2026 Events – Atlanta Science Festival
  • Atlanta Science Festival: Science for the People | March 7–21, 2026

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Thursday, March 19, 2026

Spectacular Snakes

Thursday, 03/19/2026 - 9:30am to 10:30am

Calling all Adventure Cubs, ages 0-5, and their favorite grownups for a morning of exploration, learning and fun!

Explorers will learn about Spectacular Snakes through a game, craft, story, and singalong before visiting snake habitats at Zoo Atlanta 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.

Program registration includes Zoo admission.

AUDIENCE(S): Families, Preschool

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

Friday, March 20, 2026

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

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

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