026 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
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.
Please note, there is a second session of this event earlier in the day at 10am!
AUDIENCE(S): Families, Elem. School, Middle School, High School
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Science Escape Room Trail at Mason Mill Park
Thursday, 03/19/2026 - 7:00am to 7:00pm
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 [..]
AUDIENCE(S): Adults, Families, High School, Middle School, Elem. School
Three Truths and a Lie - Northwest Atlanta Library
Thursday, 03/19/2026 - 4:00pm to 4:45pm
Use your best detective skills to tell a lie from the truth! Join us at the Fulton County Library System for this exciting experiment where you will act as a human lie detector and learn how lying impacts the body and how to know when someone is not being honest!
Please note, this event repeats at different libraries across Fulton county. Check the full schedule for more sessions.
AUDIENCE(S): Elem. School, Middle School
STEMFEST: Hands-On Science for Families at Oglethorpe University
Thursday, 03/19/2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Are you ready to get your science on in Brookhaven? Oglethorpe University students and science faculty welcome you to our campus for an evening of green, interactive STEM activities. We will wow you with chemistry, blow your mind with biology, have some fun with physics, and get you excited about all that science has to offer. Join us for this fun, hands-on, family-friendly event! Please complete one registration per family member. Advance registration is preferred, [..]
AUDIENCE(S): Families, Elem. School, Preschool, Middle School
Queen Bess, performed in French and English (with supertitles)
Thursday, 03/19/2026 - 8:00pm to 9:30pm
"Queen Bess" tells the story of Bessie Coleman, who earned her pilot’s license (the first ever earned by a Black woman or a Native American, and the first international license earned by any American) in 1921 by teaching herself French and then traveling to France to study. She went on to become a famous stunt pilot back in America, setting records and breaking trends until her death in 1926. More than 100 years later, [..]
AUDIENCE(S): Adults, Families, High School, Middle School, Elem. School
Friday, March 20, 2026
Science Escape Room Trail at Mason Mill Park
Friday, 03/20/2026 - 7:00am to 7:00pm
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 [..]
AUDIENCE(S): Adults, Families, High School, Middle School, Elem. School
Science Discovery Day at Morehouse!
Friday, 03/20/2026 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm
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 [..]
AUDIENCE(S): Families, Elem. School, Middle School
Chemistry Bonanza Demo Show
Friday, 03/20/2026 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
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? Come find out! Liquid nitrogen ice cream will be served as well—tasty chemistry!
AUDIENCE(S): Adults, Families, High School, Middle School, Elem. School
Science Is Lit!
Friday, 03/20/2026 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Join us at Fernbank Science Center for a special children’s science book celebration, headlined by award-winning author Jennifer Swanson and presented in partnership with Brave + Kind Bookstore! Discover amazing authors and science-themed books for children of all ages. Enjoy family-friendly discussions, hands-on science activities, and engaging literacy experiences that bring stories to life. Celebrate the joy of reading, creativity, and discovery at this inspiring community event for curious minds of all ages!
AUDIENCE(S): Families, Preschool, Elem. School
The Sound of Molecules with the Musical Chemist
Friday, 03/20/2026 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Join us at Georgia Tech for an unforgettable evening with The Musical Chemist! Walker Smith turns atomic spectra into sound via data sonification, allowing us to hear a variety of elements and the ethereal chords they create together. His live show, The Sound of Molecules, features lasers, live music, and audience interaction, so bring your dancing shoes and “buckle your seatbelts, because things are about to get elemental!”
AUDIENCE(S): Adults, Families, High School, Middle School, Elem. School
Queen Bess, performed in French and English (with supertitles)
Friday, 03/20/2026 - 8:00pm to 9:30pm
"Queen Bess" tells the story of Bessie Coleman, who earned her pilot’s license (the first ever earned by a Black woman or a Native American, and the first international license earned by any American) in 1921 by teaching herself French and then traveling to France to study. She went on to become a famous stunt pilot back in America, setting records and breaking trends until her death in 1926. More than 100 years later, [..]
AUDIENCE(S): Adults, Families, High School, Middle School, Elem. School
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Exploration Expo
Saturday, 03/21/2026 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
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!
AUDIENCE(S): Families, Adults, High School, Middle School, Elem. School, Preschool
